Agenda. 1. Introduction to ERDF. 2. Applications. 3. Low Carbon (Priority Axis 4) 4. Q&A/break out groups

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1 Welcome

2 Agenda 1. Introduction to ERDF 2. Applications 3. Low Carbon (Priority Axis 4) 4. Q&A/break out groups

3 Introduction to ERDF Programme runs National Operational Programme (OP) - supporting jobs and growth National Managing Authority (MA) Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) West of England Technical Assistance (TA) team

4 Introduction to ERDF West of England has m over Worth between 25m and 30m (exchange rate dependent) What is already done or planned? March 2015 calls: 4.5m Bristol s Sustainable Urban Development plan: 2.5m Winter 2015 calls: 8m (SME, Social Enterprise, Innovation) Low carbon call: 3m Local Impact Fund: 1m Remainder: 6m to 10m

5 Introduction to ERDF: Local Strategy

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7 In summary 1. Calls 2. Outline applications 3. Full applications 4. Funding agreements 5. Delivery

8 Four Delivery Models 1. Grant recipient 2. Grant recipient delivery partners 3. Grant recipient sub contractors 4. Grant recipient delivery partners sub contractors

9 Managing Authority Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG) Outputs Funding Funding Agreement Lead Partner/Grant Recipient Reflects terms of Funding Agreement Outputs Funding Legally binding agreement Legally binding agreement Sub-contractors Delivery Partner Delivery Partner Invoice Invoice Sub-contractors Sub-contractors

10 Match funding For a more developed region - 1 to 1 All claims paid in arrears spend 2 get 1 back. Your match becomes ERDF. You must secure it during the application process.

11 Match funding Capital can match revenue and vice versa PROVIDED: It is a single holistic project that can demonstrate a need for ERDF Capital and revenue activities are mutually dependent. Beware timescales if your capital is already spent ineligible If not, will it be spend in-line with the ERDF spend (and in three years)?

12 Outputs PA 4: Supporting the Shift Towards A Low Carbon Economy In All Sectors Investment Priority Specific objective Output indicator First level subset indicator Related indicator C1 No' of enterprises receiving support C5 Number of new enterprises supported C34 Estimated GHG reductions 4a: Promoting the production and distribution of energy derived from renewable sources 4.1 Increase in the number of small scale renewable energy schemes in England C30 Additional capacity of renewable energy production C32 Decrease of annual primary energy consumption of public buildings C34 Estimated GHG reductions 4b: Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in enterprises 4.2. Increase energy efficiency in particular SMEs, including through the implementation of low carbon technologies C1 No' of enterprises receiving support None applicable C34 Estimated GHG reductions 4c: Supporting energy efficency, smart energy management and renewable energy use in public infrastructure, including in public buildings and in the housing sector 4.3. Increase energy efficiency in homes and public buildings, including throught the implementation of low carbon technologies C31 C32 Number of households with improved energy consumption Decrease of annual primary energy consumption of public buildings None applicable C34 Estimated GHG reductions None applicable C34 Estimated GHG reductions 4e: Promoting low- carbon strategies for all types of territories, in particular for urban areas including the promotion of sustainable multimodel urban mobility and the mitigation relevant- adaptation measures 4.4. Increase the implementation of whole place low carbon solutions and decentralised energy models C1 No' of enterprises receiving support None applicable C34 Estimated GHG reductions C5 Number of new enterprises supported C34 Estimated GHG reductions 4f: promoting research and innovation in, and adoption of low carbon technologies 4.5 Increase innovation in, and adoption of, low carbon technologies C1 No' of enterprises receiving support C29 Number of enterprises supported to introduce new to the firm products C34 Estimated GHG reductions

13 Guidance Plethora of guidance available, such as: 1. The ERDF England Operational Programme (2014 to 2020) 2. The Output Indicator Definitions Guidance for the European Regional Development Fund (September 2015) 3. Procurement Law compliance guidance note (July 2015) 4. State Aid law guidance (January 2016) All can be found on the ERDF website:

14 Project Appraisal Gateway Eligible applicant Eligible activity Responds to Operational Programme Fit to relevant call Core Strategic fit Value for money Management & control Deliverability Compliance Procurement State aid Publicity Cross cutting themes Equal opportunities and non-discrimination Sustainable development 1-1 support available

15 Strategic fit West of England EU SIF strategy Local plans Climate change/low carbon strategies Value for money Maximum benefit for the resources available Economy, efficiency, effectiveness

16 Management & control Fail to plan, plan to fail Processes & systems Audit proofing Deliverability Timescales Interdependencies Skill, knowledge, experience of team

17 Logic chain Inputs Activities Outputs Results Investment in development of smart energy solutions Increased energy efficiency GHG reductions Indicators of change Amount ( xxxs) of spend Number of project KPIs achieved Number of households with improved energy consumption Quantity (tonnes) of reductions

18 Compliance Procurement In the ERDF programme, failures by grant recipients to comply with Public Procurement Law and the Treaty Principles was the leading cause of claw back of funding. Around 75% of all irregularities (by value) related to failures to comply with Public Procurement Law or the Treaty Principles. (Procurement Law ESIF Compliance Guidance Note July 2015)

19 Compliance State aid CLG assume that all applicants will be an undertaking State Aid will be a key consideration for all applicants. The focus of your thinking should be the activity you are doing, not your legal status. If your match is already State Aid you will have further difficulties.

20 Compliance Publicity Example - where required by the Regulations, beneficiaries of funding from the European Regional Development Fund must erect a billboard at the start of the works. Billboards should be sited to maximise the opportunities for it/ them to be seen by the public.

21 Cross cutting themes equal opportunities and non discrimination Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics: Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief Sex Sexual orientation

22 Cross cutting themes sustainable development Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". (Bruntland Report Oct 1987)

23 Low Carbon Priority Axis 4 climate change is not an expensive problem requiring financial and behavioural sacrifices, but rather a unique opportunity for profit and job creation Bertrand Piccard (Solar Impulse round-the-world zero fuel flight)

24 Priority Axis 4 Supporting the shift towards a low carbon economy in all sectors 5 Investment Priorities Focus on production, efficiency and effective distribution of low carbon energy Emphasis on small scale, demonstration and innovation not large scale deployment 24

25 Investment Priorities a - Promoting the production and distribution of energy derived from renewable sources b - Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in enterprises c - Supporting energy efficiency, smart energy management and renewable energy use in public infrastructure, including in public buildings and in the housing sector e - Promoting low-carbon strategies for all types of territories, in particular for urban areas. f - promoting research and innovation in, and adoption of low carbon technologies

26 ERDF priority 4 notional funding allocation in West of England LEP area - 8,879,127 - today 6,925,719m Green House Gas (GHG) reduction 66,663t CO2 equivalent Support to over 363 enterprises Improved SAP ratings on 64 homes energy efficiency Reduced consumption of energy in public buildings (62,196 kwh/ annum) Increased of 1MW energy generated from renewables

27 What went before Competitiveness Programme 4.23m ERDF hard to do domestic energy efficiency focus on social housing (demand stimulation) supporting suppliers to develop/diversify into new markets Some aspects would be eligible under ESIF , but not standard retrofit

28 Ready for Retrofit - outputs, results and impacts Metric Target figure Achieved figure Number of businesses assisted to improve performance New businesses assisted Number of environmental technology and renewable energy businesses assisted Number of firms involved in business / cluster networks Gross increase in GVA 10,667, ,963,762 Gross safeguarded GVA 11,200,500 20,527,650 Net additional GVA 5,198,555 50,495,957 Net safeguarded GVA 4,458,060 3,079,147 Gross jobs created in environmental sectors 270 1,005 Net additional employment Jobs safeguarded Number of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures installed Resulting tonnes of CO2 saved 787 1,428 30,150tCO2 lifetime 36,627tCO2 28

29 Improving Your Resource Efficiency Resource Efficiency advice to SMEs 5m ERDF Specialist diagnostic action plan Referral to expert sources of support assistance Grant/voucher scheme to assist SMEs in implementation Only energy efficiency would be eligible under ESIF

30 IYRE - outputs, results and impacts Outputs, Results Target figure Achieved figure Number of businesses assisted to improve their performance Number of environmental technologies and renewable energy enterprises assisted Gross jobs safeguarded Number of additional firms involved in business/cluster networks Gross increase in GVA m 39 Net additional GVA m 14.5m Impact Target (average per SME assist) Achieved (average per SME) Cost savings to businesses assisted ( ) Increase in sales for those businesses assisted ( ) Reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions (tonnes CO2e) 20 tonnes CO2e 78 tonnes CO2e Reduction in water use (m3) 436 m3 163 m3 Reduction in virgin raw materials used (tonnes) 37 tonnes - Reduction in hazardous waste generated (tonnes) 0.2 tonnes 2 tonnes Diversion of waste from landfill (tonnes) 24.5 tonnes 369 tonnes As a subset of diversion from landfill, materials diverted for the purpose of recycling (tonnes) tonnes 316 tonnes As a subset of diversion from landfill, materials diverted for the purpose of recovery (tonnes) 2.76 tonnes 53 tonnes Reduction in energy use (kwh) 68,121 kwh 70,857 kwh Reduction in vehicle fuel (litres) 430 litres 1,507 litres 30

31 Projects coming forward elsewhere Smart(er) Grids Delivery of integrated low carbon strategies (including domestic, commercial and transport elements) Innovative approaches to domestic housing energy efficiency Renewable energy device development particularly marine/offshore Support for SMEs in the EGS sector Supply chain development e.g woodheat

32 Q&A/break out groups Q. Are some Investment Priorities more important to the West of England than others? Q. What might a good project look like? - timescales Q. Are there synergies/opportunities to collaborate? Q. Where might your match come from? Q. What are the problems/constraints you foresee, that we could help with? Q. Who else should we speak to?

33 WE ARE HERE TO HELP: Call us: Cassie Abbie Jess Andrew us: eusifinbox@westofengland.org Web:

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