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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Bioenergy in Cohesion Policy Beth Masterson & Mathieu Fichter Policy Analysts on energy & environment DG Regio - D2, Thematic coordination and Innovation

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Summary Environment in Cohesion Policy Contribution of Cohesion Policy to the sector of Bioenergy Examples

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Environment in Cohesion Policy

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Environment in Cohesion Policy 105 billion allocated for the environment in 2007- 2013 (30% of total Structural Funds) Three main areas: Basic environmental infrastructures Energy & Climate change Eco-innovation / Green technologies Sustainable Development is a strong priority of Cohesion Policy: clear guidelines for MS

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION - Capital intensive infrastructures (waste and water) - Risk prevention - Nature protection (biodiversity, Natura 2000) - Capital intensive infrastructures (waste and water) - Risk prevention - Nature protection (biodiversity, Natura 2000) - Sustainable Energy (renewable energy, energy efficiency) - Investments in clean transport (railways, public transport) - Mitigation & adaptation to climate change - Sustainable Energy (renewable energy, energy efficiency) - Investments in clean transport (railways, public transport) - Mitigation & adaptation to climate change -Support to environmentally friendly products and processes (SMEs) - Other innovative actions -Support to environmentally friendly products and processes (SMEs) - Other innovative actions RTD & Innovation 3 billion Low carbon economy 48 billion Environmental acquis 54 billion

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Contribution of Cohesion Policy to the sector of Bioenergy Cooperative biomass power plant in Weyer (Austria)

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Regulations & guidelines Community Strategic Guidelines 2007-2013: Supporting the development and use of renewables and alternative technologies (such as wind, solar, biomass), including for heating and cooling Ensuring full exploitation of European Strengths in the area of eco-innocation. Eco- innovations should be promoted

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Bioenergy in Cohesion Policy 1.8 billion allocated on biomass actions in 2007-2013

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION 2007-2013 projects MS decide (principle of shared management) on their priorities and projects Commitment to develop EU co-funded projects on biomass in remit of MS EU funds completed by national, regional, EIB funds

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Innovation in Cohesion Policy Innovation is a key focus of Cohesion Policy: 85 billion allocated to Innovation R&D projects on eco-innovation, especially support to SMEs Early stage in 2007-2013 Innovation projects (including on bioenergy)

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION EXAMPLES

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Armagh Biomass Gasification Biomass from short- rotation coppice willow on marginal land. CHP Plant equivalent to a 54 MW power station. Energy efficiency = 70%. Heating and hot water for Blackwater Valley Museum + electricity for 400 households. Total cost = 280.000 ( 190,000 Interreg)

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Armagh Biomass Project Results Alternative farm income (winter crop) and rural employment opportunities. Renewable energy contracts = 15 years stable market Saved! 1,700 t CO2/a 12 t NOx/a 0.2 t SO2/a

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Bioenergy Technology Transfer Network Applied R&D in the fields of biofuel production, refining and combustion. International Training Programme Use of Wood Fuel for Heat Production Regional bioenergy strategies and development plans. Total cost = 1,310,000 ( 895,000 ERDF)

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Austria mainstreaming environment & energy in Cohesion Policy Programs Austrias focus on Environment in ERDF 2000-06 = 4 million t/CO2 saved = 29.3M ERDF Funds = 244M Investments = 2.600 new jobs Biomass district heating = priority in the agricultural program = 17M ERDF + National Funds

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Aim = reduce air pollution & improve local environment Solar and Biomass Power Thermal Power Station - 60.000 MWh/a of heat and 7.200 MWh/a of electricity from biomass. Lienz Energy Projects District Heating Network 57 km insulated pipes serving 950 buildings Total cost = 23.1M

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION Conclusion Bioenergy is the first supported sector of Cohesion Policy within renewables Commitment of MS on bioenergy projects co-funded by Cohesion Policy varies First point of contact is Managing Authorities

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DG REGIO Unit "Thematic Development" EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO EUROPEAN COMMISSION THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION!