With a fresh look and design, the new ManagEnergy website is out! It provides information, know-how, visibility, and networking opportunities for all local and regional energy agencies in Europe. Master Classes and capacity-building services are also on the menu to raise the skills and capacities of energy agencies.
For sustainable blue economy to thrive, marine ecosystems need to be preserved and monitored. To celebrate the international #WorldOceansDay, CINEA published an infographic on Ocean Health and Observation projects funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), targeting the main challenges the ocean faces today.
CINEA took part in the European Maritime Day 2023 in Brest, France on 24 and 25 May to discuss funding opportunities for a sustainable blue economy and accelerating the energy transition. The event also allowed some remarkable EU-funded projects to highlight their contribution in the field.
The projects aim to bring low-carbon technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, energy storage and renewable energy sectors. They will benefit from grants amounting to a total of around EUR 60 million, funded by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).
Looking for partners for Horizon Europe projects? Look no further than the new GREENET Partner Search Tool! Bringing together organisations worldwide, the tool offers a unique space for finding new contacts. Simply register, express your interest in a specific topic/s and browse existing profiles.
From 6 to 9 June, colleagues from B4 are travelling to Latvia, Estonia and Cyprus to meet CEF Energy beneficiaries and check the state of play of ongoing construction works that contribute to the implementation of key Projects of Common Interest that will improve our European energy infrastructure.
During the next European Sustainable Energy Week, the EUSEW Awards Ceremony will take place in the presence of Commissioner Kadri Simson. We are just few hours from the deadline of June 11, make sure your voice is heard and vote for your favourite project or initiative in the categories of Innovation, Women in Energy, and Local Energy Action. Influence the future of the energy sector.
In our series of short interviews - ‘Meet your colleagues’ - this week we met with Anna Karamigkou, Project Officer in Unit C3. Let us know if you would like to be next!
The Electron Beam and Ultra Violet project, funded by the Innovation Fund, entered into operation. Since February, the Construction’s Coil Coating plant in Contrisson, France, is implementing a new Electron Beam technology in its steel coating lines. This innovative technology will save up to 31% of GHG emissions when compared to the conventional process.
For sustainable blue economy to thrive, marine ecosystems need to be preserved and monitored. To celebrate the international #WorldOceansDay, we published an infographic on EMFF Ocean Health and Observation projects that target the main challenges the ocean faces today. The EU4Ocean coalition, funded under EMFAF, also organised a day full of activities on ocean literacy in Brussels.
Re-wilding forests with Eurasian lynx, boosting farming with hi-tech bio-stimulants and helping one of Europe’s biggest cities adapt to climate change are among the winning projects announced at the EU’s prestigious annual LIFE Awards during the EU Green Week. The winning projects mark outstanding achievements in three categories: nature protection, the environment and climate action.
Another edition is over. This year, CINEA was ranked 5th from among the 53 Commission DGs, services and Agencies participating – well done to all participants! The top CINEA cyclists were announced during the closing event last week. Congrats to all winners and to A1 colleagues for their impressive 517 rides! Pictures are available on CINEAnet, in the ‘Photos and videos’ section.
Velomai is just not enough and you want to travel by bike wherever you go in Belgium? We have the solution for you! Become a blue-bike member for €12/year and rent a city bike for €1,50 or €3,50 for the first 24 hours at bike points located in or near more than 100 Belgian train stations (including Brussels North, Brussels Central, Brussels Luxembourg and Brussels South).
ManagEnergy is a Commission’s initiative supporting regional and local energy agencies in being leaders in the energy transition and accelerating sustainable energy investments in regions and cities. The initiative has a brand new site, with a fresh look and design, that provides information about the different services offered, news and events of other European initiatives and programmes, and best practices on financing and implementation of sustainable energy projects.
This year's edition includes different sports, workshops and activities such as Hiit/TAF and cardio boxing mix, chair massages, functional training, pilates, ‘Walk @ Work’ and 'Start2run' coaching. There are still places available for some sessions - check the Vitality month registration page in EU Learn and sign up.
Colleagues from our three operational departments joined forces to produce a summary and an infographic on CINEA’s biomethane portfolio, e.g. 26 Actions from four programmes (Horizon, Innovation Fund, LIFE and CEF) that boost sustainable biomethane production. You will find both documents in the Agency’s knowledge sharing platform, an easy to use one-stop-shop for knowledge exchange.
A new generation of online Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools publicly available promise to revolutionise the quality and efficiency of our work. At the same time, they must be used with care to avoid harming our security and reputation. The Commission has now launched guidelines to help staff assess when and how to use these tools.
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The workshop ‘Paths to decarbonisation: cross-sea basin synergies’ organised within the EMD 2023 in Brest, France, embedded a rich discussion amongst a panel of policy representatives from the Presidencies/Representatives of the three Sea Basin Strategies and the EU Commission, followed by a moderated Q&A session between panellists and the audience.
This great HOUSEFUL project proposes an innovative paradigm shift towards a circular economy for housing through an innovative methodology to assess the degree of circularity in building renovation projects.
