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Project ViSiBLE: Valorisation of Sustainable Alpine Space nearly zero-energy Building and Low-Carbon Experiences
Mapping of relevant EU programmes for projects on sustainable building
MA 5.3: mapping of main EU sector relevant programmes to create synergies and
possible follow ups
University of Rosenheim & Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP
31.08.2014
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Contents 1 Background and objectives ................................................................................................................. 5
2 Introduction to the editor ..................................................................................................................... 5
3 Description of services ........................................................................................................................ 5
4 Survey on Horizon 2020 ..................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Relevant work programs of the Horizon 2020 framework programme ....................................... 6
4.1.1 The relevant calls of the Horizon 2020 work programs ......................................................... 9
4.2 Overview of the relevant calls of Horizon 2020 ........................................................................ 18
5 Survey on European Union macro regional strategies ..................................................................... 19
5.1 EUSBSR – The European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region ...................................... 20
5.1.1 General Description ............................................................................................................. 20
5.1.2 Objectives, Priority Areas and Horizontal Actions ............................................................... 21
5.1.3 Funding – Seed Money ....................................................................................................... 22
5.1.4 Current Calls ........................................................................................................................ 23
5.2 DANUBE REGION strategy ...................................................................................................... 23
5.2.1 General Description ............................................................................................................. 23
5.2.2 Objectives – Pillars and Priority Areas ................................................................................ 23
5.2.3 Funding - European territorial cooperation, IPA CBC and ENPI CBC programmes ........... 24
5.2.4 Funding - Other EU Funding Sources ................................................................................. 52
5.2.5 Calls ..................................................................................................................................... 54
5.3 EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region ........................................................................ 54
5.3.1 General description ............................................................................................................. 54
5.3.2 Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 55
5.3.3 Funding ................................................................................................................................ 56
5.3.4 Calls ..................................................................................................................................... 56
5.4 EU Strategy for the Alpine Region ............................................................................................ 56
5.4.1 General description ............................................................................................................. 56
5.4.2 Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 57
5.4.3 Funding ................................................................................................................................ 57
5.4.4 Calls ..................................................................................................................................... 58
5.5 Overview of the relevant macroregional programmes .............................................................. 58
6 Summary ........................................................................................................................................... 60
7 Annex ................................................................................................................................................ 61
7.1 EUSBSR – EU Strategy For The Baltic Sea Region ................................................................ 61
7.2 Danube Region Strategy .......................................................................................................... 61
7.3 Central Europe .......................................................................................................................... 62
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7.4 INTERREG IVC ........................................................................................................................ 63
Figures Figure 1 EUSBSR - Objectives, Priority Areas and Horizontal Actions [3] .............................................. 21 Figure 2 Danube Region Strategy - Pillars and Priority Areas [9] ........................................................... 24 Figure 3 Austria - Germany; consultation report - Provisional programme contents [21] ........................ 30 Figure 4 Austria - Germany; Consultation report - Possible Actions depending to Investitionspriorität 1b [21] ........................................................................................................................................................... 31 Figure 5 Austria - Germany; Contact Person ........................................................................................... 31 Figure 6 Hungary - Romania. Objectives out of the 4th draft of the common territorial strategy [26] ...... 35 Figure 7 Slovakia - Austria. Objectives [30] ............................................................................................. 38 Figure 8 Slovenia - Austria. Objectives 2014-2020 [31] .......................................................................... 39 Figure 9 Slovenia - Hungary. Previous objectives 2007 - 2013 [32] ........................................................ 40 Figure 10 Black Sea Basin. Objectives 2007-2013 [47] .......................................................................... 50 Figure 11 Romania - Hungary - Slovakia - Ukraine. Objectives 2007-2013 [48] ..................................... 51 Figure 12 Romania - Moldova - Ukraine. Objectives 2007-2013 [49] ...................................................... 52
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Tables Table 1 Work packages ............................................................................................................................. 6 Table 2 Overview of the Horizon 2020 work programs .............................................................................. 7 Table 3 Overview of the calls for EeB -Energy-efficient Buildings ............................................................. 9 Table 4 Overview of the call - Energy-efficiency, A-buildings and consumers ........................................ 14 Table 5 Overview of the call - Climate action, environment, resource efficienca and raw materials ...... 17 Table 6 Overview of the relevant calls ..................................................................................................... 18 Table 7 Current EU macro-regional Strategies ........................................................................................ 20 Table 8 EUSBSR - Objectives and Sub-objectives (Taken from the Action Plan February 2013) [3] ..... 21 Table 9 Danube Region Strategy - Priority Area 02 Energy .................................................................... 24 Table 10 Funding opportunities to Objective 3 European Territorial Cooperation, IPA CBC and ENPI CBC programmes [11] ............................................................................................................................. 25 Table 11 Central Europe - Relevant Priority Axis and Specific Objectives (SO) ..................................... 26 Table 12 Central Europe - Project depending to SO 2.1 [13] .................................................................. 27 Table 13 Alpenrhein-Bodensee-Hochrhein. Investitionspriorität 4c [18] .................................................. 29 Table 14 Austria - Czech Republic. Objectives and investment priorities [19] ........................................ 29 Table 15 Austria - Hungary. Objectives and investment priorities [22] .................................................... 31 Table 16 Greece-Bulgaria. Objectives [23] .............................................................................................. 32 Table 17 Czech Republic - Germany (Saxony). Objectives [24] ............................................................. 32 Table 18 Germany (Bavaria) - Czech Republic. Objectives out of the Consultation version of the operational programme 20014-2020 [25] ................................................................................................ 34 Table 19 Italy - Austria. Objectives 2014-2020 out of the programme draft [27] ..................................... 36 Table 20 Romania - Bulgaria. Objectives out of the programme draft 2014-2020 [29] ........................... 37 Table 21 INTERREG IVC - Priority Axis depending to energy efficient buildings [34] ............................ 40 Table 22 INTERREG IVC - Types of actions to be supported [34] .......................................................... 41 Table 23 INTERREG IVC. Timeline and foreseen date for calls for proposals [35] ................................ 42 Table 24 Bulgaria - Serbia. Objectives 2014-2020 Draft [40] .................................................................. 44 Table 25 Bulgaria - Turkey. Objectives 2014-2020 [41] .......................................................................... 45 Table 26 Bulgaria - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Objectives [42] ...................................... 46 Table 27 Hungary - Croatia. Objectives [43] ............................................................................................ 46 Table 28 Hungary - Serbia. Objectives [44] ............................................................................................. 47 Table 29 Romania - Serbia. Objectives [45] ............................................................................................ 48 Table 30 Danube Region Strategy - Other EU Funding Sources ............................................................ 52 Table 31 Danube Region Strategy - Calls [50]. Last update November 2011 ........................................ 54 Table 32 Adriatic and Ionian Region - Provisional objectives [52] ........................................................... 55 Table 33 Alpine Space - Priorities and Specific Objectives [56] .............................................................. 57 Table 34 Overview of the macroregional programmes ............................................................................ 58
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1 Background and objectives ViSiBLE is a EU-project from the funding line of the Alpine Space programme. This transnational project aims at the compilation and valorisation of results of closed, running and future EU-projects in the Alpine region which deal with energy efficiency, low-carbon economy and especially nearly-zero energy buildings. It is carried out cooperatively by institutions from Austria, Germany, Italy and France. Within the scope of project ViSiBLE the University of Rosenheim assigns work package 5.3 externally.
Task:
Commissioned is the identification of relevant EU-programmes for the creation of synergies and possibilities of future cooperation in the Alpine region and beyond. Within the scope of this task the focus is on programmes relevant to nZEBs (nearly Zero-Energy Buildings) in the ASP region and other European countries.
2 Introduction to the editor The Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics
The primary focus of the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP) is on research, development, testing, demonstration and consulting in the various specialist areas of building physics. These include areas such as noise control and sound insulation measures in buildings, the optimization of acoustics in indoor spaces, solutions for improving energy efficiency and the optimisation of lighting technology. The specialist areas of building physics also include issues related to climate control and the indoor environment, hygiene and health protection, building material emissions, weatherproofing and protection against heat and moisture, preservation of building structures and the conservation of historical monuments.
3 Description of services For the fulfilment of the delineated task, the following services (Table 1) have to be completed:
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Table 1 Work packages
Work package Designation
WP 1 Inventory
‐ Assessment and description of EU funding structure (e.g.
EU-programmes, regional programmes etc.)
‐ Investigation of funding programmes for nZEBs
WP 2 Analysis of situation ‐ Identification of relevant programmes for nZEBs
‐ Assessment of status quo of programme renewals (e.g.
published calls, planned new programmes)
‐ Cross-sectional analysis of the results of the respective
programmes
‐ Highlighting of strengths and weaknesses of the
respective programmes with regard to nZEBs (notice: the
evaluation in terms of strengths and weaknesses is
depending on the demand and the proposition of the
applicant, hence for that survey the assessment has to be
done in a more neutral way)
WP 3 Documentation
‐ Drawing up of a written report for the documentation of
the rendered services in English
The investigations will be completed within three months of commission of the assignment.
The general terms and conditions for the execution of research and development projects of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.. Edition 2002/II, apply.
4 Survey on Horizon 2020 Horizon 2020 is the new EU framework programme for research and innovation with nearly €80 billion of funding available over 7 years. By coupling research and innovation, Horizon 2020 is helping to achieve this with its emphasis on excellent science, industrial leadership and tackling societal challenges. The goal is to ensure Europe produces world-class science, removes barriers to innovation and makes it easier for the public and private sectors to work together in delivering innovation [1]
4.1 Relevant work programmes of the Horizon 2020 framework programme
The following table 2 gives an overview of the altogether 16 different work programs of the Horizon 2020 framework programme. Two of these programs were found to be relevant in context of energy efficiency in buildings. The programme section “Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies” involves under number 5.ii. the work programme “Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Bio-technology and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing”. In addition, work programme 10. “Secure, clean and efficient energy” and work programme 12 “Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials” contain also calls on energy efficiency in buildings. The relevant calls of these two programs are shown in the next chapter more detailed.
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Table 2 Overview of the Horizon 2020 work programs
No. Work programme Relevant Not
relevant
Programme section: Excellent Science
1. European Research council x
2. Future and Emerging Technologies x
3. Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions x
4. European research infrastructures (including e-
Infrastructures)
x
Programme section: Industrial Leadership
5. Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies Introduction
5.i. Information and Communication Technologies" Revised
x
5.ii. Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing“ Revised
x
5.iii. Space x
6. Access to Risk Finance x
7. Innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises x
Programme section: Societal Challenges
8. Health, demographic change and wellbeing x
9. Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bio economy
x
10. Secure, clean and efficient energy x
11. Smart, green and integrated transport x
12. Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials
x
13. Europe in a changing world – inclusive, innovative and reflective Societies
x
14. Secure societies – Protecting freedom and security of
Europe and its citizens
x
15. Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation x
16. Science with and for Society x
In the following the three relevant work programs are described briefly:
The work programme “Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies” (LEIT) includes the parts of Horizon 2020 focusing on new opportunities for industrial leadership in Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and space. Aiming at new and breakthrough technologies, this part of the programme will contribute to boosting competitiveness, creating jobs and supporting growth.
The emphasis for Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies (LEIT) actions will be on:
Research and innovation to strengthen Europe's industrial capacities and business perspectives,
including Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)
Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
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Cross-cutting KETs
Seizing the ICT opportunities
Contributions to solving Societal Challenges and to Focus Areas
Cross-cutting aspects, like international cooperation and responsible research and innovation.
The involvement of industrial participants, and of SMEs in particular, is crucial in maximising the expected impact of the actions.
These are areas of key industrial competences determining Europe’s global competitiveness. Aiming at new and breakthrough technologies, this part of the programme will contribute to boosting competitiveness, creating jobs and supporting growth. It will help to achieve the EU Industrial policy
goals and represents an important component of the EU Strategy for Key Enabling Technologies.
The activities included in work programme “Secure, clean and efficient energy” contribute to the three focus areas "Energy Efficiency", "Competitive Low-Carbon Energy" and "Smart Cities and Communities". These activities cover the full innovation cycle – from 'proof of concept' to applied research, pre-commercial demonstration and market uptake measures. They also exploit synergies with other relevant areas, e.g. information and communication technologies. In addition, the Energy Challenge contributes to the 'Blue Growth' focus area as well as to the Public Private Partnerships Energy-efficient Buildings and Sustainable Process Industries (SPIRE).
This work program encourages synergies between Horizon 2020 and other European Union funds, such as European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), by expanding the scope and impact of both funds in terms of scientific excellence and place-based socio-economic development respectively.
The Energy Challenge is structured around seven specific objectives and research areas:
Reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint
Low-cost, low-carbon electricity supply
Alternative fuels and mobile energy sources
A single, smart European electricity grid
New knowledge and technologies
Robust decision making and public engagement
Market uptake of energy and ICT innovation.
Activities in the Challenge of work program “Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials” will help increase European competitiveness, raw materials security and improve wellbeing. At the same time they will assure environmental integrity, resilience and sustainability with the aim of keeping average global warming below 2° C and enabling ecosystems and society to adapt to climate change and other environmental changes.
Research and innovation will cover the following broad lines of activities:
Fighting and adapting to climate change
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Protecting the environment, sustainably managing natural resources, water, biodiversity and
ecosystems
Ensuring the sustainable supply of non-energy and non-agricultural raw materials
Enabling the transition towards a green economy and society through eco-innovation
Developing comprehensive and sustained global environmental observation and information
systems
Cultural heritage
4.1.1 The relevant calls of the Horizon 2020 work programs As mentioned above the work programs 5.ii. “Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Bio-technology and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing”, 10. “Secure, clean and efficient energy” and 12. “Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials” contain calls on specific topics of energy efficiency in buildings. The following tables show the relevant calls of the programs and give a brief description of the scopes, the expected impacts, type of actions and the technology readiness level.
Table 3 Overview of the calls for EeB -Energy-efficient Buildings
Work programme: 5.ii. Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology
and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing
Call for EeB – Energy-efficient Buildings
Homepage:
http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020-section/nanotechnologies-advanced-materials-advanced-manufacturing-and-processing-and
Document: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2014_2015/main/h2020-wp1415-leit-nmp_en.pdf
EeB 1 – 2014: Materials for building envelope
Proposals should address the development of new materials and/or solutions for building envelope components with reduced embodied energy, lower CO2 emissions and improved insulation properties during operation. New components may also contribute to improve indoor air quality, by limiting VOCs emissions and/or by advanced properties aiming to absorb and biodegrade indoor contaminants. The following factors should also be considered: enhanced durability for increased use duration, reduced maintenance and consequently reduced costs, respect of sustainability principles (the sustainability of each developed solution should be evaluated via life cycle assessment studies carried out according to the International Reference Life Cycle Data System - ILCD Handbook); application to both new build and renovation; lightweight construction and ease of installation; realistic solutions at a reasonable price; increased comfort and noise reduction. Recycling/reuse of materials may also be addressed. Standardisation aspects can be considered particularly in relation with the work carried out in CEN/TC 350. Expected impact:
Reduction by at least 30% of the embodied energy and CO2 at component level;
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Improvement by at least 20% of insulation properties; Reduction by at least 15% of the total costs compared to existing solutions; Demonstration of at least a 5% reduction of the energy spent during the
whole life cycle of a building; Improvement of the quality of information from product manufacturers to
facilitate better decision making; Strengthening of the competitiveness of the European construction sector
in the field of “green” construction technologies. Type of action: Innovation Actions. Activities expected to focus on Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 and above. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 3 and 6 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
EeB 2 – 2014: Adaptable envelopes integrated in building refurbishment projects
Proposals should address breakthrough solutions to improve roof and façade functional characteristics to enable the building envelope to adapt to a dynamic, mutable and complex environment during its lifetime. For example, advanced materials or technologies for energy generation and storage; smart and performance insulation materials; near infrared reflecting and cool coatings; adaptable innovative pre-cast solutions; strategies for improved air quality, moisture control, ventilation control and energy recovery; enhanced acoustic properties; improved fire resistance; automated blinds or movable sun barriers with interrelated issues of summer overheating, air-tightness and natural light use; integration of innovative sensing systems to control and optimise the real time performance of the envelope; or advanced building control systems to control the active envelope. Expected impact:
Total (primary) energy consumption reduction by a factor 2 to 4 with respect to the values before installation of the adaptable envelope.
Improved indoor environment. Demonstration of the replicability potential in a real case-study. Provide solutions with a return on investment below 7 years. Validation and market uptake of active building elements.
Type of action: Research & Innovation Actions Activities expected to focus on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4-6. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 3 and 6 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
EeB 3 – 2014: Development of new self-inspection techniques and quality check measures for efficient construction processes
The research focus is on new self-inspection techniques and quality check measures for efficient construction processes enabled by portable and robust systems that can be easily handled in the construction site. In particular methods for energy related self-inspection, for example to avoid the presence of thermal bridges or to ensure and control good air-tightness in low energy or passive buildings should be considered. The possibility to measure U values over large areas with non-contact solutions would allow assessing the conformity to design during refurbishment. The techniques to be developed should also be able to avoid or reduce economic and time deviations of the construction processes. Expected impact:
To guarantee the final thermal, acoustic and energy performance of the
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building while increasing the efficiency, reliability and productivity of the construction processes.
To provide innovative techniques to measure the contribution of each critical component to thermal insulation, air-tightness and building services equipment in energy efficient construction.
To provide guidelines, methodologies for workers and contribute to standardisation activities.
Reduction by at least 50% of the mismatch of energy performance between design stage and commissioning stage due to construction processes.
Type of action: Research & Innovation Actions Activities expected to focus on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4-6. A significant participation of SMEs with R&D capacities is encouraged. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 3 and 6 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
EeB 4 – 2014: Support for the enhancement of the impact of EeB PPP projects
The coordination actions shall aim in particular to actively cluster existing activities under the EeB PPP. The initiative, which is expected to last 2 years, will require close collaboration with relevant industrial associations and technology transfer programmes. Expected impact:
Speeding up industrial exploitation and take up of results of EeB PPP projects.
Stimulation of networks and alliances for further RTD and industrial innovation in the addressed technology and application areas, including the development and practical application of a clustering model.
Additional added value beyond the original scope of the EeB PPP projects by exploiting synergies and sharing best practice. Increased public presence and awareness of EeB PPP activities.
More effective execution of activities of common interest, such as training & education, IPR management and standardisation.
Anticipation of business trends and market prospects. Type of action: Coordination and Support Actions The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 250 000 and 500 000 would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
EeB 5 – 2015: Innovative design tools for refurbishment at building and district level
Research activities should be focused on design of adjacent systems such as district heating/cooling and decentralised thermal energy generation and other interactions with the neighbourhood, giving priority to local renewable resources. Projects should promote and set up an integrated approach in support of innovation, by providing actors with holistic methods and tools. Energy efficiency technologies should become elements of design databases that allow stakeholder to select the most suitable approach for performance improving, taking full advantage of geo-clustered data sets. The design phases linked to the retrofitting of existing buildings taking into account subsequent operation and maintenance will be considered as priority. In this respect, there is a need for further research on operational information that can be used in design models. Knowledge based design can also be used to provide input into management systems. Expected impact:
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More effective refurbishment at building and district level. Optimised design of integrated energy-efficient buildings, considering the
different physical dimensions in a coupled and holistic way (energy, comfort, air quality, acoustics etc.), enabling actors to take validated and quantified choices for the refurbishment at building and district level on the basis of quantified performance objectives with compliance with regulation and user-oriented comfort expectations and constraints.
Type of action: Innovation Actions. Activities expected to focus on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5-7. A significant participation of SMEs with R&D capacities is encouraged.
EeB 6 – 2015: Integrated solutions of thermal energy storage for building applications
Proposals should address advanced solutions required to reduce thermal losses, reduce pressure drops, and improve heat exchange in and between storage material and heat carrier. Having in mind a system approach, innovations are required at different levels. High energy density storage materials are needed in terms of long term multi-cyclic stability at tuneable temperature levels. These advanced energy storage materials should allow regeneration temperatures in a range below 100oC to enable a higher efficiency and effectiveness of thermal energy storage of at least 6 times the energy storage density of water. Furthermore, an additional innovation may concern storage reactor components, in particular the heat exchanger. With respect to the entire storage system, advanced energy management is needed, including smart algorithms for (dis)charging at different temperatures, and simple and robust control equipment. These storage solutions should be enabled by material innovations that are safe and environmentally friendly. Expected impact:
Provide advanced thermal energy storage solutions. Demonstrate solutions that have a stable long term performance in multi-
cyclic seasonal use of at least 20 years. Validate in the case of pumpable energy storage materials, an energy
density comparable to the best solid-gas systems. Deliver compact systems with the potential to fit in the limited space
available in a single building in the existing housing stock. The storage material volume per dwelling should not exceed 2.5 m3.
Solutions should demonstrate a potential to reduce the net energy consumption of a building by at least 15% and a have return-on-investment period below 10 years.
Type of action: Research & Innovation Actions Activities expected to focus on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4-6. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 3 and 6 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
EeB 7 – 2015: New tools and methodologies to reduce the gap between predicted and actual energy
At building level, the research focus is on developing methodologies and tools to monitor and assess actual building energy performance, considering relevant factors such as user behaviour, complex energy systems performance and weather forecast, and to be able to predict accurately building energy loads and consumption along the whole lifecycle. The new methods and tools could include energy performance diagnostics for predictive maintenance (related to different construction typologies and their thermal behaviour), to provide the accuracy required to properly value retrofit technologies and support decision making during
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the different stages in the life of the buildings. The effective monitoring and management of energy flows to reduce energy consumption and to ensure that the building is operated in a way that meets design intent should also be addressed. Common indicators, measuring technologies and data analysis methods should be developed to monitor building performance during operation. Expected impact:
Significant reduction in the difference between real and predicted energy behaviour in a building or a block of buildings, after the demonstration of the viability of the new tools and methods for measuring and analysing real building energy performance.
The gap is narrowed down to a value consistent with energy performance contracts.
Provide solutions with a high replication potential. Type of action: Innovation Actions. Activities expected to focus on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5-7. A significant participation of SMEs with R&D capacities is encouraged. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 4 and 7 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
EeB 8 – 2015: Integrated approach to retrofitting of residential buildings
Systemic approaches need to be developed which integrate the most promising cost-effective technologies and materials. The solutions could include, for example, energy use through innovative heat pump systems; combination of renewable energy sources at building level; exploitation of heat recovery for water and air as well as ICT, enabling to adapt the system to the end-user behaviour without losing control of the global efficiency of the system. In combination and synergy with the efforts addressing envelope improvements to reduce drastically the buildings heat needs, a systemic approach related to space heating and Domestic Hot Water (DHW) needs to be developed, having in mind that in the coming years DHW is going to be the first thermal need in residential buildings. The risk of overheating should be also analysed together with the whole renovation solution. Expected impact:
Demonstrate innovative retrofitting solutions as real cases approaching net zero energy standards.
Reduction of at least 60% in energy consumption compared to the values before renovation while ensuring affordability.
Demonstrate a high replicability potential. Return on investment should be below 7 years in the case of deep
retrofitting. Advent of a new generation of skilled workers and SME contractors in the
construction sector aware of the need of a systemic approach towards energy efficiency should be promoted through the proposed activities.
Type of action: Innovation Actions. Activities expected to focus on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5-7. A significant participation of SMEs with R&D capacities is encouraged. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 4 and 7 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed
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appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
Table 4 Overview of the call - Energy-efficiency, A-buildings and consumers
Work programme: 10. Secure, clean and efficient energy
Call – Energy Efficiency, A – Buildings and consumers
Homepage:
http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020-section/secure-clean-and-efficient-energy
Document: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2014_2015/main/h2020-wp1415-energy_en.pdf
EE 1 – 2014:
Manufacturing of prefabricated modules for renovation of buildings
Innovative mass manufacturing processes must be investigated to lower pre-fabrication costs and ease building integration processes, also taking into account the challenge of aesthetics for existing buildings. This requires the development of new controlled processes and cost-effective automated/robotised tools. These innovations should be combined with integrated processes and the use of advanced computer based tools like Building Information Modelling which will facilitate the industrialisation of the whole construction process and integrate the value chain over the life cycle of the project. Durability of proposed solutions will have to be evaluated in real installation conditions, incorporating integrated and embedded reliable monitoring systems, as this is a crucial factor that influences final product performances. The criteria and methods for evaluation of the benefits should be transparent and simple. Expected impact:
Reduction in total buildings (primary) energy consumption by at least a factor of 2 with respect to the current situation, and a cost-level better than traditional renovation activities.
Significant reduction of renovation operations while ensuring low intrusiveness and impact for users.
Reduction in installation time by at least 30%, compared to a typical renovation process for the building type.
Better quality standard and performance guarantee for the installed prefabricated modules and their integrated components, while enhancing indoor air quality.
Demonstration of replicability potential. A maximum return on investment of less than 10 years for end-users. Generation of new high-tech SMEs specialised in renovation with
prefabricated modules. Creation of high-skill jobs for workers who could master innovative
construction tools. Type of action: Innovation Actions The activities are expected to be implemented at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5-7 The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 3 and 5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
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EE 2 – 2015:
Buildings design for new highly energy performing buildings
Projects should focus on development and demonstration of solutions which significantly reduce the cost of new buildings with at least 'nearly zero-energy' performance levels, whilst accelerating significantly the speed with which these buildings and their systems are taken up by the market. The focus should lie on solutions for appropriate indoor air quality and comfort, design adapted to local climate and site, passive solutions (reducing the need for technical building systems which consume energy) or active solutions (covering a high share of the energy demand with renewable energies), building energy management systems (where appropriate), highly efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC, e.g. low temperature systems, solar cooling), electric and/or thermal energy storage of renewable energy onsite and nearby. Projects should also provide solutions for automated and cost-effective maintenance of the installed equipment, and assess differences between predicted and actual energy performance. Such differences should be documented and minimized. Expected Impact:
Significant increase of the share of 'nearly zero-energy' buildings with the aim of 100% market uptake by the end of 2020. Costs reductions of at least 15% compared to current situation, with additional benefits in terms of energy reduction.
Demonstration for net-zero energy districts taking advantage of onsite or nearby-generation of renewable energy.
Type of action: Innovation Actions The activities are expected to be implemented at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5-7. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 3 and 5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
EE3 – 2014:
Energy strategies and solutions for deep renovation of historic buildings
Project proposals should focus on the development of innovative and affordable building renovation solutions for historic buildings that can deliver significant28 improvements in energy performance while ensuring indoor comfort requirements and non-invasive, reversible solutions. The emphasis should be on eco-innovation and sustainability by integrating cost-effective technologies for energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. Projects may address specific aspects such as innovative energy and environmental assessment methodologies (based on life-cycle and including specific non-monetary aspects in the cost/benefit and return on investment analysis), tools for planning and implementing the renovation of historic buildings, monitoring and control technologies and systems, non-invasive and non-destructive methods of surveying and diagnosis together with appropriate standards and information management for building maintenance. Expected Impact:
Optimised design and implementation of renovation projects for historic buildings and for listed and protected buildings in particular, delivering significant improvements in energy performance at both building and district level through more tailored solutions.
Provision of effective guidelines and contribution to standardisation activities in this field. Reduced fragmentation in this sector through increased collaboration and cooperation and fostering of a more interdisciplinary approach and support to the implementation of the roadmap of the EeB PPP.
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Type of action: Research & Innovation Actions This topic will be implemented under the PPP on Energy-efficient Buildings. The activities are expected to be implemented at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4-6. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 3 and 5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
EE 4 – 2014:
Construction skills
Regarding craftsmen and other on-site workers, including apprentices, proposals should build on the results of the recent BUILD UP Skills initiative, be in line with the European Qualification Framework (EQF), and focus on upgrading or establishing large-scale qualification and training schemes in order to increase the number of skilled building workers. They should be based on the national training roadmaps established in BUILD UP Skills. Proposals may also address coordination and accompanying measures (e.g. voluntary certification schemes, accreditation, mutual recognition, incentives to encourage the participation of craftsmen and to attract women to the construction sector). Expected impact:
Reduced skills mismatch and increased managerial capacity to support innovation and sustainable energy use in buildings through new leadership and work practices. Improved participation, qualifications and skills for a pool of talented women in the construction sector.
Every million Euro of EU support is expected to increase the skills of at least 2000 craftsmen29, or 500 construction sector managers30, resulting in energy savings and/or renewable energy production of at least 25 GWh per year and increasing the employability of the building workforce. In addition, projects should explain how they will result in increased investments in innovative sustainable energy technologies.
Type of action: Coordination and Support Actions The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 1 and 1.5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
EE 5 – 2014/2015:
Increasing energy performance of existing buildings through process and organisation innovations and creating a market for deep renovation
Proposals should focus on removing market barriers. They should focus on coherent interventions across issues and across actors to drive structural improvement in market conditions (i.e. those able to significantly influence buildings energy use in different sectors including building owners/operators, public authorities, construction and maintenance industry, housing associations, developers, financiers, etc.). All building types may be covered, however the main focus should be on existing buildings, in particular the most inefficient ones, as they represent the largest savings potential. Proposals should create synergies by incorporating at least one of the following three elements:
Driving product and process innovation in the construction sector to improve product offerings by creating an early market.
Development, testing and/or implementation of regulations; property valuation techniques; decision-making tools for renovation strategies; quality standards; and/or inspection and monitoring mechanisms to bridge the gap between expected and actual energy performance.
Enabling conditions to finance deep renovation of buildings (including through process and organisation innovation).
Expected impact:
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Proposals triggering the renovation of existing buildings towards high energy performance, or raising quality and compliance, should result in energy savings of at least 25 GWh/year per million EUR of EU support.
Impacts should also be measured in terms of investment made by stakeholders in sustainable energy; better implementation of energy-efficiency policies; and number of policy makers or building owners/operators influenced.
Type of action: Coordination and Support Actions
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 1.5 and 2 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
EE 6 – 2015:
Demand response in blocks of buildings
At the level of a block of buildings, the focus should be on real time optimisation of energy demand, storage and supply (including self-production when applicable) using intelligent energy management systems with the objective of reducing the difference between peak power demand and minimum night time demand, thus reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Cost-effective and interoperable solutions that do not compromise the comfort of occupants should be demonstrated for a block of buildings consisting of at least 3 different buildings in real life operating conditions. Solutions should be compatible with smart grids and open international standards and with the distribution network infrastructure. Expected impact:
Proposals showing that demand response can be implemented at the level of blocks of buildings with the help of intelligent energy management systems and without unreasonable effort and complexity while triggering substantial energy and cost savings.
Moreover, proposals that shed light on the added value of installing demand response facilities for building blocks instead of individual buildings and on the willingness of consumers to participate in demand response solutions.
Impacts should be measured in energy and cost savings. Impacts should also be measured for the willingness and capability of consumers to participate in demand response solutions.
Type of action: Innovation Actions The activities are expected to be implemented at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 6-7. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 3 and 5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
Table 5 Overview of the call - Climate action, environment, resource efficienca and raw materials
Work programme: 12. Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials
Call – Growing a Low Carbon, Resource Efficient Economy with a Sustainable Supply of Raw Materials
Homepage: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020-section/climate-action-environment-resource-efficiency-and-raw-materials Document: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2014_2015/main/h2020-wp1415-
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climate_en.pdf
SC5 – 4 – 2015:
Improving the air quality and reducing the carbon footprint of European cities
Development of technological options and strategies to fight against air pollution in urban environments and against climate change, ensuring the involvement of the main pollution-generation sectors. Proposals should include the development and application of tools in support of integrated air quality and climate change governance in EU Member States, with the aim of designing and implementing adequate abatement strategies and practices. The specific circumstances of the different regions and cities of Europe and the complex systems dynamics of societal and technological changes required for a transition to air pollution free/low carbon society should be taken into account. Proposals should foster the integration of advanced tools for the assessment, monitoring, modelling – including source apportionment – with innovative technological options and strategies to improve air quality and reduce the carbon footprint of urban areas. Furthermore, awareness-raising actions and policy support activities should be included. Proposals should include the participation of SMEs, as far as possible. Expected impact:
Reduction of the negative effects on health and climate together with the costs associated with air pollution in the EU. Increase compliance with the EU air quality legislation. Support to EU air policy at EU and Member State level.
Rapid market deployment of technological and non-technological innovative solutions. Contribution to the goals of the Smart Cities and Communities focus area. Societal transformation to a green and low carbon economy. Improved air quality in EU cities in the medium- to long-term.
Type of action: Research and innovation actions The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 6 and 8 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.
4.2 Overview of the relevant calls of Horizon 2020
To get an overview of the relevant calls the designation and the name of the relevant calls are provided in Table 6.
Table 6 Overview of the relevant calls
Call for EeB – Energy-efficient Buildings
EeB 1 – 2014: Materials for building envelope
EeB 2 – 2014: Adaptable envelopes integrated in building refurbishment projects
EeB 3 – 2014: Development of new self-inspection techniques and quality check measures for efficient construction processes
EeB 4 – 2014: Support for the enhancement of the impact of EeB PPP projects
EeB 5 – 2015: Innovative design tools for refurbishment at building and district level
EeB 6 – 2015: Integrated solutions of thermal energy storage for building applications
EeB 7 – 2015: New tools and methodologies to reduce the gap between predicted and actual energy
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EeB 8 – 2015: Integrated approach to retrofitting of residential buildings
Call – Energy Efficiency, A – Buildings and consumers
EE 1 – 2014: Manufacturing of prefabricated modules for renovation of buildings
EE 2 – 2015: Buildings design for new highly energy performing buildings
EE3 – 2014: Energy strategies and solutions for deep renovation of historic buildings
EE 4 – 2014: Construction skills
EE 5 – 2014/2015: Increasing energy performance of existing buildings through process and organisation innovations and creating a market for deep renovation
EE 6 – 2015: Demand response in blocks of buildings
Call – Growing a Low Carbon, Resource Efficient Economy with a Sustainable Supply of Raw Materials
SC5 – 4 – 2015: Improving the air quality and reducing the carbon footprint of European cities
5 Survey on European Union macro regional strategies
Inside the European Research Area (ERA) there are many programs, activities and strategies. To give a complete overview of the actions the cross-border cooperations in the area of research and development are summarised in this section. To exploit the maximum potential in Europe companies and science should work together. This strengthens the competitiveness of European enterprises and is important to face socio-economic challenges effectively.
With the emergence of the first two European Union macro regional strategies in the Baltic Sea and Danube regions, Europe has initiated two big initiatives. In this case the objectives should be reached in a macro regional dimension. Therefore the actions of the member nations, regions, communities, EU, organisations of the macro-region, financial institutions, and non-government organisations are transnationally coordinated. This should happen without creating new structures, legislative framework or funding programmes. With an efficient control (governance) the synergies of programs like
ESIF European Structural and Investment Fund
INTERREG
ENPI European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument
and other instruments should be fully used.
What is a macro region? “A macro-region encompasses communities and regions from different countries which have common or complementary assets, are facing common challenges and have common objectives.” “Although the European Union counts only two official “European Union macro-regional strategies” for the time being (European Union Strategy for the Danube Region and European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region), there is a variety of macro-regions within Europe: the Mediterranean area, the Alpine Space, the Adriatic-Ionian region, the North Sea region and many more. They are usually defined by geographic characteristics: a sea basin, a river basin, a mountain chain.” [2]
The current EU macro-regional Strategies are listed in Table 7.
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Table 7 Current EU macro-regional Strategies
EUSBSR – EU Strategy For The Baltic Sea
Region
http://balticsea‐region.eu/
DANUBE REGION strategy
http://www.danube‐region.eu/
EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian
Region
http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/coop
erate/adriat_ionian/index_en.cfm
EU Strategy for the Alpine Region
Approach to the survey
In the following the relevant strategies will be described and analysed. To find relevant programmes it is not enough to search for nZEB’s because a closer look to some programmes showed that this term isn’t part of the programme descriptions. NZEB’s can be considered as connected with terms like energy efficiency, renewable energy, low carbon strategy and development of new technologies. Therefore the existence of these terms in the objectives of the programmes is seen as an indicator for the relevance of the programme.
5.1 EUSBSR – The European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
5.1.1 General Description The EU Baltic Sea region counts 85 million inhabitants (17 percent of EU population) and eight countries which share common features and challenges. Hence there is a clear need for joining forces and working in cooperation. Against this background, the Strategy intends to increase the levels of environmental sustainability, prosperity, accessibility and attractiveness and safety and security.
The EU member states involved in the EUSBSR are Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The Strategy is welcoming cooperation also with EU neighbouring countries (Russia, Norway and Belarus) [3].
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5.1.2 Objectives, Priority Areas and Horizontal Actions
Figure 1 EUSBSR - Objectives, Priority Areas and Horizontal Actions [3]
The Strategy is divided into three objectives (Table 8) which represent the three key challenges of the Strategy: saving the sea, connecting the region and increasing prosperity. Each objective relates to a wide range of policies and has an impact on the other objectives.
Table 8 EUSBSR - Objectives and Sub-objectives (Taken from the Action Plan February 2013) [3]
Save the sea Connect the region Increase Prosperity
Clear water in the sea Good transport conditions EUSBSR as a frontrunner for deepening
and fulfilling the single market
Rich and healthy wildlife Reliable energy markets EUSBSR contributing to the
implementation of Europe 2020 Strategy
Clean and safe shipping Connecting people in the
region
Improved global competitiveness of the
Baltic Sea Region
Better cooperation Better cooperation in fighting
cross-border crime
Climate change adaptation, risk
prevention and management
The objectives guide an array of Priority Areas which are specific areas for macro-regional cooperation that address the key challenges and Opportunities in the Region.
The Priority Areas are implemented by regional stakeholders through detailed actions and flagship projects. The strategy also includes Horizontal Actions which function in parallel with the Priority Areas and a cross-cutting approach on objectives, sub-objectives, priority areas, Horizontal Actions (HA) and flagship projects. Examples include boosting joint promotion and regional identity building actions. The horizontal actions complement the objectives and priority areas.
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Specific information about the Priority Areas and Horizontal Actions can be also found in the EUSBSR action plan [4].
In the Priority Areas are no topics fitting to efficient buildings, but the horizontal actions.
HA Neighbours – To increase the co-operation with neighbouring countries to tackle joint challenges in the Baltic Sea region
Here is a project called PreKnight which works on a knowledge network in green Housing Technologies in the Baltic cities. The German member is the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. The project was approved in June 2013. See more information under [5].
If you are interested to see the full list of Priority Areas and Horizontal Actions see the list enveloped (and Annex Table 1 and Annex Table 2).
5.1.3 Funding – Seed Money To provide some information about funding the following facts were taken from the EUSBSR website [6]. Here is described how the kind of funding is called, how it works and which topics are targeted. Also it is explained how long the duration is, who can participate and what could be funded.
Seed money is EU funding to prepare projects that contribute to one of the priority areas or horizontal actions of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. Partners that receive seed money funding will draft a project plan that can be further developed into an application to any of the EU or national funding sources e.g. the European Structural & Investment Funds programmes 2014-2020. The plan has to include a description of activities and outputs, the composition of the partnership, the indicative budget and an analysis of funding possibilities. If the future project is to be focused on investments, also feasibility and pre-investment studies can be financed. Additionally, the partners are expected to cooperate with the responsible Priority Area Coordinators and Horizontal Action Leaders of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. On behalf of the European Commission, Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH) manages the Seed Money Facility. IB.SH is also providing the Managing Authority, Certifying Authority and Joint Technical Secretariat of the EU-funded Baltic Sea Region Programme. Seed money funding is part of the European Commission’s technical assistance budget for the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.
Which topics can be addressed by the seed money projects? The Facility supports only projects that are explicitly addressing challenges listed in the Action Plan to the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. The Action Plan is available at www.balticsea-region-strategy.eu. What is the duration of the seed money project? The seed money funding is granted for a period up to one year. In addition, the projects are granted two extra months for managing all tasks related to concluding of a contract. After completion of the implementation phase, the projects enter the so-called “closing phase” of one month to prepare the final report and make final payments. No costs that were incurred during the closing phase are eligible for funding.
Who can participate in the seed money project? Participation in seed money projects is open to public institutions, bodies governed by public law, and other bodies established under public or private law for the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest. For more information and a definition of the different types of potential participants, please consult the Seed Money Facility Manual (http://balticsea-region.eu/funding-sources). A seed money project partnership has to involve at least three partners from at least three different BSR
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countries (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden as well as Norway, Belarus and North-West of Russia). In duly justified cases, organisations from other countries may become partners and receive funding from the Facility as well. The Lead Partner must be from an EU Member State in the Baltic Sea Region. What can be financed? The seed money grant can be used to finance staff, costs for external services and experts as well as travel, accommodation and meeting costs. The total budget of the seed money project may range from 30,000 to 50,000 EUR. In justified cases, e.g. when pre-feasibility studies are included, the project budget may reach up to 100,000 EUR. The grant co-financing rate amounts up to 85%. The organisations implementing the seed money projects are expected to complement their grants with own contributions. These contributions must not come from other EU sources. Example: If the total project budget amounts to 30,000 EUR, the grant may not exceed 25,500 EUR; in this case the own partner contributions may not be lower than 4,500 EUR).
5.1.4 Current Calls A newsletter [7] from 27 June 2014 informs that the submission of new applications is closed. The third project approval of the Seed Money Facility will be launched in September 2014. There is approximately EUR 667,000 to be allocated. There are 40 projects competing for funding in this round addressing 18 Priority Areas/Horizontal Actions. Currently there are no further calls planned.
5.2 DANUBE REGION strategy
5.2.1 General Description The area covered by the EU Strategy for the Danube Region stretches from the Black Forest (Germany) to the Black Sea (Romania-Ukraine-Moldova) and is home to 115 million inhabitants [8].
Member States: Germany; Austria; Hungary; Czech Republic; Slovak Republic; Slovenia; Bulgaria; Romania; Croatia
Accession Countries: Serbia; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Montenegro Neighbourhood countries: Moldova; Ukraine
5.2.2 Objectives – Pillars and Priority Areas The Danube Region Strategy addresses a wide range of issues; these are divided among 4 pillars and 11 priority areas. Each priority area is managed by 2 Priority Area Coordinators (PACs) [9]. Figure 2 pictures those pillars and Priority Areas.
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Figure 2 Danube Region Strategy - Pillars and Priority Areas [9]
Depending to the Pillar “Connect the region” there is the “Priority Area 02 Energy”. This is shown in the following table. The other pillars don’t seem to be interesting in view of efficient buildings but they and the depending Priority Actions are enveloped (Annex Table 3).
Table 9 Danube Region Strategy - Priority Area 02 Energy
Depending to the Pillar “Connect
the region”
PA 02 | Energy "To encourage more sustainable energy" is coordinated by
Hungary and the Czech Republic.
5.2.3 Funding - European territorial cooperation, IPA CBC and ENPI CBC programmes
To get some funding there are many opportunities in the Danube Region. Also there are a lot of institutions which could finance projects submitted by the Priority Area Coordinators [10]. The relevant opportunities can be separated in:
1. Objective 3 European Territorial Cooperation, IPA (Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance) CBC (Cross-border cooperation) and ENPI (European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument) CBC programmes
2. Other EU Funding Sources
These opportunities of the first point are described in the following. The first point presents a wide range of opportunities by listing related programmes
Table 10. These programmes are briefly described in the order shown in
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Table 10. Because of the amount of programmes the focus lies on the thematic objectives and if they include the terms of energy efficiency and low-carbon strategy.
The opportunities of the second point are described in chapter 5.2.4 to get a better overview.
At the Danube-website [11] a table provides a list of all ETC (European Territorial Co-operation) programmes
Table 10. Contact details and website links have been added as available to INTERACT. Each of these programmes is related to every four pillars. The survey includes all programmes where a link is
provided. The first programme in the list is described in detail in chapter 5.4.
Table 10 Funding opportunities to Objective 3 European Territorial Cooperation, IPA CBC and ENPI CBC programmes [11]
Type Programme Website JTS e-mail
Trans- national
Alpine Space http://www.alpine-space.eu/ [email protected]
Central Europe http://www.central2013.eu/ [email protected]
South East Europe http://www.southeast-europe.net [email protected]
CBC
Alpenrhein - Bodensee - Hochrhein
http://www.interreg.org/
Austria - Czech Republic http://www.at-cz.eu/ [email protected]
Austria - Germany (Bavaria)
http://www.interreg-bayaut.net/
Austria - Hungary http://sk-at.eu/at-hu/ [email protected]
Greece - Bulgaria http://www.interreg.gr/ [email protected]
Czech Republic - Poland http://www.cz-pl.eu/ [email protected]
Czech Republic - Germany (Saxony)
http://www.ziel3-cil3.eu/ [email protected]
Germany (Bavaria) - Czech Republic
http://www.stmwivt.bayern.de/EFRE/Interreg_IV/Grenzuebergreifende_Zusammenarbeit/Bayern_Tschechien/
Hungary - Romania http://www.huro-cbc.eu/ [email protected]
Hungary - Slovakia http://www.husk-cbc.eu/ [email protected]
Italy - Austria http://www.interreg.net/ [email protected]
Italy - Slovenia http://www.ita-slo.eu/ [email protected]
Romania - Bulgaria http://www.cbcromaniabulgaria.eu/ [email protected]
Slovakia - Czech Republic
http://www.sk-cz.eu/
Slovakia - Austria http://www.sk-at.eu/ [email protected]
Slovakia - Poland http://pl.plsk.eu/index/ [email protected]
Slovenia - Austria http://www.si-at.eu/start_en/ [email protected]
Slovenia - Hungary http://www.si-hu.eu/start_en/ [email protected]
Inter- regional
INTERREG IVC http://www.interreg4c.net
URBACT II http://www.urbact.eu
ESPON Programme http://www.espon.eu
IPA CBC
Bulgaria - Serbia http://www.ipacbc-bgrs.eu/eng
Bulgaria - Turkey http://www.ipacbc-bgtr.eu/eng
Bulgaria - former Yugoslav Republic of http://www.ipa-cbc-007.eu/en/ [email protected]
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Hungary - Croatia http://www.hu-hr-ipa.com/ [email protected]
Hungary - Serbia http://www.hu-srb-ipa.com/ [email protected]
IPA Adriatic http://www.adriaticipacbc.org/ [email protected]
Romania - Serbia http://www.romania-serbia.net/ [email protected]
Slovenia - Croatia http://www.si-hr.eu/start_en/ [email protected]
IPA CBC
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro
Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia - Montenegro
Croatia - Serbia
Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia - Montenegro [email protected]
ENPI CBC
Black Sea Basin http://www.blacksea-cbc.net
Romania - Hungary - Slovakia - Ukraine
http://www.huskroua-cbc.net/
Romania-Moldova - Ukraine
http://www.ro-ua-md.net
5.2.3.1 Central Europe
The subsequent general description is presented at the website of the Central Europe programme [12].
Covering an area of over 1 million square km the CENTRAL EUROPE 2020 Programme is home to about 146 million people. Nine European Union (EU) Member States cooperate in the programme, including all regions from Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, as well as eight provinces of Germany (Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen) and nine regions from Italy.
The CENTRAL EUROPE Programme’s overall objective is “to cooperate beyond borders to make central European cities and regions better places to live and work”. Transnational cooperation should become the catalyst for implementing smart solutions that answer to regional challenges in the fields of innovation, low-carbon economy, environment, culture and transport. The programme will build regional capacities following an integrated bottom-up approach involving and coordinating relevant actors from all governance levels. In doing so, it will coordinate with other efforts in the regions including, amongst other, national and regional programmes supported by structural and investment funds, macro-regional strategies, the Horizon 2020 programme or the European Investment Bank.
There are four priority axes and a level below the specific objectives (SO) depending to them. Here is the Priority Axis that might fit to energy efficient buildings and the associated specific objective the whole table is enveloped.
Table 11 Central Europe - Relevant Priority Axis and Specific Objectives (SO)
Priority Axis 2 “Cooperating on low‐carbon strategies in CENTRAL EUROPE” Budget is around EUR 44 million ERDF
SO 2.1 To develop and implement solutions for increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy usage in public infrastructures
SO 2.2 To improve territorially based low‐carbon energy planning strategies and policies supporting climate change mitigation
SO 2.3 To improve capacities for mobility planning in functional urban areas to lower
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CO2 emissions
The following Table 12 gives more information about a project belonging to SO 2.1. It’s from a platform where project ideas can be presented and the project raisers can search for partners. Regard that project partners are requested.
The process of preparing a new programme for the period 2014-2020 is in progress. Thus no calls were found.
Table 12 Central Europe - Project depending to SO 2.1 [13]
5.2.3.2 South-East Europe The European Commission has proposed that the present area of the South East Europe Programme Transnational Cooperation Programme will be covered in the next programming period 2014-2020 by two transnational programmes: Danube and South East Gateway (renamed later on Adriatic-Ionian). These two new programmes will support the development and implementation of two Macro Regional
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Strategies: Danube and Adriatic-Ionian Regions. A third transnational programme in the area was proposed by the EC in December 2013: Balkan-Mediterranean [14].
Balkan-Mediterranean:
The following information is taken from the programme website [15].
The Balkan-Mediterranean Programme will cover 5 countries (Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece). It shall promote economic, social, environmental and institutional cohesion and development in the wider area by improving socio-economic competitiveness and institutional capacity in the regions. Its thematic priorities will be connectivity, environment and entrepreneurship.
New programmes must be submitted to the Commission by 22nd of September, 2014 according to article 26, Regulation 1303/2013. The new Programme global ERDF contribution is 28,330,108 euros.
5.2.3.3 Alpenrhein - Bodensee – Hochrhein The following information is taken from the programme website [16]. The website is only available in German language.
Das INTERREG IV-Programmgebiet 'Alpenrhein-Bodensee-Hochrhein' ist eine Grenzregion, die mit Deutschland, Österreich, Liechtenstein und der Schweiz vier souveräne Nationalstaaten umfasst. Thematisch konzentriert sich die Förderung auf zwei Schwerpunkte mit jeweils eigenen Aktionsfeldern.
Der erste Schwerpunkt "Regionale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Innovation" sieht Projekte vor in den Aktionsfeldern
Förderung von Innovation und Wissenstransfer (Aktionsfeld 1.1), Förderung von Netzwerken und Kooperationen (Aktionsfeld 1.2), Förderung des Humankapitals und der Mobilität (Aktionsfeld 1.3).
Der zweite Schwerpunkt "Standortqualität und Ressourcenschutz" untergliedert sich in die Aktionsfelder
Förderung der Standortattraktivität (Aktionsfeld 2.1), Erhalt und Verbesserung der Infrastruktur (Aktionsfeld 2.2), Erhalt der natürlichen Ressourcen und des kulturellen Erbes sowie Schutz vor Naturgefahren
(Aktionsfeld 2.3).
Ergänzt wird die Programmstrategie durch die horizontalen Querschnittsziele der nachhaltigen Entwicklung und der Chancengleichheit der Geschlechter sowie der Nichtdiskriminierung.
Grenzübergreifende Projekte, an denen ein Partner aus dem Gebiet der Europäischen Union mit eigenen finanziellen Mitteln beteiligt ist, können bis zu 60 Prozent aus dem EFRE (Europäische Fonds für regionale Entwicklung) und bis zu 50 % aus Schweizer Interreg-Fördermitteln kofinanziert werden.
Um eine Projektförderung können sich sowohl private natürliche oder juristische Personen als auch öffentliche Träger sowie sonstige Einrichtungen bewerben. Die Projekte sind grenzüberschreitend von mindestens zwei Partnern aus unterschiedlichen Ländern, wovon mindestens ein Projektpartner seinen Sitz in einem EU-Mitgliedstaat haben muss, im Rahmen der vorgegebenen Förderschwerpunkte bzw. Aktionsfelder durchzuführen [1]
This detail (Table 13) out of the provided consultation version shows the probable relevance of the programme.
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Table 13 Alpenrhein-Bodensee-Hochrhein. Investitionspriorität 4c [18]
5.2.3.4 Austria - Czech Republic The information at the website [18] is only provided in German and Czech. The programming for the next programme period is in progress.
A part of the programme is four so called cooperation criteria. The new regulations set that at least three of them must be fulfilled. The cooperation criteria are:
Joint development (Gemeinsame Ausarbeitung) Joint implementation (Gemeinsame Projektumsetzung) Joint staffing (Gemeinsames Personal) Joint financing (Gemeinsame Finanzierung)
The thematic focus is represented at the website. Overall goal of the programme is the cross-border promotion of sustainable innovative economic development of the programme area. The objectives and the investment priorities are given in Table 14taken from the website. Relevant appearing terms are marked in red bold.
Table 14 Austria - Czech Republic. Objectives and investment priorities [19]
Thematisches Ziel 1/ Investitions-priorität 1a
Ausbau der Infrastruktur im Bereich Forschung und Innovation (F&I) und der Kapazitäten für die Entwicklung von F&I-Spitzenleistungen; Förderung von Kompetenzzentren, insbesondere solchen von europäischem Interesse.
Thematisches Ziel 1/ Investitions-priorität 1b
Förderung von Investitionen der Unternehmen in F&I, Aufbau von Verbindungen und Synergien zwischen Unternehmen, Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentren und dem Hochschulsektor, insbesondere Förderung von Investitionen in Produkt- und Dienstleistungsentwicklung, Technologietransfer, soziale Innovation, Öko- Innovationen, öffentliche Dienstleistungsanwendungen, Nachfragestimulierung, Vernetzung, Cluster und offene Innovation durch intelligente Spezialisierung und Unterstützung von technologischer und angewandter Forschung, Pilotlinien, Maßnahmen zur frühzeitigen Produktvalidierung, fortschrittlichen Fertigungskapazitäten und Erstproduktion, insbesondere in Schlüsseltechnologien sowie der Verbreitung von Allzwecktechnologien
Thematisches Ziel 6/ Investitions-priorität 6c
Bewahrung, Schutz, Förderung und Entwicklung des Natur- und Kulturerbes
Thematisches Ziel 6/ Investitions-priorität 6d
Erhaltung und Wiederherstellung der Biodiversität und des Bodens und Förderung von Ökosystemdienstleistungen, einschließlich über Natura 2000, und grüne Infrastruktur
Thematisches Ziel 6/ Investitions-priorität 6f
Förderung innovativer Technologien zur Verbesserung des Umweltschutzes und der Ressourceneffizienz in der Abfallwirtschaft, der Wasserwirtschaft und im Hinblick auf den Boden oder zur Verringerung der Luftverschmutzung
Thematisches Ziel 10/ Investitions- priorität laut ETZ-Verordnung
Investitionen in Bildung, Ausbildung, und Berufsbildung für Kompetenzen und lebenslanges Lernen Entwicklung und Umsetzung gemeinsamer Programme für die allgemeine und berufliche Bildung und die Berufsausbildung
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Thematisches Ziel 11/ Investitions- priorität laut ETZ-Verordnung
Verbesserung der institutionellen Kapazitäten von öffentlichen Behörden und Interessenträgern und der effizienten öffentlichen Verwaltung durch Maßnahmen zur Stärkung der institutionellen Kapazitäten und der Effizienz öffentlicher Verwaltungen und Dienste im Zusammenhang mit der Durchführung des EFRE sowie zur Unterstützung von Maßnahmen im Rahmen des ESF zur Verbesserung der institutionellen Kapazitäten und der Effizienz öffentlicher Verwaltungen
Finanzrahmen
Das geplante Programmbudget beträgt 97 Mil. EUR der EFRE-Mittel. Die maximale EFRE-Quote darf bis zu 85% der gesamten förderfähigen Projektkosten betragen.
Zeitplan
Die finale Version des Programms wird der Europäischen Kommission im dritten Quartal 2014 vorgelegt. Es wird vorausgesetzt, dass erste Projektanträge frühestens im ersten Quartal 2015 eingereicht werden können.
5.2.3.5 Austria - Germany (Bavaria) The Operational Programme is now being prepared [19] . There is a consultation version from 12.02.2014 available under [20]. Within these we find the provisional programme contents given in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Austria - Germany; consultation report - Provisional programme contents [21]
Within the Investitionspriorität 1b one topic is the support of technological and applied research. Possible actions could also be taken out of the consultation report. In Figure 4 you see two possible actions that could fit to energy efficient buildings.
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Figure 4 Austria - Germany; Consultation report - Possible Actions depending to Investitionspriorität 1b [21]
At the website there were no current calls listed, because the programming is in progress. Also there is no foreseen date published. To obtain more information this contact could be helpful.
Contact person in the regional reference centre is:
Figure 5 Austria - Germany; Contact Person
5.2.3.6 Austria – Hungary Programming of the new programme is in progress. The Draft of the Cooperation Programme Austria-Hungary 2014 – 2020 provides the provisional objectives shown in Table 15 relevant terms are marked in red bold.
Table 15 Austria - Hungary. Objectives and investment priorities [22]
Priority Axis 1 Enhancing the Competitiveness of SMEs
Investment Priority 1 Supporting the capacity of SMEs to engage in growth and innovation processes
Priority Axis 2 Protecting the Environment and Promoting Resource Efficiency Investment Priority 1 Protecting, promoting and developing cultural and natural heritage
Investment Priority 2 Protecting and restoring biodiversity, soil protection and restoration and promoting ecosystem services including NATURA 2000 and green infrastructures
Investment Priority 3 Promoting innovative technologies and methodologies to improve environmental protection and resource efficiency in the waste sector, water sector, soil protection or to reduce air pollution
Priority Axis 3 Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures
Investment Priority 1 Enhancing regional mobility Investment Priority 2 Green transport systems
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Priority Axis 4 Enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration
Investment Priority 1 Promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions (CBC).
Priority Axis 5 Technical Assistance Investment Priority 1 Technical support to the programme implementation
5.2.3.7 Greece – Bulgaria Programming of the new programme is in progress but the first programme draft is available. Table 16 presents the provisional objectives. Relevant terms are marked red bold.
Table 16 Greece-Bulgaria. Objectives [23]
Priority Axis 1 A competitive and Innovative Cross-Border area.
Specific objectives
Create facilities and capacities to support sustainable entrepreneurship with a cross border dimension Expand cross-border economic activity, innovation and exchanges through the support of SME growth
Priority Axis 2 A Sustainable and climate adaptable Cross- Border area
Specific objectives
Reduce impacts from disasters Valorise CB area cultural and natural heritage Enhance the protection of CB area ecosystems Enhance the capacity of the CB area to effectively protect the environment and use resources sustainably
Priority Axis 3 A better interconnected Cross-Border area
Specific objectives Improve accessibility of the CB area Improve transportation environmental impact
Priority Axis 4 A socially inclusive Cross- Border area
Specific objectives Improve access to high-quality health services in the CB area Increase the capacity of social enterprises in the CB area
Technical Assistance
5.2.3.8 Czech Republic - Poland The information at the programme website http://www.cz-pl.eu/ is only provided in Czech and Polish. Therefore the survey could not be carried out.
5.2.3.9 Czech Republic - Germany (Saxony) Programming of the new programme is in progress. However there is some information about the current programming status and the foreseen objectives available (see Table 17). Objectives that fit to the terms energy efficiency, renewable energy, low carbon strategy and development of new technologies were not found.
The official submission of the cooperation programme to the EU-Commission is planned in September 2014.
Table 17 Czech Republic - Germany (Saxony). Objectives [24]
Prioritätsachse 1 Thematisches Ziel 5: Förderung der Anpassung an den Klimawandel sowie der Risikoprävention und des Risikomanagements
Investitionspriorität b: Förderung von Investitionen zur Bewältigung spezieller Risiken, Sicherstellung des Katastrophenschutzes und Entwicklung von Katastrophenmanagement-systemen
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Maßnahmen konzeptioneller und investiver Hochwasserschutz Auf- und Ausbau von gemeinsamen Informationssystemen und Kommunikationsplattformen Verbesserung der Zusammenarbeit, insbesondere durch gemeinsame Übungen, Aus- und
Weiterbildung insbesondere Sprachausbildung, Unterstützung der Nachwuchsarbeit, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Investitionen in Ausrüstungs- und Ausstattungsgegenstände, insbesondere Spezialtechnik
Prioritätsachse 2 Thematisches Ziel 6: Erhaltung und Schutz der Umwelt sowie Förderung der Ressourceneffizienz
Investitionspriorität b: Investitionen im Bereich der Wasserwirtschaft, um die Anforderungen des umweltrechtlichen Besitzstandes der Union zu erfüllen und den von den Mitgliedstaaten ermittelten, über diese Anforderungen hinausgehenden Investitionsbedarf zu decken
Maßnahmen Renaturierung von Fließgewässern und Verbesserung der Durchgängigkeit Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Gewässergüte sowie zur Minimierung des Schadstoffeintrages
aus der Fläche Zusammenarbeit bei grenzübergreifenden Grund- und Oberflächenwasserkörpern
(Bewirtschaftungsplanung, Maßnahmenprogramme)
Investitionspriorität c: Bewahrung, Schutz, Förderung und Entwicklung des Natur- und Kulturerbes
Maßnahmen Investition in den Erhalt und Schutz, die Förderung und Entwicklung des Kultur- und Naturerbes
sowie von Kunstobjekten und Kulturprojekten Maßnahmen zur Förderung eines Kultur- und Naturtourismus Maßnahmen zur Entwicklung einer touristisch-kulturellen Infrastruktur Gemeinsame Konzept- und Produktentwicklung sowie Durchführung gemeinsamer
Marketingmaßnahmen Vernetzung von Einrichtungen sowie Schaffung von Systemen für ein gemeinsames Management
Investitionspriorität d: Erhaltung und Wiederherstellung der Biodiversität und des Bodens und Förderung von Ökosystemdienstleistungen, einschließlich über Natura 2000, und grüne Infrastruktur
Maßnahmen Planung, Management und Umsetzung von Maßnahmen im Bereich Natur- und Umweltschutz,
Landschaftspflege, Bodenschutz und Waldschutz, einschl. Biotope, Biodiversität und NATURA
Prioritätsachse 3 Thematisches Ziel 10: Investitionen in Bildung, Ausbildung und Berufsbildung für Kompetenzen und lebenslanges Lernen
Investitionspriorität a)iii): Investitionen in Bildung, Ausbildung, und Berufsbildung für Kompetenzen und lebenslanges Lernen Entwicklung und Umsetzung gemeinsamer Programme für die allgemeine und berufliche Bildung und die Berufsausbildung
Maßnahmen Maßnahmen der frühkindlichen Bildung Unterstützung schulischer Projekte und der beruflichen Qualifizierung im Bildungsbereich Förderung von Maßnahmen grenzübergreifender beruflichen Aus- und Weiterbildung sowie
Qualifizierung Maßnahmen zur Anpassung an den Arbeitsmarkt einschließlich Maßnahmen zum
Bildungstransfer Förderung der Umweltbildung und des Umweltbewusstseins Verbesserung der Sprachkompetenzen sowie der interkulturellen Kompetenzen Kooperationsmaßnahmen von Hochschulen und anderen Bildungseinrichtungen zum know-how-
Transfer an der Schnittstelle zwischen Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, Auf- und Ausbau
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akademischer Kooperationsnetzwerke Unterstützung der Mobilität von Studierenden, Promovierenden und Wissenschaftlern zum
Zwecke des Auslandsstudiums
Prioritätsachse 4 Thematisches Ziel 11: Verbesserung der institutionellen Kapazitäten von öffentlichen Behörden und Interessenträgern und der effizienten öffentlichen Verwaltung
Investitionspriorität a) iv): Verbesserung der institutionellen Kapazitäten von öffentlichen Behörden und Interessenträgern und der effizienten öffentlichen Verwaltung durch Förderung der Zusammenarbeit in Rechts- und Verwaltungsfragen und der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Bürgern und Institutionen
Maßnahmen Zusammenarbeit in allen Bereichen des gesellschaftlichen Lebens Polizeiliche Zusammenarbeit Kleinprojektefonds
Prioritätsachse Technische Hilfe
5.2.3.10 Germany (Bavaria) - Czech Republic The development of the new programme is in progress. There is a consultation version of the operating programme available. Here the priority axis and the investment priorities (IP) are provided. The information at the website is only provided in German and Czech, hence the following facts are in German.
Table 18 Germany (Bavaria) - Czech Republic. Objectives out of the Consultation version of the operational programme 20014-2020 [25]
Prioritätsachse 1 Stärkung von Forschung, technologischer Entwicklung und Innovation
IP 1a Ausbau der Infrastruktur im Bereich Forschung und Innovation (F&I) und der Kapazitäten für die Entwicklung von F&I-Spitzenleistungen; Förderung von Kompetenzzentren, insbesondere solchen von europäischem Interesse;
IP 1b
Förderung von Investitionen der Unternehmen in F&I, Aufbau von Verbindungen und Synergien zwischen Unternehmen, Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentren und dem Hochschulsektor, insbesondere Förderung von Investitionen in Produkt- und Dienstleistungsentwicklung, Technologietransfer, soziale Innovation, Öko- Innovationen, öffentliche Dienstleistungsanwendungen, Nachfragestimulierung, Vernetzung, Cluster und offene Innovation durch intelligente Spezialisierung und Unterstützung von technologischer und angewandter Forschung, Pilotlinien, Maßnahmen zur frühzeitigen Produktvalidierung, fortschrittlichen Fertigungskapazitäten und Erstproduktion, insbesondere in Schlüsseltechnologien sowie der Verbreitung von Allzwecktechnologien;
Prioritätsachse 2 Erhaltung und Schutz der Umwelt sowie Förderung der Ressourceneffizienz
IP 6c Bewahrung, Schutz, Förderung und Entwicklung des Natur- und Kulturerbes
IP 6d Erhaltung und Wiederherstellung der Biodiversität und des Bodens und Förderung von Ökosystemdienstleistungen, einschließlich über Natura 2000, und grüne Infrastruktur;
Prioritätsachse 3 Investitionen in Kompetenzen und Bildung
IP 10
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Prioritätsachse 4: Nachhaltige Netzwerke und institutionelle Kooperation
IP 11
Verbesserung der institutionellen Kapazitäten von öffentlichen Behörden und Interessenträgern und der effizienten öffentlichen Verwaltung durch Förderung der Zusammenarbeit in Rechts- und Verwaltungsfragen und der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Bürgern und Institutionen (aus Anhang ETZ-VO).
5.2.3.11 Hungary – Romania The programming process is in progress. The 4th draft of the common territorial strategy is available at the programme website. It is called “Strategic planning based on the analysis of the eligible programme area of CBC Programme between Romania and Hungary. The following Figure 6 is out of this report presenting the priority axis (PA) and the key areas (KA) of intervention behind.
This figure shows that for the topic of nZEB’s the programme seems not to be interesting.
Figure 6 Hungary - Romania. Objectives out of the 4th draft of the common territorial strategy [26]
5.2.3.12 Hungary – Slovakia The information at the programme website http://www.husk-cbc.eu/ is only given in Hungarian and Slovakian. Therefore the survey could not be carried out.
5.2.3.13 Italy – Austria The development of the new programme for the period 2014-2020 is in progress. A draft of the programme is available at the official website. Because the information is only given in German and Italian the following Table 19 is in German and lists the priority axis and the investment priorities.
Priority axis 1 is about research, technological development and innovation. If this includes the topic of nZEB’s the programme could be interesting.
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Table 19 Italy - Austria. Objectives 2014-2020 out of the programme draft [27]
Prioritätsachse 1 Forschung, technologische Entwicklung und Innovation
Investitionspriorität (IP)1a
Ausbau der Infrastruktur im Bereich Forschung und Innovation (F&I) und der Kapazitäten für die Entwicklung von F&I-Spitzenleistungen; Förderung von Kompetenzzentren, insbesondere solchen von europäischem Interesse
IP 1b Förderung von Investitionen der Unternehmen in F&I, Aufbau von Verbindungen und Synergien zwischen Unternehmen, Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentren und dem Hochschulsektor, insbesondere Förderung von Investitionen in Produkt- und Dienstleistungsentwicklung, Technologietransfer, soziale Innovation, Öko- Innovationen, öffentliche Dienstleistungsanwendungen, Nachfragestimulierung, Vernetzung, Cluster und offene Innovation durch intelligente Spezialisierung und Unterstützung von technologischer und angewandter Forschung, Pilotlinien, Maßnahmen zur frühzeitigen Produktvalidierung, fortschrittlichen Fertigungskapazitäten und Erstproduktion, insbesondere in Schlüsseltechnologien sowie der Verbreitung von Allzwecktechnologien
Prioritätsachse 2 Wettbewerbsfähigkeit von KMU
IP 3c Unterstützung bei der Schaffung und dem Ausbau fortschrittlicher Kapazitäten für die Produkt und Dienstleistungsentwicklung
Prioritätsachse 3 Natur- und Kulturerbe
IP 6c Bewahrung, Schutz, Förderung und Entwicklung des Natur- und Kulturerbes
Prioritätsachse 4 Institutionelle Kompetenz
IP 11 Verbesserung der institutionellen Kapazitäten von öffentlichen Behörden und Interessenträgern und der effizienten öffentlichen Verwaltung durch Förderung der Zusammenarbeit in Rechtsund Verwaltungsfragen und der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Bürgern und Institutionen
Prioritätsachse 5 CLLD Ansatz
IP 9d Investitionen im Zuge der von der örtlichen Bevölkerung betriebenen Entwicklungsstrategien (CLLD Ansatz)
5.2.3.14 Italy – Slovenia A public online consultation of the cooperation programme to define the strategy for Italy-Slovenia 2014-2020 is carried out. Because it is only given in Italian and Slovene further information could not be presented in this section. For orientation the objectives of the previous period are shown below. They are taken from the programme website [28].
The general objective of the Operational Programme Italy-Slovenia 2007-2013 is to “Enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the Programme-area”. The general objective will be implemented through the following specific objectives:
Ensure sustainable territorial integration. Increase competitiveness and development of a knowledge-based society. Improve communication, social and cultural cooperation, also in order to remove persisting
barriers. Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Programme.
If these points are considered, it seems that the programme is not related to nZEB’s.
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5.2.3.15 Romania – Bulgaria The programming process is in progress. The draft of the new programme for Romania-Bulgaria Cross-Border Cooperation 2014-2020 is available online at the official website. In Table 20 the priority axis, thematic objectives, investment priorities and specific objectives are presented.
Priority axis 2 aims a green region which fits to nZEB’s at first glance. But the depending investment priorities IP 6c aim to preserve and conserve the natural heritage. However the investment priority 6d has the purpose of green infrastructure this could be interesting.
Table 20 Romania - Bulgaria. Objectives out of the programme draft 2014-2020 [29]
5.2.3.16 Slovakia - Czech Republic The information at the programme website http://www.sk-cz.eu/ is only provided in Slovakian and Czech.
5.2.3.17 Slovakia – Austria The objectives of the new programme are clearly provided in the following figure. Presented are the priority axis (PA) and the investment priorities (IP). Priority axis 4 is technical assistance and not near described. The figure is taken from the programme website.
IP 7b: Enhancing regional mobility by connecting secondary and tertiary nodes to TEN-T inf rastructure, including
multimodal nodes
SO 1.1: Improve the planning, development and coordination of cross border transport systems for
better connections to TEN-T transport network
IP 7c: Developing and improving environmentally-f riendly (including low-noise) and low-carbon transport systems,
including inland waterways and maritime transport, ports, multimodal links and airport inf rastructure, in order to
promote sustainable regional and local mobility
SO 1.2: Increase transport safety on waterways and maritime transport routes
IP 6c: Conserving, protecting, promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage;
SO 2.1: To improve the sustainable use of natural
heritage and resources and cultural heritage
IP 6d: Protecting and restoring biodiversity and soil and promoting ecosystem services, including through Natura
2000, and green inf rastructure.
SO 2.2: To enhance the sustainable management of the
ecosystems f rom the cross-border area
Priority axis 3: A safe region
TO 5 Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and
management
IP 5b: Promoting investment to address specif ic risks, ensuring disaster resilience and developing disaster
management systems.
SO 3.1: To improve joint risk management in the cross-border
area Priority axis 4: A skilled
and inclusive region
TO 8: Promoting sustainable and quality employment and
supporting labour mobility
IP 8i: Promoting sustainable and quality employment and supporting labour mobility by integrating cross-border
labour markets, including cross-border mobility, joint local employment initiatives, information and advisory services
and joint training
SO 4.1 To encourage the integration of the cross-border
area in terms of employment and labour mobility
Priority axis 5: An
efficient region
TO 11 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and ef f icient public administration through actions to
strengthen the institutional capacity and the ef f iciency of
public administrations and public services related to the
implementation of the ERDF, and in support of actions under the
ESF to strengthen the institutional capacity and the
ef f iciency of public administration
IP 11iv: Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and ef f icient public
administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and
institutions
SO 5.1: To increase cooperation capacity and the ef f iciency of
public institutions in a CBC context
Priority axis 2: A green
region
TO 6: Preserving and protecting the environment and promoting
resource ef f iciency
Priority axis Thematic Objective (TO) Investment priorities (IP)Specific objectives (SO) corresponding to the investment priorities
Priority axis 1: A w ell connected
region
TO 7: Promoting sustainable transport and removing
bottlenecks in key network inf rastructures
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Figure 7 Slovakia - Austria. Objectives [30]
NZEB seem not to fit to PA 1 and PA 2. It is possible that such a topic can be handled in PA 3 at IP 1b because there are developing links and technology transfer mentioned.
5.2.3.18 Slovakia – Poland The information at the programme website http://pl.plsk.eu/index/ is only provided in Slovakian and Polish.
5.2.3.19 Slovenia – Austria There was very less information at the official website http://www.si-at.eu/start_en/. One helpful link leads to a presentation where the following information about the objectives was taken from. The presentation is from Hermina Golob; Ministry of economic development and technology; EU Cohesion Policy Directorate; Division for Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. This presentation was held in Radenci at 29 January 2014 and could give hints for the expected objectives of the new programme. It is available online at the official programme website.
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Figure 8 Slovenia - Austria. Objectives 2014-2020 [31]
The marked objectives include support of a low-carbon economy in all sectors and promoting resource efficiency. This terms can be connected to nZEB’s so this programme could be interesting.
5.2.3.20 Slovenia – Hungary At the website of the programme is only few information about the new programme. For orienting here are the objectives of the previous period. They are taken from the Operational Programme 2007 – 2013 available at the official website.
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Figure 9 Slovenia - Hungary. Previous objectives 2007 - 2013 [32]
The topics of efficient energy use and environment protection are included. However it seems that another technological level is meant, not a nZEB.
5.2.3.21 INTERREG IVC Thematically there are four Priority Axis and a fifth for Technical Assistance [33]. Energy efficient buildings belong to the Priority Axis 3 “Low Carbon Economy” or Priority Axis 4 „Environment and Resource Efficiency“ thematically. Table 21 shows some more information about the related specific objectives. The whole table with all Priority Axis and specific objectives is attached (Annex Table 5). The contents are taken from the Cooperation Programme document from 07 May 2014 available at the programme website [34].
Table 21 INTERREG IVC - Priority Axis depending to energy efficient buildings [34]
Priority Axis 3 Low Carbon Economy
SO 3.1 Improve the implementation of regional development policies and programmes, in
particular programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs and, where relevant,
ETC programmes, addressing the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Priority Axis 4 Environment and Resource Efficiency
SO 4.1 Improve the implementation of regional development policies and programmes, in
particular Investment for Growth and Jobs and, where relevant, ETC programmes,
in the field of the protection and development of natural and cultural heritage.
SO 4.2 Improve the implementation of regional development policies and programmes, in
particular programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs and, where relevant,
ETC programmes, aimed at increasing resource-efficiency, green growth and eco-
innovation and environmental performance management.
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The cooperation document also provides information about the types of actions to be supported. This information is represented in Table 22and the statements considered as relevant are shown in red bold.
Table 22 INTERREG IVC - Types of actions to be supported [34]
TYPES OF ACTIONS TO BE SUPPORTED
In line with the operational objectives, the programme supports two actions to allow partners from the different Partner States to work together on a shared regional policy issue related to the transition to the low-carbon economy: Interregional Cooperation Projects and Policy Learning Platforms.
1. Interregional Cooperation Projects (from here on ‘projects’).
The objective of the projects is to improve the implementation of the policies of participating regions by supporting exchange of experiences and sharing of practices between actors of regional relevance with the specific aim to prepare the integration of the lessons learnt into regional policies and actions. Through the projects, INTERREG EUROPE intends to improve primarily the implementation of the programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs (G&J) of the participating regions, and where relevant the implementation of programmes for European Territorial Cooperation (ETC). However, also the implementation of other regional programmes and policies in the field the low-carbon economy can be improved as a result of the cooperation. Projects are also expected to contribute to the content and activities of the Policy Learning Platform for this Priority Axis to ensure that relevant policy intelligence generated by projects can find its way to other regional actors in Europe. Interregional Cooperation Projects as a general rule have two phases: • Phase 1 is dedicated to the exchange of policy experience and to preparing the implementation of lessons learnt. By the end of this phase each partner region shall produce an Action Plan for the integration of lessons learnt from the cooperation in their regional policies and/or (Growth and Jobs, ETC) programmes. The Action Plans shall identify the measures to be integrated and their timeframe, work steps, responsible actors, costs (if any) and funding sources. The partners shall actively involve relevant regional stakeholders in all activities. • Phase 2 is dedicated to the monitoring by each partner region of the implementation of their Action Plan by the responsible actors in their territory. The actual implementation of these actions is not funded by INTERREG EUROPE. This monitoring primarily takes place within the context of in each region. However, the interregional partnership may decide to organise joint activities in this monitoring phase to continue their policy learning process. In duly justified cases, phase 2 may also include pilot actions to test certain parts of the Action Plan in practice.
Activities of the projects can include (non-exhaustive):
Elaboration of Action Plans (mandatory) Studies and analysis related to regional low-carbon strategies Meetings and activities with the local stakeholder group Interregional study visits to learn about partner regions’ facilities and programmes linked to i.a.
renewable energy generation, energy efficiency and sustainable mobility. Interregional seminars and events for experience exchange and capacity building the low-carbon
economy Contributions to Policy Learning Platform activities and outputs Communication and dissemination of project results Monitoring and analysis of Action Plan results (phase 2) Pilot actions (phase 2)
Main target groups and types of beneficiaries
As a general rule the beneficiaries for Projects in this specific objective are public bodies, bodies governed by public law or non-profit private bodies40, such as: National, regional and local public authorities responsible for energy, mobility and other low-carbon
economy related policy fields; Regional energy agencies; Regional development agencies;
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Transport and mobility agencies; Regional environmental agencies; Universities, knowledge and research institutes; Other public authorities or bodies governed by public law active in the low-carbon economy.
Table 23 shows the planned time line in the programming process for the year 2014 and the beginning of 2015. Here you see that the first calls for proposals are foreseen in February 2015.
Table 23 INTERREG IVC. Timeline and foreseen date for calls for proposals [35]
July 2014 (provisional) Cooperation programme submitted to EC
15-16 October 2014 On communication strategy; programme manual; terms of reference for
the first call for project proposals; application form; financial
arrangements and subsidy contract
2-3 December 2014 Interregional cooperation forum/ Launch of INTERREG EUROPE
4 December 2014 On rules of procedure and further elaboration of the programme
documents
10-11 February 2015 First Monitoring Committee of INTERREG EUROPE programme
mid-February 2015 First call for proposals
5.2.3.22 URBACT II The subsequent description is presented at the website of the URBACT II programme [36].
URBACT III will be a European Territorial Cooperation programme jointly financed by the European Union (through the European Regional Development Fund) and Member States and will be delivered across the 2014-2020 programming period. The programme will cover all of the 28 Member States of the European Union as well as the two partner countries of Norway and Switzerland.
It is proposed that URBACT III will act as a European exchange and learning programme promoting sustainable urban development. It will enable European cities to work together to develop solutions to urban challenges and share good practices, lessons and solutions with all stakeholders involved in urban policy throughout Europe.
URBACT III programme will be organised around four main objectives:
Capacity for Policy Delivery: To improve the capacity of cities to manage sustainable urban policies and practices in an integrated and participative way.
Policy Design: To improve the design of sustainable strategies and action plans in cities. Policy Implementation: To improve the implementation of integrated and sustainable urban
strategies and action plans in cities Building and Sharing Knowledge: To ensure that practitioners and decision makers at all levels
have increased access to knowledge and share know how on all aspects of sustainable urban development in order to improve urban development policies.
To reach these objectives, URBACT III will develop three types of interventions: transnational exchange, capacity-building and capitalisation & dissemination. Each of these interventions will build upon the strengths developed in URBACT II.
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There are some dates that could be interesting, especially point three. Therefore the first calls will be published in February 2015:
Final approval of the OP by the European Commission – last quarter of 2014 URBACT III "Info days" in the Members States – the end of 2014/ the beginning of 2015
The first call of the projects – February 2015 URBACT conference – June 2015
5.2.3.23 ESPON Programme The programme covers the entire territory of the European Union (EU) plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) with an amount of €41.3 million. Member and Partner States are envisaged to add their financial contribution making a total budget of slightly above €50 million for the 2014-2020 period [37].
The ESPON programme 2014-2020 is currently being developed but since 9 July 2014 a consultation report is available [38].
Following information and citations are presented at the programme website [39].
Thematic Objective
EU Cohesion Policy for 2014-2020 proposes eleven common thematic objectives in order to ensure it delivers a real impact. The ESPON 2020 Cooperation Programme will address Objective 11 as follows:
“Enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration by strengthening of institutional capacity and the efficiency of public administrations and public services related to implementation of the ERDF, and in support of actions in institutional capacity and in the efficiency of public administration supported by the ESF” [39].
However, in addressing this theme and in providing high quality territorial evidence to policy development, the ESPON 2020 Cooperation Programme is envisaged to indirectly support all eleven thematic objectives for European Structural and Investment Funds covering the Europe 2020 priorities for Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth.
Mission & Objectives
The mission for ESPON during 2014-2020 is as follows:
“ESPON 2020 shall continue the consolidation of a European Territorial Observatory Network and grow the provision and policy use of pan-European, comparable, systematic and reliable territorial evidence. [39]”
Building on this overall mission statement, the draft Cooperation Programme sets out five specific objectives for activities during 2014-2020 in order to:
Produce territorial evidence through applied research; Upgrade knowledge transfer and support to users in targeted analyses and policy briefs/working
papers; Improve territorial observation of Europe and tools for analyses;
Widen outreach and uptake of territorial analyses; and Deliver a more streamlined administrative structure to promptly inform policy processes.
In order to these presented objectives, this program seems not to be interesting for topics of energy efficient buildings.
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5.2.3.24 Bulgaria – Serbia The programming process is in progress. The draft of the new programme for Bulgaria – Serbia Cross-Border Cooperation 2014-2020 is available online at the official website. In Table 24 the priority axis and specific objectives are presented.
Table 24 Bulgaria - Serbia. Objectives 2014-2020 Draft [40]
Priority Axis 1 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
SO 1.1
TOURIST ATTRACTIVENESS: Supporting the development of competitive tourist attractions that contribute to the diversification of tourist product(s) in the cross-border region
SO 1.2 CROSS-BORDER TOURISTIC PRODUCT: Valorising the favourable conditions for diversified tourism in the border area through creating common cross-border touristic destination(s)
SO 1.3 PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE NETWORKING: Capitalise the effect of cultural, historical and natural heritage tourism on border communities
Priority Axis 2 Youths
SO 2.1 SKILLS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Creating an attractive environment for development of young people in the border region.
SO 2.2 PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE NETWORKING: Promote sustainable, long-term and collaborative initiatives for and with young people, including enhancing mobility of young people
Priority Axis 3 Environment
SO 3.1 JOINT RISK MANAGEMENT: To prevent and mitigate the consequences of natural and man-made cross-border disasters
SO 3.2 NATURE PROTECTION: Enhancing the capacity of regional and local stakeholders for improved environmental and natural resources management in the border region. The indicative actions to be supported under specific objective 3.2 are: Protection and enhancement of biodiversity, nature protection and green
infrastructure (e.g. joint initiatives targeting the effective management of environmental resources; joint initiatives towards the protection and restoration of ecosystems and endangered and protected flora and fauna species; preservation and improvement of the quality of natural resources (air, soil, water); introduction of Low Carbon practices
Capacity building and promotion initiatives (e.g. provision of training to local and regional authorities in the field of environment related matters, such as waste or protected areas management; establishment of help-desks with mobile expert groups helping regions and cities resolving environmental problems; creating networks for exchange of good practices; awareness raising on all levels (individual persons, organizations, businesses, public administration, schools) on issues related to environmental and nature protection, including marginalized communities and other vulnerable groups).
Priority Axis 4 Technical Assistance
The terms of green infrastructure and low carbon are given. But because there is only an introduction of low carbon practices, this programme seems not to fit to the topic of nZEB’s.
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5.2.3.25 Bulgaria – Turkey A draft of the operational programme for 2014-2020 is available at the programme website. The following priority axis and specific objectives were taken from this draft, relevant terms are marked in red bold.
Table 25 Bulgaria - Turkey. Objectives 2014-2020 [41]
Priority Axis 1 Environment
SO 1.1 To prevent and mitigate the risks and consequences of natural and man-made hazards and disasters in the CBC region
SO 1.2 Improvement of the capacity for nature protection and sustainable use of common natural resources in the CBC area Actions to be supported: Investment measures
Environmental friendly small-scale investments: Environmental friendly small-scale investments for improving accessibility of /
to nature protected sites; Environmental friendly small-scale investment (green infrastructure,
preservation, protection and others) Supply of equipment for protecting/preserving/monitoring the ecosystems and
for control of pollution of rivers/sea Soft measures
Joint initiatives and cooperation, exchange of experience and know-how, trainings and capacity building activities:
Joint initiatives targeting the effective management of protected areas Joint initiatives addressing nature protection in the Black Sea and coastal
zones Capacity building initiatives, trainings, exchange of experience and know-how
in the environment-related matters: preservation and improvement of the quality of natural resources (air, soil, water); protection and restoration of ecosystems, endangered /protected flora and fauna species; sustainable use of resources and recycling; waste managements; other related issues
Cooperation initiatives between local authorities, NGOs and related institutions, education and training institutions, universities and scientific institutions in the field of environment, nature protection, safe and sustainable low-carbon economy
Development and implementation of joint awareness raising campaigns, in the field of environment & nature protection issues, including eco labelling of local products
Priority Axis 2 Sustainable Tourism
SO 2.1 Increasing the tourist attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
SO 2.2 Valorising of the cross-border tourism by developing common destinations
SO 2.3 Networking for sustainable development of tourism potential
Priority Axis 3 Technical Assistance
5.2.3.26 Bulgaria - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia A draft of the cross-border cooperation programme for 2014-2020 is available at the programme website. The following priority axis and specific objectives were taken from this draft, relevant terms are marked in red bold.
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Table 26 Bulgaria - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Objectives [42]
Priority Axis 1 Environment
SO 1.1 Environmental protection and sustainable use of the common natural resources of the CBC area Examples of actions: Environmental friendly small-scale investments: Joint environmental friendly initiatives and investments in small infrastructure,
equipment and technologies for pollution control and rehabilitation of rivers, contaminated lands, brown fields, etc.
Small scale investments in recycling, waste collection, waste separation, remediation of illegal damping sites and improving public hygiene
Investments for monitoring and combating of air, water, soil pollution Small scale investments for improving the management of Natura 2000 and
nature protected sites Small scale investments in RES and energy efficiency in public
infrastructure Joint initiatives towards the protection and restoration of ecosystems and
endangered / protected species
SO 1.2 Risk prevention and mitigation the consequences of natural and manmade hazards and disasters in the CBC region
Priority Axis 2 Tourism
SO 2.1 Enhancing the tourism potential of the region through better preservation and sustainable utilization of natural and cultural heritage
SO 2.2 Raising the competitiveness of the CBC region’s tourist offer
SO 2.3 Promoting cooperation among regional actors in the area of sustainable tourism
Priority Axis 3 Competitiveness
SO 3 Improving the competitiveness of regional businesses
5.2.3.27 Hungary – Croatia The programming of the new cross-border cooperation programme for 2014-2020 is in progress. A draft is available at the programme website. The following priority axis and investment priorities (IP) and specific objectives (SO) were taken from this draft, relevant terms are marked in red bold.
Priority Axis 2 does not mention energy efficiency or low carbon strategy in its description. So the programme seems not to be interesting for the topic of nZEB’s.
Table 27 Hungary - Croatia. Objectives [43]
Priority Axis 1 Enhancing the Competitiveness of SMEs
IP 1 Developing and implementing new business models for SMEs, in particular with regard to internationalisation (3b)
SO 3b Fostering business cooperations between SMEs operating on different sides of the border
Enhance the availability and quality of tourism-related services provided by the SMEs operating on different sides of the border
Priority Axis 2 Sustainable Use of Natural and Cultural Assets – Preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency (TO6)
IP 1 Conserving, protecting, promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage (6c)
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SO 6c Increase the potential of the region to generate economic value-added by the sustainable use of its natural and cultural heritage
Priority Axis 3 Cooperation: Enhancing Institutional Capacity and an Efficient Public Administration (TO11)
IP Enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions (CBC)
SO 1 Building up sustainable institutional cross border-cooperation
SO 2 Increasing motivation of individuals and small communities to cooperate
Priority Axis 4 Education: Investing in Education, Training, including Vocational Training for Skills and Lifelong learning by Developing Education and Training Infrastructure (TO10)
IP 1 Investing in skills, education and lifelong learning by developing and implementing joint education, vocational training and training schemes
Priority Axis 5 Technical Assistance
5.2.3.28 Hungary – Serbia A public consultation version of the cross-border cooperation programme for 2014-2020 is available at the programme website. The following priority axis and specific objectives (SO) were taken from this draft. Regarding this descriptions there are no overlapping topics with nZEB.
Table 28 Hungary - Serbia. Objectives [44]
Priority Axis 1 Improving the cross-border water management and risk prevention systems
SO Decrease environmental risks (e.g. drought, flood, hail) and preventing
negative effects on agriculture and food production Improving the level of the management and monitoring measures of the water
bases by coordinated actions (e.g. rivers, canals, thermal water, water bases for drinking) in the cross-border region
Priority Axis 2 Decreasing the bottlenecks of the cross-border traffic
SO Increasing the capacity of the border crossing and the connected transport lines through promoting development and use of sustainable transport modes (public transport, road transport, bicycle, water transport)
Priority Axis 3 Encouraging the tourism and cultural heritage cooperation
SO Creation of commonly coordinated cross-border tourism destinations based on the complementary local assets in order to ensure sustainable development of tourism potentials
Promoting co-operation activities in the field of culture, leisure, sport, and nature protection
Priority Axis 4 Enhancing SMEs’ economic competitiveness through innovation driven development
SO Enforcing the growth capabilities and employment potentials of the SMEs through the development and adaptation of new technologies, processes, products or services.
Increasing the innovation oriented cross-border interactions between the SMEs (clusters) and the relevant universities and R&D&I institutions as well as the civil society.
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5.2.3.29 IPA Adriatic The official website www.adriaticipacbc.org provides the relevant information only in Italian language. The development of the new programme 2014-2020 is in progress.
5.2.3.30 Romania – Serbia A first draft of the cross-border cooperation programme for 2014-2020 is available at the programme website. The following priority axis and specific objectives were taken from this draft, relevant terms are marked in red bold.
Table 29 Romania - Serbia. Objectives [45]
Priority Axis 1 Employment promotion and basic services strengthening for an inclusive growth
SO To enhance the potential of the programme area for an inclusive growth, improving availability of employment opportunities and quality of life to all residents and reducing the impact of constraints due to remoteness and marginalisation of border areas, through three thematic areas: Promotion of an efficient and inclusive labour market, Creation of Infrastructures and actions for improved health care and social
services. Creation of infrastructures and actions for social and cultural inclusion
Priority Axis 2 Environmental protection and risk management
SO To enhance protection of natural resources and management of environmental risks, promoting cross-border interoperability and joint actions for innovative systems of environmental protection, mitigation of environmental risk and management of emergencies in case of environmental disasters. The Priority Axis is targeting two thematic areas:
1- Environmental protection and sustainable use of natural resources. 2- Environmental risks management and emergency preparedness
Actions to be supported e.g. Establishment and enhancement of cross border partnerships and
networks of research institutions in the field of energy efficiency, usage of geothermal hot springs, water, sun and wind power for producing electric energy, including investments in infrastructure based on common and tailored technical solutions
Priority Axis 3 Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility:
SO The Priority Axis is targeting two thematic areas: Mobility and transport infrastructures and services, ICT and public utilities infrastructures and networks,
Priority Axis 4 Attractiveness for sustainable tourism
SO The specific objective is based on two main thematic areas: PA4 TA1 Promotion of innovative tourism activities and networks based on
the common natural and cultural resources PA4 TA2 Enhancement of capacities and skills for the improvement quality
and quantity of tourism services and products in common networks and partnerships on the two sided of the border.
Priority Axis 4 Technical assistance
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5.2.3.31 Slovenia – Croatia Information like a draft of the new programme period could not be found at the official website http://www.si-hr.eu/start_en/.
5.2.3.32 Black Sea Basin The programming is in progress. A release informs that the fifth meeting of the Joint Programming Committee was held on the 17th – 18th of July 2014, in Brussels, Belgium. There the priorities and the indicative activities and a first draft was presented. The final decision is foreseen to be taken during the next JPC meeting [28]. The draft was not available at the website.
The website provides the priorities of the former programme [47] . They give a hint which objectives are pursued. Figure 10 is a detail of the former programme which presents the priorities and related measures.
The environmental topics are focused of the rivers and maritime systems, because of that the programme seems not to fit to nZEB’s.
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Figure 10 Black Sea Basin. Objectives 2007-2013 [47]
5.2.3.33 Romania - Hungary - Slovakia – Ukraine The draft for the next programme period was not provided. The following Figure 11 presents the priority of the past programme. Priority 2 includes sustainable use of natural resources. This is a very general description, but it is possible that nZEB’s fit to this programme.
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Figure 11 Romania - Hungary - Slovakia - Ukraine. Objectives 2007-2013 [48]
5.2.3.34 Romania - Moldova – Ukraine A draft for the next programme period was not provided at the website. The following figure presents the priorities of the past programme to give a hint which objectives are pursued. The topics of energy efficiency, low carbon or nZEB’s are not mentioned. Energy mentioned at measure 1.2 is suspected to mean energy supply. So this programme is not relevant to nZEB’s.
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Figure 12 Romania - Moldova - Ukraine. Objectives 2007-2013 [49]
5.2.4 Funding - Other EU Funding Sources The following table is an excerpt of a table where all funding opportunities for the EUSDR (EU Strategy for the Danube Region) are listed. Cultural, social and all projects of not relevant topics are missed in this list.
Table 30 Danube Region Strategy - Other EU Funding Sources
7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development 2007-2013.
http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/
The broad objectives of FP7 have been grouped into four categories: Cooperation, Ideas,
People and Capacities. For each type of objective, there is a specific programme
corresponding to the main areas of EU research policy.
Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF)
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/neighbourhood/regional-
cooperation/irc/investment_en.htm
The NIF is financial mechanism aimed at mobilising additional funding to cover the
investment needs of the EU Neighbouring region for infrastructures in sectors such as
transport, energy, the environment and social issues (e.g. construction of schools or
hospitals). The NIF also supports the private sector particularly through risk capital
operations targeting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.
LIFE+ Programme 2007-2013
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/about/index.htm#lifeplus
The LIFE programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment with the general
objective to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of EU
environmental policy and legislation by co-financing pilot or demonstration projects with
European added value.
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Eco-Innovation Programme 2008-2013
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation/contact_en.htm
Initiative is addressed to organisations that have developed an environmental product,
service, management practice or process which has a proven track record, yet is not fully
marketed due to residual risks.
Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 2007-2013 (CIP)
http://ec.europa.eu/cip/index_en.htm
The CIP is divided into three operational programmes:
- The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP);
- The Information Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme (ICT-PSP);
- The Intelligent Energy Europe Programme (IEE).
Eurostars Programme
http://www.eurostars-eureka.eu/
The Eurostars Programme (‘Eurostars’) is a European innovation programme. Its purpose
is to provide funding for market-oriented research and development with the active
participation of specifically research and development performing small and medium-sized
enterprises (R&D-performing SMEs).
The programme supports European research and development projects addressing any
technological area, but having a civilian purpose and aiming at the development of a new
product, process or service.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
http://www.ebrd.com/pages/homepage.shtml
Bank provides support in the business sectors:
- Energy efficiency & climate change (see the EBRD's Sustainable Energy Financing
Facility); - Micro, small & medium business;
- Municipal & environmental infrastructure;
- Natural resources; - Power & energy; - Transport.
European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)
http://www.cost.esf.org/
COST does not fund research itself but provides a platform for European scientists to
cooperate on a particular project and exchange expertise.
Nine key domains:
- Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences
- Food and Agriculture
- Forests, their Products and Services
- Materials, Physics and Nanosciences
- Chemistry and Molecular Sciences and Technologies
- Earth System Science and Environmental Management
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Transport and Urban Development
- Individuals, Societies, Cultures and Health
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5.2.5 Calls The following table lists the calls of the Territorial Cooperation Programmes that were presented on the Danube strategy website [30]. Last update of this table was in 2011. Now there are no open calls.
Table 31 Danube Region Strategy - Calls [50]. Last update November 2011
5.3 EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region
5.3.1 General description According to the Commission proposal the new transnational programme will cover fully or partially 4 EU countries (Greece, Italy and Slovenia, and Croatia) and four non-EU countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia), having the same geographical scope than the forthcoming EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region [51]
Transnational Programmes Alpine Space pre 4th call open until 20.01.2012Central Europe post 4th call -South-East Europe running 4th call open until 25.11.2011 (pre-registration necessary)CBC Programmes Alpenrhein – Bodensee no calls permanent submissionAT – CZ no calls permanent submissionAT – DE (Bavaria) no calls permanent submissionAT – HU no calls permanent submissionEL – BG - no recent calls or announcements CZ – PL - permanent submission, open until 17.09.2012 at 16:00DE (Saxony) – CZ no calls permanent submissionDE (Bavaria) – CZ no calls permanent submissionHU – RO running 5th call open until 31.01.2012HU – SK - no English version of the homepage AT – IT post 4th call recently closed, no date for next call fixed yet IT – SI post 2nd call recently closed, no date for next call fixed yet RO – BG - no calls in 2011SK – CZ 3rd call closed 31.10.2011 at 14:00SK – AT post 8th call no date for next call fixed yetPL – SK post 2nd call no more calls plannedSI – AT post 2nd call no date for next call fixed yetSI – HU post 2nd call no date for next call fixed yetNetworking Programmes INTERREG IVC post 4th call no date for next call fixed yetUrbact pre 3rd call start in Winter 2011/2012ESPON - no date for next call fixed yetIPA CBC BG – RS post 1st call no date for next call fixed yetBG - TR running 2nd call open until 08.12.2011BG – FYROM post 2nd call no date for next call fixed yetHU – HR 3rd call Call open until 12 March 2012
HU – RS post 2nd call no date for next call fixed yetIPA Adriatic post 2nd call no date for next call fixed yetRO – RS post 2nd call no date for next call fixed yetSI – HR post 2nd call no date for next call fixed yetENPI CBC Black Sea Basin post 2nd call no date for next call fixed yetHU-RO-SK-UA pre 3rd call expected to be launched 09/2011 RO-UA-MD - no date for next call fixed yetOther EU ProgrammesLIFE+ 2012 running 6th call call open until 26.09.2012
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5.3.2 Objectives The objectives, priorities and the amount of funding allocated to the future transnational cooperation Programme for the period 2014-2020 are still in the negotiation phase.
The provisional objectives are presented in the consultation report. Out of this report were taken the priority axis and the specific objectives Table 32. The relevant terms are marked in red bold.
Table 32 Adriatic and Ionian Region - Provisional objectives [52]
Priority Axis 1 ‘Innovative Region’ Thematic Objective 1: Strengthening research, technological development and innovation through:
Investment priority (IP) 1b
Promoting business investment in innovation and research, and developing links and synergies between enterprises, R&D centres and higher education, in particular product and service development, technology transfer, social innovation, eco-innovation, public service applications, demand stimulation, networking, clusters and open innovation through smart specialisation and supporting technological and applied research, pilot lines, early product validation actions, advanced manufacturing capabilities and first production, in particular in Key Enabling Technologies and diffusion of general purpose technologies
Specific objectives (SO)
1.1
Support the development of innovation networks and clusters among regions, academia and enterprises in the AIO region
Priority Axis 2 ‘Resourceful Region’ Thematic Objective 4: Supporting the shift toward a low-carbon economy in all sectors
IP 4e Promoting low-carbon strategies for all types of territories, in particular for urban areas, including the promotion of sustainable multi-modal urban mobility and mitigation relevant adaptation measures
SO 2.1 Enhance the potential for the integration of renewable energy sources in integrated transnational and regional low carbon policies, strategies and action plans in the AIO region
Priority Axis 3 ‘Endowed Region’ Thematic Objective 6: Protecting the environment and promotion resource efficiency
IP 6c Conserving, protecting, promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage
SO 3.1 Promote the sustainable valorisation of natural and cultural assets as growth assets in the AIO Region
IP 6d Protecting and restoring biodiversity, soil protection and restoration and promoting ecosystem services including NATURA 2000 and green infrastructures;
SO 3.2 Enhance the capacity in transnationally tacking environmental vulnerability, fragmentation and the safeguarding of ecosystem services in the AIO Region
Priority Axis 4 ‘Cooperating on transport to better connect AIO regions‘ Thematic Objective 7 Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures
IP 7c Developing and improving environment-friendly and low-carbon transport systems including […] inland waterways and maritime transport, ports [...] multimodal links and airport infrastructure, in order to promote sustainable regional and local mobility
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SO 4.1 Enhance capacity for integrated transport and mobility services and multimodality in the AIO Region
Priority Axis 5 ‘EUSAIR Governance‘ Thematic objective 11: Enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration by strengthening of institutional capacity and the efficiency of public administrations and public services related to implementation of the EUSAIR
IP 11 JAP (Joint action Plan)
SO 5.1 Support the implementation and the governance of the EUSAIR Action Plan
5.3.3 Funding There is no information about the foreseen amount of funding at the website. However the new programme will have a global ERDF contribution of 83,467,729 euros.
5.3.4 Calls Already there is a timetable provided at the website which shows the status of programming process and the foreseen date for first calls for proposals [53].
Mid 2014: Public consultation on the Environmental Report for the ETC (European Territorial Co-operation)
Adriatic Ionian Operational Programme 2014-2020. The consultation process will take place between 22.7.2014 and 22.9.2014 10:00 CET.
End of August/September 2014: Submission of the Adriatic-Ionian OP End 2014: Approval of the Adriatic-Ionian OP First half of 2015: Launch of the Adriatic-Ionian Programme and first call for proposals
5.4 EU Strategy for the Alpine Region
5.4.1 General description The following general information is provided at the programme website [54].
The Alpine Space Programme 2014-2020 is an EU transnational cooperation programme to support sustainable regional development in the Alpine region. Participating countries are Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Switzerland. Contribution to the EU 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, it provides stakeholders with a framework to develop, test, implement and coordinate new ideas.
In its role as a driver of development and change, the Programme combines three functions:
Trigger and fund result-oriented projects contributing to the Programme objectives; Nourish debates on cohesion policy and the future of the Alpine Space; Act as a catalyst of cooperation and common solutions in the Programme area.
Public private cooperation is strongly encouraged. The Programme targets actors from the public and private sector:
Public authorities Agencies SMEs Higher education institutes
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Education/training centres Business support organisations Interest groups including NGOs Etc.
The conditions for the programme period could not be found. Nevertheless until now according to the European Union Regulation, any operation must meet requirements for transnational partnership. The programme has set that any proposal must be submitted by project participants from at least 3 countries, of which 2 Member States [55] .
5.4.2 Objectives There are four priorities and specific objectives at a lower level presented inTable 33. The priority Technical Assistance is not described in detail. The total program budget is almost 140 mio Euro of which 116.6 mio Euro is contributed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) [56].
Table 33 Alpine Space - Priorities and Specific Objectives [56]
Innovative
Alpine Space Budget 37.3 mio Euro
Improve the framework conditions for innovation in the Alpine Space
Increase capacities for the delivery of services of general interest in a changing
society
Low Carbon
Alpine Space Budget 31.5 mio Euro
Establish transnationally integrated low carbon policy instruments
Increase options for low carbon mobility and transport
Liveable
Alpine Space Budget 31.5 mio Euro
Sustainably valorise Alpine Space cultural and natural heritage
Enhance the protection, the conservation and the ecological connectivity of
Alpine Space ecosystems
Well‐Governed
Alpine Space Budget 9.3 mio Euro
Increase the application of multilevel and transnational governance in the Alpine
Space
Technical
Assistance
5.4.3 Funding Unfortunately the website has not provided detailed information about the funding of the projects. Maybe more information can be received under:
Alpine Space Contact Point Katharina Ertl
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz
Rosenkavalierplatz 2
81925 München
+49 89 9214 4307
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www.alpine-space.eu
5.4.4 Calls Calls for proposals are opened on a regular basis, usually once a year. The first call of the 2014-2020 programme is expected to open in early 2015. The Programme bodies inform and support organisations in becoming a project partner [57].
5.5 Overview of the relevant macro regional programmes
To summarize the most important results of the survey and to provide a clear overview Table 34 is provided. The projects are divided in relevant, not relevant and maybe relevant. Maybe relevant are programmes where no information was available (marked with a circle) or when the relevant topics are very generally described and no clear statement can be made.
In most cases the development of new programmes for the period of 2014 to 2020 is in progress. Regard that the first calls are mainly foreseen in early 2015. Some of the Eastern European countries aim energy efficiency. Considering the other objectives of these countries it is questionable if nZEB’s are included.
Table 34 Overview of the macro regional programmes
Programmes Relevance Comments
Yes No Maybe
EUSBSR – EU Strategy For The
Baltic Sea Region X
Draft will be launched in September 2014.
Currently there are no calls planned.
DANUBE REGION strategy X Programming is in progress.
Central Europe X
Energy Efficiency-Project is searching for
partners
South East Europe X Programming is in progress.
Alpenrhein - Bodensee –
Hochrhein X
Programming is in progress.
Austria – Czech Republic X First calls in beginning 2015.
Austria – Germany (Bavaria) X No date for first calls published.
Austria – Hungary X Programming is in progress.
Greece – Bulgaria X Programming is in progress.
Czech Republic – Poland o Information not available in German/English
Czech Republic – Germany
(Saxony) X
Programming is in progress.
Germany (Bavaria) - Czech
Republic X
Programming is in progress.
Hungary – Romania X Programming is in progress.
Hungary – Slovakia o Information not available in German/English
Italy - Austria X Programming is in progress.
Italy – Slovenia X Objectives 2007-2013
Romania – Bulgaria X Programming is in progress.
Slovakia – Czech Republic o Information not available in German/English
Slovakia – Austria X Programming is in progress.
Slovakia – Poland o Information not available in German/English
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Slovenia – Austria X Programming is in progress.
Slovenia – Hungary X Objectives 2007-2013
INTERREG IVC X Firs calls in mid-February 2015
URBACT II X
The first call of the projects – February
2015
EPSON Programme X Programming is in progress.
Bulgaria – Serbia X Programming is in progress.
Bulgaria – Turkey X Programming is in progress.
Bulgaria – former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia X
Programming is in progress.
Hungary – Croatia X Programming is in progress.
Hungary – Serbia X Programming is in progress.
IPA Adriatic o Information not available in German/English
Romania – Serbia X Programming is in progress.
Slovenia – Croatia o Information not available in German/English
Bosnia and Herzegovina –
Montenegro
These programmes were not investigated.
Croatia - Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Croatia – Montenegro
Croatia – Serbia
Serbia - Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Serbia - Montenegro
Black Sea Basin X Objectives 2007-2013
Romania - Hungary – Slovakia -
Ukraine X
Objectives 2007-2013
Romania - Moldova - Ukraine X Objectives 2007-2013
Adriatic and Ionian Region X First calls in first half of 2015
Alpine Space X First calls expected to open in early 2015
o marks programmes were the information is not available in GE or EN
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6 Summary ViSiBLE is an EU-project from the funding line of the Alpine Space programme. This transnational project aims at the compilation and valorisation of results of closed, running and future EU-projects concerning energy-efficiency, a low-carbon economy and especially nZEBs, in the Alpine region. It is carried out cooperatively by institutions from Austria, Germany, Italy and France. The University of Rosenheim assigns work package 5.3 the identification of relevant EU-programmes regarding the creation of synergies and possibilities of future cooperation in the Alpine region. The focus is on programmes relevant to nZEBs (nearly Zero-Energy Buildings) in the ASP region and other European countries. This work package is carried out externally from the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics.
To identify the relevant EU-projects an online search is conducted. The results are divided in two parts. The first part examines the work programmes of Horizon 2020 while the second part examines the macro regional strategies. The thematic topics of programmes were analysed and then determined whether the programme is relevant or not. The term of nZEB’s is very specific but connected with other terms energy efficiency, renewable energy, low carbon strategy and development of new technologies. So the appearance of these terms is used as an indicator for the relevance of the programme, too.
Horizon 2020 provides calls for energy efficient buildings as well as low-carbon economy and resource efficient economy. The macro regional strategies do not mention buildings that explicitly. Therefore the designation as relevant or not is more consideration than decision. Regarding this there are lots of relevant programmes. The development of these programmes for the next period of 2014-2020 is in progress so the objectives are taken out of drafts or consultation versions of the operational programmes. Most of the time the first calls are foreseen for the beginning of 2015.
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7 Annex
7.1 EUSBSR – EU Strategy For The Baltic Sea Region Annex Table 1 EUSBSR - Complete Priority Areas (Taken from the Action Plan February 2013)
PA Agri Reinforcing sustainability of agriculture, forestry and fisheries PA Bio Preserving natural zones and biodiversity, including fisheries PA Crime Fighting cross-border crime PA Culture Developing and promoting the common culture and cultural identity PA Education Developing innovative education and youth PA Energy Improving the access to, and the efficiency and security of the energy markets PA Hazards Reducing the use and impact of hazardous substances PA Health Improving and promoting people’s health, including its social aspects PA Innovation Exploiting the full potential of the region in research and innovation PA Internal Market Removing hindrances to the internal market PA Nutri Reducing nutrient inputs to the sea to acceptable levels PA Safe To become a leading region in maritime safety and security PA Secure Protection from emergencies and accidents on land PA Ship Becoming a model region for clean shipping PA SME Promote entrepreneurship and strengthen the growth of SMEs PA Tourism Reinforcing cohesiveness of the macro-region through tourism PA Transport Improving internal and external transport links Annex Table 2 EUSBSR - Complete HORIZONTAL ACTIONS (Taken from the Action Plan February 2013)
HA Involve Strengthening multi-level governance including involving civil society, business and academia
HA Neighbours To increase the co-operation with neighbouring countries to tackle joint challenges in the Baltic Sea region
HA Promo Boosting joint promotion and regional identity building actions
HA Spatial Planning Encouraging the use of Maritime and Land-based Spatial Planning in all Member States around the Baltic Sea and develop a common approach for cross-border cooperation
HA Sustainable development and bio-economy
7.2 Danube Region Strategy Annex Table 3 Danube Rehion Strategy - Complete Pillars and Priority Areas [http://www.danube-region.eu/about/priorities]
Depending to the Pillar “Connect the region”
PA 1A | Mobility | Waterways "To improve mobility and intermodality of inland waterways" is coordinated by Austria and Romania.
PA 1B | Mobility | Rail-Road-Air "To improve mobility and intermodality - rail, road and air" is coordinated by Slovenia and Serbia.
PA 02 | Energy "To encourage more sustainable energy" is coordinated by Hungary and the Czech Republic.
PA 03 | Culture & Tourism "To promote culture and tourism, people to people contacts" is coordinated by Bulgaria and Romania.
Depending to the Pillar “Protecting the Environment”
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PA 04 | Water Quality "To restore and maintain the quality of waters" is coordinated by Hungary and Slovakia.
PA 05 | Environmental Risks "To manage environmental risks" is coordinated by Hungary and Romania.
PA 06 | Biodiversity, landscapes, quality of air and soils
"To preserve biodiversity, landscapes and the quality of air and soils" is coordinated by the Land Bavaria (Germany) and Croatia.
Depending to the Pillar “Building Prosperity”
PA 07 | Knowledge Society "To develop the Knowledge Society (research, education and ICT)" is coordinated by Slovakia and Serbia.
PA 08 | Competitiveness "To support the competitiveness of enterprises" is coordinated by the Land Baden-Württemberg (Germany) and Croatia.
PA 09 | People & Skills "To invest in people and skills" is coordinated by Austria and Moldova.
Depending to the Pillar “Strengthening the Region”
PA 10 | Institutional capacity and cooperation
"To step up institutional capacity and cooperation" is coordinated by the City of Vienna (Austria) and Slovenia.
PA 11 | Security "To work together to tackle security and organised crime" is coordinated by Germany and Bulgaria.
7.3 Central Europe Annex Table 4 Central Europe - Priority Axis and Specific objectives
Priority Axis 1 “Cooperating on innovation to make CENTRAL EUROPE more competitive” Budget is around EUR 69 million ERDF
SO 1.1 Specific objective
To improve sustainable linkages among actors of the innovation systems for strengthening regional innovation capacity in central Europe
SO 1.2 To improve skills and entrepreneurial competences for advancing economic and social innovation in central European regions
Priority Axis 2 “Cooperating on low-carbon strategies in CENTRAL EUROPE” Budget is around EUR 44 million ERDF
SO 2.1 To develop and implement solutions for increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy usage in public infrastructures
SO 2.2 To improve territorially based low-carbon energy planning strategies and policies supporting climate change mitigation
SO 2.3 To improve capacities for mobility planning in functional urban areas to lower CO2 emissions
Priority Axis 3 “Cooperating on natural and cultural resources for sustainable growth in CENTRAL EUROPE’’ Budget is around EUR 88 million ERDF
SO 3.1 To improve integrated environmental management capacities for the protection and sustainable use of natural heritage and resources
SO 3.2 To improve capacities for the sustainable use of cultural heritage and resources
SO 3.3 To improve environmental management of functional urban areas to make them more liveable places
Priority Axis 4 “Cooperating on transport to better connect CENTRAL EUROPE” Budget is around EUR 29 million ERDF
SO 4.1 To improve planning and coordination of regional passenger transport systems for better connections to national and European transport networks
SO 4.2 To improve coordination among freight transport stakeholders for increasing
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multimodal environmentally-friendly freight solutions
7.4 INTERREG IVC Annex Table 5 UNTERREG IVC - Complete Priority Axis and Specific Objectives (SO)
Priority Axis 1 Research, Technological Development and Innovation
SO 1.1
Improve the implementation of regional development policies and programmes, in
particular programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs and, where relevant,
ETC programmes, in the field of research and innovation infrastructure and
capacities.
SO 1.2 Improve the implementation of regional development policies and programmes, in
particular programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs and, where relevant,
ETC programmes, that support the delivery of innovation by actors in regional
innovation chains in areas of “smart specialisation” and innovation opportunity.
Priority Axis 2 Competitiveness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
SO 2.1 Improve the implementation of regional development policies and programmes, in
particular programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs and, where relevant,
ETC programmes, supporting SMEs in all stages of their life cycle to develop and
achieve growth and engage in innovation.
Priority Axis 3 Low Carbon Economy
SO 3.1 Improve the implementation of regional development policies and programmes, in
particular programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs and, where relevant,
ETC programmes, addressing the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Priority Axis 4 Environment and Resource Efficiency
SO 4.1 Improve the implementation of regional development policies and programmes, in
particular Investment for Growth and Jobs and, where relevant, ETC programmes,
in the field of the protection and development of natural and cultural heritage.
SO 4.2 Improve the implementation of regional development policies and programmes, in
particular programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs and, where relevant,
ETC programmes, aimed at increasing resource-efficiency, green growth and eco-
innovation and environmental performance management.
Priority Axis 5 Technical Assistance
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