See IEE2 - ALTENER for further information, as well as Info Day Video Recordings and Call documents which include guidance and details of priorities for action, indicators, key players and target groups.

Objectives of this Key Action

• To support policy development by transferring experience and improving understanding of the actual and potential contributions by RES-H/C to heating and cooling consumption in the EU; to monitor, benchmark and assess the effectiveness of RES-H/C policies, legislation and support schemes; and to make RES-H/C policies more consistent with other sectoral policies and objectives.
• To remove market barriers and simplify approval procedures for construction and use of biomass, solar and geothermal heating/cooling systems; to improve the availability, quality and sustainability of biomass fuels; and to strengthen market links between biomass production and use.
• To change the behaviour of decision-makers and RES-H/C stakeholders so that they communicate better and work to create more competitive products and services through economies of scale.
• To stimulate new investment in RES-H/C, including district heating and CHP, and in manufacture of RES-H/C technology, notably by SMEs.
• To train more RES-H/C professionals, technicians and craftsmen.