1. Promoting sustainable energy powered by Operational Programme ERDF Samenwerkingsverband Noord Nederland Jelle Wiarda Brussels,12.10. 2011

2. Profile of the Region Sparsely populated: 1.5 mln inhabitants Gross regional product: 32.600 p/c Industrial zones around large cities One University, four Polytechnic schools Large supplies of natural gas Large rural areas Headoffice Gascompany Gasunie: Energy Valley

3. OP ERDF Noord NL Based on policy outlinesStrategische Agenda Noord Nederland 2007-2013 Focus on strong themes, e.g. energy Promoting network- and cluster development Development of knowledge, energy efficiency, energy transition and sustainability

4. A governmental cooperation of: Management Authority OP ERDF Noord NL 2007-2013 Management operational programme Project selection: sustainability check, 3xP Monitoring committee EU recovery plan and operational programme Max. 4% of budget energy efficiency measures ( EC 2010 ) Communication activities Samenwerkingsverband Noord Nederland Northern Netherlands Provinces

5. Energy Valley Green gas roundabout Bio-based energy Power & balancing Decentralised energy systems Research & education Promoting energy efficiency Hansa Energy Corridor: European region of excellence 15 projects, 23 mln. ERDF, 25% of budget Innovation priority OP

7. Sustainable energy in European perspective National expert meeting Spring 2012 initiated by Dutch management authorities Exchange views, experiences, good practices between beneficiaries Lessons learned? Expanding towards a European network??

8. More information: www.snn.eu www.energyvalley.nl www.hansaenergycorridor.eu