The IEE Programme - Call 2010 Timothée NOEL Project Officer Executive Agency for Competitiveness &...

The IEE Programme - Call 2010

Timothée NOEL

Project OfficerExecutive Agency for Competitiveness & Innovation

Cyprus IEE info day, 13 April 2010

Today’s focus

The IEE programme

The call 2010 priorities

How to prepare a good application

Set of legislation

2020 Objectives

Support Programmes

Current directives on the:

Generation (cogeneration, RES)Products (labelling, ECO-design)Buildings (EPBD)Services (ESD)Taxation

FP7: research

Structural Funds

LIFE+: environment

CIP: innovation &

competitiveness ( includes IEE)

Main policy action to achieve energy savings

Converting policy into action

The Intelligent Energy Europe Programme (IEE)

IEE is an EU support programme promoting increased energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources by overcoming the non-technological barriers (legal, financial, institutional, cultural, social barriers)

A programme to help convert policy into action

EU energy efficiency and

renewables objectives

Real changeson the ground

Creating and spreading effective methods and best practice

Training and education

Know-how transfer

Market intelligence

Inform policy development and implementation

Intelligent Energy – Europe in figures

Budgets:IEE 1, 2003-06: € 250 millionIEE 2, 2007-13: € 730 million

Maximum funding rate:IEE 1, 2003-06: 50%IEE 2, 2007-13: 75%

Projects supported to date:400+ projects60 local/regional energy agencies

Number of beneficiaries:> 3,000

What is an IEE project?

helps deliver the key EU climate change and energy objectives

matches the priorities of the IEE Work Programme 2010

involves at least 3 partners from different countries

takes 2 to maximum 3 years to deliver

is NOT a “hardware” type investment or research & development project!

A project which…

Project example: ‘GO PEDELEC!’

Promote uptake of pedelecs and reach out to new target groups

15 road-shows in AT, CZ, DE, HU, IT and NL to experience the feeling of electrically assisted cycling on a test track

Market assessment of pedelecs

Training and exchange of experience for and with municipalities and retailers

www.gopedelec.eu/cms/

Getting your project supported:How does it work?

In response to the annual call, you can propose a project and apply for funding

The EACI evaluates all proposals with the help of independent experts

The best proposals are selected and invited to prepare and sign a grant agreement

The project team carries out the project according to the agreed work plan

The EACI monitors and supports the project, and helps spread its results

Who can apply for funding?

Any public or private organisation established in the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Croatia(check IEE website)

International organisations

Natural personscannot apply

How will this year’s budget be spent?

€ 56 millionto support “promotion and dissemination projects”(up to 75% of the eligible project costs)

€ 15 millionfor the “ELENA” facility of the European Investment Bank- to support Market Replication Projects

€ 17 million to purchase services (tenders)

€ 16 million for concerted actions and other mechanisms

The 2010 call for proposals

Call publication: 23 March 2010

Deadline for applying:24 June 2010 – 17:00 Brussels time

Notification of applicants:Mid-December 2010

Contracts signature:April 2011

Cyprus statistics

• 13 IEE projects

Today’s focus

The IEE programme



Most Important - Where to find them?

2010 Priorities!

Funding areas 2010

Energy efficiency(SAVE)

Energy-efficienttransport (STEER)

Renewable energysources (ALTENER)

Integratedinitiatives

Terminology of Call 2010

FIELDS of ACTION(SAVE, ALTENER, STEER, Integrated Initiatives)

FUNDING AREAS or KEY ACTIONS(i.a. EE Buildings, RES-Electricity, Local Energy Leadership)

PRIORITIES = chosen annual focus within a funding area

Funding areas 2010

* Energy-efficient buildings

* Consumer behaviour





Energy-efficient buildings

Actions to improve the operational efficiency of existing:

non-residential buildings

Or multi-residential buildings

Consumer behaviour

Actions targeted to consumers:

helping them choose the most energy efficient products

Or raising awareness on issues covered by the energy efficiency policies

Funding areas 2010

* Energy-efficient transport

* Capacity building + learning





Energy-efficient transport

Safe walking & cycling

Auditing & certification of urban mobility policies

Eco-driving schemes

More efficient freight distribution

Capacity-building on clean transport

Mutual learning of practitioners

Support to academic teaching

Training for local / regional agencies and actions to have them offer new services on transport

Funding areas 2010

* Electricity

* Bio-energy

* Renewablesin buildings





ALTENER priorities 2010

Focus of ALTENER in 2010 will be on actions which contribute to the implementation of the new RES Directive.

RES electricity (and CHP), to increase share of renewable electricity in Europe's final energy consumption.

RES in buildings, to accelerate growth of markets for renewable energy systems, including PV, solar heating, biomass, and geothermal in buildings.

Bioenergy, to increase the quantities of sustainable bio-resources in energy markets.

Renewable electricity (and CHP)

Streamline procedures for grid connection, extension, reinforcement;

measurement and payment construction and planning authorisations

Integrate authorisation and grid connection procedures

Address competing stakeholder interests and concerns, including integrated and long term planning

Strategic analyses and monitoring of policies, markets and costs

Renewables in buildings

Accelerate deployment of biomass, geothermal and solar for heating / cooling, and PV electricity in energy efficient buildings

Promote new building codes or ordinances

Capacity building for local / regional authorities

Targeted information on support measures, and on the benefits, costs and performance of renewable energy systems / equipment

Stimulate investments in renewable energy for groups of buildings to achieve economies of scale

Promote renewables in district heating / cooling

[Note: biomass supply chains are addressed under “Bioenergy”]

Bio-energy

Bring untapped bio-resources onto the market

Implement local and regional bio-energy plans

Stimulate investments and business agreements in sustainable supply chains for solid biomass, biogas and liquid biofuels

Strategic initiatives to promote quality, standards and sustainability schemes for bio-energy products

Encourage biogas injection into gas grids, streamline procedures for grid connections and quality monitoring





Funding areas 2010

* Local energy leadership

* Financing intelligent energy in housing

Large-scale networking and capacity building activities by networks of local authorities

Capacity building and exchange of experience between experienced local authorities and ‘learning' local authorities. Projects must include : Institutionalisation of sustainable energy

policies Actual implementation of sustainable energy

action plans in 'learning' bodies

Local energy leadership

Development and implementation of tailor made financial schemes, preferably revolving funds, aimed to improve the energy performance of housing

Actions must result in funds which are fully operational within the duration of the IEE project

Actions must be led by authorities committed to set up and/or run the financial schemes

Priority is given to actions led by regional or national public authorities with management competences on ERDF implementation

Active engagement of financial institutions and local authorities is important

New Key Action, aiming to exploit amended ERDF regulation (4% of allocations on sustainable energy in buildings)

Strengthening capacities for financing intelligent energy in housing

A few words on…

What is ELENA?

Technical Assistance facility funded by IEE and managed by the European Investment Bank (EIB)

In operation since Dec.’09 Target: local / regional authority or other Public Body 90% funding rate (grant) to prepare bankable projects First come, first served basis Each EUR granted must lead to at least 25 EUR of

investment More on: www.eib.org/elena

http://www.eib.org/elena

INVESTMENT PROGRAMMES/PROJECT

EE and RES investment in public and private buildings, including social housing and street and traffic lighting;

Urban transport to support increased energy efficiency and integration of renewable energy sources;

Local energy infrastructure to support developments in previous sectors including smart grids, ICT, etc.

ELENA financing facility

ELENA (Project Development Services)

Support to Final Beneficiaries with:

• Feasibility studies• Energy audits• Additional technical staff• Technical studies • Procurement/tendering• Financial structuring

Today’s focus

The IEE programme



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IEE evaluation: 3 principles & 3 steps

Principle of fair and equal treatment of all proposers:

Based on the criteria announced in the Call Confidential process, no conflicts of interest Independent external experts as advisers

3 steps of the evaluation process: Eligibility criteria Selection criteria Award criteria

Call 2010 timeline :from proposal to signature of Grant Agreement

Project implementationCall for

proposalsEvaluation

of proposalsContract

negotiation

Deadline: 24 June 2010

Results: Mid December

2010

April 2011

23 March 2010

What is a « proposal »?

Your proposal will consist of

An administrative part: key administrative data for your and your partners’ organisations

Work Programme: detailed description of your idea, your objectives & targets, your work plan, the team CV’s and records, letters of support

Budget: effort & budget per partner and per work step

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How will my proposal be evaluated?

Proposal Eligibility criteria

Selection Criteria

Award Criteria

Evaluation comments & scores

Expert advice

If « NO »: exclusion

If « NO »: exclusion

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Do not miss the ‘musts’:eligibility & selection criteria…

ONLY on-line application

Proposal must be complete and submitted before 24 June 17:00 (Brussels time)

Minimum 3 independent partners from 3 different eligible countries (EU27, Croatia, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein)** check website for new countries

Proposers must prove their financial & technical capacity to carry out the action

Five award Criteria

1. Relevance of the proposed action

2. Quality of implementation methodology

3. Ambition and credibility of the impacts of the proposed action

4. EU added value

5. Resources allocated to the proposed action

1. Is our project idea relevant?

! Read carefully the 2010 priorities!

Fit well to priorities and explain how you build on existing activities (EU, national, regional). Explain the current state of the art and what your project brings in addition.

Answer to important market needs, argue these needs specific to the areas selected and demonstrate the contribution your proposal will make in satisfying them.

Show how your results will contribute to implement and further develop relevant EU policies.

Do not plan a major part on reviewing the ‘state of the art’. Bring in market players from the first draft of your proposal – as partners, as

advisors, expressing support.

2. How to convince on methodology?

! Be precise and clear - explain what you propose to do, by what means and how you will assess your achievements

Care about methodology. Choose a suitable approach to reach your objectives. Engaging the target groups / stakeholders is key.

Set up and describe a clear work programme. Define your terminology. Make sure your methodology fits to your objectives.

Reflect on how to measure and monitor your performance

Communication is key to the IEE programme and to your project!

3. What’s «ambitious and credible » IMPACT ?

Impact within project duration Impact and sustainability after project duration

! Define SMART indicators – they express the value for money of your proposal… and of your later project

Specific: relate to an objective

Measurable: monitor progress/success from day 1

Achievable: realistic & sufficiently ambitious

Relevant: coherent with project objectives

Time-bound: for project life time and beyond

4. How to achieve «European added value» ?

Evidence that collaboration leads to greater benefits

Argue and convince on the appropriate geographical focus – don’t expect the reasons for your choice to be obvious

Show a clear plan and commitment for how and to whom your results will be transferred; include transfer activities

! EU added value is more than assembling some countries in a consortium

5. Score high on resources

Team composition, responsibilities, management who takes part and does what matters – make the case clearly

management plan should respond to the challenge

Level of hours for each work package and main task Description of tasks matches level and allocation of resources Review of State-of-the-art is not main task time / budget should be minor Communication and dissemination activities are a key component

Justification of costs and co-financing Subcontracting without formal limit but “for limited tasks” Keep travel budget reasonable Own co-funding needs sincere reasoning !

! Do realistic bottom-up budgeting of resources

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Recall of important budget principles:

IEE projects are cost-shared projects: no profit making allowed staff costs + overhead costs are predominant cost items staff costs based on salary + social charges evidence required for staff costs (eg: copies of payslips,

timesheets)

Flat Rate of 60% on staff costs to cover indirect costs (“overheads”) – do not need to be justified

No basic research or hardware costs accepted

EU Funding of up to 75% of total eligible costs

Who can help finding partners ?

Check partner search facility of www.managenergy.net

Check with your regional/national associations for their contacts in other countries

Consult your National Contact Point (NCP) ! (see IEE website)

EACI cannot recommend partners

IEE Key documents

Call for Proposals 2010: award criteria, priorities and deadlines

Work Programme 2010: backgrounds, priorities and budgets

Application forms & Guide for Proposers: essential forms and guides to draw up and submit your proposal

IEE website as source of information

Calls for proposals & how to apply

Project database with details of all IEE projects (>400 projects)

Intelligent Energy News

Call for evaluators & how to apply

Information on how to implement a project

Contacts & help

http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergyhttp://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy

What do we do?

Management on behalf of the European Commission the following EU Programmes

3 Funding Schemes 1 Network

The Eco-innovation programme

Bridging the gap between R&D and commercialisation

First application or market replication of eco-innovative techniques, products, processes or services

Strong emphasis on small & medium size enterprises

Support rate: 50% EU added value important but multiple

partnership not required Call 2010 to be launched on 13 April 2010

and to close on 9 Sept. 2010 Priorities on: Recycling, Food and Drink,

Building materials, Green Business

Good luck withyour proposals!

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