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Lettre information régionale Avril / Mai 2013
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Lettre d'information régionale du projet ENNEREG - Rédigée par RAEE
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Plaquette de présentation du projet ENNEREG
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Energistyrelsen Nyhedsbrev 17-11-2011 - Søg støtte til energiteknologisk udvikling i 2012
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Er du ved at udvikle en ny energiteknologi, der kan gøre Danmark fri for fossil energi? Eller vil du etablere nye storskala testfaciliteter for nye energiteknologier? Så er Energiteknologisk Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprogram, EUDP, eller Green Labs DK programmet måske noget for dig. Der er indgået politisk aftale om at afsætte 371 millioner kr. til at støtte nye energiteknologiske udviklingsprojekter og 82 mio. kr. til nye Green Labs næste år. Programmerne holder informationsmøder den 18. januar 2012 i Århus og den 19. januar i København.
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Faro - SEAP development in Portugal
Sustainable Energy Communities NEWS
Issue 4 Autumn 2012 - EN
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Faro - Разработване на План за действие за устойчива енергия (SEAP) в Португалия
Новини от Общността относно устойчивото развитие на енергетиката
Брой 4 ЕСЕН 2012 - BG
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Faro - Desenvolupament del PAES a Portugal
Notícies de les Comunitats d’Energia Sostenible
Número 4 Tardor 2012 - CA
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Faro – zpracování SEAP v Portugalsku
Udržitelná energie společenství Novinky
Vydání 4 Podzim 2012 - CS
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Faro – Entwicklung eines SEAPs in Portugal
Nachrichten Nachhaltiger Energiegemeinden
Ausgabe 4 Herbst 2012 - DE
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Faro - Ανάπτυξη Σχεδίου Δράσης Αειφόρου Ενέργειας (ΣΔΑΕ) στην Πορτογαλία
Νέα των Ενεργειακά Βιώσιμων Κοινοτήτων
Τεύχος 4 Φθινόπωρο 2012 - EL
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Faro - Desarrollo de PAES en Portuga
Noticias Comunidades de Energía Sostenible
Número 4 Otoño 2012 - ES
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Faro – Razvijanje Akcijskog plana enegetski održivog razvitka u Portugalu
Vijesti Energetski održivih zajednica
izdanje 4 Jesen 2012 - HR
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Faro - a SEAP kialakítása Portugáliában
Fenntartható Energia Közösségek Híreket
Kiadás 4 2012. Ősz - HU
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Faro - lo sviluppo SEAP in Portogallo
Notizie dalle Comunità Energeticamente sostenibili
Numero 4 Autunno 2012 - IT
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Faro – SEAP plėtra Portugalijoje
Darni Energetika Bendruomenėms Naujienos
leidimas 4 2012 m. ruduo - LT
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Plan działań na rzecz zrównoważonej energii dla portugalskiego miasta Faro
Biuletyn Zrównoważonych Energetycznie Gmin
Wydanie 4 Jesień 2012 - PL
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Faro – Desenvolvimento do PAES em Portugal
Boletim das Comunidades de Energia Sustentável
Edição 4 Outono 2012 - PT
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Faro - SEAP elaborat în Portugalia
Știri privind Comunitățile Energetice Durabile News
Ediția 4 Toamna 2012 - RO
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Faro – vytváranie SEAP v Portugalsku
Novinky o udržateľných energetických spoločenstvách
Vydanie 4 Jeseň 2012 - SK
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Faro – Razvoj SEAP-ov na Portugalskem
Novice Skupnosti s trajnostno rabo energije
Številka 4 Jesen 2012 - SL
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ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting
Support for Future Sustainable Energy Planning and Projects in European Regions
19 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium
The presentations from this invitation-only ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting are now available on this website. During the meeting ENNEREG partners summarised the results and progress of the project to date. In addition, invited speakers from Fedarene, ERRIN, EACI and ENNEREG Twin region, Tartu, provided further insight into the role regions can play in meeting European Sustainable Energy targets.
Towards Sustainable Energy Communities – delivering on the Covenant of Mayors
Intelligent Energy - Europe (IEE) Conference
18 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium
Representatives from cities leading on sustainable energy actions gathered together in Brussels on Monday 18 March, at a European Commission forum organised by ManagEnergy. The event marked the commitment of 189 communities in going beyond the EU’s 2020 climate and energy targets. The cumulative results of the sustainable energy action plans are projected to be 2475080 MWh per annum of RES production and 5327473 MWh per annum of primary energy savings.
Energy Efficiency in European Regions
Regions 202020 Workshop and Technical Visits
8 and 9 November 2012, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
The Regions 202020 Workshop and Technical Visits, organised by EVE and Fedarene on 8-9 November 2012, was open to ENNEREG partners, Fedarene partners and selected invited participants. The Workshop on Thursday 8 November 2012 was a good opportunity to discuss interesting issues related to the management of energy efficiency at a regional level, and to share ENNEREG partner’s experience and good practices. The Workshop was followed on the morning of Friday 9 November by two technical visits, both in Zamudio, 10 km from Bilbao. Presentations are now available on the events page of the Regions 202020 website.
ManagEnergy Workshop
Stimulating SEAP development in Wielkopolska Region
17-18 October 2012, Poznan, Wielkopolska Region, Poland
The scope of the workshop was to build capacities of authorities and related stakeholders in the Wielkopolska Region to design and implement sustainable energy actions. It was organised in joint cooperation of the regional authority in the Marshal Office UMWW, the regional energy agency WAZE and EC Network and took place in Poznan, 17-18 October 2012.
Eight municipalities in Wielkopolska (municipalities of: Golina, Szamotuly, Czarnkow, Lubasz, Krotoszyn, Kalisz, Przykona, Poznan), one representative of the regional authority UMWW, four representatives of the regional energy agency WAZE and around 10 other stakeholders (consultants, researchers or from the financial sector) participated the workshop.
ManagEnergy Capacity Building Workshop:
SEAP Development in Western Denmark
19 September 2012, Horsens, Denmark
In Denmark, progress on the Covenant of Mayors initiative has taken place mostly in the region of Zealand in the eastern part of the country. This ManagEnergy workshop targeted municipalities in the west of Denmark - Jutland and Funen.
The goal was to help enable these municipalities to take the appropriate steps toward Sustainable Energy Action Plans, while exploring how this process can best be supported at the regional level through cross-municipal experience exchange and the organisation of joint sustainable energy projects.
EUSEW 2012
EU Sustainable Energy Week
18-22 June 2012 , Brussels & throughout Europe
Save the date! EUSEW 2012 will take place all over Europe and in Brussels from 18 to 22 June 2012. Between 18 and 22 June 2012 hundreds of events organised in all parts of Europe will show, promote, discuss and celebrate renewable energy and energy efficiency - and you can be a part of it.
Below you will find further details of events of specific interest to Regions and Local Communities in Europe:
ENNEREG International Conference
Transfer of knowledge in the field of sustainable use of energy
22 May 2012, Wielkopolska Voivodship Office, Poznan, Poland
The morning session of the ENNEREG International Conference in Poznan, Poland presented the ENNEREG Project and Regions 202020 Network as well as the Regional SEAPs for Wielkopolska and Pomerania, as well as Regions 202020 Good Practice case studies and Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs) at the regional and inter-regional levels from the ENNEREG Pioneer regions. After lunch, a number of experience exchange workshops were organised on relevant topics. The event was followed by a Replication Workshop on 23 May 2012 oriented towards other Polish regions, addressing monitoring aspects of the regional SEAP.
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Transfer wiedzy w dziedzinie zrównoważonego wykorzystania energii
22 maja 2012 r. , Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Poznaniu (Polska)
W części pierwszej konferencji, przedstawiony zostanie projekt ENNEREG, sieć Regions 202020 a także „Regionalny Plan Działań na Rzecz Zrównoważonej Energii” (SEAPs) dla Województwa Wielkopolskiego i Pomorskiego. Zaprezentowane będą również przykłady Dobrych Praktyk - Regions 202020 oraz prowadzonych projektów i działań dotyczących zrównoważonej energii (SEPs) na poziomie regionalnym i lokalnym przez regiony pionierskie projektu ENNEREG. Na konferencji obecny będzie również Pan Krzysztof Gierulski, przedstawiciel Komisji Europejskiej DG ENNER, który wygłosi krótką prelekcję na temat polityki UE w odniesieniu do podmiotów na poziomie lokalnym i regionalnym.
W części drugiej konferencji, zaraz po lunchu, zapraszamy na warsztaty dotyczące wymiany doświadczeń w pokrewnych konferencji tematach.
Serdecznie zapraszamy również następnego dnia, 23 maja 2012 r., na Warsztaty Replikacji, poruszające aspekty „Regionalnego Planu Działań na Rzecz Zrównoważonej Energii” w kontekście innych regionów Polski.
La contratación de empresas de servicios energéticos (ESE) en el ámbito municipal
7 March 2012, Bilbao Exhibition Centre – Auditorium L4
El Ente Vasco de la Energía organiza la siguiente jornada para dar a conocer e impulsar las posibilidades de contratación de Empresas de Servicios Energéticos (ESEs) por parte de los ayuntamientos vascos.
The Basque Energy Agency (Ente Vasco de la Energía - EVE) organized this event to publicize and promote the use of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) by the Basque municipalities.
ManagEnergy Workshop: The Covenant of Mayors and SEAP Development
The Role of Municipalities in Implementing and Financing Sustainable Energy Policy
15 September 2011, Kaunas, Lithuania
The workshop focused on energy planning and utilising ESCOs and Structural and Cohesion Funds for energy efficiency projects in the municipal building sector. It also provided an insight into the National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) and its implications. It included expert presentations and good practice examples, as well as interactive discussion sessions between the participants and speakers.
Energy services (ESCOs, Building Performance Contracts, etc)
The ENNEREG Project used a broad definition of energy services, reaching from principal systems for heating and power to energy saving projects at the small scale. A regional or a local CHP (combined heat and power) plant is therefore an energy service and likewise so is an ESCO-project for minimizing energy consumption. The key element is that the energy services include the operations, maintenance and control of the services and that they improve and reduce energy consumption.
But how do energy services help fulfil the goals for sustainable energy? A key element is to apply a proper level of energy services in order to exploit the different types of potentials.
The ENNEREG Project is using a broad definition of energy services, reaching from principal systems for heating and power to energy saving projects at the small scale. A regional or a local CHP (combined heat and power) plant is therefore an energy service and likewise so is an ESCO-project for minimizing energy consumption. The key element is that the energy services include the operations, maintenance and control of the services and that they improve and reduce energy consumption.
But how do energy services help fulfil the goals for sustainable energy? A key element is to apply a proper level of energy services in order to exploit the different types of potentials.
The following instrumental approaches exist under the term “energy service”.
Energy Service Company
An energy service company (in short ESCO or ESCo) is one instrument to reduce energy consumption. It is a professional business providing a broad range of energy solutions including designs and implementation of energy savings projects, energy infrastructure outsourcing, power generation and energy supply, etc. Typically the ESCO offer consulting services to its clients – that could be regional authorities themselves or project owners in the region – based on an analysis of the property. Subsequently the ESCO can design the adequate energy efficient solution, install the relevant equipment, and maintain/operate the system to fulfil energy savings during the payback period.
Energy Performance Contracting
The benefit for the project owner can both be lower energy costs in this period and even higher savings after the life time of the investment (e.g. a five- to twenty-year period). In this context another instrumental approach is to apply a performance guarantee contract between the project owner and the ESCO, i.e. an Energy Performance Contract. If the project does not provide returns on the investment, the ESCO can be made responsible to pay the difference. In an Energy Performance Contracting project, an Energy Service Companies (ESCO) finance energy efficiency measure mainly in public but also in private buildings. Throughout the project cycle it is reduced energy consumption and corresponding financial savings that repay the investment of ESCOs. Therefore the public building owner does not need any equity capital. Both risks and success of the project are primarily the responsibility of the ESCO. Important aspects that facilitate Energy Performance Contracting projects are rule of law (contractual period lasts usually 8 to 15 years), the possibility of forfeiting. Thereby rights for the payments by the public building owner to the ESCO are passed on to the bank. This has the advantage for ESCOs that no credit burdens them in their records, which allows them to execute a greater number of projects.
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Bundling of projects
A further conceptual approach is the bundling of a different number of projects of different sizes. This has the advantage that also small, on their own not viable energy efficiency measures can be realised. A further advantage is that overhead costs can be significantly reduced. For instance in Berlin 24 of such bundles of buildings was brought to tenders, thereby modernising 1,300 buildings.
Grants/credits/loans
Grants for a general destination are available in all countries. However, due to the aforementioned complex nature of energy efficiency projects in the building sector it is very common that these general credits are channelled to other, less complex projects. Grants that are specifically earmarked for energy efficiency projects in the building sector offer the advantage that funds are only allocated for the intended use. This is also due to a lack of technical expertise at the banking side. The region can serve as intermediary and facilitate a better understanding. However it is to be noted that the intended use must not be narrow, as this would limit possible efficiency measures, thereby reducing the number of possible projects. Below the basic functioning of grants are provided:
Revolving funds
A further dedicated financing mechanism is the concept of revolving funds. Thereby a certain initial sum is earmarked for a certain type of project (e.g. modernising the heating system of public schools that are older than 25 years). From this initial sum a fixed amount is allocated to the selected projects that have satisfied a catalogue of requirements. By paying back this amount throughout the project cycle the initial sum is replenished and new projects are possible. Advantages are that the fund is available for investors, while earmarked for the desired type of project. Furthermore the revolving nature ensures that the capital is not drying up. A technical expert can evaluate the project proposals according to a predetermined catalogue of requirements, thereby ensuring the desired outcome of the revolving fund. An example of this model is the revolving fund scheme from KredEx from Estonia. This one is generally dedicated to energy efficient refurbishment measures. Below diagram illustrates the functioning of such a revolving fund. Thereby one variation is added, namely the possibility of a public sponsor subsidising the fund in order to reduce or even eliminate any payable interest rate:
Joint Implementation as financing source
A further possible financing scheme is the use of Joint Implementation (JI) funding under the flexible mechanism of the Kyoto protocol. JI is available to Central and Easter European member states of the EU. According to the UN arrangement there are certain administrative and organisational requirements, which have to be respected. Furthermore it has to be noted that, as no Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)-project under JI rules has been completed yet, a first pioneering project would have to develop the methodology and bear the corresponding costs.
An important aspect of JI is the concept of addition, which implies that the energy saving and CO2-reduction measures exceed business-as-usual. This refers to environmental, financial and legal aspects. Apart from the obvious environmental benefits, this relates also to the additional revenues through the carbon credit sales. Furthermore it implies that the measures do go beyond the legally required measures in the host country. Hence, the current business-as-usual has to be well documented at the outset.
Hence, the region could use JI for facilitating Energy Performance Contracting and retrofitting of the building envelope at the same time, while not excessively increasing costs and payback time. When doing so, the following shortcomings have to be taken into account:
There is no specific JI experience concerning EPC and building envelope.
- There is a lack of experience of financing institutions in assessing and handling long-term risk-management of such projects.
- There is a lack of developed ESCOs which causes an increase in transaction costs
- Lower energy costs cause unfavourable investment conditions for EPC and RUE projects.
BUILDUP Tools to support energy saving in buildings
[EN] The BUILDUP tools section enables you to find and share interesting tools from all over Europe supporting the implementation of energy saving measures in buildings. Examples of tools include software applications (for energy performance certificates, regulation calculations, economic or environment calculations or multidisciplinary applications), excel lists, checklists for practitioners and other.
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Energy for Mayors Toolbox of Methodologies
This innovative Toolbox is a growing collection of different types of resources and methodologies in many languages, addressing many different topics. It will help to centralise resources and guidance material online for those organizations giving guidance in any facet of SEAP development and implementation – also for the Covenant of Mayors (CoM). Resources include guide books, films, carbon dioxide calculators, Local Agenda 21 process guidance, and much more.
Business model in Middelfart - energy savings with ESCO firm
[EN] This publication describes the business model in Middelfart for energy savings with ESCO firm, as well as its attempt to evolve a business model for private houses. By head of Climate, Morten Mejsen Westergaard, Municipality of Middelfart. Updated version based upon article by Inger Stauning, University of Roskilde.
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Model for Energy Supply Strategy Alternatives and their General Environmental Impact (MESSAGE)
[EN] MESSAGE is a systems engineering optimization model used for medium- to long-term energy system planning, energy policy analysis, and scenario development (Messner and Strubegger, 1995). The model provides a framework for representing an energy system with all its interdependencies from resource extraction, imports and exports, conversion, transport, and distribution, to the provision of energy end-use services such as light, space conditioning, industrial production processes, and transportation.
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Long Term Agreements Uptake (LTP Uptake) website
[EN] The LTA UPTAKE website, supported by the European Commission Intelligent Energy Programme, aimed to develop a toolkit to help sectorial associations and governments draw up Long-Term Voluntary Agreements (LTAs) on energy efficiency in order to gain mutual benefits: to save energy costs, produce less environmental legislation, reduce the administrative burden for the sector, improve the environmental image of the sector and achieve national environmental targets.
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Putting into life, Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs) requires adequate financing sources and mechanisms, unless it concerns SEP that imply no investments like better energy behaviour.
Regional authorities can greatly contribute to the initiation and success of projects by supporting the availability of adequate funding for projects. In other words, regions can support the project owners in overcoming financing barriers or put in place financing schemes for SEP investments in the region’s own property.
The range of supportive, advisory activities include:
- Providing the project owner with assistance on taking the vital first steps of the project investment. This refers to both available financing mechanisms and the corresponding organisational set-up.
- Supporting the project owner in assessing the available mechanisms and giving advising on making initial assessment of the SEP investments (pre-feasibility studies).
- Supporting the project owner in the drafting of feasibility studies and developing of corresponding business plans is a further, more extensive step.
- Supporting the project owner in gaining access to the identified funding could be an additional supportive measure. Again this can be either only the initial implementation or assisting in managing the entire project cycle.
- Creating new financing mechanisms in cooperation with other public bodies and banks/investors is yet another supportive task of the region. This service can help project owners to apply financing mechanisms that are tailored to their specific needs.
Hence, any region can start by simply providing information on available funding to building owners. If more support is required / appropriate, the region can develop further expertise and subsequently take over more responsibility in these tasks.
Initiating energy efficiency projects requires adequate funding. As first step regions can provide building owners with information on appropriate financing mechanisms. An obvious starting point is to gather information on existing, operating organisations and banks, including:
- International organisations and development banks;
- National organisations, government bodies and national development bank;
- Regional organisations, government bodies, as well as regional development bank;
- Local organisations and government bodies.
Depending on the resources available and the given objectives, such a list can be extended with information on contact person, detailed description of available funding, description of projects supported, information on part of financing/co-financing, categorising funds, etc. – and naturally an important factor is to ensure an effective dissemination to the stakeholders.
Due to the great differences in public and private ESCO/EPC’s and the complexity of contrac making,it is appropiate to divide the experience from regions in different project categories in which the regions can contribute to each other. These catagories are:
- Energy Performance Contracting with the public sector
- Energy Performance Contracting with the private sector
- Energy Delivery Contracting
For the ENNEREG topic “Energy Services” these categories can help provide the region with the experience to implement new Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs).
Implementation of Sustainable Energy Projects in the ENNEREG Pioneer Regions
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This report aims to evaluate the impacts of the implementation of Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs) in all ENNEREG Pioneer Regions during ENNEREG’s project implementation between May 2010 and April 2013.
It is hoped that this publication will act as Inspiration to others developing SEPs in their own regions and local communities.
Development of ENNEREG Regional Sustainable Energy Action Plans
[EN] This document includes an evaluation of the achievements of the activities carried out in the ENNEREG partner’s regions related to the development of Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAP) and promoting sustainable energy since the beginning of the project. The document shows the added value of the ENNEREG project in the 12 participating regions, which not only have very different characteristics with respect to their size and their social features and the use of energy, but they also have had different starting points for this process.
ENNEREG Summary of Project Achievements
[EN] This document includes an evaluation of the achievements of the activities carried out during the ENNEREG project related to the development of Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) and promoting sustainable energy since the beginning of the project. The document shows the added value of the ENNEREG project in the 12 participating regions, as well as in Europe as a whole. As such it serves as the Publishable Report of the project achievements.
Evaluation of ENNEREG Communication and Dissemination Activities - Summary Report
[EN] This report on the Evaluation of ENNEREG Communication and Dissemination Activities provides an analysis of the dissemination activities of the ENNEREG project. In particular it evaluates the effectiveness of the online dissemination via the ENNEREG Regions 202020 website. The aim of this Summary Report, is to illustrate the effectiveness of the Regions 202020 website and Regions 202020 Network as a dissemination, promotion, networking and communications platform for Sustainable Energy Regions throughout Europe.
Strategy for future action in the ENNEREG regions
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During the project, the ENNEREG partners have worked in the development of sustainable energy action plans (SEAP) in their represented regions and in the promotion of sustainable energy projects (SEP). The objective of this document is to present how they intend to continue their efforts after the end of the project, developing the activities planned in the regional SEAP and ensuring the attraction of the necessary resources to promote sustainable energy projects.
Some of the SEAPs defined with the support of the project have been approved by the respective administrations and others still need to be matured to be accepted at the regional level and to be implemented. Thus, the situation is not the same in every region, and the approach to work in sustainable energy is not the same either. This document summarizes the common as well as the specific aspects about how the regions expect to organize and carry on the work on sustainable energy in the next future.
ENNEREG Sustainable Energy Twinning Programme Summary
[EN] As part of the project, 12 Pioneer ENNEREG Regions have been producing regional Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) and initiating Sustainable Energy Projects (SEPs). The ENNEREG Pioneer Regions have been sharing their experience directly with 12 ENNEREG Twin Regions and ENNEREG has also been actively promoting replication in Sustainable Regions throughout Europe. This report concerns the ENNEREG Pioneer Regions’ support activities to twin regions.
Brochure for Greek regional authorities
[EL] Brochure for Greek regional authorities with examples of good practices that can be replicated in Greek islands.
Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Triangle Region, Denmark
[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in the Triangle Region. It represents the contribution of the Triangle Region Denmark to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.
Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Rhône-Alpes, France
[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in Rhône-Alpes. It represents the contribution of the Rhône-Alpes Energy Agency (RAEE – Rhônalpénergie-Environnement) to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.
Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Blekinge, Sweden
[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in Blekinge. It represents the contribution of the Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden (ESS) to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.
Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers - Report from ENNEREG Pioneer Region - Cyclades, Greece
[EN] This report has the objective of disseminating to a broad European audience what has come out of the ENNEREG intervention in the Cyclades. It represents the contribution of the CRES - Center for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving to the ENNEREG Inspiration Guide for Regional Decision-makers.
Strategia przyszłych działań w regionach ENNEREG
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District heating in a municipal swimming pool - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Services
[EN] Implementation of District heating system in the municipal swimming pool at Hermoupolis, in Syros Island, with the use of the surplus of thermal energy production from the neighboring thermal electricity power station of PPC (Public Power Company).
Energy Performance Contract of the Museum of Modern Art in Saint-Etienne, Rhône-Alpes, France - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Services
[EN] Saint-Etienne Métropole has been engaged in a Climate Plan since 2008. To fulfill its commitment to this climate plan, the local authority opted to use the Energy Performance Contract (EPC) to renew the energy systems of the Museum of Modern Art. The first meeting on EPC between Saint-Etienne Métropole and SIEL took place in June 2009. The EPC focuses on a more efficient heating and cooling system while maintening a high level of requirements on performances (temperature, humidity,….) which is essential for the conservation of art works and for the welcoming quality of visitors and staff.
Bioenergie Mitterteich GmbH & CO. KG, Upper Palatinate Region, Germany - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Services and Financing
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In the Upper Palatinate excellent preconditions exist for the use of biomass due to large areas of agricultural and forest land. However, this form of energy use is clearly limited. Only an environmentally sustainable use of biomass does not endanger the protection of nature and environment.
A good example for a regional energy company offering sustainable heat and electricity for local stakeholders is the Bioenergie Mitterteich GmbH & CO. KG.
The company operates a heating installation based on biomass, which is exclusively supplied with wood chips from regional foresters. Large wood resources and short transportation distances ensure a sustainable energy supply.
Additionally to a local district heating system, Bioenergie Mitterteich GmbH & CO. KG installed 3 PV systems on public buildings in September 2012.
ECSO Streetlight in municipality of Middelfart - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Services
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The municipality of Middelfart has made the first EPC/ESCO contract on energy renovation, operation and maintenance on streetlight in Denmark. ESCO is a concept where, through a third party, renovation and modernization tasks are accomplished without financial risk for the municipality. The goal is to save more than 30 mill dkr. (approx. 4 mill euros), save energy and to give the public better streetlight.
The ESCO contract runs for 15 years.
ESCO in Sports Centres, Triangle Region, Denmark - ENNEREG Good practice in Energy services and Financing
[EN] The Triangle Region Denmark is working on an ESCO project on sports centers in the region with focus on energy renovation and integration of renewables. 33 sports centers from 4 municipalities are included in the project. The project is divided into 3 subprojects, 1 for the municipality of Vejle, 1 for the municipalities of Middelfart, Kolding and Fredericia and finally 1 regarding integration of renewables.
Birštonas - Ecotown, Kaunas, Lithuania - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficient Buildings and Renewables
[EN] Birštonas – the smallest Municipality of Kaunas region - participated in the ECO-Life project (Sustainable zero carbon ECO-town developments improving quality of life across EU) under CONCERTO initiative in FP7. The large number of demonstration activities is based on both the demand side (demonstration of ECO-buildings and rational use of energy) and the production side (demonstration of various renewable energy technologies). All demonstration projects are defined in a "Whole Community Approach".
ESCO in the Municipality of Middelfart Triangle Region, Denmark - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Services
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Money can be saved by implementing energy saving activities in public and private buildings. The municipality of Middelfart has used the ESCO model to make energy savings in approximately 100 public buildings. ESCO is a concept where, through a third party, renovation and modernization tasks are accomplished without financial risk for the municipality.
Results in the Middelfart project have showed savings up to 24 % of the total energy use, which is more than the guaranteed savings from the ESCO company.
Climate Interaction Southeast Sweden - ENNEREG Good Practice in Cooperation – Intelligent Energy Education
[EN] The three counties Kronoberg, Blekinge and Kalmar each has a regional network working for climate protection and a sustainable use of energy. The Climate Interaction Southeast Sweden project creates collaboration between these regional networking groups.
BUILDUP Cases of good practice in energy saving
[EN] The BUILDUP database includes concrete, realised good practices in energy saving for buildings. These include, for example, demonstration projects, reports, energy saving campaigns, activities such as awarding new certificates. Cases may refer to different topics, including energy saving technologies, financial schemes, energy management in buildings, design and labels for low-energy buildings, monitoring, training & education.
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Covenant of Mayors Benchmarks of Excellence
[EN] Benchmarks of Excellence are relevant examples of initiatives which Covenant signatories, Coordinators and Supporters feel particularly proud of, and moreover endorse as useful actions for other local authorities, provinces, regions or networks to replicate. are relevant examples of local initiatives which Covenant actors have realised in their territories, feel particularly proud of and endorse as useful actions for other local authorities to replicate.
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ManagEnergy good practice case studies
[EN] ManagEnergy good practice case studies are projects that demonstrate a positive contribution to energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy in Europe and are suitable for replication by energy actors at the local and regional level.
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ManagEnergy Good Practice Brochures
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Every year, ManagEnergy rewards some of the most outstanding energy actions at the local and regional level with the Local Energy Action Award.
Good practice case studies are selected, through an annual call, for their strong contribution to the promotion of sustainable energy and for their high potential for replication.
So far, five brochures of ManagEnergy good practice case studies have been published. View the brochures and get inspired!
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MORE4NRG Good Practice Catalogue - November 2009
[EN] This catalogue includes 24 good practices in the field of renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency (EE) put forward by the MORE4NRG project partners. It shows that there are many good initiatives in all the participating regions. MORE4NRG provides the participating regions with the opportunity to share these good practices and become even more inspired by the knowledge and experiences they have come across.
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Climate Initiatives in the Triangle Region
[DA] The Triangle Region Denmark has described a number of good practice examples, covering biogas, ESCO/EPC, energy efficient houses, electric cars, LED street light, eco-friendly agriculture and construction, etc.
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BUILDUP - The European portal for energy efficiency in buildings
Initiative [EN] The official European web portal for energy efficiency in buildings.
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ManagEnergy Summary of EU programmes and funding
Initiative [EN] This page on the ManagEnergy website lists the main EU funding programmes in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport.
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What can you apply for? (see next year's - 2012 - IEE programme)
Initiative [EN] A summary of the 2012 Intelligent Energy - Europe call prepared by the Central Denmark EU Office, including: EIB-Elena; KfW-ELENA (and EBRD-ELENA); CEB-ELENA; MLEI (Mobilising Local Energy Investment); EEE-F
ENNEREG Sustainable Energy Twinning Programme Summary
[EN] This presentation by Thomas Jensen, South Denmark European Office (SDEO), was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting on 19 March 2013 in Brussels, Belgium.
ENNEREG and its key achievements
[EN] This presentation by ENNEREG Coordinator, Nils Daugaard, was made on 18 March 2013 during the Intelligent Energy - Europe / ManagEnergy Conference: Towards Sustainable Energy Communities – delivering on the Covenant of Mayors.
SEP initiation in the ENNEREG regions – organization and finance (Preliminary Results)
[EN] This presentation by André Suck, ZREU – Zentrum für rationelle Energieanwendung und Umwelt GmbH, Germany, was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting on 19 March 2013 in Brussels, Belgium.
SEAP organization in the ENNEREG regions – current and future planning challenges
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This Presentation by Mr Álvaro Pérez de Laborda, EVE - Basque Country Energy Agency was made during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting, 19 March 2013
Brussels, Belgium
Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs), Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and Financing
[EN] This presentation by Niels Græsbøll Olesen, Triangle Region, Denmark, was made during the ENNEREG Regions 202020 Workshop: Energy Efficiency in European Regions on 8 November 2012.
The Basque Energy Strategy (3E2020): a case of regional SEAP in the framework of the ENNEREG Project
[EN] This presentation by Mr. José Ignacio Hormaeche, EVE Managing Director, was made during the ENNEREG Regions 202020 Workshop: Energy Efficiency in European Regions on 8 November 2012.
be Smart – think City presentation of Triangle Region Denmark and the City of Vejle
[EN] Presentation by Peter Lind, Executive Adviser at Triangle Region, representing the ENNEREG project and the City of Vejle at the Open Days 2012 debate “be Smart – think City” in Brussels
Finansieringsinstrumenter – et overblik
[DA] Finansieringsinstrumenter – et overblik v. Birgitte K. Frederiksen, Midtjyllands EU-kontor: EIB-ELENA; KfW-ELENA; CEB-ELENA; MLEI - Mobilising Local Energy Investment; Genopretingsmidler (EEE-F) til energiprojekter
EU programmer – et overblik
[DA] EU programmer – et overblik v. Ture Hammar, Energistyrelsen
Energy plan for City of Växjö, draft 2011
[EN] Presentation of the SEAP for Växjö by Hans Gulliksson, Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden - October 13th 2011, Tartu, Estonia
SEP (Sustainable Energy Project) evaluation
[EN] Presentation of the status of SEP evaluation within the ENNEREG project (October 2011) by André Suck, ZREU
Notes: How to Contribute to the Regions 202020 website
This annotated slide presentation gives step-by-step guidance on how to contribute to the Regions 202020 Network. A slide set is also available.
Slides: How to Contribute to the Regions 202020 website
[EN] This slide presentation gives step-by-step guidance on how to contribute to the Regions 202020 Network. A version with additional notes is also available.
Introduction to European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN)
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This presentation was made by Marco Canton during the ENNEREG Advisory Board Meeting, 19 March 2013, Brussels, Belgium
European Energy Award® - Ein Qualitätsmanagementsystem zur Umsetzung des kommunalen Klimaschutzes, Hr. Martin Sambale, eza! energie- und umweltzentrum allgäu gGmbH
[DE] Wie kann eine Gemeinde oder Stadt sicherstellen, dass die Ziele ihres erstellten Energie- oder Klimaschutzkonzeptes dauerhaft umgesetzt werden? Welche Instrumente und Strategien bestehen, damit die kommunale Querschnittaufgabe Klimaschutz nachhaltig in die Verwaltungs- und Verfahrensabläufe der öffentlichen Verwaltung eingebunden werden? In seinem Vortrag stellt Hr. Sambale den European Energy Award (eea®) als dauerhaft zu implementierendes Prozessmanagementsystem für die Umsetzung des kommunalen Klimaschutzes vor.
Lessons from the IEE projects ClearSupport and ENNEREG as how to develop SEP investments
[EN] Nils Daugaard, Energy Consulting Network, Denmark - coordinator or the ENNEREG project - presents two IEE projects, ClearSupport and ENNEREG, that both entail a systematic approach on how to develop sustainable energy investments and seeking financing of those, as well a informing about Good Practice and Lessons learned of the project activities.
Quelques outils pour la rénovation énergétique
[FR] Présentation par RAEE au "Réunion sur les fonds d’investissement au service des PCET", Lyon, 16 octobre 2012
Externalización de servicios energéticos en el ayuntamiento de Alegría-Dulantzi
[ES] The municipality of Alegría-Dulantzi has been one of the regional pioneers in managing the energy facilities in municipal buildings through energy service companies. This presentation describes their experience.
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Eficiencia Energética - Caso Práctico. Departamento de Interior Gobierno Vasco
[ES] The Home Office of the Basque Government carries out the maintenance of its facilities through the contracting of service companies. This presentation shows the project for improving their energy efficiency through the use of ESCO.
La contratación de empresas de servicios energéticos (ESEs) en el ámbito municipal. Plan 100ESE del Gobierno Vasco
[ES] Directive 2006/32/EC establish the need to make improvements in the managemenbt of administrative buildings through the implementation of energy service contracts. The Basque Government has established the 100ESE Plan to move forward in this field and improve the energy efficiency in the Regional Government's facilities, and also in the provincial and local administration facilities.
ManagEnergy Capacity Building Workshop: Horsens, Denmark, September 2012
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In Denmark, progress on the Covenant of Mayors initiative has taken place mostly in the region of Zealand in the eastern part of the country. This ManagEnergy workshop targeted municipalities in the west of Denmark - Jutland and Funen.
The goal was to help enable these municipalities to take the appropriate steps toward Sustainable Energy Action Plans, while exploring how this process can best be supported at the regional level through cross-municipal experience exchange and the organisation of joint sustainable energy projects.
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A roadmap to a low carbon economy in 2050
[EN] On 8 March 2011, the European Commission set out its vision of how the EU can meet its objective of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by the middle of this century in the communication, "A roadmap for moving to a low-carbon economy in 2050". The Roadmap shows how key economic sectors can cut most of their emissions over the coming decades by increasing investments in clean technologies and energy efficiency measures. On the same day, The European Commission presented the Energy Efficiency Plan, which elaborated further on energy efficiency measures.
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Stručnjaci predstavili ESCO model financiranja - 23 Studeni 2011 (Experts present ESCO financing model - 23 September 2011, Croatia)
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Međunarodna konferencija na temu "ESCO model" održana je danas u prostorijama Hrvatske gospodarske komore. Sudionici konferencije bili su danski i hrvatski stručnjaci, a predstavili su ESCO model financiranja poboljšanja kvalitete infrastrukture.
The International conference "ESCO model" was held on 23 November 2011 at the Croatian Chamber of Economy. Conference participants were Danish and Croatian experts, and presented the ESCO model to improve the quality of infrastructure funding.
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Energy performance contracting with green guarantees in Middelfart, Denmark
[EN] This video on YouTube explains how Schneider Electric helped the Municipality of Middelfartt improve their facilities and finance the improvements & investment through guaranteed energy savings.
Estimates are that the EU’s energy consumption is approx. 20% higher than necessary judged on economic factors. I.e. if the appropriate measures are taken to ensure that EU citizens and companies would implement the cost-effective energy savings initiatives, the energy consumption could be reduced by 20 % and similar potentials for renewable energy could be released. Often this would imply no costs or even create considerable income when the project investments are paid back – and some of the ‘energy saving fruits’ can even be taken without need for investments. Thus, it is evident that there is a large economic potential of unrealised energy savings and part of these can be effectively realised through energy services and other end-use efficiency measures.
The European Energy Service Directive
Under the adopted framework for energy end-use efficiency and energy services the EU has set different targets for Member States which have to be implemented through the National Energy Efficiency Action Plans (NEEAPs). The Energy Service Directive (Directive 2006/32/EC of 5 April 2006 on Energy end-use Efficiency and Energy Services and repealing Council Directive 93/76/EEC) defines energy services and ESCOs as followed:
(e) "energy service": the physical benefit, utility or good derived from a combination of energy with energy efficient technology and/or with action, which may include the operations, maintenance and control necessary to deliver the service, which is delivered on the basis of a contract and in normal circumstances has proven to lead to verifiable and measurable or estimable energy efficiency improvement and/or primary energy savings;
(i) "energy service company" (ESCO): a natural or legal person that delivers energy services and/or other energy efficiency improvement measures in a user's facility or premises, and accepts some degree of financial risk in so doing. The payment for the services delivered is based (either wholly or in part) on the achievement of energy efficiency improvements and on the meeting of the other agreed performance criteria;
Summarized the Directive tells the public sector to endeavour the use of energy efficiency criteria in tendering procedures for public procurement and includes measures to promote efficiency and energy services. Therefore Member States must ensure that market operators are provided with transparent information on programmes and measures to improve energy efficiency. The Directive also describes the creation of a national subsidy programme and the development of a market for energy services, which can contribute an appropriate tool for the provision of non-discriminatory start-up funding in such a market. In addition to that, these programmes can be supported by voluntary agreements.
Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential - COM(2006)545 final
This Action Plan outlines a framework of policies and measures aiming to intensify the process of realising the over 20% estimated savings potential in EU annual primary energy consumption by 2020. The Plan lists a range of cost-effective measures, proposing priority actions to be initiated immediately, and others to be initiated gradually over the Plan's six-year period. Further action will subsequently be required to reach the full potential by 2020.
Directive on energy end-use efficiency and energy services
[EN] The European Union (EU) has adopted a framework for energy end-use efficiency and energy services. Among other things, this includes an indicative energy savings target for the Member States, obligations on national public authorities as regards energy savings and energy efficient procurement and measures to promote energy efficiency and energy services.
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European Energy Efficiency Legislation
[EN] Reducing energy consumption and eliminating energy wastage are among the main goals of the European Union (EU). EU support for improving energy efficiency will prove decisive for competitiveness, security of supply and for meeting the commitments on climate change made under the Kyoto Protocol. There is significant potential for reducing consumption, especially in energy-intensive sectors such as buildings, manufacturing, energy conversion and transport. At the end of 2006, the EU pledged to cut its annual consumption of primary energy by 20% by 2020. To achieve this goal, it is working to mobilise public opinion, decision-makers and market operators and to set minimum energy efficiency standards and rules on labelling for products, services and infrastructure.
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First phase of implementing sustainable energy projects (SEPs) in the ENNEREG regions
Publication [EN] This report aims to evaluate the first phase of implementing sustainable energy projects (SEPs) in the ENNEREG regions. The report covers the period from May 2010 to April 2011 (first twelve months of ENNEREG`s project time). The report comprises a description of SEP measures in each region, especially with respect to Performance Indicators, which were defined with the start of the ENNEREG project.
Inspire and... be inspired - The Regions 202020 Inspiration Guide - taster leaflet
Publication [EN] This 2 page A5 leaflet provides a short introduction to the Regions 202020 Inspiration Guide.
Regions 202020 International Conference Energy efficiency in European regions 8th May 2012, Bilbao: Minutes of the parallel sessions
Conclusions [EN] The aim of the conference was to allow energy agencies and partners of Fedarene, participants in the ENNEREG project and other stakeholders to meet and share their experiences and good practices in the management of activities in the field of sustainable energy. During 3 parallel sessions, innovative or successful actions were discussed in the areas of energy efficiency in buildings, the Covenant of Mayors and the general area of financing projects together with the more specific one of ESCO.
Vitoria-Gasteiz: ciudad neutra en carbono Escenario 2020-2050
SEAP Document [ES] Se realiza un ejercicio de prospectiva con objeto de analizar por una parte, las potencialidades que tiene el territorio municipal y el provincial en generación de energías renovables: eólica, hidráulica, térmica, etc., y por otra, las potencialidades de reducción y eficiencia energética de cada uno de sectores consumidores de energía. Para cada sector se especifica el contexto y cuál es la energía básica para su funcionamiento. Una energía que se calcula en base a una determinada reducción y eficiencia, acorde con el contexto, la tecnología y los conocimientos actuales.
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Vitoria-Gasteiz Plan against Climate Change 2010-2020. Executive Summary.
SEAP Document [EN] This document presents a strategy to achieve by 2020 a reduction in the emissions of precursors of greenhouse gases (GhG) and a mitigation of the effects caused by climate change through actions on energy efficiency and production. The starting point is the Covenant of Mayors.
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Lettre information régionale Avril / Mai 2013
e-Bulletin [FR] Lettre d'information régionale du projet ENNEREG - Rédigée par RAEE
Linking regional and local actions for SEAPs
SEAP Document [FR] This document formulates some recommendations of articulation between regional and local actions on energy and climate.
Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Orientations
SEAP Document [FR]
Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Etat des lieux - partie 3
SEAP Document [FR]
Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Etat des lieux - partie 1
SEAP Document [FR] Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie pour la région Rhône-Alpes - Etat des lieux
Projet de Schéma Régional Climat Air Energie - Etat des lieux - partie 2
SEAP Document [FR]
Rejoignez nous pour ouvrir la voie d'une Europe de l'Energie Durable
e-Bulletin [FR] Plaquette de présentation du projet ENNEREG
European Energy Service Initiative - EESI
Background Information [EN] This is the website of the European Energy Service Initiative (EESI) an organisation that promotes the implementation of Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), thus contributing strongly to the establishment of effective energy service markets in Europe. EESI makes use of existing standards and tools for EPC and other energy services, which were developed and have been successfully tested in earlier European projects such as ClearContract and Eurocontract.
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Energistyrelsen Nyhedsbrev 17-11-2011 - Søg støtte til energiteknologisk udvikling i 2012
e-Bulletin [DA] Er du ved at udvikle en ny energiteknologi, der kan gøre Danmark fri for fossil energi? Eller vil du etablere nye storskala testfaciliteter for nye energiteknologier? Så er Energiteknologisk Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprogram, EUDP, eller Green Labs DK programmet måske noget for dig. Der er indgået politisk aftale om at afsætte 371 millioner kr. til at støtte nye energiteknologiske udviklingsprojekter og 82 mio. kr. til nye Green Labs næste år. Programmerne holder informationsmøder den 18. januar 2012 i Århus og den 19. januar i København.
MORE4NRG Peer Review - Gabrovo, Bulgaria - November 2009
Assessment / Review [EN] This is one of a number of Energy Peer Reviews carried out as part of the MORE4NRG Project.
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