Clean Energy Transition CET – Creating the conditions for a global improvement of smart readiness of European buildings
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Programme Name
Programme Description
The LIFE Programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. The general objective of LIFE is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of EU environmental and climate policy and legislation by co-financing projects with European added value. After 22 years, €3.4 billion and 4.170 projects, the LIFE Programme continues to finance actions for the environment and climate action.
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Call
Summary
The objectives of this topic are to contribute to the:
- successful implementation of the Smart Readiness Indicator;
- successful market up-take of the Smart Readiness Indicator;
- rollout of ICT and smart-ready technologies (e.g. BMS, smart meters, smart thermostats, sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, smart e-mobility charging infrastructure) in residential, public and commercial buildings;
- protection of privacy and cybersecurity of smart buildings;
- reduction of energy consumption linked to the use of digital technologies.
Detailed Call Description
Actions are expected to:
- Support the implementation of the Smart Readiness Indicator where it is endorsed as a first priority, but also of other relevant EU and national legislation.
- Explore the role, potential gaps and needs with regard to interoperability as well as cybersecurity in smart readiness of buildings.
- Support the market up-take of smart readiness of buildings through initiatives that enhance the visibility of and trust in the SRI, while ensuring consistency with EU and national legislation – smart readiness indicator at first.
- Explore and develop concepts for the financing of building smartness upgrades through public investment programmes.
- Develop approaches and promote the deployment of technological solution packages that combine energy efficiency measures with smartness upgrades in the construction and renovation of buildings.
- Demonstrate the market value of smart readiness of buildings and assess and develop methods to measure and disclose the benefits of smart readiness in building portfolio valuation, notably for non-residential buildings.
- Promote the use of energy-efficient communication technologies, software and protocols in smart buildings and building energy management systems and promote the use of tools to monitor energy consumption of systems and appliances in buildings.
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of up to € 2 000 000 would allow the specific objectives to be addressed appropriately. The funding rate is 95%.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
The funding rate is 95%.
Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Environment and Climate Change
Eligibility for Participation
- Associations
- Farmers, Agriculturalists
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
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Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Department of Environment
Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
www.lifecyclamen.com.cy
Contact Persons
Marilena Papastavrou
Environment Officer, National Contact Point for Environment
Contact Phone: +357 22 408 926
Email: mpapastavrou@environment.moa.gov.cy
Chrystalla Papastavrou
Environment Officer, National Contact Point for Climate
Contact Phone: +357 22 408 962
Email: cpapastavrou@environment.moa.gov.cy