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Gordon Sutherland Senior Project Officer, Energy Efficiency Unit

Intelligent Energy - Europe projects facilitating the use of structural funds for energy efficiency. Gordon Sutherland Senior Project Officer, Energy Efficiency Unit Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation.

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Gordon Sutherland Senior Project Officer, Energy Efficiency Unit

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  1. Intelligent Energy - Europe projects facilitating the use of structural funds for energy efficiency Gordon Sutherland Senior Project Officer, Energy Efficiency Unit Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation Cohesion Policy Investing in Energy Efficiency in BuildingsBrussels, 29-30 November 2011

  2. 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

  3. A programme to help convert policy into action • Creating favourable market conditions • Shaping policy development & implementation • Preparing the ground for investments • Building capacity & skills • Informing stakeholders & fostering commitment EU energy efficiency and renewables objectives Real changes on the ground

  4. Intelligent Energy – Europe:what’s in the box?

  5. Funding areas 2011 Energy efficiency(SAVE) Energy-efficienttransport(STEER) Renewable energysources(ALTENER) Integratedinitiatives

  6. Where does the IEE programme stand? Over 500 IEE-supported projects across Europe, more than 3,000 participants from 30 countries… Energy efficiency Renewable energy sources Integrated initiatives Energy-efficient transport  One aim: to support policy targets!

  7. A project which identified many of today’s challenges in the early period 2006 - 2008 Prepare the ground for more and better use of EU Structural Funds during 2007-2013 and beyond Comprehensive method to plan and run successful intelligent energy projects in the rural environment Detailed master plans for 8 target regions www.e4c.org € 9 billion for intelligent energy:use it well, spend it smartly!

  8. PromoScene(2007 – 2009) Managing Authorities: aware, able, and willing to take into account energy aspects when promoting and managing Structural Funds and Cohesion Funds Commitment RegionalConference NationalTrainingSeminars Tools Activities www  Database RegionalConference Guidelines Website NationalInformationSeminars SF/CFpast projects &new programming possibilities SF/CF promotional and management procedures Surveys www.promoscene.eu

  9. SF Energy Invest2010 - 2012 • Mobilisation campaigns in 9 regions • Focus on those linked to the Covenant of Mayors • Provide recommendations on eligibility criteria, administrative processes and decision making procedures • Create a framework of information exchange • Provide practical recommendations for 2014 - 2020 Aim: Increase the final share of SCF used for sustainable energy projects! http://sf-energyinvest.eu

  10. Local and national Government/policy Financing institutions ESCOs etc. CLEARSUPPORT(2007 – 2009) Services to bridge the gap Support Information Project preparation Preparation of applications Consulting Education Analyses Public house owners Residential house owners The ambitious goal has been to support the initiation of 100-200 specific building renovations in the 5 target regions www.clearsupport.eu 10

  11. Power House Europe(2008 – 2011) • National Power House Platforms for Municipal, Social & Co-operative Housing • Carried out dissemination plans including, workshops, conferences and study visits • Forum for dialogue to promote cooperation and exchange amongst • Employees & residents, • Ministries & local authorities, • Architects, building material suppliers, • Energy suppliers, energy agencies etc. http://www.powerhouseeurope.eu/

  12. Barriers identified/experienced • Budget allocation during Operational Programme development • Implementation phase: • Managing authorities • Awareness & expertise • Targeted promotion • Transparency in procedures • Potential beneficiaries (project developers) • Skills • Eligibility • Getting financing (pre-financing, co-financing) • Commitment

  13. Set of recommendationsfrom projects • Recommendations for decision makers and other key stakeholders at the EU level • Recommendations for the Member States/Managing Authorities • Recommendations for the beneficiaries Please take the time to listen to each other’s experiences …..

  14. Need more information or help from us? http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy

  15. Thanks for your attentiongordon.sutherland@ec.europa.eu

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