The potential for final and primary energy consumption savings and improvements in energy efficiency need to be harnessed through the research into, optimisation, validation and demonstration of new concepts, optimisation of proved and new concepts and technologies for buildings, transport, services, and industry. This incorporates the combination of sustainable strategies and technologies for increased energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy and co- and poly-generation and the integration of demand management measures and devices at large scale in cities and communities, and the demonstration of minimum climate impact buildings (eco-buildings). These large-scale actions may be supported by innovative R&D; addressing specific components or technologies, e.g. for poly-generation and eco-buildings (including lighting).
A key aim is the optimisation of the local community energy system, balancing a significant reduction in energy demand with the most affordable and sustainable supply solution, including the use of new fuels in dedicated fleets.
This activity has been structured in 7 areas:
- Efficient energy use in the manufacturing industry: The manufacturing industry is consuming large quantities (percentage of primary energy) of energy - electricity, heat, cold, fuels - for the production of industrial and consumer goods; any increase in energy efficiency in the manufacturing processes would deliver significant benefits on security of energy supply as well as reduction of green house gases emissions while reducing the cost of the manufactured goods. Activities will focus on the demonstration of innovative production processes in the manufacturing industry with significant energy savings and improved environmental performance. Emphasis will be given on innovative recovery of waste heat in industrial processes and efficient management of industrial and community waste and residues while maximising the overall energy efficiency.
- High efficiency poly-generation: Polygeneration has the objective of providing more than two energy vectors - any combination of electricity, heat, cooling, and biofuels (solid, liquid or gaseous) - for energy applications as well as materials. The overall aim is to maximise the energy efficiency of any given process and to optimise the use of natural resources. Activities will focus on the demonstration of application driven innovative poly-generation technologies for the industrial and tertiary sector The projects should demonstrate high technical reliability and economic viability improving the market strength of the European industry. Emphasis will be given to the innovative combination of technologies and processes in existing applications which can significantly improve the overall energy efficiency of the utility (during production, distribution and use) or an industry sector. The supported projects should have high visibility and provide solutions to existing problems (such as high volatile energy prices, lack of high quality grids etc.) limiting the performance of the European industry. Priority will be given to sustainable solutions
- Large-scale integration of renewable energy supply and energy efficiency in buildings: eco-buildings: for this area, no topics are open in calls published in 2007
- Innovative integration of renewable energy supply and energy efficiency in large communities: CONCERTO: for this area, no topics are open in calls published in 2007
- Innovative strategies for clean urban transport: CIVITAS-plus: the objective of CIVITAS-Plus is to test and increase the understanding of the frameworks, processes and packaging required to successfully introduce bold, integrated and innovative strategies for clean and sustainable urban transport that address concerns related to energy-efficiency, transport policy, alternative fuels and the environment. This work will build upon the latest research results and incorporate past experiences of the CIVITAS Initiative. Special attention will be paid to the specific requirements of clean and sustainable urban transport in Europe's countries and regions under rapid development, aiming at economic convergence in the context of Cohesion Policy. This activity will also be covered by the call Transport Work Programme SST.2007.3.4
- Socio-economic research and innovation: The following topics concerning socio-economic research in the field of energy efficiency will be addressed:
- Use of models for the assessment of the overall energy performance of the ECO-Buildings and CONCERTO communities and CIVITAS cities.
- Identification of factors related to the assessment and monitoring of the planning and implementation processes of the Ecobuildings, CONCERTO and CIVITAS projects.
- Assessment of the relevant institutional, political, cultural, educational, organisational, financial and legal contexts necessary for successful projects.
- Identification of human behaviour and other factors improving the outcome of the projects.
- Assessment of the quality, social impacts, added values and risks associated with the energy services provided by each of the Ecobuildings and CONCERTO communities and CIVITAS cities.
- Develop sustainability criteria for the industry and communities on the use of energy.
- Evaluation of the integrative aspects promoted by the CONCERTO and CIVITAS approaches.
- Thematic promotion and dissemination: In order to mobilise the above indicated technology markets and the socio-economic research and innovation, important promotion and dissemination activities are necessary. This should include marketing campaigns and the optimisation in the society of the concepts, experiences and results from new technology demonstration projects, education and market activities. Each action should set its messages in the context of the relevant associated EU policy and legislation, for example the Directives indicated in the introduction of the activity ENERGY.8, and in coherence with the complementary non-technological programme Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE), and the energy related part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP)
Calls that cover this activity: FP7-ENERGY-2007-2-TREN (call 2)
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ACTIVITY ENERGY.8: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SAVINGS
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AREA ENERGY.8.1: Efficient Energy Use in the Manufacturing Industry
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Topic ENERGY 2007 8.1.1: Manufacturing industry: wastes and waste heat recovery and transfer | Collaborative Project |
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Topic ENERGY 2007 8.1.2: Manufacturing industry: SMEs energy innovation | Collaborative Project |
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Topic ENERGY 2007 8.1.3: Manufacturing industry: Innovative energy efficient manufacturing processes | Collaborative Project |
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AREA ENERGY.8.2: High Efficiency Poly-Generation
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Topic ENERGY 2007 8.2.1: High efficiency poly-generation - applications with renewable energies | Collaborative Project |
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AREA ENERGY.8.5: Innovative Strategies for Clean Urban Transposrt CIVITAS-Plus
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Topic ENERGY 2007 8.5.1: Testing innovative strategies for clean urban transport | Collaborative Project |
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AREA ENERGY.8.6: Socio-economic Research and Innovation
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Topic ENERGY 2007 8.6.1: Support action for evaluation and monitoring CIVITAS-Plus | Coordination and Support Action (support type) |
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AREA ENERGY.8.7: Thematic Promotion and Dissemination
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Topic ENERGY 2007 8.7.1: Promotion and dissemination | Coordination and Support Action (support type) |
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Topic ENERGY 2007 8.7.2: Support action for coordination and dissemination CIVITAS-Plus | Coordination and Support Action (support type) |
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For more details please read the Annual Work Programme for 2007 on the "Energy" cooperation theme
Last updated on: 2008-04-29
