Rhine-Alpine News
16.01.2023
CEF Energy: 2023 call for cross-border renewable energy projects (CB RES) to obtain the status
Source: cinea.ec.europa.eu
The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy programme for the 2021-2027 period was extended with a cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) window. The scope of the CB RES programme covers renewable energy projects that involve a physical or non-physical cross-border cooperation between EU Members States, but also Member States and non-EU countries. This programme aims to provide financial support to meet EU decarbonisation targets by optimising national efforts for deployment of renewable energy and thus increase the security of energy supply. Following the calls for proposals to support preparatory studies for that type of projects, the European Commission and CINEA are now launching the second call to obtain the status of cross-border renewable energy projects (CB RES status) and therefore enter a list of projects eligible for CEF funding (CB RES list). This call is particularly important because having the official CB RES status is a requirement to be eligible for financial support for studies and works under the CEF Energy Programme. The call also covers projects facilitating renewable energy sources integration through energy storage facilities and which contribute both to the strategic uptake of innovative renewables technologies and to the EU’s long term decarbonisation strategy. Promoters of candidate projects for the CB RES status can participate in the call by submitting an application via the dedicated CB RES submission platform by 3 May 2023. To know more about the call for the CB RES status visit the specific call webpage: https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/2023-call-cross-border-renewable-energy-cb-res-projects-application-process-cb-res-status_en
European Transport Conference – Call for Papers
Source: https://aetransport.org/etc/call-for-papers
The European Transport Conference (ETC) is the annual conference of the Association for European Transport, attracting transport policy makers, practitioners and researchers from all over Europe and beyond. ETC offers in-depth presentations on policy issues, best practice and research findings across the broad spectrum of transport. ETC also provides an opportunity where delegates can enjoy networking opportunities, participate in technical visits, and explore the exhibition. The ETC 2023 takes place on 6 – 8 September 2023 in Milan, Italy. A call for papers on Rail Policy and Planning Topics has been published. The Programme Committee invites to submit abstracts of relevance to the following themes which are interesting for an international audience:
- Rail and travel patterns in an era of change; are climate change objectives still on track?
- Innovations targeting Customers’ Perspective
- Policy focus
- Innovation in planning and efficient operations
For abstract submission please visit https://aetransport.org/etc/call-for-papers and select rail policy and planning as topic.
Study on China’s influence over European strategic transport infrastructure
Source: Gerd Altmann on Pixabay
Research4Committees, the research for AGRI, CULT, PECH, REGI & TRAN Committees of the European Parliament calls for interest to deliver a study on “China’s influence over European strategic transport infrastructure”. Minimum requirement is a team of minimum 6 experts with sound educational/professional qualifications and experience that are clearly relevant to the research area. Deadline to ask for tender documents is 29 January 2023. Planned deadline to submit offers is 02 April 2023. For more details please visit: https://research4committees.blog/2023/01/16/contract-study-on-chinas-influence-over-european-strategic-transport-infrastructure/