1. Central European University1 Presenter : Diana Nezamutinova MS Student Supervisor: Prof. Diana Urge-Vorsatz Environmental Sciences and Policy Department Central European University Budapest, Hungary

2. Central European University2 Summary of suggested Energy policy tools in Slovakia and Hungary In the framework of the European Parliament Project “Sustainable Energy Path in CEE countries”

3. Central European University3 Contents overview of current situation Incentives; Energy prices; EI in Europe Key suggested measures for increasing REEE: Institutional; Financial; Informational; Regulatory.

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5. 5 Source: SPP, MEH

6. Central European University6 Source: SE, MEH

7. Central European University7 Source: IEA 2002

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10. 10 Key financial measures for REEE VAT for EE and RES equipment from 20% to 14% - Slovakia from 25% to 12% - Hungary Base rent price on the index of efficiency performance of the apartment (conduct energy audit prior) OR Consider Investments made by tenants on retrofitting as a rent Introduce accelerated depreciation for REEE investments

11. Central European University11 Informational measures to REEE §More appliances and stand-by labelling §More Projects in tertiary sector, as they have large demonstration effect §Training of building administrators, decision- makers, architects, retailers §More Information about advantages of working with ESCOs

12. Central European University12 Key Regulatory measures for REEE §Include energy efficiency criteria in public procurement law §Monitor and adjust Programmes on REEE in line with the evolution of the market §Promote voluntary agreements b/w industry (chemistry, metallurgy in SLOVAKIA; paper and pharmaceutical in HUNGARY)

13. Central European University13 Summary: §Coordination between relevant institutions §Not subsidised energy prices §Financial and guaranteeing incentives §Demonstration and labelling §Strict enforced criteria for EE provisions =====>>>>>> Increased Sustainability

14. Central European University14 Thank you! Diana Nezamutinova n_diana@mail.ru

15. Central European University15 Acknowledgements to: Central European University and European Parliament for supporting with a grant Vladimir Hecl, director of ECB, Bratislava, Slovakia Martin Bella, project manager, SEA, Bratislava, Slovakia Gabriella Pal, advisor, at department of economic research and env. protection at HEO Miclos Poos, Head of Energy and Transport Department at Ministry of Economic affairs Gabor Szorenyi, head of energy supply and Cconsumer protection dpartment at HEO Istvan Kovacsics, project manager, EGI, Budapest, Hungary Laszlo Elek - head of department at Energy Centre, Budapest, Hungary Judit Janossy, Gergana Miladinova - MS students,Central European University