Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector EUSDR PA2 SG meeting 13.07.2017, Budapest, Hungary

Links between DTP & EUSDR CONTENTS Scope of SO 3.2 Links between DTP & EUSDR 1st Call for Proposals 2nd Call for Proposals Seed Money Facility Joint EUSDR – DTP Annual Forum

Scope of DTP SO 3.2 PA3 Better connected and energy responsible Danube Region SO 3.2 Improve energy security and energy efficiency ERDF Reg. IP 7e: promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures by improving energy efficiency and security of supply through the development of smart energy distribution, storage and transmission systems and through the integration of distributed generation from renewable sources

Scope of DTP SO 3.2 Topics addressed by the DTP Topics NOT addressed by the DTP SO 3.2 of the Danube Transnational Programme covers a niche area related to smart energy distribution, storage and transmission systems and distributed generation from renewable sources: Development of smart grids and integration of RES Regional energy planning and distribution Security of energy supply through a better exploitation of RES Development of specific installations, prototypes or technologies Implementation of actions solely aiming the alignment to specific standards, directives or local commitments Indirect approaches (energy efficiency through awareness raising actions/ training of energy managers) The shift towards low-carbon economy!* * See ERDF Regulation 1301/2013, Art.5, (4)

Links between DTP and EUSDR DTP SOs show direct links to EUSDR PAs, however, not all 12 EUSDR PAs are equally reflected by the DTP due to the thematic concentration. DTP SO EUSDR PA2 3.2 Improve energy security and energy efficiency (short title).   Contribute to the energy security and energy efficiency of the region by supporting the development of joint regional storage and distribution solutions and strategies for increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy usage. "To encourage more sustainable energy"  1. To help to achieve the national targets based on the Europe 2030 climate and energy targets 2. To remove existing bottlenecks in energy to fulfil the goals of the Energy Union within the Danube Region 3. To better interconnect regions by joint activities with relevant initiatives and institutions

DTP supports projects contributing to EUSDR Links between DTP and EUSDR DTP supports projects contributing to EUSDR To what extent does the proposal contribute to an EU strategy or policy?   (5 points) To what extent is the project concretely contributing to a relevant EU strategy/ policy (other than EUSDR) in the thematic field addressed by the project? To what extent does the project clearly contribute to one or more targets of the selected Priority Area(s), as set out in the Action Plan of the EUSDR? To what extent is the EUSDR embedded in the proposal (at the level of needs and challenges, methodology, synergy/ capitalisation, work plan, durability and transferability)?

EoI submitted: 51 Invited 2nd step: 8 Approved: 3 1st call for Proposals EoI submitted: 51 Invited 2nd step: 8 Approved: 3

DTP Capitalisation Thematic Pole 8 – Sustainable Energy 3Smart Pole leader: Annamária Nádor Pole co-leader: coordinators of PA2 http://www.interreg-danube.eu/relevant-documents/dtp-capitalisation-strategy 3Smart DARLINGe ENERGY BARGE

2nd Call for Proposals Proposals submitted for SO 3.2: 10 Indicative timetable Eligibility check: end of Sep. 2017 Quality assessment: Dec. 2017/ Jan. 2018 Condition clearing/ MC decision: end of March 2018 Total available budget: 5,280,803.34 EUR ERDF 4,724,730.34 EUR IPA 153,945.20 EUR ENI MD 201,063.90 EUR ENI UA 201,063.90 EUR

Seed Money Facility SMF to be launched on 27.09.2017 – Call to be opened before the end of the year Maximum project duration – 12 months Total allocation of the Call is up to 1,530,000.00 euro (EU contribution - 85%) Maximum project budget: 50,000.00 euro The 1st seed money call budget is based on real costs

Seed Money Facility Eligible topics approved by the NCs EUSDR PACs will provide Declarations of Alignment Maximum 3 projects per Priority Area will be selected according to the ranking list The threshold for selection is set to 65%

Seed Money Facility Topics - Priority Area 2 Energy Efficiency: Energy efficiency in buildings Promotion of RES: More efficient use of RES Smart Grids: Power System Automation Low Carbon Energy: Cutting Carbon in Transport (e-mobility: public transportation, e-cars, e-bikes, etc.)

Joint EUSDR – DTP Annual Forum 19 October 2017 Plenary session DTP contributing to the Danube Region Workshop DTP Capitalisation Financing for Pillar I of the EUSDR

Ana Leganel Project Officer Phone: +36 1 795 5338 E-mail: ana.leganel@interreg-danube.eu Website: www.interreg-danube.eu