The document summarizes the second issue of the newsletter for the LiCEA project. It discusses the progress made on developing the LiCEA guidance and tool for performing simplified energy audits and LCAs for SMEs. It highlights the second project meeting held in Sárvár, Hungary where partners shared experiences and presented on national energy efficiency laws. It also introduces the National Energy Conservation Agency from Poland, a key partner in developing the LiCEA tool.
EBRD Seminar on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for Finnish private sector at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland on February 16th 2016. Presentation by Mr. Jan Jackholt, EBRD
This document provides guidance for applicants on submitting proposals for the FP7-ICT-2013-11 call for large-scale integrating projects (IPs). It outlines the purpose of IPs, which aim to generate new knowledge and technologies to improve European competitiveness or address societal needs through clearly defined scientific objectives. IPs involve at least three independent legal entities from different EU countries and have a comprehensive, integrated set of activities to achieve specific deliverables. The guide provides information on proposal structure, evaluation criteria, and the application process for this funding opportunity.
EU Energy Focus service is a free, Government-funded service that aims to ensure that UK companies, research institutions and other organisations are well informed and have every chance of success in applying for and securing European funding for energy-related projects. Our services include one-to-one discussion of proposal ideas, webinars on key subjects and review of draft proposals. Through this bulletin we aim to provide you with information on sustainable energy policy and funding in Europe and in the UK.
The document outlines the objectives and structure of renewable energy programmes funded by the EEA Grants and Norway Grants from 2009-2014. Key points include:
- The overall goal is to increase the share of renewable energy and reduce disparities in the European Economic Area.
- 15 beneficiary states will receive funding for renewable energy programmes totaling around €988.5 million.
- The programmes will focus on outcomes like increasing renewable energy production and capacity building on renewable solutions.
- Eligible projects include activities to increase bioenergy usage, infrastructure development, and education initiatives.
- Programme operators in countries like Poland, Bulgaria, and Hungary will manage renewable energy grants to fund projects in their respective countries
Solving the finance conundrum affecting innovative renewable energy technologiesNuno Quental
The document discusses various funding mechanisms that support the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies in Europe. It outlines several EU-level funds and initiatives, including the European Investment Bank, Cohesion Fund, NER 300, Horizon 2020, and Connecting Europe Facility. It also discusses how these funds support priorities of the EU's Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) to accelerate the deployment of low-carbon technologies.
הסבר על תחומי המחקר להגשה עבור האיחוד האירופי Tashtiot media
This newsletter provides information about upcoming funding opportunities in health, agriculture & biotechnology, environment, and energy under the European Union's Framework Programme 7 (FP7). It lists several open calls for proposals with submission deadlines in 2011, including calls in health, agriculture & biotechnology, environment, energy efficiency in buildings, and fuel cells & hydrogen. Additionally, it provides information on partner search resources, upcoming information days and conferences, and opportunities to become an EU proposal evaluator.
EEIP is a platform that facilitates dialogue between industry and policymakers in Europe on energy efficiency and industrial processes. It aims to help industry contribute to EU climate and energy goals through open exchange. EEIP membership is free and open to all interested parties. It also offers partnership levels that provide benefits like visibility and involvement in governance. EEIP hosts events like conferences and roundtables to engage members and partners on efficient solutions and best practices. Its goal is to lead the discussion on industrial energy efficiency in Europe.
GovernEE: towards better governance in energy management of public buildingsGovernEE
The document summarizes the achievements of the GovernEE project, which aimed to promote good governance practices for improving energy efficiency in historic public buildings across Central Europe. The project developed an energy efficiency toolkit and action plans for public organizations. It organized energy days for public outreach and trained policymakers to incorporate energy efficiency into decision-making. The results of pilot projects testing governance best practices in Italy and Germany are also summarized.
EBRD Seminar on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for Finnish private sector at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland on February 16th 2016. Presentation by Mr. Jan Jackholt, EBRD
This document provides guidance for applicants on submitting proposals for the FP7-ICT-2013-11 call for large-scale integrating projects (IPs). It outlines the purpose of IPs, which aim to generate new knowledge and technologies to improve European competitiveness or address societal needs through clearly defined scientific objectives. IPs involve at least three independent legal entities from different EU countries and have a comprehensive, integrated set of activities to achieve specific deliverables. The guide provides information on proposal structure, evaluation criteria, and the application process for this funding opportunity.
EU Energy Focus service is a free, Government-funded service that aims to ensure that UK companies, research institutions and other organisations are well informed and have every chance of success in applying for and securing European funding for energy-related projects. Our services include one-to-one discussion of proposal ideas, webinars on key subjects and review of draft proposals. Through this bulletin we aim to provide you with information on sustainable energy policy and funding in Europe and in the UK.
The document outlines the objectives and structure of renewable energy programmes funded by the EEA Grants and Norway Grants from 2009-2014. Key points include:
- The overall goal is to increase the share of renewable energy and reduce disparities in the European Economic Area.
- 15 beneficiary states will receive funding for renewable energy programmes totaling around €988.5 million.
- The programmes will focus on outcomes like increasing renewable energy production and capacity building on renewable solutions.
- Eligible projects include activities to increase bioenergy usage, infrastructure development, and education initiatives.
- Programme operators in countries like Poland, Bulgaria, and Hungary will manage renewable energy grants to fund projects in their respective countries
Solving the finance conundrum affecting innovative renewable energy technologiesNuno Quental
The document discusses various funding mechanisms that support the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies in Europe. It outlines several EU-level funds and initiatives, including the European Investment Bank, Cohesion Fund, NER 300, Horizon 2020, and Connecting Europe Facility. It also discusses how these funds support priorities of the EU's Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) to accelerate the deployment of low-carbon technologies.
הסבר על תחומי המחקר להגשה עבור האיחוד האירופי Tashtiot media
This newsletter provides information about upcoming funding opportunities in health, agriculture & biotechnology, environment, and energy under the European Union's Framework Programme 7 (FP7). It lists several open calls for proposals with submission deadlines in 2011, including calls in health, agriculture & biotechnology, environment, energy efficiency in buildings, and fuel cells & hydrogen. Additionally, it provides information on partner search resources, upcoming information days and conferences, and opportunities to become an EU proposal evaluator.
EEIP is a platform that facilitates dialogue between industry and policymakers in Europe on energy efficiency and industrial processes. It aims to help industry contribute to EU climate and energy goals through open exchange. EEIP membership is free and open to all interested parties. It also offers partnership levels that provide benefits like visibility and involvement in governance. EEIP hosts events like conferences and roundtables to engage members and partners on efficient solutions and best practices. Its goal is to lead the discussion on industrial energy efficiency in Europe.
GovernEE: towards better governance in energy management of public buildingsGovernEE
The document summarizes the achievements of the GovernEE project, which aimed to promote good governance practices for improving energy efficiency in historic public buildings across Central Europe. The project developed an energy efficiency toolkit and action plans for public organizations. It organized energy days for public outreach and trained policymakers to incorporate energy efficiency into decision-making. The results of pilot projects testing governance best practices in Italy and Germany are also summarized.
The document provides a summary of two open training sessions organized by the 50000&1 SEAPs project to provide knowledge and support to local governments on integrating Energy Management Systems (EnMS) with Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs). Feedback from participants found that knowledge increased on both topics after the sessions. Specific topics identified as most useful included the relation between the European Energy Award and EnMS+SEAPs, and experiences from municipalities implementing the approach. Working groups discussed challenges of implementing EnMS for joint SEAPs across municipalities and for municipalities with existing SEAPs. The sessions helped increase understanding of the EnMS+SEAPs methodology and best practices for its adoption.
The Energy Cities Project Serbia aims to introduce sustainable energy management practices in four municipalities. It will introduce the European Energy Award system to improve energy efficiency in public buildings like schools. The project also includes infrastructure investments and capacity building training. It seeks to establish energy management systems to reduce costs and meet efficiency targets, benefiting local governments and students.
The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014-2020 provides new funding opportunities for transnational cooperation projects around the Baltic Sea. It has a total budget of EUR 278.8 million from the European Regional Development Fund, European Neighbourhood Instrument, and Norway. Projects can receive up to 75% co-financing and typically range from EUR 300,000 to 5 million. The program seeks to make the region more innovative, accessible, and sustainable through four thematic priorities: innovation, natural resources, transport, and support for the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. The first call for project proposals was launched in December 2014.
MEDiterranean DEvelopment of Support schemes for solar Initiatives and Renewable Energies
Sviluppato nell’ambito del Programma di Cooperazione Territoriale Europea CBC Enpi - Bacino del Mediterraneo, il progetto mira a diffondere l’efficienza energetica e, in particolar modo, l’energia solare in tutta l’area del Mediterraneo, attraverso lo studio di piani di finanziamento innovativi e di strumenti d’incentivazione del mercato.
Target specifici di MED-DESIRE sono le amministrazioni centrali e locali, istituzioni e agenzie dei paesi partner, le piccole e medie imprese locali, tecnici e professionisti, gli istituti finanziari, le associazioni imprenditoriali e i distretti industriali. I beneficiari finali, che potranno usufruire dell’impatto a lungo termine del progetto, sono le comunità locali, i consumatori di energia e i centri di ricerca e le università.
Avviato nel febbraio 2013, MED- DESIRE ha una durata di 35 mesi (fino a dicembre 2015).
(see updated version of this presentation:
https://www.slideshare.net/sustenergy/energy-efficiency-funds-in-europe-updated)
The Energy Efficiency First Principle is a key pillar of the European Green Deal. A prerequisite for its widespread application is to secure financing for energy efficiency investments.
This presentation discusses the contribution of Energy Efficiency Funds to the financing of energy efficiency in Europe. The analysis is based on the MURE database on energy efficiency policies. As an example, the German Energy Efficiency Fund is described in more detail.
This is the 17th webinar in the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy.
Recordings are available on: https://youtu.be/KIewOQCgQWQ
The Low Carbon Finland 2050 project by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland aims to assess the technological opportunities and challenges involved in reducing Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions. A target for reduction is set as at least 80% from the 1990 level by 2050 as part of an international effort, which requires strong RD&D in clean energy technologies. Key findings of the project are presented in this publication, which aims to stimulate enlightening and multidisciplinary discussions on low-carbon futures for Finland.
The project gathered together VTT’s technology experts in clean energy production, smart energy infrastructures, transport, buildings, and industrial systems as well as experts in energy system modelling and foresight. VTT’s leading edge “Low Carbon and Smart Energy” enables new solutions with a demonstration that is the first of its kind in Finland, and the introduction of new energy technology onto national and global markets.
The EU low-carbon economy targets for 2050 are strict, but within Finland's reach, according to VTT. Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by as much as 90 per cent if clean energy technologies are developed and adopted at an accelerated pace in energy production, industry, housing and transport.
Low Carbon Finland 2050 is a self-financed strategic research project of VTT that supports VTT's own long-term operational planning. The project combines technological expertise from various areas of competence within VTT, from low-carbon and smart energy systems to foresight and energy system modelling.
The document discusses how to best involve regions in building the European Research Area (ERA). It argues that regions should play an active role through public-private partnerships that strengthen actors and provide infrastructure. It also stresses the importance of mobilizing actors, supporting cooperation and connectivity, encouraging supportive framework conditions, and enlarging the knowledge base for policymakers. The document examines existing regional research and innovation landscapes in Europe and highlights disparities. It outlines tools in the 6th Framework Programme, like ERA-NET, that can directly support regions in strengthening the ERA foundations and structuring the ERA.
LiCEA project´s 3rd newsletter informing SMEs and all stakeholders about current project progress, outputs from the last project meeting held in Warsaw, Poland. Additionally, Italian partner - energy agency is presented in this issue.
From April 2nd is just starting next project meeting in Mantua, Italy. We will inform you about the running of this meeting in next issue of newsletter in June.
Here we are with 1st newsleeter issue of LiCEA project. You can find inside 3 key questions & answers about project. Project´s background, target groups, project´s partnership and crucial activities are included as well.
MEDiterranean DEvelopment of Support schemes for solar Initiatives and Renewable Energies
Sviluppato nell’ambito del Programma di Cooperazione Territoriale Europea CBC Enpi - Bacino del Mediterraneo, il progetto mira a diffondere l’efficienza energetica e, in particolar modo, l’energia solare in tutta l’area del Mediterraneo, attraverso lo studio di piani di finanziamento innovativi e di strumenti d’incentivazione del mercato.
This report analyzes 16 INTERREG IVC projects focused on sustainable transport. It identifies common challenges faced in promoting sustainable transport and organizes over 500 good practices from the projects into 9 topics: land use planning, regional transport authorities, financing public transport, encouraging public transport use, mobility management, intelligent transport systems, accessible transport, low emission transport, and awareness campaigns. The report provides recommendations to policymakers on integrating transport and land use planning, strengthening regional cooperation, and promoting new shared transport options and technologies. It concludes that INTERREG IVC projects have effectively identified and transferred good practices that can improve regional sustainable transport policies across Europe.
The EPPL project developed next-generation power semiconductors and a pilot production line for fabricating them using 300mm wafer technology. This enabled a 15-50% reduction in size and 15% reduction in losses compared to previous technologies. Key achievements included developing new materials, processes, and tools to enable manufacturing the new power devices on the larger wafers. Four next-generation technologies were demonstrated: ACD7, SFET6, CoolMOSTM and IGBT4. The pilot line and new devices established Europe's leadership in power semiconductors and improved the energy efficiency of applications like electric vehicles, solar energy systems, and medical devices.
The document summarizes the results of pilot projects and demonstrative actions implemented by the Alterenergy project. It describes two larger pilot projects conducted in Albania and Italy that demonstrated integrated energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. It also describes seven smaller demonstrative actions conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, and Slovenia focusing on areas like public lighting, heating systems, and solar energy installations in schools and public buildings. In total, the projects implemented energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy technologies in 18 schools, 4 municipality buildings, areas of public transport, and public lighting across the Adriatic region.
The document summarizes the results of the WinWind project. The project received funding from the European Union to develop a methodology to increase social acceptance for wind energy in regions with low wind energy capacity. It involved stakeholders from Germany, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Spain. Key results included identifying barriers and solutions to wind energy development, characterizing 40 best practices, and selecting 10 case studies. One best practice highlighted was the repowering of wind farms in Abruzzo, Italy, which reduced visual impacts through community engagement in the planning process.
The document summarizes the progress of the R2CITIES project, which is currently at its mid-point. It discusses outreach efforts including establishing the MySmartCityDistrict network with other projects and hosting an open house event. It also highlights ongoing work developing local language websites and monitoring platforms for the demonstration sites. Interviews provide insights into using data collection and life cycle assessment to evaluate the financial impact and environmental benefits of retrofitting projects.
This document discusses funding options for local authorities to finance sustainable energy actions outlined in their SEAPs. It identifies various sources of EU, national, and alternative financing including operational programs, environmental funds, Horizon 2020, ESCO schemes, and revolving funds. The document also provides examples of how municipalities have successfully obtained financing to implement joint renewable energy projects and energy efficiency modernizations. It emphasizes that adopting an energy manager and energy management system can help optimize energy use and costs, making savings the best source of funding.
The newsletter provides updates about the Greenov project, including:
- Greenov is a transnational cooperation project between partners in Northwestern European countries to develop sustainable renovation practices.
- Four Greenov partners will launch pilot renovations of existing buildings to demonstrate exemplary sustainable renovation approaches. Results will be analyzed and disseminated.
- Stoke on Trent City Council replaces Birmingham Chamber of Commerce as a Greenov partner. Stoke has two projects relevant to Greenov's mission around sustainable refurbishment training and supporting local companies.
5 john o'brien presentations success storiesUNDPhr
This document summarizes a presentation on successful UNDP GEF projects promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in the Western Balkans region. It discusses two case studies in particular - a solar water heating project in Albania and an energy efficiency project in Croatia's residential and service sectors. Both projects were deemed highly satisfactory. The presentation emphasizes that successful projects go beyond workshops and materials to implement transformational activities like new policies, legislation, and demonstration projects. It also stresses the importance of adaptive management, scaling up, and leveraging additional funds. Lessons highlighted include focusing financial support mechanisms, engaging the private sector to invest, and improving coordination between agencies.
The document summarizes information about the Alliance for Energy Efficiency, a non-profit organization established in Bulgaria in 2016. The Alliance advocates for advanced energy efficiency business models and aims to support Bulgaria's energy efficiency targets. It represents member companies in engineering, technology, financing and contracting fields. The Alliance participates in policymaking, organizes conferences, and assists members with international cooperation to further energy efficiency in Bulgaria.
The document provides a summary of two open training sessions organized by the 50000&1 SEAPs project to provide knowledge and support to local governments on integrating Energy Management Systems (EnMS) with Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs). Feedback from participants found that knowledge increased on both topics after the sessions. Specific topics identified as most useful included the relation between the European Energy Award and EnMS+SEAPs, and experiences from municipalities implementing the approach. Working groups discussed challenges of implementing EnMS for joint SEAPs across municipalities and for municipalities with existing SEAPs. The sessions helped increase understanding of the EnMS+SEAPs methodology and best practices for its adoption.
The Energy Cities Project Serbia aims to introduce sustainable energy management practices in four municipalities. It will introduce the European Energy Award system to improve energy efficiency in public buildings like schools. The project also includes infrastructure investments and capacity building training. It seeks to establish energy management systems to reduce costs and meet efficiency targets, benefiting local governments and students.
The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014-2020 provides new funding opportunities for transnational cooperation projects around the Baltic Sea. It has a total budget of EUR 278.8 million from the European Regional Development Fund, European Neighbourhood Instrument, and Norway. Projects can receive up to 75% co-financing and typically range from EUR 300,000 to 5 million. The program seeks to make the region more innovative, accessible, and sustainable through four thematic priorities: innovation, natural resources, transport, and support for the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. The first call for project proposals was launched in December 2014.
MEDiterranean DEvelopment of Support schemes for solar Initiatives and Renewable Energies
Sviluppato nell’ambito del Programma di Cooperazione Territoriale Europea CBC Enpi - Bacino del Mediterraneo, il progetto mira a diffondere l’efficienza energetica e, in particolar modo, l’energia solare in tutta l’area del Mediterraneo, attraverso lo studio di piani di finanziamento innovativi e di strumenti d’incentivazione del mercato.
Target specifici di MED-DESIRE sono le amministrazioni centrali e locali, istituzioni e agenzie dei paesi partner, le piccole e medie imprese locali, tecnici e professionisti, gli istituti finanziari, le associazioni imprenditoriali e i distretti industriali. I beneficiari finali, che potranno usufruire dell’impatto a lungo termine del progetto, sono le comunità locali, i consumatori di energia e i centri di ricerca e le università.
Avviato nel febbraio 2013, MED- DESIRE ha una durata di 35 mesi (fino a dicembre 2015).
(see updated version of this presentation:
https://www.slideshare.net/sustenergy/energy-efficiency-funds-in-europe-updated)
The Energy Efficiency First Principle is a key pillar of the European Green Deal. A prerequisite for its widespread application is to secure financing for energy efficiency investments.
This presentation discusses the contribution of Energy Efficiency Funds to the financing of energy efficiency in Europe. The analysis is based on the MURE database on energy efficiency policies. As an example, the German Energy Efficiency Fund is described in more detail.
This is the 17th webinar in the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy.
Recordings are available on: https://youtu.be/KIewOQCgQWQ
The Low Carbon Finland 2050 project by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland aims to assess the technological opportunities and challenges involved in reducing Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions. A target for reduction is set as at least 80% from the 1990 level by 2050 as part of an international effort, which requires strong RD&D in clean energy technologies. Key findings of the project are presented in this publication, which aims to stimulate enlightening and multidisciplinary discussions on low-carbon futures for Finland.
The project gathered together VTT’s technology experts in clean energy production, smart energy infrastructures, transport, buildings, and industrial systems as well as experts in energy system modelling and foresight. VTT’s leading edge “Low Carbon and Smart Energy” enables new solutions with a demonstration that is the first of its kind in Finland, and the introduction of new energy technology onto national and global markets.
The EU low-carbon economy targets for 2050 are strict, but within Finland's reach, according to VTT. Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by as much as 90 per cent if clean energy technologies are developed and adopted at an accelerated pace in energy production, industry, housing and transport.
Low Carbon Finland 2050 is a self-financed strategic research project of VTT that supports VTT's own long-term operational planning. The project combines technological expertise from various areas of competence within VTT, from low-carbon and smart energy systems to foresight and energy system modelling.
The document discusses how to best involve regions in building the European Research Area (ERA). It argues that regions should play an active role through public-private partnerships that strengthen actors and provide infrastructure. It also stresses the importance of mobilizing actors, supporting cooperation and connectivity, encouraging supportive framework conditions, and enlarging the knowledge base for policymakers. The document examines existing regional research and innovation landscapes in Europe and highlights disparities. It outlines tools in the 6th Framework Programme, like ERA-NET, that can directly support regions in strengthening the ERA foundations and structuring the ERA.
LiCEA project´s 3rd newsletter informing SMEs and all stakeholders about current project progress, outputs from the last project meeting held in Warsaw, Poland. Additionally, Italian partner - energy agency is presented in this issue.
From April 2nd is just starting next project meeting in Mantua, Italy. We will inform you about the running of this meeting in next issue of newsletter in June.
Here we are with 1st newsleeter issue of LiCEA project. You can find inside 3 key questions & answers about project. Project´s background, target groups, project´s partnership and crucial activities are included as well.
MEDiterranean DEvelopment of Support schemes for solar Initiatives and Renewable Energies
Sviluppato nell’ambito del Programma di Cooperazione Territoriale Europea CBC Enpi - Bacino del Mediterraneo, il progetto mira a diffondere l’efficienza energetica e, in particolar modo, l’energia solare in tutta l’area del Mediterraneo, attraverso lo studio di piani di finanziamento innovativi e di strumenti d’incentivazione del mercato.
This report analyzes 16 INTERREG IVC projects focused on sustainable transport. It identifies common challenges faced in promoting sustainable transport and organizes over 500 good practices from the projects into 9 topics: land use planning, regional transport authorities, financing public transport, encouraging public transport use, mobility management, intelligent transport systems, accessible transport, low emission transport, and awareness campaigns. The report provides recommendations to policymakers on integrating transport and land use planning, strengthening regional cooperation, and promoting new shared transport options and technologies. It concludes that INTERREG IVC projects have effectively identified and transferred good practices that can improve regional sustainable transport policies across Europe.
The EPPL project developed next-generation power semiconductors and a pilot production line for fabricating them using 300mm wafer technology. This enabled a 15-50% reduction in size and 15% reduction in losses compared to previous technologies. Key achievements included developing new materials, processes, and tools to enable manufacturing the new power devices on the larger wafers. Four next-generation technologies were demonstrated: ACD7, SFET6, CoolMOSTM and IGBT4. The pilot line and new devices established Europe's leadership in power semiconductors and improved the energy efficiency of applications like electric vehicles, solar energy systems, and medical devices.
The document summarizes the results of pilot projects and demonstrative actions implemented by the Alterenergy project. It describes two larger pilot projects conducted in Albania and Italy that demonstrated integrated energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. It also describes seven smaller demonstrative actions conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, and Slovenia focusing on areas like public lighting, heating systems, and solar energy installations in schools and public buildings. In total, the projects implemented energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy technologies in 18 schools, 4 municipality buildings, areas of public transport, and public lighting across the Adriatic region.
The document summarizes the results of the WinWind project. The project received funding from the European Union to develop a methodology to increase social acceptance for wind energy in regions with low wind energy capacity. It involved stakeholders from Germany, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Spain. Key results included identifying barriers and solutions to wind energy development, characterizing 40 best practices, and selecting 10 case studies. One best practice highlighted was the repowering of wind farms in Abruzzo, Italy, which reduced visual impacts through community engagement in the planning process.
The document summarizes the progress of the R2CITIES project, which is currently at its mid-point. It discusses outreach efforts including establishing the MySmartCityDistrict network with other projects and hosting an open house event. It also highlights ongoing work developing local language websites and monitoring platforms for the demonstration sites. Interviews provide insights into using data collection and life cycle assessment to evaluate the financial impact and environmental benefits of retrofitting projects.
This document discusses funding options for local authorities to finance sustainable energy actions outlined in their SEAPs. It identifies various sources of EU, national, and alternative financing including operational programs, environmental funds, Horizon 2020, ESCO schemes, and revolving funds. The document also provides examples of how municipalities have successfully obtained financing to implement joint renewable energy projects and energy efficiency modernizations. It emphasizes that adopting an energy manager and energy management system can help optimize energy use and costs, making savings the best source of funding.
The newsletter provides updates about the Greenov project, including:
- Greenov is a transnational cooperation project between partners in Northwestern European countries to develop sustainable renovation practices.
- Four Greenov partners will launch pilot renovations of existing buildings to demonstrate exemplary sustainable renovation approaches. Results will be analyzed and disseminated.
- Stoke on Trent City Council replaces Birmingham Chamber of Commerce as a Greenov partner. Stoke has two projects relevant to Greenov's mission around sustainable refurbishment training and supporting local companies.
5 john o'brien presentations success storiesUNDPhr
This document summarizes a presentation on successful UNDP GEF projects promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in the Western Balkans region. It discusses two case studies in particular - a solar water heating project in Albania and an energy efficiency project in Croatia's residential and service sectors. Both projects were deemed highly satisfactory. The presentation emphasizes that successful projects go beyond workshops and materials to implement transformational activities like new policies, legislation, and demonstration projects. It also stresses the importance of adaptive management, scaling up, and leveraging additional funds. Lessons highlighted include focusing financial support mechanisms, engaging the private sector to invest, and improving coordination between agencies.
The document summarizes information about the Alliance for Energy Efficiency, a non-profit organization established in Bulgaria in 2016. The Alliance advocates for advanced energy efficiency business models and aims to support Bulgaria's energy efficiency targets. It represents member companies in engineering, technology, financing and contracting fields. The Alliance participates in policymaking, organizes conferences, and assists members with international cooperation to further energy efficiency in Bulgaria.
EU Interregional Cooperation - Johanna BähnXinnovate
EU Interregional Cooperation by Johanna Bähn @ the Cross Innovation Final Conference on October 16/17 in Birmingham (UK)
Overall objective of Interreg IVC: "to improve the effectiveness of the policies of the regions involved in the project (in particular investment for growth and jobs goal programmes)"
The Project Cross Innovation is designed to create bridges between the creative industries and other sectors. This project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and made possible by the INTERREG IVC programme.
The document discusses REEEP (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership), a public-private partnership that aims to accelerate the global market for renewable energy and energy efficiency. It describes REEEP's activities, partners, projects and services including reegle, an online information gateway for renewable energy and energy efficiency information. Reegle provides a comprehensive searchable database of policy documents, news, organizations and other resources to support the clean energy sector.
The document summarizes the Climate Change Programme of Oulu City, Finland. The programme aims to permanently reduce greenhouse gas emissions through focus areas like communication, urban planning, renewable energy, and green building. It is part of Oulu's larger development strategy and coordinated through a programme office and group. Initial experiences show the climate strategy has been well implemented through practical projects aimed at permanent emission reductions.
Agency for Innovation and European Cooperation (AIEC NGO)Jan Šašek
Non-governmental agency (AIEC NGO) aims to contribute to the development not only of Slovakia, but also of the whole region of Central & South East Europe by the realization of non-profit oriented projects addressing AIEC Vision:
Vision of AIEC is Central & South East Europe region as the region with:
- well developed infrastructure as the base for economic growth
- growing ratio of Knowledge based economy
- highly innovative enterprises focusing on providing of services and products with High Value Added
- friendly, simple, transparent and supportive frameworks for entrepreneurship activities
- to be the best region to live, work, study and do the business.
This document provides information about a side-event conference on the expected short-term impact of a universal climate agreement on the Eastern European energy industry. The conference is organized by the CAESAR Foundation and Sciences Po Energy Association on December 7, 2015 in Paris. The conference will discuss how a climate agreement reached at COP21 may influence the creation of the European Energy Union and the deployment of low-carbon technologies in Eastern Europe. The objectives are to analyze short-term impacts on the energy industry, identify solutions and decarbonization scenarios likely to be deployed. Speakers include analysts from the IEA, CEPS and representatives from the French Atomic Energy Commission and a Romanian solar project.
A Mediterranean Approach to Open AccessLIBER Europe
Presentations from the LIBER 2013 workshop on Scholarly Communication and Research Infrastructures: : 'New Horizons for Open Access Policies in Europe' and 'Ten Recommendations on Research Data Management - What's Next?'
Krakow Technology Park has been operating as a Living Lab since 2014, working to improve air quality in cities through a co-creation process. They have engaged stakeholders like local communities, administration, businesses and academics to provide input into updating the regional Air Protection Programme. Activities have included workshops to understand perspectives, generate ideas and recommend solutions. This has resulted in proposals to address issues like transportation, public information and monitoring. Next steps include testing the winning solution and consulting on the updated Programme.
Report introduces a NEET phenomenon in Europe, legibly analyzes a current situation of young NEETs across six EU countries and proposes a good practices from mentioned countries how to tackle with this issue and how to lower a number of NEETs
Globálna štúdia je hlavným výstupom projektu Y4J a bola vytvorená v úzkej spolupráci so všetkými projektovými partnermi. Štúdia neanalyzuje situáciu ani príčiny nezamestnanosti mladých - v tomto smere existuje dostatočná literatúra. Táto štúdia skôr uvádza trendy a opatrenia využívané v poslednej dobe s cieľom bojovať proti tomuto problému, ktorý silne ovplyvňuje európske hospodárstvo a sociálnu starostlivosť.
A global study is a core output of Youth4Job project and was done in close cooperation of all PPs. The study is not intended to analyse the situation or causes of youth unemployment - there is already an extensive literature in this regard, but trends or measures recently applied or initiated in order to fight against this problem which is severely affecting the European economy and social welfare.
The Case Study (elaborated solely by AIEC) describes the topic of the Job tendencies and vocational orientation and guidance in the ICT sector. Due to the topic of the Youth4Job project, special focus of the study is given to the youth population.
Check our LiCEA portrait created by partnership in cooperation with European Comission. You can see the project´s philosophy and aims at a glance! See, how European SMEs can analyse their energy flows and save energy costs thanks to simplified energy audits. These audits are performed in 5 countries across central Europe within the projects, however it´s foreseen huge dissemintation after project´s official closure.
Czech DEX works as innovation and consultancy company following it’s main mission: financing of innovation. Czech DEX is operating in the regions of Central and South East Europe and it is focusing on the financing of innovation using public financial instruments.
Long-term experience in the financing of innovation, writing up the bids with a very high success rate and a very strong expertise of our flexible team are the key added values.
A Czech, private research centre settled in Liberec city is mainly focusing on applied research in ICT sector, technology transfer and fund raising for research and innovation activities.
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Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
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2nd issue of LiCEA newsletter
1. Life Cycle based Energy Audit
2nd issue of newsletter
November 2013
The project is implemented through the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme co-financed by the ERDF
2. Introduction
Dear readers,
you are holding already second issue of LiCEA project Newsletter. Following
pages will be informing you about project´s progress. Project partner from Poland National Energy Conservation Agency will be presented as a main Creator of LiCEA
tool.
You will be familiar also with common partnership activities as for example 2nd
project meeting in Sárvár, Hungary. What we did during meeting in Sárvár, what are
the outputs and follow-up activities - you will find the answers in this issue of
newsletter as well.
As we promised in the first issue of newsletter, it´s our pleasure to invite you
on LiCEA official website on the address: www.licea.eu, where you can find all relevant
information and even more. You are most welcomed.
If you are interested in national legislations concerning energy efficiency, you
will be interested in overview from Lower Austria region in the conclusion.
We firmly hope you will enjoy reading LiCEA newsletter and in case you would
like to know more information which you can not find, do not hesitate to contact us on
official LiCEA website or directly through contacts on last page of this newsletter.
LiCEA Project Partners
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3. Content
Project progress
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Project meeting in Sárvár, Hungary
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Presentation of NAPE
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Overview of the energy efficiency law in
Lower Austria
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Contacts
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4. Project progress
LiCEA Guidance ellaboration
“
The simplification of
anything is always
sensational”: if the
aphorism of the English writer Gilbert
Keith Chesterton is true, it means that
the LiCEA target is ambitious,
significant and arduous.
This is the first sentence of the
LiCEA "Guidance" document, elaborated
by the project partners during the summer
2013, as result of the work of the first part
of the project (study about the
state of the art in energy
auditing and LCA, stakeholder
map, local surveys, industrial
district selection and training
seminar on information
exchange in Sàrvàr during the
second partnership Meeting).
The first sentence
summarizes and explains
how difficult it is to simplify a complex
activities as energy and LCA auditing
are and put them together consistently
in a single procedure.
But the LiCEA Guidance
document tries to give this solution,
suggesting a new approach and a new
methodology to obtain
useful
information for the SMEs in fast and easy
way to monitor its efficiency, consumption
and progresses.
Picture: President Barack Obama tours the University of Miami Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) in Miami,
Florida, Feb. 23, 2012. The IAC is institution where students learn how to become industrial energy-efficiency experts
as they help small and mid-sized manufacturers reduce their energy costs. | Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy.
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5. Project progress
LiCEA Guidance ellaboration
T
he Guidance describes
the LCA system
boundaries, which kind
of data need to be collected, which level
of definition and quality has to be
assured, and the general methodology
for the data elaboration in order to find
the output indicators about energy and
environmental impact.
The LiCEA Guidance is a first step
of the development of the LiCEA "Tool" for
a "Simplified Energy Audit in LCA
perspective" for SMEs in Regional districts
(clusters). The next phases for the
development of LiCEA tool are the
definition of the LiCEA "Requirements"
that will describe the procedure in detail,
and the software development that will be
realized by the beginning of 2014.
In the spring 2014 the test of
theLiCEA tool will start with the application
to the first SMEs, to arrive at the end of
2014 with 200 tests completed involving 6
different industrial clusters in 5 Central
European countries.
The main phases of the LiCEA scheme:
Up-stream
Company
Energy audit
Down-stream
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6. Project progress
LiCEA tool creation
P
roject is currently in its
f i r s t h a l f o f
implementation. The
works on the draft LiCEA tool are in
progress.
Project partners have agreed on
the methodology of the analytic tool
development, data collection procedure,
and data processing. The tasks have been
defined and distributed among involved
experts.
Energy auditors are already
performing 5 audits per cluster to gather
specific data for the tool. It is crucial for
starting the work on the tool, to have
results from first audits performed in all
chosen sectors/clusters and these will be
ready by the end of November 2013. The
selected sectors are following:
The chosen SMEs from these sectors
will get a free energy audit, showing energy
saving opportunities with identified
measures.
Specific results of the energy
audit are i.e. energy consumption [kWh],
GHG emissions [kg], energy cost [€],
other consumption as water, in relation
to LCA core output indicators. The SMEs
will see their output indicators: upstream,
core, and downstream outputs.
Most importantly, practical advice
on specific energy and cost saving
measures will be given to SMEs free of
charge.
źmeat processing
źbakery
źhosiery
źmechanical
źplastics
źwood processing
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7. 2nd project meeting in Sárvár,
Hungary
B
etween the 22nd and
24th of May 2013 the
2 n d
L i C E A
Transnational Partners Meeting was
held in Sárvár Park Inn Hotel, organized
by the Hungarian project partner,
Pannon Business Network Association
(PBN) with the participation of several
international actors.
Hungarian, Italian,
Croatian, Austrian,
Polish and Slovak
energy experts and
s p e c i a l i s t s
participated at the
LiCEA project
meeting and after
that the Training
Seminar and study
visit.
T
h
e
meeting was not
only an excellent occasion for networking
but it also served a platform for
international experience exchange related
to energy audits, just as a discussion of
practical application of energy saving
solutions.
During the Training Seminar the
specialists presented the national
regulations and legislation related to
the field of energetic and energy
auditing (concerning the participating
countries) as well as LCA (Life-Cycle
Assessment), as a relevant part of the
project and related to national/regional
best practices.
During the Round
table discussion
the partners and
the external
participants
shared their
experiences with
each other about
the legislation and
p r a c t i c a l
implementation.
The external
participants
represented the following 2 international
projects:
č ERASME (Intelligent Energy Europe)
č INNOSPIRIT (AT - HU Cross border
Cooperation)
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8. Second project meeting in Sárvár, Hungary
T
he post-meeting study visits to Park Inn Hotel and Wellness Spa in
Sárvár offered a variety of alternative energy saving solutions for
the participants, because they could watch the energy systems
during on-site-visit.
After the 2nd transnational partners meeting, on the 24th of June 2013 in
Szombathely, a press conference was held, where PBN's project manager, Adrienn
Németh presented the objectives of LiCEA project, the technical activities during the
project lifetime, the expected results as well as the experiences from the project meeting.
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9. N
ational Energy
Conservation
Agency - NAPE is a
Polish energy consulting company,
popularizing efficient and rational
energy usage, above all in the
building sector, and the principles of
sustainable development. The
company currently has 14 full-time
employees and cooperates with about
30 experts on a project basis.
NAPE cooperates with the
Energy Conservation Foundation
(FPE), Association of Energy
Auditors, multiple foreign partners,
and is the founding member of
Country-wide Association ”Energy
and environment conservation”
(SAPE - Polska), which associates
regional energy conservation
agencies.
NAPE's experts possess longterm experience in the field of energy
efficiency promotion, renewable
energy sources implementation,
international cooperation in the area
of innovative energy technologies and
sustainable development, and
participation in European
Commission's programs.
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10. N
ational Energy
Conservation
Agency performs
studies, provides consultancy, and
realizes projects in all energy
sectors.
NAPE is committed to
resolving energy supply problems and
modernizing energy systems on both
supply and demand sides, serves
municipalities, companies, enterprises
and budgetary units, as well as
building owners. NAPE also acts as a
verifier of energy efficiency projects
financed by diverse financial
institutions, like European Investment
Bank, European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development,
Global Environmental Facility, Polish
National Fund for Environment
Protection.
In the LiCEA project NAPE is
coordinating the development of the
LiCEA tool supporting life cycle based
energy audit in SMEs.
The map shows location of
NAPE headquarters (NAPE logo), its
regional representatives (red dots)
and co-operating SAPE-Polska
members (green dots).
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11. Overview of the energy efficiency law
in Lower Austria (2012)
T
he resolution was made
on the 17th November
2011 and it came into
force in spring 2012. It contains the
guideline 2006/32/EG from the 5th of
April 2006 on energy efficiency and
energy services. Like declared in the 15a
agreement, Lower Austria takes its part of
the union-goal. The Lower Austria action
plan is in force till 1st February 2014.
Goals of the law are the cost
effective raising of energy efficiency and
definition of framework conditions to
make efficient energy-use possible (e.g.
compulsive energy monitoring and
authorised energy agents in
municipalities).
Overall energy services like
energy consulting are offered in order to
raise energy efficiency. Lower Austria
assists companies, private persons as well
as municipalities. Municipalities will be
supported by database and program for
energy monitoring.
An Energy fund was created in
order to have financial advancement
possibilities. This fund is financed by
Lower Austria, punishments and other
revenues (like auction returns from
Emission trades law 2012). Money from
this fund is spent for energy consulting,
invested in efficiency and advanced
training on energy efficiency.
The consulting has to be done by
independent organisations.
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12. The nationwide energy efficiency law
in Lower Austria
part including the companies says:
M
edium and big
enterprises have to
install an energy
management system (EnMS) according
to the directives EN16001 or ISO50001.
They have to get certified or at least
have to arrange an extern energy audit
every three years. Its necessary to set
efficiency measures, install an EnMS or
execute extern energy audits and
communicate those actions to the national
energy efficiency department.
Smaller companies that do not
install an EnMS have to execute an
energy consulting unit every four years.
It is necessary to execute the
measurements that are mentioned in
the consulting report. In addition, the set
of the measurements has to be
communicated to the national energy
efficiency department.
If the companies do not want to
set this measurements they have the
possibility to get certificates according to
§18 that have to be organised in the
necessary amount.
Companies with less than 10
employees or with annual turnover less
than 2 million EUR do not have to install
EnMS or execute extern audits.
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13. Contact us
www.licea.eu
LiCEA
Province of Mantova - LEAD PARTNER
Via Principe Amedeo 30, 46100 Mantova, Italy
Contact person: Roberto Grassi, roberto.grassi@provincia.mantova.it
AGIRE
Piazza Sordello, 43, 46100 Mantova, Italy
Contact person: Massimiliano Musci, musci@agirenet.it
EAR
Prague
Hans-Kudlich-Straße 2, 3830 Waidhofen an der Thaya, Austria
Contact person: Markus Hödl, energieagentur@wvnet.at
PBN
Bratislava
32-36 Zanati Rd., H-9700 Szombathely, Hungary
Contact person: Adrienn Németh, adrienn.nemeth@pbn.hu
NAPE
Swietokrzyska 20, 00-002 Warsaw, Poland
Contact person: Andrzej Rajkiewicz, arajkiewicz@nape.pl
AIEC
Jelačičova 8, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
Contact person: Tina Igličar, tina.iglicar@aiec-ngo.eu