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EU Sixth Framework Programme for RTD. CONCERTO: “Sustainable Energy Communities” Information Meeting, Botanic Gardens, Dublin, 27 August 2003 Chairman’s Introduction Kevin O’Rourke. Structure. Why we’re here Who’s here What do we expect today afterwards How are we going to do it
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EU Sixth Framework Programme forRTD CONCERTO: “Sustainable Energy Communities” Information Meeting, Botanic Gardens, Dublin, 27 August 2003 Chairman’s Introduction Kevin O’Rourke
Structure • Why we’re here • Who’s here • What do we expect • today • afterwards • How are we going to do it • today • afterwards
Why we’re here • EU Sixth Framework Programme for RTD • New CONCERTO initiative: • Call for Proposals was published 17 June 2003 • European scale “Integrated Projects”: criteria to be met • Deadline 17 December 2003 • Information Day, Brussels, 24 September 2003 • A highly competitive arena • Assist Irish Response • Briefing by Commission • Explain Terms of Reference • Explain Procedures and Timescales
Who’s Here • Local authorities • Local energy agencies • Developers • Energy supply utilities • Renewable energy developers/ suppliers • Architects • Engineers • Product suppliers • NGOs • Government bodies • Other energy specialists
What We Expect: Today • Alert on the CONCERTO opportunity • Clear understanding on: • the shape of a project • the Commission’s expectations of you • Stimulate project ideas • Indication of level of interest • Sufficient information to progress
What We Expect: Afterwards • Outline of proposal concept to SEI: 10 September • Formation of Irish project teams: Now - September • Key EU information event: 24 September • Building EU partnerships: by early to mid November • Final proposals: before 17 December
Summary • An Opportunity • Sustainable Energy Ireland advice • Work to be done