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Intelligent Energy Europe. An overview. Mr. Solon Kassinis, Director of Energy Service- Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism European Info Day Nicosia, 13 April 2010. The EU intelligent energy agenda - a snapshot.
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IntelligentEnergyEurope An overview Mr. Solon Kassinis, Director of Energy Service- Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism European Info DayNicosia, 13 April 2010
The EU intelligent energy agenda - a snapshot • New CommissionNew Energy and Transport Commissioners, split of DG TREN • Post-CopenhagenEU efforts to reach a bindingagreement in 2010 • EU energy goalsSet to become part of theoverall EU 2020 strategy • Global goals need local actionNo change without many small, concrete steps
The EU intelligent energy agenda - a snapshot • Energy efficiencyA high priority of thenew Commission • RenewablesTime for national plans –and for action • EU funding opportunitiesPriority for energy efficiency and renewables
Intelligent Energy – Europein a nutshell • €730 million from 2007-13 • Supports EU renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and helps reach the 2020 targets • Encourages the uptake of proven intelligent energy solutions • Is not a technology development programme, unlike FP7 • Works to make Europe more competitive and innovative
A programme to help convert policy into action • Creating and spreading effective methods and best practice • Training and education • Know-how transfer • Market intelligence • Inform policy development and implementation EU energy efficiency and renewables objectives Real changes on the ground
How will this year’s budget be spent?(final figures tbc) € 56 millionto support “promotion and dissemination projects”(up to 75% of the eligible project costs) € 15 millionfor the “ELENA” facility of the European Investment Bank- to support Market Replication Projects € 17 million to purchase services (tenders) € 16 million for concerted actions and other mechanisms
The 2010 call for proposals Expected publication date: 23rd of March 2010 Expected deadline for applying:24th of June 2010
«Promotion and dissemination project»? • helps deliver the key EU climate change and energy objectives • matches the priorities of the IEE Work Programme 2010 • 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! A project which…
Where does the IEE programme stand? 460 IEE-supported projects across Europe Renewable energy Energy efficiency Integrated initiatives Don’t reinvent the wheel!
Getting your project funded - what are the steps? Call for proposals Feedback Gathering data on results and impact Proposal submission Evaluation, selection Implementation, monitoring, supervision Contract negotiation Projectskick off Work Programme
Who can apply for funding? • Any public or private organisation established in the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Croatia(check IEE website) • International organisations • Individualscannot apply
Funding areas 2010 Energy efficiency(SAVE) Energy-efficienttransport (STEER) Renewable energysources (ALTENER) Integratedinitiatives
Need more details or help ? http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy