The International Network
for Sustainable Energy

Operational Programme (OP) in Romania in 2007-2013:

December 2010 Evaluation: The use of the structural funds is very slow. By end of December 2010, the project proposals submitted by companies and local authorities in Romania amounts only to a fraction of the available amount in 2007-2013. (4.4 million euros (19 million Lei) from a total of 725 million euro). Looking the areas targeting renewable energy or energy efficiency projects, the projects have not been implemented yet.

Environment OP CF + ERDF: 4 512 mil. EUR

Managing Authority: Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MESD)
Implementing Authority: 8 Intermediate Bodies under authority of MESD

Priority 2: Development of integrated waste management systems

Actions supported (Co-financing from ERDF: 95% +local budget 2-5%):
- Acquisition of waste transport vehicles.
- Recovery of gas from landfills.

Eligible beneficiaries:
- Local authorities.

OP Competitiveness and Economic Growth ERDF: 2 500 mil. EUR

Managing Authority: Ministry of Economy and Finance
Implementing Authority: Intermediate Body delegated by Ministry of Economy and Finance

Priority 4: Increasing energy efficiency and security of supply, in the context of combating climate change
Measure 4.3: The improvement of energy efficiency at the end user

Actions supported (Co-financing from ERDF: 95% + local budget 2-5%):
- Efficient and sustainable energy (improving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of the energy system).
- Valorization of renewable energy resources for producing green energy.

Eligible beneficiaries:
- Local authorities.