Evaluation of European Structural Funds in the energy sector.

Currently working in Bucharest, Romania, Upper Quartile is completing an evaluation of European Structural Funds in the energy sector. Romania is currently receiving co-finance from the EU for its Sectoral Operational Programme - Increase of Economic Competitiveness (SOP-IEC) to:

         Improve energy efficiency in industry

         Upgrade national grids in gas, electricity and oil

         Reduce nitrogen oxide and sulphur emissions

         Invest in renewable ‘green’ energy including solar and wind

         Improve security of national energy supply to Europe

We are now completing an Interim Review, assessing progress to date and identifying pointers for future directions.  As with many EU-funded programmes around the continent, the impact of the global economic crisis on Romania's development plans will also be evaluated.

Our partners in this work are GEA Consulting of Bucharest and Fitzpatrick Associates, Dublin

Contact Ken MacTaggart for more information