1. Review of structural funds in Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Czech Republic Joint Seminar “Helping municipalities to use Structural Funds for energy projects” December 7-8, 2004, České Budejovice Dalia Streimikiene Lithuanian energy institute

2. Priorities of Structural Funds in LT  ID 1: Development of social and economic infrastructure;  ID 2: Developmentnt of human resources;  ID 3: Developmentnt of productive sector and services;  ID 4: Rural development and fisheries;  ID 5: Technical assistance.

3. Priorities of Structural Funds in SK  ID 1: Industry and Services;  ID 2: Human Resources;  ID 3: Agriculture and Rural Development;  ID 4: Basic Infrastructure.

4. Priorities of Structural Funds in CZ  ID 1: Industry and Enterprise;  ID 2: Infrastructure;  ID 3: Rural Development and Multi-Functional Agriculture;  ID 4: Human Resources Development.

5. Priorities of Structural Funds in PL  ID 1: Improvement of competitiveness of the economy;  ID 2: Human resources development;  ID 3: Restructuring and modernisation of the food sector and rural development;  ID 4: Fisheries and fish processing;  ID 5: Transport-Maritime Economy;  ID 6: Integrated Regional Operational Programme.  ID 7 : Technical assistance

6. Priorities of Structural Funds in 4 NM  Infrastructure (LT, CZ, SK);  Human resources (4 NM);  Productive Sector (4 NM);  Rural, regional, agricultural development and fisheries (4 NM);  Transport-Maritime Economy (PL);  Technical assistance (LT, PL).

7. SF and Sustainable Energy in LT ID 1: Infrastructure  Priority ID 1-2.2: Renovation of boilers and biomass or natural gas conversion;  Priority ID 1-2.3: Local and Renewable Energy Sources;  Priority ID 1-2.4: Increase of Energy Efficiency in Public Sector; ID 3: Productive sectors  Priority ID 3-1.1: Implementation of new technologies;  Priority ID 3-1.12: Implementation of environmental measures; ID 4: Rural development  Priority ID 4-5.3: Investments to improve and rationalise the harvesting and logging of round wood and afforestation;  Priority ID 4-3.3: Investments into industries reprocessing agriculture products.

8. Areas of sustainable energy support in OP and responsible institutions in LT ID 1 Development of Social and Economic Infrastructure Ministry of Economy ID 1-2 Ensuring of Energy supply Stability, accessibility and increased efficiency Lithuanian Business Support Agency of the Ministry of Economy Tasks: application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project ID 3: Development of productive sector & services Ministry of Economy ID 3-1 Direct Support to Business Lithuanian Business Support Agency of the Ministry of Economy Tasks: application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project monitoring ID 4: Rural Development and Fisheries Ministry of Agriculture ID 4-5.3: Investments to improve and rationalise the harvesting and logging of round wood ID 4-3.3 Investments into industries reprocessing agriculture products. National paying authority Tasks: application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project

9. Project cycle in Lithuania

10. SF and Sustainable Energy in SK ID 1: Industry & services  Priority ID 1-1.3: Support of business, innovation and applied research ;  Priority ID 1-1.4: Support for energy saving and use of RES; ID 3: Rural & agriculture development  Priority ID 3-1: Investment in agricultural holdings;  Priority ID 3-2: Improving the processing and marketing of agricultural products; ID 4: Basic Infrastructure  Priority ID 4-2.2: Improvement and development of the infrastructure for the air protection;  Priority ID 4-3.1: Building and development of civil infrastructure in the regions.

11. Areas of sustainable energy support in OP and responsible institutions in SK ID 3 Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry of Agriculture Priority ID 3-1 Investment in agricultural holdings; Priority ID 3-2 Improving the processing & marketing of agricultural products Agriculture Paying Agency Sapard; Application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project monitoring ID 4 Basic Infrastructure Ministry of Construction & Regional Development Priority ID 4-2.2 Development of the infrastructure for the air protection Ministry of Environment Priority ID 4-3.1 Development of CI in the regions Ministry of Construction & Regional Development Application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project monitoring ID 1 Industry & Services Ministry of Economy ID 1-1.3 Support to business, innovation & research ID 1-1.4 Support of energy saving & RES Slovak Energy Agency Application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project monitoring

12. SF and Sustainable Energy in CZ ID 1: Industry & enterprises  Priority ID 1-7.1: Reducing energy consumption;  Priority ID 1-7.2: Higher use of RES. ID 2: Infrastructure  Priority ID 2-7.1: Support for the Introduction of Alternative Fuels in transport;  Priority ID 2-10: Water Management Infrastructure Improvement;  Priority ID 2-11: Air Protection Infrastructure Improvement; ID 4: Rural & agricultural development  Priority ID 4-1: Investments in agricultural holdings ;  Priority ID 4-4: Promoting the adaptation and development of rural areas

13. Areas of sustainable energy support in OP and responsible institutions in CZ ID 1 Industry & Enterprises Ministry of Industry & Trade ID 1-7.1 Reducing energy consumption; ID 1-7.2 Higher use of RES. Czechlnvest Application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project monitoring ID 2 Infrastructure Ministry of Environment ID 2-7.1 Support for the Introduction of Alternative Fuels; Ministry of Transport ID 2-10 Water Management Infrastructure Improvement; ID 2-11 Air Protection Infrastructure Improvement; State Environment Fund Application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project monitoring ID 4 Rural & Agricultural development Ministry of Agriculture ID 4-1 Investments in agricultural holdings ; ID 4-4 Promoting the adaptation and development of rural areas Application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project monitoring

14. SF and Sustainable Energy in PL ID 1: Competitiveness of economy  Priority ID 1-2.4: The Improving of competitive position of the enterprises operating on the European Single Market; ID 6: IROP  Priority ID 6-1.2: Upgrade and modernisation of infrastructure aiming at regions’ competitiveness strengthening;  Priority ID 6-3.1: Local development

15. Areas of sustainable energy support in OP and responsible institutions in PL ID 1 Improvement of competitiveness of economy Ministry of Economy ID 1-2.4: The Improving of competitive position of the enterprises operating on the European Single Market Application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project monitoring ID 2 Integrated regional operation programme Ministry of Economy ID 6-1.2 Upgrade and modernisation of infrastructure aiming at regions’ competitiveness strengthening; ID 6-3.1 Local development Application screening, preparation of calls, implementation of project monitoring

16. Areas of sustainable energy support in OP & responsible institutions 4 NM Areas of support in OP:  Infrastructure;  Productive Sector, competitiveness of economy;  Rural & agricultural development. Responsible Institutions:  Ministry of Economy (LT, PL, SK);  Ministry of Construction & Regional Development (SK);  Ministry of Trade & Industry (CZ);  Ministry of Agriculture (LT, SK, CZ);  Ministry of Environment (CZ). Implementing Institutions:  Business Support Agency (LT); CzechInvest  Energy Agency (SK);  National or Agriculture Paying Authorities (LT, SK);  State Environment Fund (CZ);  Ministry of Transport (CZ)

17. ID 1: INFRASTRUCTURE: LT 1-2: Renovation of boilers and conversion to biomass, natural gas Main Objective: to ensure stability, reliability, flexibility and accessibility of energy supply, increase of EE and to form a basis for the stable growth of national economy; Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  renovation of boilers and switching to other fuels in the combustion plants currently burning less environmentally friendly fuels (especially burning high sulphur content petroleum products);  increase the use of RES;  increase EE in public sector.

18. Particular schemes for project submission  Conversion of combustion installations to biomass, natural gas;  Adjustment of renovated boilers for CC;  Installation of new or adjustment of existing energy generation sources to use RES and municipal waste;  Implementation of new technologies including CC, use of RES, municipal waste;  Renovation of buildings and heating installations;  Maintenance & control of energy use in renovated buildings;  Energy audits of buildings & infrastructure;  Regional cooperation, R&D related to EE improvements & energy market development in national & region al levels;  Feasibility studies, information dissemination, education, consultancy and scientific research in this field.

19. Eligible projects & eligible applicants Eligible applicants:  State institutions;  Municipalities & their institutions;  Public bodies;  Subjects eligible under the condition of State aid provision: ”Promotion of entrepreneurship, business & investments development”: 1. de minimis support, 2. support to SME, 3. regional aid  detailed eligibility requirement are defined during the call of proposals Eligible projects:  Reduction of negative impact on environment;  Increase of reliability of energy supply;  Use or promotion to use RES;  Increase of energy use efficiency;  Implementation of advanced technologies

20. ID 3: PRODUCTIVE SECTORS: LT 3-1: Direct support to business Main Objective: to increase competitiveness of companies and the level of entrepreneurship, to balance equal opportunities in business; to increase the potential of scientific research in business. Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  implementation of new technologies & innovations;  implementation of environmental measures Particular Schemes for projects submission: new products & service development; new technologies & innovations, modernization of production equipment; improvement of production & service processes; R&D for industry; integration of R&D in business; quality management systems; implementation of standards & certification systems; establishment of industry & business collaboration clusters; implementation of cost reduction measures including EE measures; Eligible applicants: SMEs Eligible projects: creation of high VA products, increase of competitiveness, internalization, impact on RD, cooperation.

21. ID 4: RURAL & AGRICULTURE: LT ID 4-5: Forestry ID 4-3: Marketing of agriculture products Main Objective: develop EES functions of forests, to improve the infrastructure and productivity of private forest holdings, increase the possibility for alternative activity and improve environment;  modernize processing and marketing of agricultural products, to improve their competitiveness and to increase the VA. Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  improve the harvesting and logging of round wood as well as afforestation of non-agricultural land (use of biomass);  investments into industries reprocessing agriculture products (raps conversion to biofuels) Particular Schemes for projects submission: agriculture activities for raps cultivation; diversification of agricultural activities including reprocessing of produced products and marketing. Eligible applicants: farmers, agriculture companies, cooperatives etc.

22. ID 1: INDUSTRY AND SERVICES: SK 1-1.3 Support of innovation and research 1-1.4 Support of EE and use of RES Main Objective:  increase of industry competitiveness through R&D;  Support of EE and RES. Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  implementation of new technologies & innovations, environmental measures to reduce emissions;  the approximation of industrial energy demands to the EU levels through EE and enhanced competitiveness of enterprises.  increase use of RES and local fuels by promoting reg. business; Eligible applicants: SME; PB Eligible projects: R&D in new EE technologies; support of participation in EU innovation activities; R&D in sectors with low innovative potential, entrepreneurs focussing on innovation of processes, products & management

23. Particular schemes for project submission  Support of links of R&D & business;  certification equipment in the certification process; consulting in documentation development for air quality management process, in implementing EMAS & ISO  production of prototypes and their testing on the market, designs of new products;  identification and elaboration of technical expertise to launch new technology and products & their independent, professional testing;  support for the organisation of international seminars, conferences;  feasibility studies in relevant area;  improvement of the environment in terms of emissions, safety of WW and solid wastes and radiations;

24. ID 3: AGRICULTURE & RURAL :SK 3-1 Investments in agricultural holdings 3-2 Processing of agriculture products Main Objective: Increase the efficiency of agricultural production and quality of life for the rural population Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  facilities for the use of alternative energy sources for own consumption of energy;  construction of technologies for environmental protection (WW); Particular Schemes for projects submission: facilities for use of alternative energy for own needs, reconstruction & construction of WW treatment technologies, reconstruction of farm and forestry facilities to agro-tourism, housing equipments & technologies, Eligible applicants: SMEs, farmers, agriculture companies, Eligible projects: facilities for use of alternative energy for own needs, modernization of housing equipment for recreational activities.

25. ID 4: INFRASTRUCTURE: SK 4-2.2 Air protection infrastructure 4-3.1 Developing of civil infrastructure Main Objective: balanced regional development Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  switching on fuels with low-emission and RES;  installation of technology to reduce air emissions & monitoring;  reconstruction of buildings and facilities of educational, health, infrastructure (aimed at the insulation of buildings). Particular Schemes for projects submission: installation of clean combustion technologies and RES, pollution abatement installations, reconstruction and insulation of buildings of educational, health, social and cultural infrastructure; Eligible applicants: SMEs; Public Authorities, Municipalities Eligible projects: low emission energy combustion sources & RES, pollution abatement technologies & monitoring, renovation of buildings to increase EE.

26. ID 1: INDUSTRY & ENTERPRISE: CZ 1-7 Increase of EE & use of RES Main Objective: Reducing energy consumption and higher use of RES Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  New technologies, energy savings in industry and industrial services (SMEs) to reach the EU levels and increase the competitiveness.  Ensure economical use of energy. Particular Schemes for projects submission:  Energy savings programme;  RES programme Eligible applicants: SMEs in industry; Eligible projects: implementation new, EE technologies & energy audits; RES application in industry, CHP burning biomass, SHPPs, geothermal, waste incineration & sludge from WW.

27. ID 2: INFRASTRUCTURE: CZ 2-7: Introduction of alternative fuels 2-10: Water management improvement 2-11: Air protection infrastructure Objective:  introduction of alternative fuels in transport  water management infrastructure improvement;  air protection infrastructure improvement Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  increase number of motor vehicles using biofuels (esp. from rape);  improvement of the level of WW sludge management;  environment-friendly combustion technologies and use of RES Particular Schemes for projects submission:  support for the introduction of biofuels;  Construction of facilities for energy use of sludge from WW;  Application of clean combustion technologies Eligible projects: R&D in alternative fuels, hydrogen, fuel cells, WW treatment facilities, combustion of Hospital Waste, use of RES

28. ID 4: RURAL & AGRICULTURE: CZ 4-1: Investments In agriculture holdings; 4-4: Development of rural areas Main Objective:  further diversification of agricultural activities;  development of rural areas. Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  production, processing and marketing of biomass made of one’s own agricultural activity  investments into use of alternative energy sources (max. 5MW) Particular Schemes for projects submission:  Production of biomass from own agriculture activities;  Support of investments for using alternative energy sources Eligible applicants: SME in agriculture, farmers; Eligible projects: production of biomass from agriculture activities, use of biomass & biogas as alternative sources.

29. ID 1: ECONOMY: PL 1-2.4: Improvement of competitiveness of enterprises; Main Objective: support for investments aiming at the adjustment of companies to the environmental protection requirements state aid for pro-ecological investments in companies to increase competitiveness; Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  reduce of emissions from large power supply plants,  generate of energy from RES,  achieve environmental standards and the implementation of BAT. Particular Schemes for projects submission: NA

30. ID 6: INTEGRATED REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT : PL 6-1.2: Modernization of Infrastructure 6-3.1: Local development Main Objective: to upgrade and modernise of infrastructure aiming at regions’ competitiveness strengthening Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  sewage and water system management;  air protection and waste management,  efficient use of energy (including RES), Particular Schemes for projects submission: NA

31. Main Objective:  ES, increase of EE for the stable growth of economy (LT);  balanced regional development and modernisation of infrastructure in regions to ensure competitiveness (SK, PL);  introduction of alternative fuels and decrease of ecological burden caused by road traffic (CZ);  WW management & air protection infrastructure improvement (CZ) Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  increase use of RES; EE in public sector (4 NM);  air protection (4 NM);  increase number of motor vehicles using biofuels (CZ);  improvement of WW & sludge management (CZ, PL); Eligible applicants: SMEs, PB, Municipalities, State institutions INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT in 4 NM

32. Main Objective:  to increase competitiveness of companies and the level of entrepreneurship, to increase the potential of R&D in business (4 NM);  Support of EE and RES to increase competitiveness (SK, CZ, PL);  Support for investments into implementation of environmental protection requirements to increase enterprise competitiveness (PL). Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  new technologies & environmental measures (4 NM);  the approximation of industrial energy demands to the EU levels through EE (SK, CZ).  increase use of RES and local fuels by promoting reg. business (SK, PL); Eligible applicants: SMEs, PB, Municipalities COMPETETIVENES OF PRODUCTIVE SECTORS in 4 NM

33. Main Objective:  modernize processing and marketing of agricultural products, to improve their competitiveness (4 NM);  diversification of agricultural activities & development of rural areas (4 NM);  improve the productivity of private forest holdings (LT) ; Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES:  improve the harvesting and logging of round wood & biomass (LT);  investments into raps conversion to biofuels (LT);  financing of ffacilities for the use of alternative energy sources (biomass) for own consumption of energy (SK, CZ, PL);  investments into use of alternative energy sources, max. 5MW (CZ) Eligible applicants: farmers, agriculture companies, cooperatives etc. REGIONAL & AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT in 4 NM

34. Lithuania: Priority 1.2: Ensuring of energy supply stability, accessibility & EE The funds allocated for 2004-2006: 82.76 MEUR The funds distributed for 3 projects (total 7 projects) aiming at EE in public buildings: 1.24 MEUR; Slovakia: Priority 1-1.4: Support of EE & and use of RES The funds allocated: 33.1 MEUR The funds distributed for 2 projects: (total 13 projects) Czech Republic: Priority 1-7: Reduction of energy consumption and use of RES The funds allocated : 34.8 MEUR The funds distributed 2 (total 7) projects : 15 thous. – 1 mil. EUR; Poland: Priority 1-2.4: State aid for ecological investments in companies USE of SDF for Sustainable energy projects in 4NM

35. EU SF administration in Lithuania

36. Conclusions  There 4 main Sectoral Operation programmes in 4 NM: Infrastructure; Human resources; Productive Sector; Rural, agricultural development and fisheries. They are very similar for Slovakia, Czech Republic and Lithuania, only for LT & PL Technical assistance is available.  In Poland the structure of priorities is quite different including separate SOP for maritime transport & separate SOP for fisheries. Poland has also integrated regional OP;  The SOP which can be used for support of activities in the area of RES & EE are similar in 4 NM: infrastructure, productive sectors, agricultural & rural development;  Though structure of priorities quite similar the similar projects are being finance from different SOP in 4 NM.

37. Conclusions  The main activities in the area of RES & EE in 4 NM are from SOP ID1 but these SOP have different titles and priorities:  in SK & CZ ID1: Industry & Service or Industry & Enterprise:  In LT: development of social & economic infrastructure;  In PL: Increase of competitiveness of economy;  The most similar structure of SOP and measures is in SK CZ;  The funds allocated for priority 1.2: Ensuring of energy supply stability, accessibility & EE in Lithuania 2004-2006 : 82.76 MEUR; the funds distributed for 3 projects 1.24 MEUR;  The funds allocated for priority Slovakia for priority 1-1.4: Support of EE & and use of RES is 33.1 MEUR. The funds distributed for 2 projects.  The funds allocated in CZ for priority 1-7: Reduction of energy consumption and use of RES: 34.8 MEUR. The funds for 2 projects distributed: 15 thous. – 1 mil. EUR.

38. Conclusions Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES in Infrastructure: increase use of RES; EE in public sector (4 NM); air protection (4 NM); increase number of motor vehicles using biofuels (CZ); improvement of WW & sludge management (CZ, PL); Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES in Productive sectors: new technologies & environmental measures (4 NM); the approximation of industrial energy demands to the EU levels through EE (SK, CZ); increase use of RES and local fuels by promoting reg. business (SK, PL); Particular Subgoals relating to EE or RES in Agriculture & Regional: improve the harvesting and logging of round wood & biomass (LT); investments into raps conversion to biofuels (LT); financing of ffacilities for the use of alternative energy sources (biomass) for own consumption of energy (SK, CZ, PL); investments into use of alternative energy sources, max. 5MW (CZ).

39. Thank you for your attention! Contact: Lithuanian energy institute Name: Dalia Streimikiene E-Mail: dalia@mail.lei.lt