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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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Video Recordings from FP7 Information Days - 13-14 February 2007

The vast potential for final and primary energy consumption savings and improvements in energy efficiency need to be harnessed through the research into, optimisation, validation and demonstration of new concepts, optimisation of proved and new concepts and technologies for buildings, transport, services, and industry. This incorporates the combination of sustainable strategies and technologies for increased energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy and co- and poly-generation and the integration of demand management measures and devices at large scale in cities and communities, and the demonstration of minimum climate impact buildings (eco-buildings). These large-scale actions may be supported by innovative R&D addressing specific components or technologies, e.g. for poly-generation and eco-buildings (including lighting). A key aim is the optimisation of the local community energy system, balancing a significant reduction in energy demand with the most affordable and sustainable supply solution, including the use of new fuels in dedicated fleets.

Policy context: this research activity would facilitate the actual implementation of the Directive on the energy performance of buildings (2002/91/EC, O.J. L 1 of 4.1.2003), the Directive on the promotion of cogeneration based on a useful heat demand in the internal energy market (2004/8/EC, L 52 of 21.2.2004), the Directive on eco-design requirements for end-use energy-using products (2005/32/EC, O.J. L 191 of 22.7.2005) and the Directive on energy end-use efficiency and energy savings (2006/32/EC, O.J. L 114 of 27.4.2006).