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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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EU Sustainable Energy Week 2012
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.
Europäische Förderprogramme für erneuerb. Energien u. Energieeffizienz
European Funding Schemes for EE and RES
28 September 2011, Hochschule Regensburg, Germany
In cooperation with OTTI, ZREU is organising a one day workshop to inform about financing schemes of the European Union in the field of renewable energy resources and energy efficiency. The workshop is to facilitate the development of new projects in these fields by informing about the various funding resources in different European programs. One specific session will deal with the requirements for preparing and submitting a successful proposal. Different Programms will be introduced to the audience like 7th Framework Programme, Intelligent Energy Europe, Life+, etc.
In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Ostbayerischen Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI) informieren wir aufgrund der positiven Resonanz auch dieses Jahr wieder über Europäische Förderprogramme. Unsere Experten referieren am Mittwoch den 28. September 2011 über die Europäischen Fördermöglichkeiten und vermitteln das notwendige Fachwissen. Wir bieten Ihnen einen kompakten Überblick über die Auswahl geeigneter Fördermöglichkeiten und helfen Ihnen, eine Antragstellung für Ihr Projekt abzuschätzen.
Workshop on Public Lighting with LEDs
4 November 2010, Bilbao, Spain
Street lighting is one of the most energy and financial resources consuming element for municipal councils. The efficient use thereof and the use of highly efficient lighting technologies can reduce fuel consumption and the resulting bills. This conference aimed to provide an impartial and realistic view on the potential benefits of this type of lighting.
Energy Efficient Products
There are 2 types of products where energy consumption can be reduced:
- Energy-using products which use, generate, transfer or measure energy, including consumer goods such as boilers, water heaters, computers, televisions, washing machines, air conditioner and industrial products.
- Energy-related products which do not necessarily use energy but have an impact on energy, such as windows, insulation material or bathroom devices (e.g. shower heads, taps).
Regions can play different roles: They act as legislator, administrator, operator, educator and consumer. In all their functions they are dealing with products - all the more important that they save energy with efficient ones.
As consumer: Public authorities have a direct influence on consumption. Their own purchase represents 16% of EU GDP. (9) Therefore regions should start by themselves to change consumer behavior and buy energy efficient products. For the administration, old computer and other equipment could be replaced by new ones. Energy related products like windows could be substituted in public buildings. It should be proved how much energy could be saved by investing in a new public lighting system for instance. New products mean high costs at the beginning, but they also save money by consuming less in the end. Apart from that, regions would act as an inspiriting model by showing their inhabitants what could be done.
As public authority: When you think again about broader issues of sustainable consumption and production there are a lot of connected topics such as recycling, waste management and resource management so that an integrated product policy would be obvious. Regional manufactures, if uncertain about the future demand for eco-friendly products, are not encouraged to invest. (10) Regions could help them to get national incentives or to participate in public procurements. In addition to that regional supplier could be encouraged to put a regional sign on their products (on food for example). That would drive to a win-win-situation: Consumers would have to pay similar prices than for ordinary products, the environment would be protected and lastly firms investing in green production would benefit from a competitive advantage.
As communicator: Regions should provide their inhabitants with the right information how they as consumers could change their behavior. For example, regions could promote in cooperation with producers’ and consumers’ organizations the purchase of greener products. Moreover, they could bring different stakeholders together in a special forum or by offering workshops. Political commitment and the media are necessary for an effective communication. One media campaign could be to draw attention to switching of the stand by modus of electrical appliances. Regions could also teach at schools what a right behavior of environmental friendly consumption means to set the course in early stages. There is a lot of education material available which should be recommended to teachers such as Dolceta (www.dolceta.eu).
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".
Potable Water Unit, Syros Cyclades, Greece - ENNEREG Good Practice in Energy Efficient Products
[EN] Most of the islands in Cyclades region have drinking water shortage. In Syros, local people were used to purchase plastic bottles of drinking water to cover their needs until local authority inspired the idea of the desalination of sea water and its distribution through slot machines. The project was very successful!
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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ManagEnergy Education Corner and Vocational Training Corner
Initiative
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Supporting a network of thousands of local energy actors across Europe, ManagEnergy is ideally placed to disseminate information on intelligent use of energy. ManagEnergy Education Corner includes a wealth of information and links on: Renewable Energy Sources; Energy Saving; Sustainable Transport; Climate Change; Energy Careers and Vocational Training.
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The European Greenlight Programme - An initiative promoted by the European Commission
Initiative [EN] The GreenLight Programme is a voluntary pollution prevention initiative encouraging non-residential electricity consumers (public and private), referred to as Partners, to commit towards the European Commission to install energy-efficient lighting technologies in their facilities when (1) it is profitable, and (2) lighting quality is maintained or improved. GreenLight was launched on 7 February 2000 by the European Commission Directorate General Energy & Transport.
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European Smart Metering Alliance (ESMA)
Initiative [EN] This is the website of the European Smart Metering Alliance (ESMA) that was formed by a number of interested organizations to provide information about smart metering for all kinds of people and organisations. Originally supported by the Intelligent Europe Programme this project has now concluded but the web site remain on-line to provide access to all of the project reports and provide links to related activities.
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Key Information related to energy efficiency
Initiative [EN] A wealth of experience in the energy efficiency field is available on the ManagEnergy website.
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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
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.
Developing & Submitting Successful SEAPs – experience from Denmark and the IEE come2CoM project
[EN] Nils Daugaard, Energy Consulting Network, Denmark presents an introduction to the Covenant of Mayors/CoM and the IEE come2CoM project that support CoM development, as well as the Danish Experience of these initiatives.
Potable Water Unit, Syros, Cyclades, Greece
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On the island Syros in the Cyclades, Greece, water comes from desalination units. The machine includes the system for cleaning water and the system that receives coins. Insert 20 cents to obtain 10 litres of potable water.
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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The EU has done a lot in the field of new product policy over the last years. With its Sustainable Development Strategy, which is a package of voluntary and obligatory actions and which combines different policy areas, the EU promotes sustainable products and technologies for a better production and consumption.
In order to improve energy efficiency of products throughout their life-cycle, policy developer, environmental manager or product designer have to think out of the box and check the entire supply chain.
The EU has passed the following legislation for products in connection with energy efficiency:
- To reduce impacts on the environment such as energy consumption, resource management and waste in the product design phase, the Eco-Design Framework Directive includes mandatory requirement for all energy-using and energy related products. The directive is addressed to the producers whose benefit is to enhance product quality and to support free movement of goods across the EU.
- To inform the consumer by raising awareness of the real energy use of products the new version of the Energy Labeling Directive covers labeling standards for household appliances and other energy related products.
- There are also voluntary European Ecolabels like the “Label of Excellence” or the Energy Star Programme for office equipment to signal to consumers which products attain maximal environmental excellence.
Other specific directives and regulations about energy efficiency of products (like fluorescent lighting, tyre and hot-water boiler can be found here:
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/energy/energy_efficiency/index_en.htm
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.
European Commission Energy Efficiency - Eco-design of Energy-Using Products
[EN] This website is a section of the EC Energy Efficiency Portal. It indicates how Ecodesign aims at reducing the environmental impact of products, including the energy consumption throughout their entire life cycle. It includes links to relevant legislation that indicates that ecodesign is a new concept aimed at reducing energy consumption by products such as household electrical appliances. Information concerning the product's environmental performance and energy efficiency must be visible if possible on the product itself, thus allowing consumers to compare before purchasing.
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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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Sustainable and responsible business - Action Plan for sustainable consumption and production (SCP) and sustainable industrial policy (SIP)
This website hosted by the European Commision's Enterprise and Industry section suggests that much can be done to make the way we consume and produce in Europe more sustainable. It suggests that this can be done without additional costs for European companies and consumers and can bring benefits, either through energy and natural resources savings or by grasping new opportunities offered by a "green" economy.
The EU ENERGY STAR programme - Labeling Energy Efficient Office Equipment
[EN] The EU ENERGY STAR programme follows an Agreement between the Government of the US and the European Community (EU) to co-ordinate energy labeling of office equipment. It is managed by the European Commission. The US partner is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that started the scheme in the US in 1992.
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European Commission - Intelligent Energy eLibrary - Energy Efficiency in Industry
Tool / Methodology [EN] This portal supported by the Intelligent Energy Programme of the EC provides a list of tools and guidebooks on energy efficiency in industry. It is divided into several section that cover Energy Audits, Energy Management/Benchmarking and Energy Saving Measures.
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European Commission - Intelligent Energy eLibrary - Local/Regional Energy Management
Tool / Methodology [EN] This portal supported by the Intelligent Energy Programme of the EC provides a list of tools and guidebooks covering Local/Regional Energy Management. It is divided into several sections covering Islands, Regions, Rural Areas and Urban Areas. It includes guidelines, guidebooks, action plan models, contract models for green procurement, decision support systems, communication and training strategies and tools, evaluation systems and many other tools.
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Energy for Mayors Toolbox of Methodologies
Tool / Methodology
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.
What can you apply for? (see next year's - 2012 - IEE programme)
Background Information [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
Vitoria-Gasteiz: ciudad neutra en carbono Escenario 2020-2050
SEAP [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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Consume green - Energy-efficient products
Publication [EN] This publication from the European Commission (2008) covers projects funded by the Intelligent Energy-Europe programme within the Energy Efficiency sector. It indicates that about 17 % of energy used in European households went on lighting, cooking and other electrical appliances. Considerable effort has gone into reducing energy consumption by appliances, but changes in lifestyle have offset a large part of this. The IEE programme supports action aimed at overcoming nontechnological market barriers for energy efficient products and aims to enforce the application and enhance the awareness of EU labels and minimum energy efficiency standards, as well as suggesting life cycle approaches so that products are designed, manufactured, purchased, installed, used and disposed of in the most energy-intelligent way.
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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.
Kaip taupyti energiją - 8 lankstinukai vaikams ir jų mokytojams
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Kaip taupyti energiją - 8 lankstinukai vaikams ir jų mokytojams: Taupykite žiūrėdami televizorių, klausydami muzikos, dirbdami kompiuteriu; Kaip taupyti elektros energiją, pasirenkant tinkamas lemputes; Kaip taupiai naudotis šaldytuvu; Kaip taupyti šilumą namuose; Kaip taupiai naudotis skalbykle; Kaip taupiai naudoti; smulkiąją buitinę techniką; Kaip taupyti vandenį namuose; Kaip taupiai naudotis virykle
SMART SPP – innovation through sustainable procurement
Tool / Methodology [EN] SMART SPP is an IEE project that promoted the introduction of new, innovative low carbon emission technologies and integrated solutions to the European market. This was done by encouraging early market engagement between public authority procurers and suppliers and developers of new innovative products and services in the pre-procurement phase of public tenders
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Energy Saving Trust
Background Information [EN] The Energy Saving Trust provides impartial, accurate and authoritative advice on how to reduce carbon emissions and use water more sustainably, as well as to help people save money on energy bills in the UK. Activities include 'Energy Trust Recommended' applicable to products that will cost less to run, contribute to savings on energy bill and help the environment.
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Cool Products for a Cool Planet
Background Information [EN] Coolproducts is a campaign to set ambitious minimum requirements for energy efficiency and other environmental aspects of products sold in the European Union. It aims to make it easier for consumers in Europe - a market of almost 500 million people - to choose greener products and fight climate change.
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Topten.eu - Best products for Europe
Topten is a consumer-oriented online search tool, which presents the best appliances in various categories of products. The key criteria are energy efficiency, impact on the environment, health and quality. As a communication tool it helps to show how our energy consumption causes climate change and what we can do personally to reduce our impact. It is also a powerful instrument to influence manufacturers.
Sust-it: Energy efficiency database of consumer electrical products
Background Information [EN] Sust-it* is an independent energy efficiency comparison site for electricals which shows the running costs and CO2 emissions of over thousands of household electrical products, from TVs to tumble dryers. Using the manufactured published data, sust-it shows consumers the variation in energy and water consumption across products – before they buy – so that they can make informed choices; saving money and helping the environment. *Sust-it is a trademark
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MORE4NRG Energy Peer Review in Maramures, Romania - creating the basis for the development of a regional energy strategy
Assessement / Review [EN] This is one of a number of Energy Peer Reviews carried out as part of the MORE4NRG Project.
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