FDEA/SECO/WEIN – Daniel Menebhi Federal Department of Economic Affairs FDEA State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO “Sustainable energy management in cities” Objective 1 Focus Area 4 of the CH-RO Framework Agreement Initiation to the European Energy Award (eea) Daniel Menebhi 1 st July 2011 WE Economic Cooperation and Development

FDEA/SECO/WEIN – Daniel Menebhi 2 The Swiss-Romanian Cooperation for the Reduction of Economic and Social Disparities within the enlarged European Union Swiss Contribution to Romania : CHF 181 million Focus Area 4 – Improvement of the Environment : CHF 52.5 million Objective 1 - Contribution to Sustainable Energy management in Romanian Cities: CHF 37 million Up to 10 infrastructure projects in up to 4 Romanian cities

FDEA/SECO/WEIN – Daniel Menebhi 3 Objectives (programme) Co-financing up to 10 projects in the field of sustainable energy management in 4 selected Romanian cities (CHF 37 million) Disseminate and intensify strategies for sustainable energy policies in Romanian cities, like e.g. “Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAP)” within the “Covenant of Mayors” initiatives of the European Commission. Introduction of the eea/Energy City management system, recognized as one of the best implementing tools for SEAP, in selected Romanian cities Adapting the process- and implementation orientated approach of the Swiss quality management system eea / Energy City for Romanian municipalities.

FDEA/SECO/WEIN – Daniel Menebhi 4 Objectives (programme) Implementation of a resilient energy/climate policy in about 4 Romanian municipalities (with emphasis medium size) based on a firm commitment of the responsible authorities to the foreseen activities. a comprehensive report on the energy/climate policy of the municipality, a city profile and relevant data a sustainable energy action plan (SEAP) / program for the next 4 to 5 years, with targets and goals, schedule, finances, and responsibilities Capacity building of Romanian municipal administration and their advisors on the vast possibilities of energy and climate change related activities on regional and local level.

FDEA/SECO/WEIN – Daniel Menebhi 5 Benefits for selected Romanian municipalities Gain of insight into municipal energy issues through a review by specialists of energy-related activities; Formulation and prioritization of energy related actions and projects most likely to support sustainable development; Access to Swiss financing for their priority infrastructure projects; Potential access to other financing (e.g. EU cohesion funds) for other actions or projects (i.e. those not financed by Switzerland)

FDEA/SECO/WEIN – Daniel Menebhi 6 Flowchart Launching Conference - Presentation - Call for Candidatures Candidatures up to 45 Romanian cities Selection of 4 cities SC Choice of consultants Municipalities Implementation: - Initial reviews - SEAP - Project Outlines Municipalities Consultants Selection: 8-10 projects in 4 cities SC

FDEA/SECO/WEIN – Daniel Menebhi 7 Flowchart 2 Advocacy of Projects Funds for FS (PPF) SECO Feasibility Studies FS Final Project Proposals FPP Municipalities (Consultants) Evaluation FPP MAI/MPF Decision FPPs Funds for Projects SECO

FDEA/SECO/WEIN – Daniel Menebhi 8 Timeframe - Actions – Responsible WhenWhatWho July 1, 2011Launching conference in Bucharest: -Conference gathering representatives of eligible cities -Presentation of „Energy city/eea“ concept - Call for candidatures MAI MAI/SECO consultant MAI Jul-Sep 2011Preparation and submission of candidaturesInterested eligible cities Sep/Oct 2011Selection of 4 most promising citiesSelection Committee Nov 2011 – Feb 2012 Appointment of the consultants (tendering and contracting)Selected cities Feb-May 2012Development with consultant’s assistance of : - Initial review - SEAP (preparation or review) - Outlines for 2-3 priority energy infrastructure projects Selected cities June 2012Evaluation of SEAPs and selection of Project OutlinesSelection committee July 2012Submission of SEAPs and Project Outlines to SECOMPF