Get to know the 12 finalists of the LIFE Citizens’ Prize and vote for your preferred candidate. Winners will be revealed at the LIFE Awards Ceremony on 30 May.
LIFE 2022 Calls for proposals opened on 17 May (17/05/2022)
The LIFE Calls for proposals 2022 is now open with a budget of EUR 598m including EUR 98m for Clean Energy Transition projects. Apply now!
LIFE 30th anniversary (17/05/2022)
On 21 May 2022 the LIFE programme – the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action – turns 30 and we would like you to be part of it! Check out more on our website.
Innovation Fund call for experts (17/05/2022)
The EU needs your help and expertise to select the next generation of innovative clean projects and low carbon technologies. Your technical, GHG, financial or rapporteur skills and expertise will contribute to achieving the EU Green Deal goals.
Horizon Europe: EUR 283 million of funding available for Energy and Mobility R&I projects (17/05/2022)
The European Commission has launched new calls for projects under Horizon Europe's Work Programme for 2021-2022 with a deadline of 6 September 2022. The projects will be selected for funding in a single-stage evaluation.
Design Tools for Ocean Energy Systems Innovation (17/05/2022)
The Horizon 2020 funded project DTOceanPlus aimed to develop and demonstrate an open source, integrated suite of second-generation design tools for ocean energy technologies including sub-systems, energy capture devices and arrays.
Save the date - European Research and Innovation Days 2022 (17/05/2022)
The annual flagship Research and Innovation event is back this year fully digital on 28 and 29 September 2022, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape new solutions to strengthen Europe’s resilience and its strategic autonomy.
FreShER - Innovative mooring solutions for floating solar energy (17/05/2022)
Floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) installations open up new opportunities for scaling up solar energy generating capacity. The FreShER project aims to demonstrate an innovative mooring solution in a full-scale FPV park, which is 50% more cost efficient than standard solutions.
The “Women in the Blue Economy” call for proposals is now open (17/05/2022)
The Commission has just launched the “Women in the Blue Economy” call for proposals with EUR 2.5 million budget. The aim is to increase the participation of women in the different sectors of the blue economy and contribute to a more gender equal society.
Jobs opportunities in the clean energy public sector (17/05/2022)
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 Financial Engineering, Senior Financial Engineering Manager and Project Adviser for the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund vacancies and deadlines!
Country-specific financing mechanisms for viable energy efficiency investments (17/05/2022)
The diversity of obstacles that prevent the financing of energy efficiency projects across Europe calls for a country-specific approach. The E-FIX project has devised a set of solutions that are already projected to help save a total of 54 GWh of energy per year across six countries in central and eastern Europe and in the Caucasus region.
A powerful collaboration to standardise the value of non-energy benefits in energy efficiency investment decisions (17/05/2022)
The EU-funded project M-Benefits has joined efforts with the European Standardisation Body to start the process for the development of a new EU standard enabling companies and organisations to identify, quantify, monetize, report and communicate the non-energy benefits of energy efficiency investments.
Inspire your community to take action at the European Sustainable Energy Week! (17/05/2022)
Interested in hosting a stand or giving an inspiring talk during EUSEW 2022? The calls for the Energy Fair and Energy Talks are open until 2 June, and give you the opportunity to connect with the sustainable energy community.
Planning an event on sustainable energy in the coming months? Register it as a EUSEW Sustainable Energy Day and tap into the knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise of the EUSEW community.
Launch of EPREL database to help consumers on energy efficient products (18/05/2022)
A new EU-wide public database enabling consumers to compare the energy efficiency class and other data about different household products has been recently launched by the European Commission. With detailed information on well over 1 million products, the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) breaks new ground in helping EU consumers become more energy efficient.
Commission unveils REPowerEU Plan to rapidly reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fast forward the green transition (18/05/2022)
The European Commission has presented this week the REPowerEU Plan, its response to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A €800 million call has also been launched for clean energy infrastructure projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Energy.
European Maritime Day in full swing to discuss ways forward in the blue economy (18/05/2022)
‘Sustainable blue economy for green recovery’ is the topic of the European Maritime Day (EMD) 2022. With more than 1,500 participants online and in Ravenna, EMD provides until 19 May an inspiring framework to discuss the latest developments in the blue economy.
The LIFE programme will turn 30 in May. To mark this momentous occasion, we encourage ongoing and past projects to become LIFE ambassadors during 2022. Check out how you can be part of the celebrations.
How LIFE is reducing emissions from glass production (20/04/2022)
Check out how projects "LIFE Eco-HeatOx" and "LIFE CleanOx" have improved the energy efficiency of the glass-melting process by using pure oxygen.
SHIP2FAIR project wins Go!ODS Award (20/04/2022)
The Horizon 2020 project won the prestigious prize for its use of solar heat renewables to decarbonise agrofood industry.
From residual steel gasses to methanol marine fuel (20/04/2022)
H2020 project FReSMe has developed a scalable and competitive Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technology that enables the CO2 captured from the steel industry to produce methanol fuel that can be used as marine fuel.
Commission makes available EUR 100 million for innovative clean technology projects (20/04/2022)
Innovation Fund’s second call for small-scale projects is open to proposals in renewable energy, energy-intensive industries including substitute products, energy storage, and carbon capture, use and storage.
Commission awards over EUR 1 billion to innovative projects for the EU climate transition (20/04/2022)
The first seven projects under the Innovation Fund's first large-scale call have signed their commitment to contribute to the EU Green Deal. With over EUR 1 billion from EU funding, the projects aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 76 metric tonnes of CO2eq during the first ten years of operation.
EU LIFE Info days (20/04/2022)
From 18 to 20 May, CINEA will hold various virtual information sessions to guide potential applicants through LIFE 22 Calls for proposals.
Fossil-free heating and cooling: Act!onHeat Support Facility opens first call for applications (20/04/2022)
The H2020 project Act!onHeat has launched its first call for applications for technical advisory services aiming to provide municipalities with support in the development of high quality strategic heating and cooling plans.
Towards the synchronisation of Baltic States’ grid with the European energy network (20/04/2022)
Formerly an "energy island", the Baltic States are now connected to the European electricity network through various electricity lines. That said, the Baltic States' electricity grid is still operated in a synchronous mode with the Russian and Belarusian interconnection systems, but desynchronisation from these systems is underway.
A social boost to combat energy poverty (20/04/2022)
The fight against energy poverty hinges on the successful engagement of regional and public authorities. In this context, H2020 project POWER UP will support cities’ efforts to plan and sustain the creation of local energy players with a social agenda. Teaming up with energy-poor households and local stakeholders, the project will develop six pilot schemes across Europe.
Improving the energy efficiency of Poland’s buildings (20/04/2022)
With the support of H2020 project FinEERGo-Dom, a new financing scheme launched in Poland supports energy renovations in buildings for better living conditions and lower emissions for 20 years or more.
EUR 150 million pipeline bringing liquidity to energy efficiency investments (20/04/2022)
With the support of H2020 project LAUNCH, innovative, industry-tested tools aim to encourage more investments in energy efficiency initiatives – especially those being led by SMEs.
Jobs opportunities in the clean energy public sector (20/04/2022)
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 Financial Engineering vacancies and deadlines!
Last chance to apply to EUSEW Awards 2022 (20/04/2022)
The European Sustainable Energy Awards recognise outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation and efforts in the field of energy efficiency and renewables. The call for Awards is open until Thursday 28 April to receive submissions in four categories: Innovation, Local Energy Action, Woman in Energy and Young Energy Trailblazer.
Webinar on off-balance sheet energy performance contracts for public buildings (20/04/2022)
Organised as part of the Sustainable Energy Investment Forums, this webinar will take place on 26 April and will give an overview on the development of off-balance sheet contracts for the energy renovation of public buildings and update on most recent financing models.
Registration for the LIFE Awards ceremony is now open (20/04/2022)
Register now to participate, in Brussels and/or virtually, in the LIFE Awards 2022 ceremony taking place on 30 May during the EU Green Week during the EU Green Week . Marking the 30th anniversary of the LIFE programme, this edition will recognise the most innovative, inspirational and effective LIFE projects in the fields of nature protection, environment and climate action.
European Maritime Day 2022 (20/04/2022)
This year the European Maritime Day is taking place on 19 and 20 May 2022 in Ravenna, Italy as a hybrid event for 750 physical participants. The main theme is ‘Sustainable blue economy for green recovery’. Join us at CINEA stand or in our sessions to network with peers, learn about funding opportunities in the blue economy and clean energy sectors, share your results and get inspired.
Challenges in accessing EU funding for environment - give the EU your feedback! (15/03/2022)
The European Commission is gathering feedback via a survey on the challenges stakeholders face when trying to access EU funding for environmental projects. This input will then be consolidated into the exercise titled: “Vademecum and Conferences: Funding and Financing the Environment under the 2021-2027 MFF and Next Generation EU” publication.
Horizon Europe: 460 project proposals submitted for the latest call for climate, energy and transport topics (15/03/2022)
With a requested budget of more than EUR 2 billion, the project proposals will contribute to implement the EU Green Deal objectives.
Towards a pan-European transmission network with high flexibility and high interconnection levels (15/03/2022)
H2020 funded project FLEXITRANSTORE develops a next generation of Flexible Energy Grid (FEG), which provides the technical basis to support the valorisation of flexibility services. This will enhance and accelerate the integration of renewables into European energy systems and increase cross border electricity flows across Europe.
Innovation Fund: 138 project proposals received for the second large-scale call (15/03/2022)
Proposals are requesting a total of EUR 12.1 billion (more than 8 times the available budget) to contribute to the European green recovery in 20 EU Member States, Iceland and Norway.
Innovation Fund second small-scale call Info Day (15/03/2022)
On Wednesday 6 April 2022, CINEA together with DG Climate Action will organise an Info Day to present the second call for small-scale projects under the Innovation Fund. During the day, participants will be introduced to the new call for proposals and the step-by-step application process.
EU Knowledge Valorisation Week 2022 (15/03/2022)
From 29 March to 1 April, the EU Knowledge Valorisation Week will showcase excellent examples of policies and tools that promote the uptake of research results and science-based solutions for the benefit of all. Register now!
Assessing negative emission technologies and quantifying Carbon Dioxide Removal (15/03/2022)
Results of H2020 funded project NEGEM show that, when nations act in isolation, deployment of negative emission technologies at scale is more costly. Check out the main findings in the project's latest newsletter issue.
Jobs opportunities in the clean energy public sector (15/03/2022)
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 Horizon Energy Project Officer and Innovation Fund Project Manager vacancies and deadlines! New vacancies for Financial engineering managers coming soon!
Connecting Europe Facility Energy: new call for cross-border renewable energy status (15/03/2022)
CINEA has launched a call for cross-border renewable energy projects to obtain the status and therefore enter a list of projects eligible for Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding. Check out the details to understand why this call is crucial for future funding and wider visibility!
The Commission is launching the Investors Dialogue on Energy (15/03/2022)
The new initiative aims to facilitate investments in energy projects that can contribute to achieving the ambitious climate and energy goals of the European Green Deal. Apply by 10 April to take part in the 5 Working Groups
New solutions for funding Europe's energy transition (15/03/2022)
This updated CORDIS Results Pack features 13 EU-funded projects that have set a new dynamic for accelerating and upscaling private financing of energy efficiency investments across the EU, as well as making such investments much more attractive to investors. Check the online version to learn more about the projects!
Helping homeowners invest in sustainable renovation (15/03/2022)
An innovative financing model for energy efficiency in the field of home renovation has been tested by the H2020 EuroPACE project. Now being implemented in different cities across Europe, its success could be key to achieving the EU’s climate goals. Learn more about it!
Save the date: #EULife22 INFO DAYS (15/03/2022)
From 18-20 May 2022, CINEA will hold various virtual information sessions on the #EULife22 Call for proposals to guide potential applicants.
Innovative Solutions for Offshore Renewable Energy (new infographics) (15/03/2022)
This new infographics presents the 20 offshore renewable energy projects that the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is supporting with about EUR 24.5 million EU contribution under the 2018-2020 blue economy calls for proposals.
Hydrogen refueling station for buses inaugurated in Rotterdam (15/03/2022)
The hydrogen refueling station (HRS) was inaugurated on 11 March, as part of the Connecting Europe Facility Transport funded project MEHRLIN. This project aims to demonstrate a new demand-led commercial model for the deployment of hydrogen refueling stations by carrying out a test of the economies and practicalities of operating large hydrogen refueling stations.
Get involved in the European Sustainable Energy Week (15/03/2022)
Under the theme ‘Going green and digital for Europe’s energy transition’, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place from 26 to 30 September 2022 in a hybrid format. Two calls are currently open for everyone who wishes to host a session at the Policy Conference or apply for the coveted EUSEW Awards!
Report: Assessment of the BUILD UP platform and options for the way forward (16/03/2022)
Since 2009, BUILD UP has been the EU reference portal for energy efficiency in buildings. Ahead of the forthcoming revamping under europa.eu, know more about the platform and the options for the way forward!
Framework Contract on Assistance and Technical Support for the Evaluation of LIFE Proposals (16/03/2022)
A new call for tenders has been published to support the LIFE programme in the evaluation of LIFE projects. Find out more details.
Jobs opportunities within the clean energy public sector (19/01/2022)
The European Climate, Infrastrucure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is regularly looking for talent to contribute to the success of its main programmes (Horizon Europe, LIFE, Innovation Fund, Connecting Europe Facility, etc.). Check out the open vacancies!
Sustainable wastewater treatment is possible (11/02/2022)
EffiSludge for LIFE has found a way to clean industrial wastewater with significant environmental and climate benefits.
CEF Energy Virtual Info Day – Call for status for Cross-Border RES Projects (15/02/2022)
CINEA is organising a virtual info day on 10 March to explain the new financing window under CEF Energy for cross-border renewable energy projects. Check the details and register!
CEF Energy: EUR 470.000 requested for preparatory studies in future cross-border projects on renewable energy sources (15/02/2022)
CINEA has received three project proposals requesting EUR 470.000 of funding for preparatory studies of cross-border renewable energy projects. Know more about the proposals and the next steps!
Offshore renewables’ role to decarbonise the EU enhanced by novel EMFF projects (15/02/2022)
Renewables are key to reduce the dependency of Europe’s energy system on fossil fuels and increase its efficiency. Oceans offer a priceless source of clean energy. A source from which different and sustainable technologies can benefit, as shown by innovative projects financed by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.
DOCC-OFF project’s outcomes now available on Horizon Results Platform (15/02/2022)
Co-funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, DOCC-OFF concluded few months ago after two years working on an innovative solution to digitalise and optimise the way hydraulic systems operate and are maintained in offshore windfarms. You can find the project’s achievements on Horizon Results Platform.
Democratising energy markets through innovative tools and novel business models for energy cooperatives (15/02/2022)
Horizon 2020 project FLEXCoop is expected to reduce dependency of district heating and/or cooling systems on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions.
Making Heating and Cooling Sustainable – Barriers, Solutions and Best Practices (15/02/2022)
Wondering where to start if you want to change your old fossil fuel boiler for a more efficient and sustainable option? The H2020 project REPLACE has analysed the drivers that influence our decisions when replacing heating and cooling equipment and implementing energy efficiency measures at home.
RENEWFM: kicking off the process to further support renewables (15/02/2022)
The EU renewable energy financing mechanism, conceived to better support renewable energy projects by encouraging a greater uptake of renewable energy sources across the EU, will be operational in 2022.
Missed the Horizon Europe Info Day on Cluster 5? (15/02/2022)
The 3 February Info Day featured 74 open topics (including batteries, renewable energy, zero-emission road transport, aviation, etc.) of the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 calls for 2022 (Climate, Energy and Mobility). Presentations and recordings are available so don't miss a chance to get all the information you need to apply.
Ready for EUSEW 2022? (15/02/2022)
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place from 26 to 30 September in a hybrid format under the theme ‘Going green and digital for Europe’s energy transition’. The calls will open on 22 February to host a policy session and on 9 March to take part in the awards!
166 applications received for the European City Facility call! (16/02/2022)
The third call of the European City Facility (EUCF) closed at the end of 2021 and received 166 applications submitted by public authorities from all across Europe. The highest number of applications came from countries from Central Eastern Europe.
Green mortgages to boost the demand for energy-efficient homes (16/02/2022)
Both homeowners and banks have been reluctant to invest much in energy-efficient buildings. But change is under way. The SMARTER project has been shifting mindsets with holistic green criteria and an ambitious framework for mortgages.
Innovation Fund 2nd large-scale call for projects open until 3 March 2022 (19/01/2022)
The Commission has launched the Innovation Fund second call for large-scale projects with a total capital expenditure above EUR 7.5 million. Applicants can benefit from simplified one-stage application and selection procedures. Submit your proposal ahead of time!
Ongoing CEF Energy call: deadline approaching! (19/01/2022)
The CEF Energy call for proposals supporting preparatory studies for cross-border renewable energy projects will close on 1 February! Hurry up to finalise and send your application!
168 proposals received under the first LIFE Clean Energy Transition Call (19/01/2022)
For the first time, applicants were invited to submit their ideas to accelerate the market-uptake of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions under the Clean Energy Transition LIFE sub-programme. Overall, 18 topics with a total budget of EUR 94.5M were open in the areas of local authorities, digitalisation, innovative financing, home renovation services and citizen empowerment. The first batch of LIFE Clean Energy Transition projects is expected to go live in autumn 2022.
13th BUILD UP Skills European exchange meeting (19/01/2022)
Over 100 representatives from EU-funded projects and the European Commission discussed the challenges and good practices on upskilling building professionals to deliver high-energy performance building renovations and nearly-zero energy building. Check out the presentations and main outcomes of the meeting.
Are you interested to run the new European City Facility? (19/01/2022)
The European City Facility (EUCF) Call for Proposals under LIFE Clean Energy Transition is open until 3 March 2022. Proposals are invited to run a European City Facility based on the experiences gained under Horizon 2020 and to offer financial support and services to cities and municipalities or their groupings to develop investment concepts for sustainable energy investments. An info session took place on 13 December and the recordings and presentations are available.
Floating tidal systems providing low-cost, high-value energy to the European grid mix. (19/01/2022)
Horizon 2020 project FloTEC aimed to demonstrate a full-scale prototype floating tidal energy generation system for optimised energy extraction in locally varying tidal resources, while reducing the levelised cost of energy of floating tidal energy.
Horizon Impact Award 2022 contest open: apply by 8 March 2022 (19/01/2022)
The European Commission is launching a brand new edition of the Horizon Impact Award, a prize dedicated to EU-funded projects whose results have created societal impact across Europe and beyond. The prize acknowledges and rewards the most influential and impactful project results under Horizon 2020 (2014-2020), the EU research and innovation programme, and its predecessor, the 7th Framework Programme (FP7, 2007-2013). Each winner will receive €25 000.
Putting the cost of energy efficiency renovations on the meter (19/01/2022)
Funded by Horizon 2020, Ren-on-Bill developed a new financing mechanism that helps homeowners renovate their homes with the support of their utility company, offering a way to deliver much needed retrofits to Europe’s housing stock.
Reducing the risk and capital associated with deep energy efficiency renovations (19/01/2022)
In 2019, the carbon footprint associated with building operations such as heating increased to the highest levels ever recorded. Horizon 2020 project Accelerate SUNShINE developed an innovative financing scheme to put capital intensive, state-of-the-art energy efficiency within reach.
CEF Energy: supporting Smart grids to fulfil EU energy targets (19/01/2022)
Smart grids are one of the 12 trans-European energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas thanks to their crucial contribution to achieve EU climate and energy targets. There are currently four smart grid project actions ongoing under CEF Energy funding. Check them out!
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst information webinar (19/01/2022)
Launched at COP26, the Breakthrough Energy Catalyst has published a request for proposals to support emerging climate technology projects in clean hydrogen, direct air capture, long-duration energy storage and sustainable aviation fuel. Join the information webinar on 25 February and know more on the process and criteria to apply.
PROSPECT+ launches its second edition of capacity building for cities and regions (01/12/2021)
The ambition of PROSPECT+ is to ensure that more than 200 EU cities and regions in at least 20 European Member States improve their capacities to finance and implement their sustainable energy and climate plans and other similar plans, effectively accelerating the achievement of climate and energy goals.
Underpinning the role of One-Stop Shops in the EU Renovation Wave - First Lessons Learned from the Turnkey Retrofit Replication (01/12/2021)
One-stop shops can play roles as facilitators in the Renovation Wave, by interconnecting funding opportunities, incorporating solutions to new regulatory requirements, organising training and apprenticeship programmes and supporting various awareness-raising activities.
A new roadmap to help building renovations (14/12/2021)
Currently, only 11% of the EU existing building stock undergoes a renovation each year, and only 1% of those renovations address the energy performance of buildings. Horizon 2020 project iBROAD developed a Building Renovation Roadmap to help homeowners with a long-term and step-by-step plan for their building renovation with the support of trained energy auditors.
LIFE SUSTAINHUTS wins energy efficiency award (14/12/2021)
The project took the top prize for its work in reducing the emissions from 12 mountain huts in Spain, Italy, Slovenia and France at a ceremony during the 23rd Energy Days conference in Portorož, Slovenia.
Trigeneration systems based on heat pumps with renewable sources. (14/12/2021)
Horizon 2020 project TRI-HP is developing flexible energy-efficient and affordable tri-generation (electricity, heating and cooling) energy systems for multi-family residential buildings in Europe.
Bundling up sustainable energy investments through Energy Performance Contracting and crowdlending (14/12/2021)
The BUNDLE UP project launched over 60 sustainable energy projects in the public and private sector triggering more than EUR 44 million of investments in Portugal thanks to H2020 Project Development Assistance.
New tools to support cities in clean energy transition (14/12/2021)
Horizon 2020 CoME EASY platform, aiming to achieve interoperability between Covenant of Mayors and European Energy Award, is now available in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania and Switzerland.
H2020 project receives Energy Globe World Award (14/12/2021)
SUN-to-LIQUID was awarded the 22nd Energy Globe World Award during the COP 26 in Glasgow for its technology to produce renewable transportation fuels from water and CO2 with solar energy.
Supporting Innovative Solutions for Smart Grids and Storage - 2021 (14/12/2021)
Download our latest brochure showcasing Horizon 2020 Energy projects with innovative solutions for smart grids and storage.
CEF Energy: new funding opportunities for Cross-border Renewable Energy projects (14/12/2021)
Check the presentations and recording of the info day that CINEA organised on 6 December and learn more about the current and upcoming calls under this new window for renewable energy systems.
The Innovation Fund is looking for experts (14/12/2021)
The Innovation Fund is looking for seasoned technical, greenhouse gas and financial experts to evaluate the next project proposals for the large-scale call. Sign up today and help us shape a greener Europe. Find out how and where to apply!
Commission awards 27 grants under the Innovation Fund (14/12/2021)
This brings to 30 the number of projects supported by the Innovation Fund small-scale call. These 30 projects aim to bring low-carbon technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, energy storage and renewable energy. Together, they will benefit from a total of EUR 109 million of EU grants.
Season greetings (14/12/2021)
Dear Clean Energy readers,
Once again, the pandemic disrupted our lives and jobs this year. Luckily, we managed to stay in touch through this newsletter and the Clean Energy Twitter account.
With the hope that the future will be brighter, we wish you all a nice and restful winter break!
See you in 2022 for more news, stories and opportunities to support the clean energy transition in Europe!
Save the date: Info-days for EU Missions to take place between 18 and 19 January 2022 (15/12/2021)
The Info-Days will present a wide range of new topics for all five missions (Adaptation to Climate Change, Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030, A Soil Deal for Europe, Cancer and 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart cities by 2030) which are part of the amended Missions’ Work Programme 2021 under Horizon Europe.
5th PCI list data available on CINEA’s Transparency Platform (15/12/2021)
The release of this information allows stakeholders and citizens to access detailed data and maps about projects to implement cross-border energy infrastructure in the EU.
New solutions for the deep renovation of residential buildings (16/11/2021)
The 4RinEU H2020 project developed innovative solutions designed to reduce a property’s energy consumption by at least 60 %. They also improve the building’s indoor environment by reducing damp and making homes easier to heat.
Smart strategies for the transition in coal intensive regions (16/11/2021)
The EU-funded TRACER project supports nine coal-intensive regions to shape a broad vision and future-oriented priorities in order to facilitate transition towards sustainable energy systems.
EU invests over EUR 1 billion in innovative projects to decarbonise the economy (16/11/2021)
The Innovation Fund will invest in the first seven large-scale projects. The grants will support projects aiming to bring breakthrough technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, carbon capture, use and storage, and renewable energy.
Commission awards first 3 grants under the Innovation Fund (16/11/2021)
The 3 projects will benefit from a total grant of EUR 12.7 million and will focus on the decarbonisation of flat glass production, the provision of innovative renewable heating in industrial application and the direct capture of CO2 through water in France, Croatia and Iceland respectively.
Innovation Fund: second large-scale call for projects (Info Day) (16/11/2021)
Missed the infoday guiding applicants to apply to IF's second large-scale call (EUR 1.5 billion, open until 3 March 2022)? Watch again the sessions organised by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), DG CLIMA and the JRC.
The Connecting Europe Facility programme is looking for experts! (16/11/2021)
We are looking for experienced experts to assess project proposals submitted under the Connecting Europe Facility calls. In particular (but not only), we need experts with experience in cost-benefit analysis applied to the transport and energy sectors.
H2020 projects helping to turn energy efficiency first from principle to practice (16/11/2021)
The EU “energy efficiency first” principle aims to ensure that cost-efficient energy efficiency measures are taken into account, that energy demand is reduced and only the energy really needed is produced. Discover how several projects funded under Horizon 2020 have made an important contribution to the work of the European Commission.
Energy price hikes: how H2020 projects are supporting vulnerable citizens (16/11/2021)
Learn how Horizon 2020 projects are at the forefront of delivering innovative and effective support to vulnerable households across Europe and know how to get LIFE funding for your proposal addressing building related interventions for vulnerable districts.
Sustainable Energy Investment Forum facilitates the implementation of the Belgian Plan for energy investments in buildings and infrastructure (16/11/2021)
Know more about this event on mobilising public and private finance to accelerate investment in buildings and infrastructure in Belgium. The conference was organised by the European Commission, in cooperation with the Belgian State Secretariat for Recovery and Strategic Investments.
Co-funded by EMFF, DOCC-OFF project supports offshore renewable energy (16/11/2021)
An industrial workshop on digital twin technology applied to offshore wind turbines took place in the Belgian city of Leuven on 14 October 2021.
It featured the results obtained in the framework of the DOCC-OFF project (co-funded by EMFF) that contributed to enhance the offshore renewable energy sector and its efficiency, thus helping to realise the objectives of the European Green Deal.
New call looks to support multi-use offshore renewable energy solutions in the Atlantic (16/11/2021)
A new call for proposals for Flagship projects in specific EU sea basins is now open until 12 January. The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) call includes a topic of EUR 1.87 million focused on the Atlantic and seeking innovative multi-use integrated solutions to offshore renewable energy developments combined with other blue economy activities and/or with nature protection. Projects will advance these solutions towards the commercial phase.
Renewables: New financing mechanisms to deliver the European Green Deal (16/11/2021)
On the occasion of the European Sustainable Energy Week, two new EU financing instruments for the EU renewable energy sector were presented: the CEF Energy call for Cross-border Renewable Energy Projects and the Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism.
Are you ready to submit your project proposal under LIFE Clean Energy Transition? (16/11/2021)
The deadline of this year's LIFE Clean Energy Transition call is quickly approaching. Find here important tips to succeed with your proposal if you are putting yours now together in order to submit it by 12 January 2022.
EUSEW 2021 – the clean energy transition is for everyone (16/11/2021)
The 16th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) attracted more than 4 500 green energy researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, campaigners, and enthusiasts, making it again Europe’s biggest event on renewables and efficient energy use.
LIFE-DIADEME victorious in EU Sustainable Energy Awards (16/11/2021)
Italian LIFE project wins for its public lighting scheme that cuts emissions and improves pedestrian safety.
Innovation Fund 2nd large-scale call for projects open until 3 March 2022 (16/11/2021)
The Innovation Fund has launched the second large-scale call to invest EUR 1.5 billion in innovative clean tech projects
Zero emission public transport in Lyon (16/11/2021)
The CEF Transport programme is supporting with a EUR 16 million grant a project to reduce the emissions of the public transport fleet in the French city of Lyon. Through this project CEF will support the deployment of 117 battery-electric trolleybuses, 46 electric buses, 2 hydrogen buses, the adaptation of trolleybus lines and equipment of bus depots with recharging infrastructure.
Green and blue energy in the spotlight at EUSEW 2021 (16/11/2021)
Reinforcing the sustainability of offshore renewable energy was the focus of discussion at this EU Sustainable Energy Week's session on 26 October 2021: it took stock on the EU’s Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy, one year on from its adoption, and discussed the key challenges and opportunities to meet the ambitious goals of 61GW of offshore renewables by 2030 and 340GW by 2050.
Enabling Future Arrays in tidal energy (13/10/2021)
Read all about EnFAIT, a pioneering project for the ocean energy industry, building investor confidence and creating a commercial, bankable tidal energy sector.
Mainstreaming zero-energy buildings in Europe. (13/10/2021)
The Horizon 2020 project ZERO-PLUS has established and demonstrated in five years a complete solution for cost-effective construction of “net-zero energy settlements” – meaning buildings that produce more renewable energy than what they consume.
Become a master of your own energy use with Act4Eco platform (13/10/2021)
Learn how to understand your energy bills with this platform that helped already over 12,000 citizens through e-learning.
Pioneering technology offers a cleaner future for cement (13/10/2021)
The LEILAC project has developed a new Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology that offers producers a low-cost method of reducing atmospheric emissions.
Is your washing machine really complying with the energy label it boasts? (13/10/2021)
The ANTICSS project tested overall 24 product models for their compliance in laboratories in Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands - check out the results!
The BRIDGE initiative – coordinating energy research and innovation projects across the EU (14/10/2021)
Find out about the 90 BRIDGE participating projects in the 2021 brochure!
CEF Energy: EUR 1 million to support preparatory studies for cross-border renewable energy projects (14/10/2021)
The second call under the Connecting Europe Facility Energy programme for the period 2021-2027 was published on 22 September. In total, EUR 1 million will be available to support both EU Member States and private project promoters in selecting the best project concept and setting up the cooperation agreement before they are included in the Union list of cross-border renewable energy projects.
Implementing innovative solutions for greater grid flexibility in Slovenia and Croatia (14/10/2021)
SINCRO.GRID, a project of common interest in the field of smart grids funded under CEF Energy, aims to increase the security and efficiency of operations of the Slovenian and Croatian electricity systems simultaneously.
The Innovation Fund is looking for experts (14/10/2021)
We are looking for Life Cycle assessment (GHG), technical and seasoned financial experts to evaluate projects applying for grants to the Innovation Fund, one of the world's largest funding programmes dedicated to innovative low-carbon technologies.
EUR 95 million available for funding your project ideas to accelerate the Clean Energy Transition in Europe! (14/10/2021)
Check out all the 18 topics available under LIFE programme and see how you can help accelerating the Clean Energy Transition!
European City Facility: third call opens (14/10/2021)
Funded by Horizon 2020, EUCF assists municipalities with fast and simplified financial support of EUR 60,000 for developing investment concepts delivering local sustainable energy projects. Deadline for applications: 17 December 2021.
CINEA @ EUSEW 2021 (14/10/2021)
From 25 to 29 October, join CINEA at EUSEW sessions on offshore renewables, research and innovation to support the EU Green Deal, financing renewables and clean technology, and much more!
#EUSEW2021 starts in one week! (14/10/2021)
Make sure you register for EU flagship event for clean energy and renewables starting on 25 October with more than 30 policy sessions, the Award ceremony and networking opportunities.
LIFE in the New European Bauhaus conference (14/10/2021)
Style meets sustainability at this three-day conference taking place on 15-17 November 2021. LIFE in the New European Bauhaus is accessible to all: register to attend onsite or follow online.
EU Energy Day at COP26: the EU leading the global energy transition (15/10/2021)
On 5 November, EU Energy Day will offer a series of high-level sessions highlighting the EU’s leadership in the energy transition and engagement towards a global green recovery and just transition. Check out the agenda and follow #EUEnergyDay for more information.
Registration is open to the EU Sustainable Energy Week (14/09/2021)
EUSEW will take place online on 25-29 October 2021. It will bring together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to debate initiatives to save energy and move towards renewables for clean, secure and efficient power to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. Join us and attend the Policy Conference, the EUSEW Awards, the second European Youth Energy Day as well as 1:1 video meetings, virtual stands and other networking activities.
Leveraging new skills for the building value-chain to deliver on the European Green Deal (14/09/2021)
Through its BUILD UP Skills initiative, the EU aims to increase the number of trained and qualified building professionals across Europe, with a view to delivering new nearly zero-energy buildings as well as building renovations offering high-energy performance.
Simpler EU energy labels for lighting to help consumers cut their energy bill (14/09/2021)
From 1 September 2021, the new version of the EU energy label for light bulbs and other lighting products is applicable in shops and online, helping EU consumers cut their carbon footprint and energy bills.
Limiting global warming can boost employment in the energy sector (14/09/2021)
Researchers supported by the EU-funded NAVIGATE and ENGAGE projects estimate that actions to limit global warming to well below 2 °C would boost the energy sector employment from 18 to 26 million by 2050.
Get involved in the WSED 2022! (14/09/2021)
Submit your paper or propose a speaker at the World Sustainable Energy Days 2022 on 2 - 4 March 2022 in Wels, Austria
EU invests €122 million in innovative projects to decarbonise the economy (14/09/2021)
For the first time since the creation of the Innovation Fund, the European Union is investing €118 million into 32 small innovative projects located in 14 EU Member States, Iceland and Norway
Virtual workshop on women in CCUS on 29 September & 1 October (14/09/2021)
Join this virtual workshop on issues women face when first approaching or already being established in a highly technical field such as Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage.
Sustainable Places 2021 Conference (14/09/2021)
Register now for the 9th annual hybrid edition of Sustainable Places from 28th September to 1st October hosted in Rome, Italy
Intelligent Control for Comfort, Energy and Flexibility Optimisation (14/09/2021)
The EU-funded iBECOME project aims to increase intelligence, decarbonisation and decentralisation of the energy system by transforming building and operation data into products that can be profitable in the innovative business framework.
Upgrading the performance of district heating networks in Europe (14/09/2021)
The Horizon 2020 project Upgrade DH supported the upgrading and retrofitting process of district heating systems in the different climate regions of Europe, covering various countries.
Greener, smarter and more sustainable SmartCities with urban innovation (14/09/2021)
Horizon 2020 project GrowSmarter brought together the cities of Barcelona, Cologne and Stockholm to demonstrate 12 innovative urban solutions, such as smart energy saving and waste collection, electric mobility and refurbishing buildings to make them more sustainable.
LIFE Call for Proposals 2021 (Q&A sessions) (14/09/2021)
Did you miss the EU LIFE Info Sessions 2021? Watch the recordings now and get useful tips to prepare a successful proposal! Networking opportunities among potential applicants are also available on the page.
Sustainable Energy Investment Forum (14/09/2021)
On 22 and 23 September, CINEA will co-host a joint event on mobilising public and private finance to accelerate investment in Belgium’s buildings and infrastructure.
Fish-friendly Innovative Technologies for Hydropower (14/09/2021)
Horizon 2020 project FIThydro aims to improve river ecology and achieving sustainable fish populations in the hydropower plants' environment and innovating the existing hydropower technologies and devices.
Launch Event of the Commission’s Recommendation and Guidelines on Energy Efficiency First (14/09/2021)
The European Green Deal identifies energy efficiency as one of the key solutions across sectors that will help achieve climate neutrality at the lowest possible cost. The event will take place online on 28 September. It will be opened by the Commissioner for Energy, Ms Kadri Simson, and introduced by Mr Massimo Garribba, Deputy Director-General for DG Energy.
EU Green Deal - Research and Innovation as a driver towards Climate Neutrality (14/09/2021)
The event is organised by the European Commission and hosted at the Sweden Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai. The event will host a high-level workshop on 4 October and a dedicated EU projects’ Networking Village on 3-4 October 2021.
Launch of the third Estonia-Latvia electricity interconnector (15/09/2021)
A new electricity connection between Estonia and Latvia was launched on August 25 by the respective electricity system operators Elering and AST. This is the third electricity connector between the two countries and a further step in synchronising the Baltic with the continental European network.
New call for proposals for Projects of Common Interest under CEF Energy (15/09/2021)
The first call under the Connecting Europe Facility Energy programme for the period 2021-2027 has just been published by CINEA. The new call for proposals addresses studies and works for Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) in the field of trans-European energy infrastructure, and it will be open until 19 October.
Virtual Info Day on the call for proposals for preparatory studies for cross-border renewable energy projects (15/09/2021)
CINEA organises a virtual info day on 28 September to present the second call under the Connecting Europe Facility Energy 2021-2027. The event will cover the main aspects of the call for proposals addressing prefeasibility studies for cross-border renewable energy projects.
H2020 Project InteGrid’s vision was to bridge the gap between citizens, technology and the other players of the energy system.
Catalyst (16/07/2021)
Far from the simple crunching and storage data facilities of the past, data centres could play a whole new ball game within smart city networks.
Get engaged and networked at EUSEW! (16/07/2021)
The EU Sustainable Energy Week will take place online on 25-29 October 2021. The programme and Awards finalists will be released early September but there are other ways to have an active role: check out the networking opportunities to give visibility to your work or organisation, and have a look at what we offer to Sustainable Energy Days should you organise an energy-related event in the coming months.
€95m available for Clean Energy Transition projects under the LIFE Call for Proposals 2021! (16/07/2021)
The LIFE Call for Proposals 2021 was published on 13 July 2021 and includes 18 topics under the Clean Energy Transition sub-programme.
LIFE Call for proposals 2021 – Q&A sessions (16/07/2021)
On 8 and 9 September 2021, join the Question & Answer session for applicants on the recently published LIFE 2021 Call for proposals.
Summer edition (16/07/2021)
The whole team wishes you a safe and restful summer! See you in September!
HotMaps (16/07/2021)
Energy planners need to balance heating demands and supplies. A new software tool helps them map, analyse and optimise the distribution.
Connecting Europe Facility 2021-2027 adopted (22/07/2021)
The EU programme is aimed at supporting investment in key projects in the areas of transport, digital and energy infrastructure with an overall budget of €33.71 billion.
The Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) (22/07/2021)
A new tool to reduce stranded investments and guide energy-efficiency decisions in real estate
DEEP: De-risking Energy Efficiency Platform (22/07/2021)
A credible reference data on the risks and benefits of energy efficiency investments in buildings and industry.
De-risking Energy Efficiency Platform (DEEP) Webinar (22/07/2021)
On 14 September from 10h to 11h, the webinar will introduce the DEEP platform, followed by a Q&A session.
Innovation Fund will invest EUR 122 million in innovative clean tech projects (27/07/2021)
32 small projects are offered grants and 15 large projects development assistance. The grants will reduce emissions from energy intensive industries, renewable energy and energy storage.
Operation, Maintenance, Improvement and Promotion of the Build Up Interactive Web Portal (28/07/2021)
Help rebuild the European Portal for energy efficiency in buildings. The contractor shall rebuild the Build Up website in the ‘europa.eu’ domain, and improve and increase the effective use of the website amongst its target groups.
