Clean Energy Newsletter

After two years as a fully virtual event, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is back on 26-30 September in a new hybrid format, with speakers and participants attending in Brussels and online. Registrations are now open for onsite and online attendance, with limited spaces for in-person participation: book now to guarantee your spot!

The European Commission has launched new calls for projects under Horizon Europe's Work Programme for 2021-2022. The projects will be selected for funding in a single-stage evaluation. Go online for more details about the calls, deadlines, and evaluation stages.

The new Call for Proposals 2022 for the LIFE Clean Energy Transition (CET) sub-programme was launched on 17 May. Find out more about all 18 topics and see how you can help accelerating the clean energy transition!

In view of the launch of the new InvestEU Advisory Initiative “GREEN ASSIST", CINEA is looking for experts in green and sustainable investment to become advisers and contribute with their expertise to the EU Green Deal.

The second call for small-scale projects has EUR 100 million available for innovative clean tech projects, with funds from the EU Emissions Trading System. The call is open until 31 August, projects are encouraged to apply ahead of time.

Under the REPowerEU plan, the Commission will double the funding for the next Innovation Fund large-scale call to around EUR 3 billion. If you are planning a clean tech manufacturing or pilot project for deep decarbonisation technologies, let us know by 23 June!

The European City Facility (EUCF) has launched its fourth call for applications and plans to support nearly 50 local authorities across the EU through a EUR 60,000 grant to develop their investment concepts - an initial step towards a fully-fledged business and financial plan for their sustainable energy projects. Apply now!

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is looking for talent to contribute to the success of its main programmes. Check out the latest vacancies for Project Officer and Advisor for Horizon Europe Tranport, as well as Financial Coordinator.

The Connecting Europe Facility Energy support in the NSI East Electricity corridor is helping to complete the EU internal energy market and integrate renewable energy sources. Read more on some success stories in the region!

On 21 May, the LIFE Programme and Natura 2000 reached the age of 30. Here’s a look back at how they started, what they have achieved and what’s in store to mark this special year.

Following the launch of the call for Projects of Common Interest (PCIs), CINEA organised an info day on 8 June to share some tips and tricks to submit a successful proposal. Check the recording and the presentations.

With EUR 26.4 million over the period 2014-2020, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) supported skills and technology in 20 green shipping projects, including on wind propulsion and onshore power supply. Find out more in this new infographic.

After more than five successful years, the To-Syn-Fuel Horizon 2020 Energy project is demonstrating a sustainable process that can transform waste biomass, such as sewage sludge into high-quality renewable liquid fuels and hydrogen.

The European Commission organised more than 50 Sustainable Energy Investment Forums over the last few years in order to improve dialogue, co-operation and awareness, and to develop large-scale investment programmes mobilising private finance for investments in those sectors. Check out an example of roundtable organised recently in Slovenia.