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On 10 July 2012, the European Commission launched the Smart Cities and Communities European Innovation Partnership. The partnership proposes to pool resources to support the demonstration of energy, transport and information and communication technologies (ICT) in urban areas. The energy, transport and ICT industries are invited to work together with cities to combine their technologies to address cities' needs. This will enable innovative, integrated and efficient technologies to roll out and enter the market more easily, while placing cities at the centre of innovation. The funding will be awarded through yearly calls for proposals: €365 million for 2013.
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Communication from the Commission "Smart Cities and Communities - European Innovation Partnership" [COM(2012)4701]
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- Commission launches innovation partnership for Smart Cities and Communities [IP/12/760]All available translations.
- Questions and answer [MEMO/12/538]All available translations.
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The "Smart Cities & Communities Initiative" supports cities and regions in taking ambitious measures to progress by 2020 towards a 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable use and production of energy.
Related documents
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Communication from the Commission
Energy 2020 - A strategy for competitive, sustainable and secure energy [COM/2010/639]
Investing in the Development of Low Carbon Technologies (SET-Plan) [COM/2009/519]
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Public consultation
Smart Cities and Communities Initiative (closed 13/05/2011)
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Conference
Smart Cities and Communities Communication Launch Conference on 10 July 2012
Smart Cities and Communities Initiative launch conference held on 21 June 2011 - Call for tenders
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Call for proposals
Smart Cities and Communities
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