CIP Competitiveness and Innovation Programme, 2007-20132013 Leonardo Piccinetti E4Business
Expected funding areas 2009 Renewable energy & local and special initiatives
The policy framework Action Plan on Energy Efficiency (10/2006): To increase energy efficiency by 20% by 2020 Put forward 75 actions in 6 areas Energy & Climate Change Package (1/2007): at least 20% less greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 20% energy saving by 2020 20% share of renewables, including 10% biofuels in transport, by 2020 Endorsed by European Council (3/2007) and Parliament (9/2007) Commission Proposals (23/1/2008): New EU emission trading scheme New national targets for non ETS sectors Promotion of CO2 capture and storage Guidelines on state aid for environmental protection Assessment of national Energy Efficiency Action Plans New RES Directive Endorsed by European Council and Parliament (12/2008) 3
The Programme 730 million from 2007-13 Promoting: Energy efficiency and rational energy use New and renewable energy sources Energy in transport Projects supported to date: 400+ projects 60 local/regional energy agencies Number of beneficiaries to date: > 3,000 4
New Directive for the promotion of renewable energy sources (20-20-20) Mandatory national targets, and action plans (with sector targets) share of renewables in gross final energy consumption share of renewables in transport New rules (means of cooperation) relating to statistical transfers between Member States joint projects between Member States and with third countries joint support schemes
New Directive for the promotion of renewable energy sources (20-20-20) New requirements relating to administrative procedures (national, regional, and local coordination) information and training guarantees of origin access to and operation of electricity and gas grids Sustainability criteria for biofuels and other bioliquids
Priorities / requirements of the new Renewables Directive Renewable energy information for citizens - on-line public transparency platform Use October 2008 Eurostat Regulation on energy statistics Promote energy efficiency with renewables to achieve targets Local and regional authorities to set more ambitious targets than national targets, and get involved in reporting on National Action Plans
Priorities / requirements of the new Renewable Directive Streamline authorisation procedures (single administrative body) Improve planning, interconnections and infrastructure Increase renewables in buildings (obligations, certificates, labels) Promote district heating and cooling with renewables Institutionalise certified training schemes for installers by 2012
Bio-actions highlighted in new Renewables Directive Inform the public on availability and environmental benefits of renewables in transport Promote the use of sustainable bioenergy including biogas; mobilise more timber reserves, develop forestry systems Promote the use of highly efficient biomass burners and boilers Maintain dialogue with producers, consumers on biofuels impacts
Bio-actions highlighted in new Renewables Directive Monitor origin of biofuels, bio-liquids (domestic / import balance) Report on markets, impacts (notably on food prices), sustainability criteria, biodiversity, use of renewables in transport Monitor the impacts of biomass cultivation, including impacts of indirect land use change on greenhouse gas emissions Report on the feasibility of mandatory sustainability criteria for air, soil and water protection by 2012
What is no longer needed in IEE? Binding targets and political commitment Information for EU policy makers on policies, technologies and markets Input into National Action Plans (30/06/2010) 11
What is needed? Support for implementation of the new rules Put in place new administrative procedures, regulations, codes, plans, obligations, Gathering experience, analysis, and modelling of support schemes, sustainability criteria, Guarantees of Origin, access to grids, Monitoring progress towards targets and reasons for + deviations from trajectories 12
What is needed? Address new requirements of the Directive Joint projects, financing, entrepreneurship (SME s) Access to electricity, gas and heating grids Product / system standards, certification, labelling Institutionalised training and certification of installers Information, best practices, advice, behaviour change 13
Renewable energy (with energy efficiency) Electricity Heating and Cooling Small scale RE in buildings Biofuels Bio-business Local actions
Intelligent Energy Europe Work Programmes 2009 priorities RENEWABLE ENERGY Renewable electricity Renewable heating and cooling Small scale RE in buildings Biofuels LOCAL AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES European networking for local action Energy Agencies (closed in 2009 assessment by Tender) Bio-business CHP (closed in 2009 see also renewable heating & cooling)
Renewable 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 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 Institutionalise vocational training and certification schemes for installers, operation & maintenance teams KEY PARTNERS: training institutions, certification authorities, industry
Renewable 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, improve procedures, market transparency and planning KEY PARTNERS : District heating 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 : District heating companies, public authorities / agencies, chambers of commerce, consumer groups Strengthen entrepreneurship in SME s serving DHC, institutionalise 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
Small scale renewables applications in buildings Analyse, benchmark, and implement planning and regulatory policies to promote renewable energy 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 renewable energy systems for buildings (priority: solar cooling, biomass heating) KEY PARTNERS: public authorities, certification bodies, chambers of commerce Institutionalised training and certification of renewable energy system installers (biomass, solar, PV, and geothermal heat pumps) in buildings KEY PARTNERS: trainers, certification authorities, professional associations
Biofuels (=renewables 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: 2 nd 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
European networking for local action Large scale promotional activities aimed at changing consumer behaviour on energy efficiency and renewables. 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, Joint activities of experienced energy agencies working with national, regional or local authorities to trigger investments in sustainable energy projects with help of EU Structural Funds KEY PARTNERS: local / regional energy agencies, local / regional authorities, development agencies, Structural fund managers
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 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 Train and inform public sector decision makers, planners and investors KEY PARTNERS: bioenergy knowledge centres, training organisations, energy agencies
Structure of Intelligent Energy Europe Work Programme GENERAL PROVISIONS (policy background, procedures) TECHNICAL PRIORITIES Operational objectives (Improve sustainability, boost investment, remove non-technological barriers) Project objectives (enable policies, transform markets, change behaviour, access to capital, training) KEY ACTIONS General objectives Priorities for action in 2009 Target groups (who is project aiming to influence) Indicators (how will success be measured) TENDERS BUDGETS AND SCHEDULE
The Projects Projects to promote intelligent energy with a clear European added value Involving at least 3 partners from 3 different countries Maximum duration: 3 years, average budget: 1,000,000 Market development, capacity building, institutional change, regulatory shifts - not hardware type investments or R&D 23
The CHECK IT OUT! Project Support schools in the implementation of energy saving measures Create an educational approach that involves pupils in the energy saving in school, the neighbourhood and at home Project framework: Art. 7 Energy performance certificate by institutions providing public services to a large number of persons Disseminate the best-practice energy conservation approaches linked to educational programmes Check and Improve the Energy Performance of Schools and Disseminate Best Practices 24
The E-CHECK IN CRAFT SME project covers 5 crafts in 5 countries Many SMEs could save considerable amounts of energy with little effort. Yet, this potential is rarely used. develops E-CHECK an easy-to-use energy audit scheme for SMEs trains craftsmen and women to become E-checkers Helps SMEs save energy and create new business opportunities 25
The WINDSKILL project This industry-based initiative will develop together with public authorities and sector stakeholders: A truly European wind power market emerges Yet, the qualification of installation and maintenance staff - 70% of the sector's workforce - is regulated locally or nationally a European Qualification Profile for key onshore and offshore process assignments an appropriate modularized curriculum pilot training courses 26
The RE-WISE project Promotion of an integrated strategy for decentralised production of electricity and heat from biogas Collection of organic food waste through adoption of food waste disposers Countries Involved: Italy United Kingdom Spain 27
The ECODRIVEN project Ecodriving: a cost-efficient and effective no regrets measure which leads quickly to solid improvements Yet, little uptake by European governments so far ECODRIVEN: A Europe-wide campaign for better driving carried out by National Energy Agencies in 9 countries 2.5 million drivers will be reached, reducing oil consumption, CO2 emissions, pollutants and road accidents 28
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