Energy & Climate Change Working Group
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Energy & Climate Change Working Group.
Energy & Climate Change
The main objective of the Energy & Climate Change Working Group is to act as a platform to discuss and share information on energy-related policies and funding programmes, especially looking at the Green Deal and REPowerEU, the Green Industrial Plan, the Hydrogen Valleys, the energy storage and batteries (with reference to S3 Partnership on batteries) and Horizon Europe.
The priority areas also feature climate change issues (such as climate adaptation), nature-based solutions and natural resources. The WG is set to explore links and synergies with other areas in which energy and climate change play central role and cooperate with other ERRIN Working Groups, namely the Transport, Smart Cities, SEFS and S3 Working Groups, as well as the ERRIN Task Forces on climate adaptation and on the New European Bauhaus.
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Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Insights into the Hydrogen Valleys Roadmap
On 11 December, ERRIN Energy and Climate Change Working Group and the S3 Hydrogen Valleys Partnership are jointly organising a meeting for their members and their regional stakeholders on the
Digital tools for smart cities
In this joint Smart Cities and ICT Working Group meeting, members will gain insights into digital funding opportunities for cities and regions, including the ‘Towards networked Local Digital Twins in
The Nature Restoration Law: restoration of marine and freshwater ecosystems
With the Nature Restoration Law adopted this year by all EU Member States, the coming year will mark the start of early stages of implementation. Many of the law's objectives pertain to marine
WG Related Events
IGLO Open on the Polish Presidency: programme and R&I priorities
The 'IGLO Open on the Polish Presidency: programme and R&I priorities' will take place on Wednesday 22 January 2025. The event, hosted by the PolSCA PAS Office in Brussels, will be held at the NCBR/BSP Office in Brussels.
Info Day on the Clean Hydrogen Partnership 2025 calls
The Clean Hydrogen Partnership has announced an Info Day for the 2025 call for proposals, set to take place on 22 January 2025 in Brussels.
Insights into the Hydrogen Valleys Roadmap
On 11 December (11:00-12:30), the ERRIN Energy and Climate Change Working Group and the S3 Hydrogen Valleys Partnerships are jointly organising a meeting for their members on Hydrogen Valleys.
Opening up R&I Processes: Who to Engage, and How?
REINFORCING project is organising the workshop 'Opening up R&I Processes: Who to Engage, and How?". This crash course will explore strategies for aligning research and innovation (R&I) with societal needs through meaningful stakeholder engagement. This workshop provides practical tools and actionable insights to help researchers, innovators or professionals working in R&I to identify and collaborate with the right audiences, ensuring more inclusive and impactful outcomes.
PIONEER Alliance: Iuav and New Research Perspectives for European Cities
The Università Iuav di Venezia, in collaboration with the Veneto Region, is organising an event called 'PIONEER Alliance: New Perspectives for European Cities' which will take place in Brussels on December 10.
Workshop: 'The applicant approach towards Missions: Challenges, differences and peculiarities'
The NCP4Missions network is organising a workshop aiming to offer an interactive overview of the EU Missions, share applicant experiences and provide tools and insights to help participants prepare successful EU Mission proposals. The workshop will take place online on 6 December from 10:00 to 11:40.
WG Documents
Case studies: The role of regions in the Mission on 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030
As part of its work within the NetZeroCities project, ERRIN has developed three case studies showcasing the critical role that regions can play in the EU Mission on climate-neutral and smart cities, using examples from ERRIN member regions. With their climate-related competencies and responsibilities within national governance structures, and role in implementing national policies and facilitating financing, regions are uniquely positioned to support cities in achieving their climate neutrality goals.
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
WG Related Content
New European Bauhaus opportunity for small municipalities
The European Commission has launched two opportunities for 2025 under the New European Bauhaus initiative, including the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities and the New European Bauhaus Prizes. The application deadline is 14 February 2025.
Concentrated solar power plant facilities wanted
Aston University is looking for concentrated solar power plant facilities (CSP – research or industry) in MS or associated countries that have thermal energy storage and a power block (electricity production). The proposal aims to develop a hybrid-model-based digital twin for CSP systems by integrating data-driven and physics-based methodologies at the component level.
Hydrogen Valleys: Opportunities for regional ecosystems and local transitions
On 11 December, the Energy and Climate Change Working Group, together with the S3 Partnership on Hydrogen Valleys, organised a meeting centered on Hydrogen Valleys. The event featured valuable insights from Jeroen Schuppers from the European Commission, as well as Antonio Aguiló and Renata Kadric from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Learn more about their perspectives in the dedicated article!
Innovation Fund 2024 call and Battery calls
The European Commission has launched two significant funding opportunities under the Innovation Fund programme, with a total budget of €3.4 billion. The deadline for applications is 24 April 2025.
48 Mission Cities selected for the Enabling City Transformation Programme
The work under the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities is set to be strengthened as 48 Mission Cities receive €22.6 million through the Enabling City Transformation Programme. Out of the 26 projects selected in the call, ERRIN is pleased to see that 32 of the successful Mission Cities come from ERRIN member regions.
ERRIN is looking for a Project and Policy Manager (Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change)
ERRIN is looking for a Project and Policy Manager to join its Secretariat! The successful candidate will work on a range of projects and policy activities related to mitigation and adaptation to climate change and support ERRIN's work on influencing the EU Missions' implementation and further design. The deadline to apply is 22 December.
Latest Updates
- By Zoé Thomazeau
New European Bauhaus opportunity for small municipalities
The European Commission has launched two opportunities for 2025 under the New European Bauhaus initiative, including the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities and the New European Bauhaus Prizes. The application deadline is 14 February 2025.
- By Angèle Liaigre
Discover the ORTESE project - A digital twin to design urban future-proof energy systems
In the Northern Netherlands, the municipality of Emmen is looking at how to transform its energy system in a more efficient and sustainable way, via the use of the digital twin technology. For both companies and inhabitants, the municipality aims optimize its energy supply and provide with an innovative perspective to accelerate the local energy transition. This is at the core of what is called: the ORTESE project. Want to hear more about it? Then check this out.
- By Anett Ruszanov
Concentrated solar power plant facilities wanted
Aston University is looking for concentrated solar power plant facilities (CSP – research or industry) in MS or associated countries that have thermal energy storage and a power block (electricity production). The proposal aims to develop a hybrid-model-based digital twin for CSP systems by integrating data-driven and physics-based methodologies at the component level.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
Hydrogen Valleys: Opportunities for regional ecosystems and local transitions
On 11 December, the Energy and Climate Change Working Group, together with the S3 Partnership on Hydrogen Valleys, organised a meeting centered on Hydrogen Valleys. The event featured valuable insights from Jeroen Schuppers from the European Commission, as well as Antonio Aguiló and Renata Kadric from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Learn more about their perspectives in the dedicated article!
- By Silvia Ghiretti
Innovation Fund 2024 call and Battery calls
The European Commission has launched two significant funding opportunities under the Innovation Fund programme, with a total budget of €3.4 billion. The deadline for applications is 24 April 2025.
- By Heidi Johansson
48 Mission Cities selected for the Enabling City Transformation Programme
The work under the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities is set to be strengthened as 48 Mission Cities receive €22.6 million through the Enabling City Transformation Programme. Out of the 26 projects selected in the call, ERRIN is pleased to see that 32 of the successful Mission Cities come from ERRIN member regions.