1. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Information Clearing House for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Kristina Vilimaite, Project Manager The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe September 30, 2004

2. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey What is an Information Clearing House? Web-based information exchange system More than just a website – links resources together Should remove information related barriers for REES development

3. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey 16 countries: from Estonia to Turkey Geographical coverage

4. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Why the Information Clearing House? Our experience: situation changes fast in the region, RE and EE information not up-to-date; scattered; difficult to acquire REEEP partners identified urgent need for improving access to information EBRD assessment emphasizes the need for a central database, information clearinghouse, and matchmaking service for sponsors, developers, and financiers for renewable projects in CEE

5. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Who can benefit form the ICH Target groupExpected benefits Decision makers and energy regulators Inspiration and share of experience in developing policy instruments EntrepreneursClear understanding about current situation and investment possibilities Financial institutionsClear understanding about current situation, prevention of duplication of efforts NGOsAccess to information about opportunities: funding, partners, public participation Academic communityAccess to up-to-date information, prevention of duplication of efforts General publicsIncreased awareness, access to info

6. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Main Principles Information regularly reviewed by REEEP partners Partners can update Same template for all countries Good structure and extended search possibilities Based on the needs of users

7. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Example: Aarhus Clearing House (UNECE)

8. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Institutions and people database Laws and regulation (inc. feed-in tariffs and subsidies) Current state of penetration of RE and EE Technical and economic potential of RE and EE Administrative procedures on how to start a project Contents of ICH: Country-by-country

9. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Concepts and definitions Case studies: success stories, lessons learned Funding opportunities Partner-matching facility Contents of ICH: General Available technologies Events in CEE and Turkey News; Q&A, FAQ

10. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Questions Would such an ICH be useful in your work? Something should be added or removed? More emphasis on EE or RE or both equally? Analytic information or comprehensive data preferred?

11. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Contents in detail: case studies Best practices and lessons learned - what topics would be the most useful: Approval process (adm. procedures) Implementation issues during the project development Financing Technologies Public participation Other?

12. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Contents in detail: Database of institutions & people 1.Governmental institutions 2.Experts (e.g. employees of universities and institutes, consultants) 3.Producers of technology 4.Technology retailers 5.Producers of energy from renewable sources 6.Power generation/distribution industries 7.Non-governmental organisations 8.Journalists covering energy issues 9.Other; or something not needed?

13. The regional REEEP secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey Thank you! For further suggestions and information please write to Kristina Vilimaite