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The Intelligent Energy – Europe Programme at a glance
Patrick Lambert
Director
Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation
IEE European Info DayBrussels, 18 January 2011
The EU intelligent energy agenda - a snapshot
> EU 2020 energy strategyCompetitive, sustainable and secure energy
> Post-CancunShared commitment to counter climate change
> 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 implementing national action plans
> 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
Real changes on the ground
EU energy efficiency and
renewables objectives
> Creating and spreading effective methods and best practice
> Training and education
> Know-how transfer
> Market intelligence
> Inform policy development and implementation
EU Sustainable Energy Week 2011
> 11-15 April 2011
> Take part and organise energy days in your city/region!
> Find out more on www.eusew.eu
How will this year’s budget be spent?
> € 67 millionto support “promotion and dissemination projects”(up to 75% of the eligible project costs)
> € 30 millionfor the “ELENA” facilities
> € 17 million to purchase services (tenders) and support activities not subject to calls
The 2011 call for proposals
Published TODAY: 18 January 2011
Deadline for applying:12 May 2011
Funding areas 2011
Energy efficiency(SAVE)
Energy-efficienttransport (STEER)
Renewable energysources (ALTENER)
Integratedinitiatives
What’s new in 2011?
> A multi-annual scheme for training and qualification of the building workforce, focusing on national strategies to develop the necessary 'green' skills
> Actions aimed at promoting more energy savings in industry
> Actions aimed at facilitating the uptake of 'nearly zero energy buildings'
> Actions aimed at simplifying procedures for grid developments to deliver more renewable energy
> Support to local and regional authorities, in particular for mobilising actors and local investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy
«Promotion and dissemination project»?
> helps deliver the key EU climate change and energy objectives
> matches the priorities of the IEE Work Programme 2011
> 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…
WANTED: projects with a big impact!
> What is it that youwant to achieve?
> What leverage willyour project have?
> What will be different when it is finished?
Where does the IEE programme stand?
Renewable energy sources
Energy efficiency
Over 500 IEE-supported projects across Europe,more than 3,000 participants from 30 countries…
Integrated initiatives
Don’t reinvent the wheel!
Energy-efficient transport
Getting your project funded - what are the steps?
Call for proposals
Proposal submission
Evaluation, selection
Contract negotiation
Projectskick off
Implementation, monitoring, supervision
Gathering data on results and impact
Feedback
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
> Individuals cannot apply
Need more information or help from us?
http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy
Need support in your country?
>Get in touch with yourIEE National Contact Point (IEE website «contact»)
>Attend the IEENational Info Days(IEE website «events»)
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROPOSALS!
