EU Sixth Framework Programme for RTD CONCERTO: “Sustainable Energy Communities” Information Meeting, Botanic Gardens, Dublin, 27 August 2003 Chairman’s Introduction Kevin O’Rourke

Structure Why we’re here Who’s here What do we expect today afterwards How are we going to do it today afterwards

Why we’re here EU Sixth Framework Programme for RTD New CONCERTO initiative: Call for Proposals was published 17 June 2003 European scale “Integrated Projects”: criteria to be met Deadline 17 December 2003 Information Day, Brussels, 24 September 2003 A highly competitive arena Assist Irish Response Briefing by Commission Explain Terms of Reference Explain Procedures and Timescales

Who’s Here Local authorities Local energy agencies Developers Energy supply utilities Renewable energy developers/ suppliers Architects Engineers Product suppliers NGOs Government bodies Other energy specialists

What We Expect: Today Alert on the CONCERTO opportunity Clear understanding on: the shape of a project the Commission’s expectations of you Stimulate project ideas Indication of level of interest Sufficient information to progress

What We Expect: Afterwards Outline of proposal concept to SEI: 10 September Formation of Irish project teams: Now - September Key EU information event: 24 September Building EU partnerships: by early to mid November Final proposals: before 17 December

Summary An Opportunity Sustainable Energy Ireland advice Work to be done