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Rudolf Niessler, DG Regional Policy, European Commission

Funding - Environment, Energy and Transport

Intelligent Energy - Europe
The Intelligent Energy – Europe [IEE] programme works to make Europe more competitive and innovative while, at the same time, helping it to deliver on its ambitious climate change objectives.

Priority theme and actions funded by the call:

Energy efficiency and rational use of energy

New and renewable energy resources

Energy in transport to promote energy efficiency and the use of new and renewable energy sources in transport.

Integrated initiatives where energy efficiency and renewable energy sources are integrated and synchronised in several sectors of the economy and/or where various instruments, tools and players are combined in the same action.

Wherever possible, projects financed by the Intelligent Energy – Europe Programme will promote links between different priorities and foster integration into mainstream service delivery.

Type of project eligible for funding:

Enabling policies: to help implement EU energy policy on the ground;

Market transformation: to accelerate the growth of EU markets for energy efficient and renewable energy products and services;

Changing behaviour: at all levels from households to policy-makers;

Training: to provide knowledge and solutions; and

Access to capital: launch of new financing schemes

NB: this does not include research, technology development, hardware investments, or singular actions at national or local level. Market Replication Projects are not open in 2008

Projects that focus on the following will be funded: Capacity building; building and spreading of know-how, skills and methods; exchanges of experience; development of market and intelligence; policy input; awareness raising and information provision; and education and training. From 2008 onwards the IEE programme will concentrate on the implementation and market take-up of concrete solutions in order to deliver on Europe’s ambitious energy and climate change objectives.

Who can apply:
Any public or private organisation from the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Croatia

Budget: €0.5 - €2m

Community contribution: 75%

Criteria:

Deadlines:25 June 2010

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Questions

How do I access this fund?

The IE-E funding programme is accessible through the Commission's web-site: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/ . Although the deadline for 2010 has passed, it is possible to apply for the funding programme in 2011, when it is due to open in March.

What does "community contribution: 75%" mean?

The European Commission will fund 75% of the total eligible costs of your project. The reamining 25% must be covered by a source other than the European Union

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