Target group
Officials from central and regional ministries and/or other authorities dealing with environmental state aid issues and managers from public or private enterprises, who may be involved in the formulation and implementation of environmental state aid schemes.
Description
This seminar introduces the state aid guidelines for environmental protection as well as the objective and developments of the European Union’s environmental policy. This is followed by an in-depth focus on several specific issues such as cost calculation, reduction of environmental taxes, etc.
Method
The seminar will use a mixture of training methods. The lectures are given by EIPA experts, Commission officials and Member State representatives. The speakers will have different backgrounds so as to offer a variety of views and perspectives. The seminar includes a workshop with various case studies.
In addition, for beginners in the area of state aid, there is an introductory workshop on the afternoon of Monday 13 February 2012. This presents the basic principles of state aid policy.
Objectives
The seminar aims to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the environmental guidelines and related environmental policies.
EIPA, which is organising and hosting the seminar, has extensive experience and a well-established track record in these types of professional training activities. The seminar forms part of the work and research of the Institute in the broader area of competition policy.
Important notice: In view of the strong demand for state aid seminars, EIPA operates a system of ‘first come, first served’.
The seminars tend to be fully booked well in advance of the registration deadline. Please submit your registration as soon as possible.
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
Monday 13 February 2012
Welcome and introduction
Dr Phedon Nicolaides, European Policies Unit, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
Ms Maria Kleis, Project Leader, European Policies Unit, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
EU rules on State Aid: the meaning of aid – compatibility with the Common Market, possible exceptions and the “de minimis” rule
Phedon Nicolaides
SEMINAR
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Welcome and introduction
Dr Phedon Nicolaides, European Policies Unit, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
Ms Maria Kleis, Project Leader, European Policies Unit, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
Overview of environmental instruments and their connection to state aid
Mr Martin Unfried, Expert, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
State Aid for environmental protection: guidelines and GBER
Maria Kleis
Lunch
Cost calculation
Melvin Könings, Senior Consultant, Lysias Consulting Group, Amersfoort (NL)
Operating Aid for renewable energy: methods and Commission Decisions
Ms Dörte Fouquet, Partner, Becker Büttner Held, Brussels (BE)
Reception
Wednesday 15 Februay 2012
Workshop: case studies (e.g. eligible costs, identifying beneficiaries, eco taxes and comparator/benchmark)
Workshop: case studies (e.g. eligible costs, identifying beneficiaries, eco taxes and comparator/benchmark) – plenary session
Critical issues in applying the environmental guidelines: the German State Aid experience
Mr Adrian Toschev, European State Aid Control, Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, Berlin (DE)
Lunch
Emission trading and environmental state aid: development of new State Aid guidelines
Ms Evi Papantoniou, Case handler/Administrator, Unit 3 State Aids Policy and Scrutiny, DG Competition, European Commission, Brussels (BE)
State Aid and eco taxation: critical review of Commission Decisions on eco taxation
Maria Kleis
End of seminar
Programme
The programme will commence with an optional Introductory Workshop on Monday afternoon of 13 February 2012, at 14.30 (registration will open at 14.15). The main seminar will commence on Tuesday morning of 14 February 2012 at 9.00 (registration will open at 8.45) and finish on Wednesday 15 February at 16.30.
Seminar venue
The seminar will take place at the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA), O.L. Vrouweplein 22, NL-6211 HE Maastricht, tel.: +31 43 32 96 222, fax: +31 43 32 96 296.
Working language
The seminar will be conducted in English.
Fee
€995 Includes participation in the seminar on State Aid for Environmental Protection: Review of Critical Issues as well as participation in the Introductory sessions on the Concept of State Aid (starting on 13 February 2012), documentation, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and refreshments.
€875 Includes participation in the seminar (14-15 February 2012), documentation, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and refreshments.
Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.
Hotel
The European Institute of Public Administration will be pleased to make reservations for you at the following hotel in Maastricht:
Hotel Beaumont**** (www.beaumont.nl ) at a rate of ± €102 p.p.p.n. (incl. breakfast and tourist tax)*
Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please also indicate the dates of arrival and departure on the registration form. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out. Please note that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed.
Meals
The lunches will be served at the Institute’s restaurant as well as the reception on Tuesday evening. Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic), please inform the Programme Organiser so that this can be arranged.
Registration
Kindly complete the online registration form before 23 January 2012.
Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form.
Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation. Please indicate the method of payment on the registration form. For cancellations received after 23 January 2012 we will have to charge an administration fee of €150 unless a replacement participant is found.For EIPA's cancellation policy, please visit our website.
eipa.eu
Powered by