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‘Bioenergy’ in Cohesion Policy

EUROPEAN COMMISSION. EUROPEAN COMMISSION. DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development". DG REGIO. ‘Bioenergy’ in Cohesion Policy . Beth Masterson & Mathieu Fichter Policy Analysts on energy & environment DG Regio - D2, Thematic coordination and Innovation. EUROPEAN COMMISSION.

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‘Bioenergy’ in Cohesion Policy

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  1. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO ‘Bioenergy’ in Cohesion Policy Beth Masterson & Mathieu Fichter Policy Analysts on energy & environment DG Regio - D2, Thematic coordination and Innovation

  2. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO • ‘Environment’ in Cohesion Policy • Contribution of Cohesion Policy to the sector of ‘Bioenergy’ • Examples Summary

  3. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO ‘Environment’ in Cohesion Policy

  4. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO • € 105 billion allocated for the environment in 2007-2013 (30% of total Structural Funds) • Three main areas: • Basic environmental infrastructures • Energy & Climate change • Eco-innovation / ‘Green technologies’ • Sustainable Development is a strong priority of Cohesion Policy: clear guidelines for MS Environment in Cohesion Policy

  5. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO • Support to environmentally friendly products and processes (SMEs) • Other innovative actions • - Sustainable Energy (renewable energy, energy efficiency) • - Investments in clean transport (railways, public transport) • Mitigation & adaptation to climate change • Capital intensive infrastructures (waste and water) • Risk prevention • - Nature protection (biodiversity, Natura 2000)

  6. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO Contribution of Cohesion Policy to the sector of ‘Bioenergy’ Cooperative biomass power plant in Weyer (Austria)

  7. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO • Community Strategic Guidelines 2007-2013: • “Supporting the development and use of renewables and alternative technologies (such as wind, solar, biomass), including for heating and cooling…” • “Ensuring full exploitation of European Strengths in the area of eco-innocation. Eco-innovations should be promoted” Regulations & guidelines

  8. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO • € 1.8 billion allocated on ‘biomass’ actions in 2007-2013 Bioenergy in Cohesion Policy

  9. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO • MS decide (principle of shared management) on their priorities and projects • Commitment to develop EU co-funded projects on biomass in remit of MS • EU funds completed by national, regional, EIB funds 2007-2013 projects

  10. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO

  11. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO

  12. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO • ‘Innovation’ is a key focus of Cohesion Policy: € 85 billion allocated to Innovation • R&D projects on eco-innovation, especially support to SMEs • Early stage in 2007-2013 Innovation projects (including on bioenergy) Innovation in Cohesion Policy

  13. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO EXAMPLES

  14. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO Armagh Biomass Gasification • Biomass from short-rotation coppice willow on marginal land. • CHP Plant equivalent to a 54 MW power station. Energy efficiency = 70%. • Heating and hot water for Blackwater Valley Museum + electricity for 400 households. Total cost = € 280.000 (€ 190,000 Interreg)

  15. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO Armagh Biomass Project Results • Alternative farm income (winter crop) and rural employment opportunities. • Renewable energy contracts = 15 years → stable market • Saved! • 1,700 t CO2/a • 12 t NOx/a • 0.2 t SO2/a

  16. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO Bioenergy Technology Transfer Network • Applied R&D in the fields of biofuel production, refining and combustion. • International Training Programme “Use of Wood Fuel for Heat Production” • Regional bioenergy strategies and development plans. Total cost = € 1,310,000 (€ 895,000 ERDF)

  17. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO Austria mainstreaming environment & energy in Cohesion Policy Programs • Austria’s focus on Environment in ERDF 2000-06 • = 4 million t/CO2 saved • = €29.3M ERDF Funds • = €244M Investments • = 2.600 new jobs • Biomass district heating = priority in the agricultural program = €17M ERDF + National Funds

  18. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO LienzEnergy Projects Aim = reduce air pollution & improve local environment → Solar and Biomass Power Thermal Power Station - 60.000 MWh/a of heat and 7.200 MWh/a of electricity from biomass. District Heating Network 57 km insulated pipes serving 950 buildings Total cost = €23.1M

  19. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO • ‘Bioenergy’ is the first supported sector of Cohesion Policy within renewables • Commitment of MS on bioenergy projects co-funded by Cohesion Policy varies • First point of contact is Managing Authorities Conclusion

  20. EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG REGIO – Unit "Thematic Development" DG REGIO THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

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