2. Programme approach EEA FM 2009-14 Programmes Projects Reduction of economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area Strengthen bilateral relations between the Donor States and the Beneficiary States finances composed of OVERALL OBJECTIVES
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7. Programme area 5&6 – Pólland Programme: Saving Energy and Promoting Renewable Energy Programme grant: € 75,000,000 Objective: - Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants - Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Outcomes: - Improved energy efficiency in buildings - Increased renewable energy production - Developed strategies to improve the use of green investment schemes - Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions
8. Programme area 5&6 – Pólland (framhald) Outcomes: - Increased awareness of and education in renewable energy solutions - Increased awareness of and education in energy efficiency Programme Operator: Ministry of Environment Donor programme partner: None Pre-defined project: Education and promotional activities in the field of energy efficiency and use of renewable energy. Energy-friendly houses to be included.
9. Programme area 5&6 – Búlgaría Programme: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programme grant: € 13,260,245 Objective: - Reduced emissions of greenhouse gasses and air pollutants - Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Outcomes: To be discussed between the Donor States and Bulgaria Programme Operator: Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism Donor programme partner: The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate
10. Programme area 6 – Grikkland Programme: Renewable energy Programme grant: € 9,510,000 Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Outcomes: To be discussed between the Donor States and Greece Programme Operator: Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving Donor programme partner: None Pre-defined project: Integrated measures for increased use of renewable energy in small islands.
11. Programme area 5&6 – Rúmenía (samningar standa yfir) Programme: Energy Efficiency and Renewable energy Programme grant: [tbd] Objective: - Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants - Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcome(s): [tbd] Programme Operator: [tbd] Donor programme partner: [The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE)]
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13. Programme area 6 – Ungverjaland (framhald) Programme Operator: Energy Centre - Energy Efficiency, Environment and Energy Information Agency Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concerns: The programme shall focus on geothermal development. Small grant scheme on increased awareness of and education in renewable energy.
14. Programme area 6 – Portúgal (MoU to be signed) Programme: Renewable Energy Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: - Increased renewable energy production - Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme Operator: Directorate of Economy and Energy, Azores Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
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20. Þróunarsjóður EFTA 2009-14 2010 2011 2015 2017 Haust 2010 Reglugerð og áherslusvið tilbúin 30 apríl 2012 Áætlanir tilbúnar 2012 2013 2014 2016 1 maí 2009 Upphaf 30 apríl 2014 Frestur til að samþykkja verkefni 30 apríl 2015 Frestur til að færa fjármuni á milli verkefna 30 apríl 2016 Verkefni þurfa að hafa klárast 28 júlí 2010 Samningur undirritaður 2010 – 2011 MoU viðræður 31 desember 2017 Tímabilinu formlega lokið 30 apríl 2017 Lokaskýrsla fyrir verkefni 2009
Bulgaria C. Programme Areas: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programme: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programme grant: € 13,260,245 Objective: Reduced emissions of greenhouse gasses and air pollutants, and increased share of renewable energy in energy use Outcome(s): To be discussed between the Donor States and Bulgaria Programme Operator: Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism Donor programme partner: The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) Pre-defined project: Implementation of the Euro-electricity market (with NVE as project partner), with an allocation from the Programme not exceeding € 1.3 million.
Romania D. Programme Area no. 5 and 6: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programme: Energy Efficiency and Renewable energy Objective: Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants Increased share of renewable energy in energy use and Expected outcome(s): [tbd] Programme grant: [€ 15,000,000] Programme Operator: [tbd] Donor programme partner(s): [The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE)] Main focus: [tbd] Specific concern: Specific concern shall be given to hydroelectric power as a source of renewable energy.
21. Green Industry Innovation Objective: Increased competitiveness of green enterprises, including greening of existing industries, green innovation and green entrepreneurship Expected outcomes Realisation of business opportunities of greening the European economy Reduced production of waste and reduced emissions to air, water and ground More use of environmentally friendly technologies Increased green job creation and Entrepreneurship Relevance of support Competiveness of green enterprises and the development and implementation of innovative technologies are instrumental in moving towards a greener economy. Norway and the EU subscribe to the principle of sustainable development and share a common objective of creating competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economies. Climate change prompts the urgency of greening economies by minimising emissions and energy used per percentage of GDP created. Investments in green innovation can strengthen economic growth and inspire environmental and eco-sensitive management and production. “EU 2020” emphasises the need for greener and more innovative economies. Green industry development, innovation and entrepreneurship support the efforts of the EU Energy and Climate Package. Suggested activities Improvements of technology and processes, waste and waste water management, energy efficiency, certification and verifications, strengthening of competences and capacity building Innovative services and smart purchasing, both in public and private sectors Support projects to implement technologies and standards necessary to comply with EU/EEA legislation in the field of environment and energy Development and implementation of strategies for greening of management and production processes Development of public strategies for green industrial development Cross-cutting training and awareness-raising activities Promotion of female and young entrepreneurship
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Hungary B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Increased feed‐in of renewable energy to existing energy infrastructures Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Increased awareness of and education in renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 7,711,000 Programme Operator: Energy Centre ‐ Energy Efficiency, Environment and Energy Information Agency Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concerns: The programme shall focus on geothermal development, as well as increased awareness of and education in renewable energy through a specific small grant scheme.
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Portugal B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 4,000,000 Programme Operator: [Ministry Regional Directorate of Economy and Employment (MEE)] Energy (DRE Azores) / Geothermal Society of Azores (SOGEO) Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concern: The programme shall focus on geothermal energy in the Azores islands.
Small grant schemes within a programme 1. The Programme Operator may in the programme proposal suggest the establishment of one or more small grant schemes within a programme. 2. The combined allocation to the small grant scheme(s) shall not be more than 20 % of the eligible expenditure of the programme. 3. The amount of grant assistance applied for within a small grant scheme shall not be less than € 5,000 and not more than € 250,000. Scholarships to natural persons may be for less than € 5,000.
Small grant schemes within a programme 1. The Programme Operator may in the programme proposal suggest the establishment of one or more small grant schemes within a programme. 2. The combined allocation to the small grant scheme(s) shall not be more than 20 % of the eligible expenditure of the programme. 3. The amount of grant assistance applied for within a small grant scheme shall not be less than € 5,000 and not more than € 250,000. Scholarships to natural persons may be for less than € 5,000.
A Project Promoter that receives 50% or more of the eligible expenditure of the project as a project grant from a programme under the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 shall conduct its procurement for that project in compliance with the national public procurement law as though the Project Promoter were a contracting authority under
Hungary B. Programme Area: Renewable Energy Programme: Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Outcomes: Increased renewable energy production Increased feed‐in of renewable energy to existing energy infrastructures Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Increased awareness of and education in renewable energy solutions Programme grant: € 7,711,000 Programme Operator: Energy Centre ‐ Energy Efficiency, Environment and Energy Information Agency Donor programme partner: The Icelandic National Energy Authority (OS) Specific concerns: The programme shall focus on geothermal development, as well as increased awareness of and education in renewable energy through a specific small grant scheme.
Renewable Energy Objective: Increased share of renewable energy in energy use Expected outcomes A less carbon-dependent economy Increased renewable energy production Increased use of renewable energy in the transport sector Increased feed-in of renewable energy to existing energy infrastructures Developed strategies to improve the use of green investment schemes Improved capacity at national, regional and local level on renewable energy solutions Increased awareness of and education in renewable energy solutions Relevance of support Renewable sources of energy – wind power, solar power (thermal, photovoltaic and concentrated), hydro-electric power, tidal power, aero-thermal, geothermal energy, and biomass – are essential alternatives to fossil fuels. Their use reduces greenhouse gas emissions and diversifies the energy supply. The growth of renewable energy sources also stimulates employment in Europe, the creation of new technologies and increased trade. The introduction of renewable energy will contribute as such to a necessary energy source shift towards a less carbon-dependent economy. Suggested activities Activities to increase the use of bio-based solutions Measures for increased use of renewable energy Measures for increased use of renewable energy in transport (e.g. biofuels) Infrastructure development (e.g. networks) relevant for renewable energy Capacity-building, e.g. in respect of developing plans and policies Co-processing in industry, e.g. by using waste as an energy source