RENEWABLE ENERGIES IN THE FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVES 2007-2013 CHALLENGES FOR THE EUROPEAN REGIONS

1. RENEWABLE ENERGIES IN THE FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVES 2007-2013 CHALLENGES FOR THE EUROPEAN REGIONS Valencia, Spain, April 20th2006 Manuel Irún Molina Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Head of Sustainable Development

2. Outline of the presentation: State of play and policy trends in renewable energies. EC actions in the field of renewable energies. The financial perspectives 2007-2013. Current debate. INTERREG RFO Perspective. A joint regional strategy for competitiveness and sustainability Public Private Partnerships as a model to disseminate.

3. EU targets for renewable energies 12% in 2010, 20% in 2020 HOW? “New deal” in EC financial perspectives 2007-2013: Lisbon and Gotebörg Agendas The EU will “pump” less money  Less structural funds BUT… The EU will “seed” more opportunities  More research, innovation, venture capital and other actions for growth and jobs SO… What can the regions do? Get together  Share strategies, co-operate and learn. Example of INTERREG Perspective Rally your civil society  Model of public-private partnerships (PPP)

4. Why renewable energies? Climate change Security of supply Energy Cost Competitiveness

5. Renewable energies in Europe. State of play. By 2010, targets to achieve 12% of renewable energy, (20% in 2020), 22% of green electricity and 5.75% of biofuels • Investment needed: € 443 Bn in RES infrastructure between 2001 and 2020. • Avoid fuel costs and negative environmental externalities. • Reduction of dependance in energy supply. • CO2 emissions savings. The target implies 95% of EU Kyoto commitment. • Employment opportunities. White Paper “Energy for the future: renewable sources of energy” (1997) Source: European Commission and European Renewable Energy Council.

6. Renewable energies in Europe. Policy trends. Situation in 2004: Source: European Commission http://europa.eu.int/comm/energy/res/legislation/country_profiles/com_2004_366_en.pdf

7. Renewable energies in Europe. Policy trends. Share (%) of green electricity (heating, transport and others not included)in the member states consumption compared to the national targets for 2010 Source: European Commission http://europa.eu.int/comm/energy/res/biomass_action_plan/doc/2005_12_07_biomas_memo_res_en.pdf

8. EC actions in the field of renewable energy Legislation: Source: European Commission http://europa.eu.int/comm/energy/res/legislation/share_res_eu_en.htm

9. Structural and Cohesion Funds  European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund, Cohesion Fund. To be managed by the Member States. The regions draft their Programmes. Includes INTERREG initiative. Competitiveness and Innovation Programme  Includes Eco-Innovation (LIFE) and Intelligent Energy for Europe 225 Mo € in 2000-2006 for IEE, expected 780 Mo €, in 2007-2013. 7th Framework Programme for Research2007-2013  Expected 2,590 Mo € directly in energy research. Supportive measures to Trans-European Networks in energy sector. Specific Co-operation instruments with 3rd countries. EC actions in the field of renewable energy Financial instruments: Source: European Commission

10. EC actions in the field of renewable energy Programmes: Sustainable Energy Europe A campaign to raise awareness Renewable Energy Partnerships Campaign for Take-Off. Partnership involving the Commission, authorities and civil society 6th and 7th Framework Programme for Research Source: European Commission http://europa.eu.int/comm/energy/res/index_en.htm

11. Intelligent Energy for Europe • 225 Mo € • Expected 780 Mo € • Part of the CIP • Energy efficiency • Renewable energy sources • Sustainable transport • Cooperation with 3rd countries.

12. The regional policy under the new perspectives Evolution of the distribution of the structural funds, from 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 period.

13. Evolution of the financial perspectives

14. INTERREG RFO Perspective. A joint regional strategy for competitiveness and sustainability

15. Project Perspective 2007-2013 • 4 regions involved: • Comunidad Valenciana, Lead Partner (Spain) • Sachsen-Anhalt (Germany) • Észak-Alföldi (Hungary) • Région Centre (France) • Budget : about 3 million € • Calendar: July 2005 – July 2008 Région Centre (France) Sachsen-Anhalt (Germany) Észak-Alföldi (Hungary) Comunidad Valenciana (Spain)

16. Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability Objectives: 1. To enhance competitivenesswithin the involved regions through common projects in the areas of : ► Automotive industry supply, ► Human resources on tourism ►Region marketing to attract external investments

17. 2. To promote sustainable developmentwithin involved regions through common projects in the areas of : Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability Objectives: ► Renewable Energies ► Waste Management

18. Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability Objectives - To impact in theprogramming of next generation structural funds ► Regional Foresight ► Interregional Benchmarking

19. 1) LISBON Strategy Making Europe and its regions a more attractive place to invest and work Improving knowledge and innovation for growth More and better jobs Territorial Cohesion and co-operation 2) GÖTEBORG Strategy Targeting environmental priorities Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability Contribution to EU policies:

20. Joint strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability agreed upon by the Prime Ministers of the partner regions Strong impact in the programming of next generation structural funds programmes Closer link between regional, national and European funding for policies on sustainability and competitiveness Durable relationships between the partner regions, which go far beyond the Perspective 2007-2013 project cycle Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability Expected results:

21. Management and coordination • Evaluation and monitoring Sub-project related to competitiveness Sub-project related to sustainability Prospective Commission Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability Distribution of roles:

22. Universities Development Agencies Chambers of Commerce INSTITU- TIONAL BUSINESS Enterprise Association Energy Agencies TECHNICAL CIVIC LABOUR Regional Ministers Technology Institutes Enterprises Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability Strategy of involvement of all the social partners

23. Preparation 2005 - 3 months 2005-2006 Transparency - 7 months Implementation 2006-2007 - 20 months Evaluation 2008 - 6 months Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability Strategies Meetings of the Prospective Commission - RFO Phases • Working Groups about: • competitiveness • sustainability • forecast studies and benchmark studies • Pilot actions related to : • competitiveness • Sustainability Common Action Plan Dissemination Conferences

24. Prospective Commission Steering Group Working Group Competitiveness Management Group Working Group Sustainability Pilot Projects Pilot Projects Pilot Projects Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability Strategies - Organisation of the RFO

25. A glance to the future Our PPP model to disseminate

26. The overall aim of perspective is to reach a PPP MODEL to disseminate. We are strongly convinced that the network composed by regional ministries, regional agencies and social agents is able to reach the civil society by bringing the public and private sector together and create better value for money, according with the “guide mission” of the Public Authorities and supporting the private initiative. Perspective 2007-2013OUR PPP MODEL TO DISSEMINATE

27. Perspective 2007-2013OUR PPP MODEL TO DISSEMINATE How to do it… • Creation of a dynamic and useful network between all the partners of the RFO PERSPECTIVE 2007-2013, in order to collaborate together in European Projects. • The Valencian Regional Delegationin collaboration with the Fundación Comunidad Valenciana have setup a methodology based on the identification of the common issues between the representatives of our regions to examined the open calls for tenders and to promote Public Private Partnership between us. • The Valencian Region participates in European projects as a way of increasing the collaboration and exchanging of best practices among the regions.

28. the Fundación Comunidad Valenciana-Región Europea considers PPP the main tool to promote and provide European services to social and economic bodies of our region. A precedent has already been settled in 1999 with the first policy on PPP to develop innovation projects on the frame of the urban management by means of the research of new technologies solutions: VALENCIA INNOVA, www.valenciainnova.info The Valencian’s Government has identified PPP as a priority and collaborates with the Foundation on the expenses: emplacement, infrastructures… 15% of the operational expenses are financed by the Valencian’s Government 85% other entities support: Intercitrus, IMPIVA, FEPORTS, Saving Banks Association, Feria Valencia, Feria de Alicante…

29. Electronic,Textile, Informatic,Transport,Ceramic, Optical, Plastic,Toys… Sustainable tourism, local goods promotion, environment defense… Tech. Institutes Network Cooperative world Employment Dept. Economic Dept. Telecom Dept. Valencian Foreign Trade Agency Enterprises Confederation Enterprise Dept. Tourism Dept. Infrastructure Dept. Territory defense, promotion and development Connection with the Valencian productive tissue Local Authorities Federation Chamber of Commerce CIVIL SOCIETY

30. EUROPEAN PROJECTS NETWORKS According to the PPP STRATEGY, the Valencian Regional Delegation together with other regional offices decided to create the European Projects Network to link public and private sectors of the different regions. The Network is constituted by 7 regional representatives: Chamber of Commerce of Birmingham (West Midlands Region) Emilia – Romagna Regional Office ZDH (German Confederation of Skilled Craft and Small Businesses) Chamber of Commerce and handmade enterprises of the Czech Representation of Enterprises Foundation Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Houses of Dutch Provinces: Zeeland, Noord-Brabant y Limburg Camber of Commerce of Slovenia EPN represents a discussion forum for new ideas on European projects and policies and is also a tool to transmit information collected from European institutions Perspective 2007-2013OUR PPP MODEL TO DISSEMINATE

31. EUROPEAN PROJECTS NETWORKS The objective of the EPN is to create a useful and dynamic network. Consequently, we have set a methodology based on periodical meetings hosted by the different regional representatives, where the open calls for tenders will be examined In addition, the Valencian Regional Delegation has elaborated a table of open calls for proposals until June 2009 that will be updated periodically and that constitutes the foundations for the joint work. A database will be also developed in order to identify the potential partners

32. Some figures about the FCVRE commitment for the Society involvement THE MAIN GOAL IS TO INVOLVE THE VALENCIAN SOCIETY IN ORDER TO CONSTITUTE PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN EUROPE.

33. 168 NEW CONSORTIA The Foundation promotes European projects and contributes to their success through an efficient interregional cooperation. Therefore the Foundation serves as a tool for the consortium: partner search, alert service, project adviser and specialist in project communication. In addition, the Foundation organizes Info Days in other European regions on how to participate in European Projects consortiums (Malta, Greece and Hungary). Since the Foundation has been created collaboration with European regions has increased: a total of 168 new consortia have been promoted. Some figures about the FCVRE commitment for the Society involvement

34. More than 46.9 millions € 23 projects have been approved with the work of the Foundation, which means 46.9 millions € of co-financed investment for innovation, sustainable development, training and competitiveness in the EU, and 23.1 millions € for the Region of Valencia. The Valencian Region has obtained 41% of the Spanish LIFE-Environmentallocated funds in 2004 and approximately 31% of the number of projects that have been approved in Spain in 2005. Some figures about the FCVRE commitment for the Society involvement

35. Successful projects promoted by the FCVRE Total budget of Projects November 2003 – December 2005 Valencian Region 49% Other Regions 51%

36. November 2003 – December 2005 Number of projects approved in each European Programme

37. HOW TO REACH THESE RESULTS? MATCHMAKING ACTIVITY! Open Days. The only European Region leading for third consecutive year a regional consortium. Open Days 2006 - “Attracting investments to the regions to achieve the Lisbon objectives” Open Days 2005 - “Natural Effect Regions for competitiveness and innovation” Open Days 2004 - “The practice and reform of regional policy”

38. HOW TO REACH THESE RESULTS? MATCHMAKING ACTIVITY!

39. …AND COMMUNICATION

40. Joint Strategy on regional competitiveness and sustainability WEB Site RFO Perspective 2007-2013 : www.perspective2013.info WEB Site FCVRE : www.uegva.info

42. Conclusions: New regional strategic thinking. Many regions will decrease their share in structural funds, so the choice is innovation, research and competitiveness. Current schemes of interregional co-operation may foster efficient policies to promote renewable energies and sustainable development. Participation of the civil society through Public-Private Partnerships is a key issue to ensure the success of RES policies.

43. Thank you very much for your attention www.uegva.info Dr. Manuel IrúnSustainable Development Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea environment@uegva.info