9,1 bln for EU energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond, storage included.
On 19 October 2011, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for a Regulation on “Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure”. This proposal aims at ensuring that strategic energy networks and storage facilities are completed by 2020. To this end, the Commission has identified 12 priority corridors and areas covering electricity, gas, oil and carbon dioxide transport networks. It proposes a regime of “common interest” for projects contributing to implementing these priorities and having obtained this label. also energy storage projects will be included. It is not clear how much of the budget is dedicated to renewable energy infrastructure.
For more information see: EU Energy Infrastructure 2020  
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Wednesday 19 October: Commission presents a “Connecting Europe” package
The Commission  present a package of proposals to establish integrated European infrastructure networks in the areas of transport, energy and information and communication technologies

Environment: 19 cities across Europe apply to become the European Green Capital for 2014
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Draft Report on Transport White Paper: Hydrogen and other technologies dependent on Member states
The European Parliament’s committee on Transport and Tourism discussed in a meeting on September 8th 2011 the consideration of a draft report presented by Parliamentarian Mathieu Grosch. The report was presented with the inclusion of hydrogen powered vehicles as an option that shall be decided by the member states along with other available options.
The report explains “European Parliament should be technology-neutral, as each source of alternative energy has specific characteristics and bears certain advantages and disadvantages. Whether electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles, biofuels, synthetic fuels, LPG or biogas are used or can be used depends on the form of transport and Member States themselves. In my opinion, only a mix of energy sources can provide realistic and sustainable solutions.”
Mr. Grosch proposes targets to cut CO2 emissions by 20% in road transport and 30% in air transport and shipping by 2020. He also wants energy consumption and noise in the rail sector to fall by 20%.
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Toyota to Participate in E-KIZUNA Project
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has announced the signing of an agreement with Saitama City in Japan to collaborate in the E-KIZUNA Project. The project is managed by the city in partnership with industrial stakeholders, and aims to promote the use of electric and other alternative fuel vehicles for sustainable transportation. It also aims to establish Saitama as a city with low-carbon development.
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Hybrid plant opened ENERTRAG
Brandenburg opened the world’s first wind-hydrogen hybrid power plant, on the 25 October. The plant combines wind energy, Biogas, and hydrogen. Three wind turbines power generated is proportional to the production of CO2-free hydrogen is used. This green hydrogen is stored at times of high supply of wind energy; the hydrogen-Biogas CHP plant generates electricity and heat production.
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The market is around the corner, be prepared!
The 4th conference gathering hydrogen and fuel cell experts of the North will take place in Malmö, Sweden on 25 to 26 October 2011.
Malmö and the south of Sweden is one of the regions in northern Europe pushing the market for hydrogen in the transport sector and together with its neighbor Denmark.
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Chances and Challenges EU and Hungary
On 29 September, in view of parliamentary discussions on the national energy strategy, the Hungarian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association hosted a workshop for the public. At the event, EHA met with the deputy secretary of energy to address hydrogen’s role within the national energy strategy.
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Clean Hydrogen In European Cities Workshop – October 25, 2011
The first Clean Hydrogen In European Cities Workshop will be held Tuesday October 25, 2011 during the Busworld Europe Trade Fair in Kortijk, Belgium. Registration via: h2businfo@chic-project.eu
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FCH JU Exhibition at the European Parliament
The FCH Joint Undertaking is coordinating a joint exhibition of five European Technology Initiatives that will take place in the European Parliament in Brussels on 4-6 October 2011. The event will also include presentation of all the FCH JU major achievements and activities.
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