Commission issues call for proposals for promotion of increased use of renewable energy sources in the EC
The European Commission has announced a call for proposals for the promotion of increased use of renewable energy sources in the European Community 2002, under the Altener multiannual programme for the promotion of increased use of renewable energy sources in the Community (1998 to 2002). Those eligible to participate in actions under the Altener programme are hereby 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 their respective action plans. A.2 - REPLICATION OF GOOD PRACTICE within the field of renewable energy sources. 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 INCREASED USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES. Proposals should be aimed to achieve the goals identified in the EU White Paper on RES (including the campaign for take-off). In this context, priority will be given to proposals which address the themes listed in the WP. However, proposals for other relevant actions will also be considered. A.4 - LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVEL ACTION on renewable energy sources aiming to: A.4.3 - Support activities aimed at dispersed local end-users (citizens, consumers, SMEs, architects etc) and designed to support the use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures in a specific locality or region of the EU or EEA and/or candidate countries. The indicative budget for this call is 15.5 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 WP. The indicative budget for small direct subvention under this call is 200,000 euro. Private and public legal entities in the EU, EEA and candidate countries are invited to submit proposals under this call.For further information, please contact: Francisco Lasa Alegria Call identifier: Altener Call for Proposals 2002 European Commission Office: DM 24 UAD B-1049 Brussels Fax +32-2-296 6261 E-mail: francisco.lasa-alegria@cec.eu.int http://europa.eu.int/comm/energy/en/pfs_4_en.html(odnośnik otworzy się w nowym oknie)