Policy instruments
Discover the policy instruments that the partners of this project are tackling.
A means for public intervention. It refers to any policy, strategy, or law developed by public authorities and applied on the ground to improve a specific territorial situation. In most cases, financial resources are associated with a policy instrument. However, an instrument can also sometimes refer to a legislative framework with no specific funding. In the context of Interreg Europe, operational programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs as well as Cooperation Programmes from European Territorial Cooperation are policy instruments. Beyond EU cohesion policy, local, regional, or national public authorities also develop their own policy instruments.
The ERDF Programme for Extremadura 2021-2027 was approved in December 2022 to receive support from the European Regional Development Fund with the objective of investing in jobs and growth in the Autonomous Community of Extremadura. Following the EU's policy framework, the Programme has different priorities. UNIFHY will focus on the second, P2A. Green Transition, and on the second specific objective, RSO2.2. to promote renewable energy in accordance with the EU Directive 2018/2001for renewable energy, including the sustainability criteria stated in it.
The PI defines the promotion of renewable energies as essential, especially taking into account the link between economic activity, economic growth and the increase in GHG emissions. The chosen RSO will give priority to supporting non-traditional and innovative renewables with much lower profitability than the more mature technologies, to the promotion of citizen participation in the energy transition and to the full incorporation of renewable energy in the different sectors, with attention to the deployment of thermal renewables.
The Program specifically mentions promoting the use of renewable gases and, among the measures to be encouraged, is the incorporation of new generation technologies such as green hydrogen produced through renewable energies defined in article 2.1 of the Directive (EU) 2018/2001, being its use intended for industrial processes in general and prioritizing stationary use (excluding urban transport).
The PI defines the promotion of renewable energies as essential, especially taking into account the link between economic activity, economic growth and the increase in GHG emissions. The chosen RSO will give priority to supporting non-traditional and innovative renewables with much lower profitability than the more mature technologies, to the promotion of citizen participation in the energy transition and to the full incorporation of renewable energy in the different sectors, with attention to the deployment of thermal renewables.
The Program specifically mentions promoting the use of renewable gases and, among the measures to be encouraged, is the incorporation of new generation technologies such as green hydrogen produced through renewable energies defined in article 2.1 of the Directive (EU) 2018/2001, being its use intended for industrial processes in general and prioritizing stationary use (excluding urban transport).
Partners working on this policy instrument
Priority 4 of Aalborg Municipality Business Strategy focuses on Sustainable Energy Security, including a strengthening of the municipal energy supply infrastructure in order to attract companies working with green transition.
Goals:
- Develop infrastructure and framework conditions that support, develop and ensure energy supply, including industrial symbioses, sector integration as well as hydrogen and CO2.
- Strengthen, develop and promote industrial symbioses with a view to increasing innovation and export opportunities.
Actions:
- Promote the use of surplus heat from industry for district heating/cooling.
- Promote the establishment of agricultural climate solutions and ensure advantageous locations of future facilities for biogas production, CO2 capture, Power-to-X, grass protein and biochar.
- Plan for further expansion of wind turbines and solar panels.
- Attract investors and develop projects (both pilot and demonstration).
- Build partnerships with international actors within green test and demonstration projects.
- Leverage new projects via funding from both Denmark and the EU (eg. the Foundation for Just Transition)
Indicators:
- 2 x 20 annual climate partnerships with industry and agriculture partners, respectively, with a reduction potential of 200,000 tonnes by 2030.
- Establishing two international partnerships within green transition each year.
- Attracting 50 million annually in external funding from the EU and Danish funding programs.
Goals:
- Develop infrastructure and framework conditions that support, develop and ensure energy supply, including industrial symbioses, sector integration as well as hydrogen and CO2.
- Strengthen, develop and promote industrial symbioses with a view to increasing innovation and export opportunities.
Actions:
- Promote the use of surplus heat from industry for district heating/cooling.
- Promote the establishment of agricultural climate solutions and ensure advantageous locations of future facilities for biogas production, CO2 capture, Power-to-X, grass protein and biochar.
- Plan for further expansion of wind turbines and solar panels.
- Attract investors and develop projects (both pilot and demonstration).
- Build partnerships with international actors within green test and demonstration projects.
- Leverage new projects via funding from both Denmark and the EU (eg. the Foundation for Just Transition)
Indicators:
- 2 x 20 annual climate partnerships with industry and agriculture partners, respectively, with a reduction potential of 200,000 tonnes by 2030.
- Establishing two international partnerships within green transition each year.
- Attracting 50 million annually in external funding from the EU and Danish funding programs.
Partners working on this policy instrument
Aalborg Municipality
Denmark
Nordjylland
Since 2006, Kalmar County has set a goal to become a fossil fuel-free region by 2030, and this is an essential part of the regional development. This is consolidated in the addressed policy instrument “action program for a fossil fuel-free region -NO OIL“. The policy Instrument was developed and approved in 2006 and has been updated on a regular basis. The current version was approved in 2019 by the Region Kalmar County.
The action program for a fossil fuel-free region–NO OIL presents common strategies, sub-goals, and prioritized activities. The starting point is that the work should lead to reduced emissions of fossil carbon dioxide, more efficient energy use, and a growing economy contributing to sustainable development. The public sector should take the lead and demonstrate that it is possible to combine ambitious climate goals with sustainable growth. Therefore, the municipalities in the county follow the regional action plan with local versions.
The action program for a fossil fuel-free region–NO OIL comprises a total of six goal areas with sub-goals and various activities to achieve them. These encompass fossil fuel-free production, fossil fuel-free energy consumption, efficient energy use, a growing economy for sustainable development, knowledge, awareness, and sustainable consumption, as well as resources, foundations, and working methods (i.e. the goal is that Kalmar County's industries and companies will use 100% fossil-free energy by 2030).
The action program for a fossil fuel-free region–NO OIL presents common strategies, sub-goals, and prioritized activities. The starting point is that the work should lead to reduced emissions of fossil carbon dioxide, more efficient energy use, and a growing economy contributing to sustainable development. The public sector should take the lead and demonstrate that it is possible to combine ambitious climate goals with sustainable growth. Therefore, the municipalities in the county follow the regional action plan with local versions.
The action program for a fossil fuel-free region–NO OIL comprises a total of six goal areas with sub-goals and various activities to achieve them. These encompass fossil fuel-free production, fossil fuel-free energy consumption, efficient energy use, a growing economy for sustainable development, knowledge, awareness, and sustainable consumption, as well as resources, foundations, and working methods (i.e. the goal is that Kalmar County's industries and companies will use 100% fossil-free energy by 2030).
Partners working on this policy instrument
Region Kalmar County
Sweden
Småland med öarna
The main goal of the Strategy for the Development of Hydrogen Technologies of the Moravian-Silesian Region is to use hydrogen in transport, industry and energy and thus contribute to the decarbonization and transformation of the region. This will also create a new and innovative industry that will lead to job creation and economic growth. The purpose of the strategy is to capture the entire chain from production, transport and storage infrastructure to the use of hydrogen; as well as to involve all the reg. stakeholders, promoting close cooperation between the public, private and academic sectors.
This strategy is part of a wider plan to transform the region's energy system and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and it sets out the following objectives:
- Promote the production and use of low-carbon and green hydrogen in the region to increase energy resilience and adaptation to climate change
- Develop hydrogen technologies and businesses in the region and promote their competitiveness in the EU/global market
- Create new industrial segments of hydrogen technology, including applied research and development
- Engage in EU and international hydrogen-related initiatives and projects, and cooperate with other EU regions
- Increase awareness and involvement of citizens, businesses and institutions.
The strategy is based on 4 key areas: production, consumption, infrastructure and innovation. In each one of them, specific actions and indicators are defined to monitor progress.
This strategy is part of a wider plan to transform the region's energy system and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and it sets out the following objectives:
- Promote the production and use of low-carbon and green hydrogen in the region to increase energy resilience and adaptation to climate change
- Develop hydrogen technologies and businesses in the region and promote their competitiveness in the EU/global market
- Create new industrial segments of hydrogen technology, including applied research and development
- Engage in EU and international hydrogen-related initiatives and projects, and cooperate with other EU regions
- Increase awareness and involvement of citizens, businesses and institutions.
The strategy is based on 4 key areas: production, consumption, infrastructure and innovation. In each one of them, specific actions and indicators are defined to monitor progress.
Partners working on this policy instrument
Moravian-Silesian Region
Czech Republic
Moravskoslezsko
In accordance with the Renewable Energy Strategy for Waterford, this policy instrument aims to maximize the utilization of green hydrogen and biomethane in the energy system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance grid stability, and achieve decarbonization goals in the region.
Characteristics
- The strategy promotes the production, storage, and distribution of green hydrogen and biomethane from renewable sources, such as wind power, solar power, and biogas. It emphasizes the integration of these renewable gases into the existing energy infrastructure, including the gas network, to ensure a stable and reliable energy supply.
- Improve policies related to grid access and connection can affect the feasibility of injecting green hydrogen and biomethane into the existing gas grid. The goal is to enhance grid stability by incorporating green hydrogen and biomethane into the energy mix.
-The strategy recognizes the potential of green hydrogen and biomethane in decarbonizing the gas network.
Priority Measures
This strategy emphasizes measures to facilitate the development of green hydrogen and biomethane projects, including the establishment of infrastructure for storage and distribution, and the facilitation of their injection into the gas network. Market-establishing policies, such as guaranteed off-take agreements, feed-in tariffs, and carbon pricing mechanisms, can provide the necessary economic incentives for producers and create a market demand for renewable gases.
Characteristics
- The strategy promotes the production, storage, and distribution of green hydrogen and biomethane from renewable sources, such as wind power, solar power, and biogas. It emphasizes the integration of these renewable gases into the existing energy infrastructure, including the gas network, to ensure a stable and reliable energy supply.
- Improve policies related to grid access and connection can affect the feasibility of injecting green hydrogen and biomethane into the existing gas grid. The goal is to enhance grid stability by incorporating green hydrogen and biomethane into the energy mix.
-The strategy recognizes the potential of green hydrogen and biomethane in decarbonizing the gas network.
Priority Measures
This strategy emphasizes measures to facilitate the development of green hydrogen and biomethane projects, including the establishment of infrastructure for storage and distribution, and the facilitation of their injection into the gas network. Market-establishing policies, such as guaranteed off-take agreements, feed-in tariffs, and carbon pricing mechanisms, can provide the necessary economic incentives for producers and create a market demand for renewable gases.
Partners working on this policy instrument
Waterford City and County Council
Ireland
Southern
The Energy Development Program for the Lubelskie Voivodeship was adopted in 2009. This document translates national energy policy to the regional level, and it constitutes the basis of the regional energy policy implementation. The aim of the Energy Development Program for the Lubelskie Voivodship is to assess the problems and needs, as well as to propose directions for the development of the energy sector in the Lubelskie region. The Program takes into account national energy and environmental policies and regional needs in reference to its economic development.
Some of the aspects included in the Program that are related to the topic of this project proposal are:
- The improvement of energy security in the region
- A better use of local energy sources, both fossil and renewable
- The improvement of the energy infrastructure in the region
- Reducing the negative impact of the energy sector on the environment
- To find a balance between centralized energy and distributed energy
Some of the aspects included in the Program that are related to the topic of this project proposal are:
- The improvement of energy security in the region
- A better use of local energy sources, both fossil and renewable
- The improvement of the energy infrastructure in the region
- Reducing the negative impact of the energy sector on the environment
- To find a balance between centralized energy and distributed energy
Partners working on this policy instrument
Lubelskie Voivodeship
Poland
Lubelskie