1. Priority 4: Supporting the Shift Towards a
Low Carbon Economy in All Sectors
Mark Joslyn - DCLG

2. Key issues when applying
ERDF
Key issues when applying
Application Process – Two Stage Process
SUD combined approach between Priority 1 (£5m) & 4 (£16m)
Outline Application & assessed
Full Application – Appraised
Match Funding & Intervention rates
Eligible Spend Revenue & Capital
Procurement
State Aid & Revenue Generation
Overarching message from the Commission is the drive for Innovation
Programme Modification
Projects funded to date:
Combined approach between GMCA & DCLG

3. Priority 4: Supporting the Shift towards a Low Carbon Economy in all Sectors
4a. Promoting the production and distribution of energy derived from renewable sources
4b. Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in enterprises
4c. Supporting energy efficiency, smart energy management and renewable energy use in public infrastructure, including in public buildings, and in the housing sector
4e. Promoting low-carbon strategies for all types of territories, in particular for urban areas, including the promotion of sustainable multimodal urban mobility and mitigation-relevant adaptation measures
4f. Promoting research and innovation in, and adoption of, low-carbon technologies

4. Priority 4: Output targets
SUD target
C1 - Number of enterprises receiving support
xyz
C5 - Number of new enterprises supported
C26 - No’ enterprises cooperating with research institutions
C29 – No’ of enterprises supported to introduce new to the firm products
C32 - Decrease annual primary energy consumption in public buildings
xyz kWh/year
C34 - Estimated annual reduction of GHG (CO2e)
xyz tonnes

5. Focus: - Increasing the amount of renewable energy
4a. Promoting the production and distribution of energy derived from renewable sources
Focus: - Increasing the amount of renewable energy
Micro energy schemes - micro energy less than 5MW
Smart Grids - Keele University
Energy storage
Gas fired CHP is eligible as a low carbon energy source
RHI & FIT’s
Revenue generation (Article 61) & state aid needs to be considered
Is there a gap in the funding - can this clearly be identified
20XX

6. Focus – Increasing the energy efficiency of SME’s
4b. Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in enterprises
Focus – Increasing the energy efficiency of SME’s
Projects need to provide a diagnostic
Standard Retrofit in SME’s
Match funding can come from the SME
Grant support for equipment is eligible.
Wider carbon impacts within an SME
20XX

7. What is a public building Buildings and infrastructure
4c. Supporting energy efficiency, smart energy management and renewable energy use in public infrastructure, including in public buildings, and in the housing sector
Focus: Delivering energy efficiency & innovation in public building and housing.
What is a public building
Buildings and infrastructure
Innovative technologies & processes that can demonstrate opportunities for others.
Public & Private housing
A number of projects coming forward with off site construction
Standard Retrofit
20XX

8. Focus: Combining low carbon activity to deliver a whole place solution
4e. Promoting low-carbon strategies for all types of territories, in particular for urban areas, including the promotion of sustainable multimodal urban mobility and mitigation-relevant adaptation measures
Focus: Combining low carbon activity to deliver a whole place solution
Low Carbon Strategy required to give the activity context
Low Carbon Investment Fund
Provides flexible approach to deliver a range of activity
Can deliver low carbon transport as part of a package
Eligible low carbon transport
Geographical focus, activity can’t be disparate e.g.
Business Park, Hospital, University Campus, City Centre or specific urban area
Filling in the gaps of existing strategies
Strategic use of Green Infrastructure for City Cooling
20XX

9. Focus: Research and development of new low carbon technologies
4f. Promoting research and innovation in, and adoption of, low-carbon technologies
Focus: Research and development of new low carbon technologies
Developing technologies & proof of concept
Need to be consistent with Smart Specialisation Strategy in England
Technologies should meet the Low Carbon Innovation Coordination Group
Engaging academia & SME’s
Testing technologies – NE Rapid charging stations
20XX