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BIONIC addresses the
diversification of energy supply in the transport sector through the
promotion of natural gas and alternative fuels, with specific reference
to biofuels. The specific objectives are:
1. To establish a
series of regional networks, led by Local Authorities and involving
stakeholders at all stages of the supply and end-use chain, aimed at
increasing the take-up of biofuels in the transport sector.
2. To set up a
series of case studies addressing supply chain and market structure
issues, market demand issues, and biofuels promotion (i.e.
Agricultural / Feedstock Supply, Waste Recycling / Collection and
Biogas, Production Facilities, End Use, Promotional Campaigns,…)
3. To evaluate the
processes and the impacts of the case studies using a common
framework.
4. To develop and
circulate best practice guidance on how to stimulate the local
biofuels market in practical terms.
5. To meet local,
national and European goals to increase the penetration of biofuels
within local transport energy markets.
BIONIC is different from
existing IEE projects dealing with biofuels in that it addresses the
issues specifically from the perspective of Local Authorities.
The core partners
represent 5 communities: NW England (UK), Värmland (Sweden), Cantabria
(Spain), Ploiesti (Romania) and Pazardjik (Bulgaria). They are joined by
an experienced management partner (TTR) and an energy network
(Fedarene).
Core work includes a
State of the Art Review (European and National), A Regional Needs
Analysis examining local biofuel initiatives in BIONIC Regions,
identification of specific barriers and opportunities, local authority &
stakeholder needs analysis, and development of user needs statements.
The project will also include comprehensive evaluation and dissemination
activities.
The outputs of BIONIC
will provide a framework and guidance for local and regional authorities
throughout the EU on how to establish and influence biofuel markets in
the transport sector through Best Practice Guidelines. The work will
help Europe to achieve the target of 5.75% substitution of petrol or
diesel by biofuels in transport applications by 2010.
Website of the project :
http://www.bionic-project.eu
To learn more about the
current developments of the project see the publications area below with
the latest newsletters.
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