Commission issues call for proposals for promotion of energy efficiency in EC
The European Commission has announced a call for proposals for the promotion of energy efficiency in the European Community 2002 under the SAVE multiannual programme for the promotion of energy efficiency (1998 to 2002). Those eligible to participate in actions under the SAVE programme are invited to submit proposals under parts A and C of the joint work programme (WP) for SAVE and Altener calls 2001 to 2002: Part A A.1 - INTEGRATED ACTIONS that address issues which are relevant to both the increased use of renewable energy sources (RES) on the supply side and rational use of energy (RUE) on the demand side. They include actions to develop, promote and monitor the progress of integrated policies, regulations and legislation to provide favourable market frameworks for both RES and RUE, as identified in the respective action plans. A.2 - REPLICATION OF GOOD PRACTICE within the field of energy efficiency. Proposals, which may include promotional campaigns and/or training activities, should focus on priority themes specified in the WP, and should lead to a substantial impact and visibility in the EU, EEA and/or candidate countries. A.3 - SPECIFIC ACTION ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY aiming to achieve the goals identified in the EU action plan on energy efficiency. Priority will be given to proposals which address the themes listed in the WP. However, proposals for other relevant actions may also be considered. A.4 - LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVEL ACTION on energy efficiency aiming to: A.41 - Create new local and regional energy management agencies in the candidate countries; A.42 - Create new local energy management agencies in the EU and EEA, where there is a particular need for local energy services on RUE and RES. The indicative budget available for this call is 7.4 million euro. Part C A small number of direct subventions will be awarded in support of actions of a non-commercial nature as described in part C of the joint work programme. The indicative budget available for small direct subventions under this call is 200,000 euro. Private and public legal entities in the EU, EEA and candidate countries for accession to the EU are invited to submit proposals under this call.For further information, please contact: Ronan Harbison Call identifier: SAVE Call for Proposal 2002 European Commission Office DM 24 UAD B-1049 Brussels Fax: +32-2-296 6016 E-mail: ronan.harbison@ec.europa.eu http://europa.eu.int/comm/energy/en/pfs_4_en.html