The role of the Cyprus Energy Agency
The establishment of the Cyprus Energy Agency is co-financed by: European Commission through the Intelligent Energy for Europe programme (2007-2013), and the Cyprus Union of Communities
The total eligible cost for the establishment and operation of the Agency is 333.519 euros for 36 months The EU co-funding through the Intelligent Energy for Europe programme is 75% of the total eligible cost The co-funding from the Cyprus Union of Communities is 25% of the total eligible cost
380 local/regional energy agencies are in operation in Europe More than 60 new energy agencies have been established with the support of the Intelligent Energy Europe programme since 2004. More than 200 energy agencies were established under the co-funding programme SAVE II (1998-2004) (predecessor of the IEE programme).
The map of the new Energy Agencies which are cofinanced through the Intelligent Energy for Europe programme
The Cyprus Energy Agency is the first and the only one of this type that will be established in Cyprus (according to European Commission decision) Is located in Lefkosia The CEA will cover all Cyprus democracy territory CEA
Legal Status The legal status of the CEA follows the legal requirements for the establishment of a non-profit organization under the Cypriot Societies and Institutions Law 57/1972.
What are the energy agencies? Local and regional energy agencies (LEAs) support the introduction of good energy management practices, advocate the concept of sustainability, provide information and guidance, and offer a number of other local services based on specific local energy needs. They operate impartially on both energy demand and supply issues. LEAs reflect their local situations, economic and social circumstances and the geographical size of the relevant local area. http://www.managenergy.net/emap/maphome.html
What do energy agencies do? Information, advice and training on energy management issues Support for the implementation of local/regional energy plans Energy audits of public and private buildings Raising awareness on energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and transport issues Search for energy-management incentive funds at national and international level http://www.managenergy.net/emap/maphome.html
Autonomy of the Agency The autonomy of the agency is a critical issue in order to ensure that the aims and objectives will be reached. As it is obvious from the organizational structure, the non dependence of the agency from governmental or other authorities, the participation of all groups of interest on the Management Board and the absence of financial dependency, guarantee the autonomic operation of the agency.
Operation of the Cyprus Energy Agency EACI Management Board (11 members) Advisory Board Director Personnel CEA
Members of the Management Board of the Agency (11 members) Local or regional elected representatives : 2 members Cyprus Union of Communities (CUC) Representatives of enterprises or professional associations : 4 members Cyprus Association of Enterprises for the promotion of Renewable Energy Sources (SYPAPEK) Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) Federation of Employers and Industrialists of Cyprus (OEB) Representatives of consumers : 1 member Cyprus Consumers Associations (CCA)
Members of the Management Board of the Agency (11 members) Representatives of environmental and educational organizations: 1 member Federation of Environmental and Ecological Organizations of Cyprus Others (producers / distributors, university, research centers etc.): 1 member University of Cyprus Government/Public Administration representatives: 2 members Commissioner for the Environment Environment Service- Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment
Advisory Board of the Agency EUROPEAN PHOTOVOLTAIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (EPIA) CYPRUS ORGANISATION FOR STANDARDISATION (CYS) CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (CUT) CYPRUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (CCCI) ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY OF CYPRUS (EAC) ΤΕCHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CRETE (TUC) REGIONAL ENERGY AGENCY OF CRETE (REAC) UNION OF CYPRUS MUNICIPALITIES of CYPRUS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATOR (TSO Cyprus) AREAM ISLENET INSTITUTE OF ENERGY (CIE) INVITED CYPRUS ENERGY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (CERA) - INVITED
Specific Objectives Promotion of renewables Energy Efficiency Sustainable transport
The role of the CEA will not replace existing bodies in Cyprus
Specific objectives (1) To develop RES, RUE and sustainable transport local markets. To create adapted tools and services to address and overcome barriers blocking the development of the network of RES, energy efficiency and sustainable transport. To establish information structure that shares experiences with local actors and local authorities To develop locally emerging fields of promising research such as biofuels, fuel cells, biogas etc.
Specific objectives (2) To facilitate public and private projects relative to RES, RUE and sustainable transport To establish interfaces for the exchange and dissemination of the activities related to energy; To train or inform technical services, professionals, individuals and their representatives; To provide specific advices for individuals as concerns the European Structural funds (the forthcoming 2007-2013) To support, follow up the course of RES and RUE projects.
Specific objectives (3) To play the role of interface amongst all stakeholders: To establish a coherent local network for all stakeholders.
Specific objectives (4) To promote EU energy policy and the Intelligent Energy for Europe programme
Tel. 22667716, 22667726 Info.cea@cytanet.com.cy