FP7 Energy.8.6: Socio-economic Research and Innovation

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The 2008 Call for Proposals for Energy (FP7-ENERGY-2008-TREN-1) under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) was published on 29 April 2008. In order to support the preparation of proposals, the Directorate General for Energy and Transport (DG TREN) of the European Commission held an Information Day on 20 June 2008 in Brussels.

The aim of this event was to disseminate information about FP7 and the research areas open in the 2008 Call for Proposals on Energy within the Cooperation Programme, to give details about the main legal and procedural conditions, and to answer any questions.

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Further information about FP7 information days can be found on the Europa website at:
ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/rtd/fp7/infoday_en.htm

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The following topics concerning socio-economic research in the field of energy efficiency will be addressed:

1. Use of models for the assessment of the overall energy performance of the ECO-Buildings and CONCERTO communities and CIVITAS cities.
2. Identification of factors related to the assessment and monitoring of the planning and implementation processes of the Ecobuildings, CONCERTO and CIVITAS projects.
3. Assessment of the relevant institutional, political, cultural, educational, organisational, financial and legal contexts necessary for successful projects.
4. Identification of human behaviour and other factors improving the outcome of the projects.
5. Assessment of the quality, social impacts, added values and risks associated with the energy services provided by each of the Ecobuildings and CONCERTO communities and CIVITAS cities.
6. Develop sustainability criteria for the industry and communities on the use of energy.
7. Evaluation of the integrative aspects promoted by the CONCERTO and CIVITAS approaches.

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