Intelligent Energy – Europe Call for Proposals 2009
Ireland Information Day - Dublin 15 May 2009 y y
Patrick Naghten Project Officer EACI, European Commission Tel. +32 2 298 4088 patrick.naghten@ec.europa.eu
Today’s focus
IEE 2009 programme Priorities Key issues on the IEE programme 2009 priorities How to apply succesfully for funding in 2009
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The Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI)
Manages the following EU programmes:
Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) 2007-13
Intelligent Energy - Europe Entreprise Europe network
Eco-innovation
Marco Polo
Contents
1. 1 Policy background – IEE Programme 2. Priorities 2009 (1): Energy Efficiency and rational Use of Resources (SAVE) 3. Priorities 2009 (2): New and renewable resources (ALTENER)
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What is at stake?
Security of supply Energy supply must be secure and affordable Climate change The future has to be low-carbon
Financial crisis A relaunch of the economy is needed
European energy policy responses
20-20-20 energy objectives Climate and energy package
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 • reduce its global primary energy use by 20% by 2020 • increase the level of renewable energy in the EU's final energy mix from 8,5% in 2005 to 20% by 2020
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A programme to help convert policy into action
Creating and spreading effective methods and best practice Training and education EU energy efficiency and renewables objectives bj ti Know-how transfer Market intelligence p y Inform policy development and implementation Real changes on the ground
€ 730 million from 2007-13
Which programme for which purpose?
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Intelligent Energy – Europe in figures
Budgets: 2003-06: € 250 million 2007-13: € 730 million Maximum funding rate: 2003-06: 50% since 2007: 75% Projects supported to date: 400+ projects 60 local/regional energy agencies Number of beneficiaries: > 3,000
The 2009 call for proposals
Publication date: 31 March 2009 Deadline for applying: 25 June 2009
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«Promotion and dissemination project»?
A project which…
helps deliver the key EU climate change and energy objectives h d bj ti matches the priorities of the IEE Work Programme 2009 involves at least 3 partners from different countries takes 2 to maximum 3 years to deliver is NOT a “hardware” type investment or research & development project!
Getting your project supported: How does it work?
In response to the annual call, you can propose a project and apply for funding The EACI evaluates all proposals with the help of independent experts The best proposals are selected and invited to prepare and sign a grant agreement The project team carries out the project according to the agreed work plan The EACI monitors and supports the project, and helps spread its results
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Who can apply for funding?
Any public or private organisation established in th EU Norway, i the EU, N Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Croatia (check IEE website) International g organisations Natural persons cannot apply
Funding areas 2009
Energy efficiency
Buildings Energy-efficient products [Industry excellence in energy : CLOSED]
Mobility
Alternative fuels and clean vehicles Energy-efficient transport Capacity building in agencies
Renewable energy sources
Electricity Heating + cooling Biofuels Small-scale in buildings
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Funding areas 2009
Local leadership
European networking for local action Sustainable energy communities Energy Agencies (closed in 2009 – assessment by Tender)
Special initiatives
Bio-business Energy services Intelligent energy education CHP (closed in 2009 – see also RES H/C)
Energy Efficiency and transport
Equipment Industry
Buildings Transport
Education Communities
Energy Services
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2009 Priorities in Energy-efficient buildings
Unlocking the potential for energy efficiency in buildings
Long-lasting training schemes for the building workforce ( to institutionalised the education / trainning) Making residential ( specially existing) buildings more efficient Communicate on certificates and inspection reports Move from certification to implementation Apply integrated design Low- and positive-energy buildings Cost/benefit and q alit control aspects of energ quality energy savings measures Market feedback on the use of the CEN standards Actions addressing Social Housing only if demonstrated added valued regarding all activities already financed.
2009 Priorities in Energy-efficient products
Transforming the market of EE products
Market transformation actions with high impact Energy-efficient heating& cooling appliances Removal of financial barriers Training of sales persons, installers and maintenance staff Actions addressing:
eco design eco-design / labelling topics not covered by tenders soft measures recommended by eco-design preparatory studies
Networking among verification authorities
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2009 Priorities in Transport
Promote less car-dependent life-styles Increase quality and promote collective transport Safe walking & cycling Energy efficiency in the freight sector Eco-driving esp. for young drivers Transport demand management initiatives Capacity-building for existing local & regional agencies Exchange of practitioners ( planning, transport departments in cities etc…) Alternative fuels and clean vehicles: Joint procurement for clean busses, garbage trucks etc. Awareness-raising campaigns for: • Distributors and salespersons • Customers (availability of alternative fuels)
2009 Priorities in Sustainable energy communities
Actions assisting communities to be or become a member of the Covenant of Mayors
addressing energy demand and supply playing an exemplary role encouraging new communities to follow suit
Actions by regional / national associations of public authorities
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2009 Priorities in Energy services
Monitoring & Evaluation of energy efficiency progress Market-based approaches Sustainable schemes for audits Innovative financial mechanisms Energy Services Companies (ESCO’s) Energy-efficient public procurement Smart metering and informative billing ( article 13. Directi e 2006/32/EC) 13 Directive
2009 Priorities in Intelligent energy education
Higher education of teachers: Institutionalise training and I tit ti li t i i d awareness raising among teachers Engage institutions from different countries to exchange experiences
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
Electricity Small scale RE in buildings g
Heating and Cooling
Local actions Biofuels Bio-business
2009 Priorities in RES-Electricity
Analyse, benchmark, promote, implement policies and regulations
KEY PARTNERS: policy analysts, public administrations, regulators, utilities & TSO’s, independent generators
Reduce non-technological barriers to offshore power (wind &marine)
KEY PARTNERS: TSO’s, regulators, public administrations, developers, other marine users’ interest groups, NGOs
Analyse, monitor, streamline and ease application procedures
KEY PARTNERS: public authorities, analysts, developers, consumer groups, DSO’s, regulators, NGOs
Encourage switching to cleaner electricity supplies
KEY PARTNERS: electricity suppliers media NGOs, local / regional authorities suppliers, media, NGOs
Institutionalise vocational training and certification schemes for installers, operation & maintenance teams
KEY PARTNERS: training institutions, certification authorities, industry
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2009 Priorities in RES-Heating / Cooling
Analyse, benchmark and implement policies, legislation, standards, certification and support schemes, market trajectories and impacts KEY PARTNERS: policy analysts, public administrations, industry Use RE in district heating and cooling (DHC) and in cogeneration cogeneration, improve procedures, market transparency and planning KEY PARTNERS : DHC companies, public authorities, ESCO’s, developers Provide information, success stories, best practices and advice in district heating/cooling systems to encourage switching to RES-H/C KEY PARTNERS : DHC companies, public authorities / agencies, chambers of commerce, consumer groups Strengthen entrepreneurship in SME’s serving DHC, institutionalise SME s DHC training and certification for suppliers and installers KEY PARTNERS : SMEs, professional associations, chambers of commerce Institutionalise and certify training for planners, architects, and authorizing officers for large scale RES heating and cooling systems KEY PARTNERS: trainers, certification authorities, professional associations
2009 Priorities in Small scale RES in Buildings
Analyse, benchmark, and implement planning and regulatory policies to promote RE systems in buildings KEY PARTNERS: policy analysts, public administrations, planners, architects Implement obligations for minimum levels of RE in buildings KEY PARTNERS: public authorities Help SME’s and other market actors to promote certified RES systems for buildings (priority: solar cooling, biomass heating) KEY PARTNERS: public authorities, certification bodies, chambers of commerce Institutionalised t i i and certification of RE system installers I tit ti li d training d tifi ti f t i t ll (biomass, solar, PV, and geothermal heat pumps) in buildings KEY PARTNERS: trainers, certification authorities, professional associations
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2009 Priorities in Biofuels (RES in Transport)
Monitor the impact of biofuels and biogas on security of supply, food prices, environment, land use, etc
KEY PARTNERS: analysts, NGOs, industry associations
Actions to implement EU policies on biofuels and biogas
KEY PARTNERS: public authorities, legislators, policy makers
Encourage market players to increase competitiveness and sustainability (eg: 2nd generation, fuels from algae)
KEY PARTNERS: biofuels producers, fuel distributors, vehicle manufacturers
Improve transparency in biofuels markets; sustainability criteria, labelling
KEY PARTNERS: certification bodies, legislators, analysts, biofuels producers, industry associations
Facilitate and promote well informed public debate
KEY PARTNERS: industry associations, NGOs, media
2009 Priorities European networking for local action
Large scale promotional activities aimed at changing consumer behaviour on EE and RE. Mobilising local stakeholders across EU, with strong EU media impact
KEY PARTNERS: local / regional authorities, development agencies, energy agencies, multipliers like chambers of commerce, associations of professionals, consumer groups, media / communications actors
Joint activities of experienced energy agencies working with national, regional or local authorities to trigger investments in sustainable energy projects
KEY PARTNERS: local / regional energy agencies , local / regional authorities, development agencies, Structural fund managers
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2009 Priorities in Bio-business
Support integrated bioenergy planning at regional level KEY PARTNERS: regional authorities, relevant public bodies (e.g. chamber of agriculture & forestry, energy agencies), biomass interest groups (biomass suppliers, industry, biomass associations, NGOs, biomass suppliers industry associations NGOs service providers, potential end-users) Promote reliable & efficient supply chains / markets for solid biomass KEY PARTNERS: biomass suppliers (farmers, forest owners & entrepreneurs, industries), intermediaries (e.g. process, logistics, transport), potential end-users, developers, investors Promote bioenergy standards, sustainability, labelling of solid biofuels KEY PARTNERS: bioenergy producers, bioenergy distribution & retail chain, certification bodies, biomass organisations, bioenergy equipment suppliers Stimulate investment in sustainable, integrated bioenergy production KEY PARTNERS: public authorities & relevant public bodies, biomass suppliers (e.g. farmers & forest owners), industry, biomass associations, developers, financing institutions
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION !
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