mut master plan
environmental technology
t h e f u t u r e o f a u s t r i a n e n v i r o n m e n ta l t e c h n o l o g y
note: mut , meaning in german also courage , is the german abbreviation of the
master plan environmental technology .
master plan environmental technology
table of contents
editorial
Josef Pröll, Josef Plank, Markus Beyrer and Christoph Leitl ........................................................................................................................................................................ 04
01 summary ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 06
02 the rationale of mut ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 08
03 vision, objectives and strategy
Our Vision ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 09
Our Objectives ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Analysis of the Strenghts and Weaknesses of the Austrian Environmental Technology Sector ..................................... 11
Our Strategy ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
04 key fields of action
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
the four fields of action
Promoting Exports .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Research and Education .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Financing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Strengthening the Domestic Market ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Waste Management ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Energy Supply and Climate Protection ................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Air Pollution Control ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Water Supply and Water Waste Disposal .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
05 implementation .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
06 catalogue of measures
07 the procedure
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08 partner companies and organisations of the master plan
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editorial
headline
Josef Pröll
Josef Plank
f e d e r a l m i n i s t e r o f a g r i c u lt u r e ,
f o r e s t r y, e n v i r o n m e n t a n d
w at e r m a n a g e m e n t
provincial councillor for
e n v i r o n m e n t, l o w e r a u s t r i a
mut for austria
environment and technology
– a contradiction in terms? Indeed they are not,
Austrian environmental technology plays a crucial
role in climate protection, air pollution control, the
increased use of renewable energy sources, in
water supply and waste water disposal, the waste
management sector and in the retrofitting of infrastructure – both in Austria as well as in our export
countries. In recent years, the Austrian environmental technology industry has enjoyed aboveaverage growth rates and its export endeavours
have met with extraordinary success – thus providing the technological basis for the protection of
our quality of life and that of our environment.
The Master Plan Environmental Technology – or
MUT for short – will allow us to continue down this
successful path. MUT is the result of a joint effort
by private-sector companies, associations, universities, research institutions, public administration
and the government to secure and promote Austria’s position as an attractive location for environmental technology companies. Developing and
applying innovative technologies to create a healthy environment and promote climate protection
in Austria while at the same time strengthening
the Austrian export of environmental technology
and selectively extending Austrian technology leadership is a strategy that will be of great benefit
both to our economy and our environment.
I should like to thank all those who have contributed to MUT for their constructive work. Their close
co-operation and intense debate in the preparatory stages of MUT have shown us the path to joint
04 implementation of the Master Plan.
since the many environmental challenges we are
facing today necessitate innovative technological
solutions.
Clean air, energy efficiency and waste treatment
require the use of optimised technologies and
answers that only research can give to our – as yet
unanswered – questions concerning the future.
Over the past few years, environmental technology has grown into an important economic sector.
Austrian companies have positioned themselves
firmly in this market and are now seeing excellent
growth opportunities. The Master Plan Environmental Technology was formulated to make sure
that these opportunities do not go pass us by and
to establish Austrian environmental and energy
technology as an internationally recognised brand.
It is precisely in improving the way the government,
public administration, the private sector and scientific institutions work together that the Austrian
environmental and energy technology sector is
sustainably strengthened. My thanks go to the
more than 200 persons who contributed their
ideas to the Master Plan. This Master Plan provides
a solid basis and point of departure for boosting
the environmental technology sector. Its success
will be measured on its implementation.
I should therefore like to invite you to continue
contributing your ideas in future and to help shape
a strong network for environmental technology.
Markus Beyrer
Christoph Leitl
s e c r e ta r y g e n e r a l o f t h e
f e d e r at i o n o f a u s t r i a n i n d u s t r y
president of the
austrian federal economic chamber
the austrian industry
the eminently
is the
engine that drives our country’s innovation and
growth. Its direct and indirect contribution to GDP
growth is approximately 60 percent. The environmental and energy technology industry stands to
benefit from the innovative strength of the industrial sector as a whole, which it can help to enhance above and beyond the existing level. Our common goal should be to export more environmentally-friendly technologies than we have exported
to date, thereby generating highly qualified jobs in
Austria while at the same time helping to solve
some of today’s environmental problems in and
outside our country’s borders.
The federation of austrian industry welcomes
every initiative that supports the diverse activities
currently underway and the forces at work in
Austria, thereby improving the conditions for
successful environmental technology companies.
The Master Plan offers numerous ideas and
impulses – the next step will be for business and
the competent Federal Ministries to implement
them. The federation of austrian industry will
do its utmost to further this goal.
dynamic Austrian environmental and energy technology industry is a valuable asset for our strategic location policy: it has
exhibited strong growth over the past fourteen
years. However, there are many signs that its true
expansion is still to come.
In transition countries, as in industrial countries,
impressive amounts of money will be invested in
environmental and energy technology markets in
the years to come. Eastern and South-Eastern
Europe have signalled investment needs of 120 to
200 billion euros. In the Third World countries, the
most basic waste treatment facilities are lacking
in agglomerations. Developing countries are seeking ways to make the best use of their regionally
available energy resources.
The austrian federal economic chamber’s
foreign trade promotion organisation offers
companies in Austria direct access to global
markets. The network for environmental
technology and energy management, which was
set up by me, provides a platform for the Austrian
Federal Economic Chamber to realise the export
potential of this sector. It is a "preferred partner”
of the Master Plan Environmental Technology,
ready to assist in all international activities to
optimise the efforts of both parties.
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01 summary
the master plan
environmental technology
The Austrian environmental and energy technology
industry is making a considerable contribution to
generating sustainable growth and ameliorating
the environmental situation in Austria and abroad.
The Master Plan Environmental Technology has
been drawn up as an orientation aid to ensure
even better use of existing opportunities in business and the environment.
o u r v i s i o n : Fo r A u s t r i a t o
become the leading supplier
of environmental technology
and environmental services
in the european union.
The underlying idea of the Master Plan Environmental Technology is for the government, public
administration, private sector and scientific institutions to work together in their support of the environmental technology industry as it works to sustain its positive performance. The private sector
played a pivotal role in the preparation of the Master Plan Environmental Technology, with more than
100 companies participating as partners.
This finds its expression particularly in our common vision: "For Austria to become the leading
supplier of environmental technology and environment services in the european union".
With joint effort, Austria will become the world’s
leader in environmental technology as a percentage of GDP and will secure or attain its international leadership status in a number of technological
fields over the next ten years.
Strengthening the Austrian environmental and
energy technology industry will substantially contribute to bringing Austria a big step closer to
reaching its economic and environmental policy
goals, such as doubling the number of persons
employed in the environmental and energy technology industry and attaining climate protection
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targets while complying with other environmental
protection objectives.
Over the next few years, environmental and energy
technology enterprises will face major challenges
and opportunities. While the environmental and
energy technology markets can expect aboveaverage global growth rates, competition from
high-tech producers and new suppliers from lowwage countries is set to rise.
The strengths of the Austrian environmental and
energy technology companies are their high level
of competitiveness and their good technological
position, as well as the fact that they are excellently established in the European markets. However, there are strategic weaknesses, such as their
small-scale supplier structure and a weak presence in fast-growing markets, such as in Asia. In the
medium run, challenges from changing issues,
such as in particular in the fields of energy and
climate protection, will lead to a further shift of
the market share within this industry. In the course
of a comprehensive discussion process, representatives of domestic enterprises, research institutions and public administration defined four strategic fields of action which will contribute considerably to the goals of the Master Plan:
p Promoting exports
p Research and education
p Financing
p Strengthening the domestic market
During the preparation of the Master Plan Environmental Technology, a total of 30 central measures
were derived from the above fields of action,
focussing on creating synergies and complementing current initiatives in selected areas for the
benefit of Austrian environmental and energy
technology.
Implementing these measures is crucial for the
success of the Master Plan Environmental Technology. The following priorities will be set over the
coming months:
p Initiative to promote environmental and energy
technology exports
Representatives of the government and the
public administration will be asked to be more
active in promoting Austrian environmental and
energy technology abroad. Within the go international campaign, the Export Initiative Environmental Technology will be promoted jointly by
the federal ministry of agriculture, forestry, environment and water management
and the federal ministry of economics and
labour, in close co-operation with the foreign
trade promotion organisation (awo), a division of the austrian federal economic chamber (wko), and its 106 foreign trade offices
located throughout the world. In addition, the
office of the network for environmental
technology and energy management (nui), a
subdivision of the foreign trade promotion
organisation set up in January 2007, will be
used as the central information and communication platform to facilitate the targeted and
co-ordinated conduct of market entry and
development activities abroad to further
enhance the export potential of Austrian companies operating in this industrial sector. Our
objective is to position Austria as the centre of
innovative environmental and energy technologies in the international arena.
p Launching an innovation drive for environmental and energy technology
The establishment of the energy and climate
protection fund is to help shorten the time it
takes to introduce new products and services
in the market and to enhance the competitiveness of Austrian suppliers.
The medium-term objective is to establish a
good knowledge base as a fundament for
international technology leadership in key
technology sectors: this will be achieved by
preparing or reformulating mission-based rese-
p
arch and diffusion programmes and by setting
up centres of excellence.
Stepping up the efficiency drive for buildings
The increasing application of klima:aktiv or
equivalent criteria for the sustainable housing
and the passive house standard in the housing
subsidisation scheme of the Federal Provinces
are contributing considerably to a significant
reduction of energy demand for room heating
in Austria. The medium-term goal for klima:aktiv
and equivalent standards is to reach a 50 %
share in the construction of new buildings. In
addition to strengthening the energy component of housing subsidisation, another important aspect is that these ambitious efficiency
standards for the energy demand of buildings
should be written into the relevant legislation.
The measures of the Master Plan Environmental Technology concerning the renovation of
old buildings are aimed at raising the renovation rate and increasing the thermal quality of
renovated buildings.
The Federal Agency for Environmental and Energy
Technology will play a crucial part in the implementation of the Master Plan Environmental Technology, as it will be responsible in particular for the
strengthening of co-operation with the key decisionmakers at the federal and provincial level and will
lend active support as necessary. Continuous
monitoring will be ensured through annual progress
reports, and the Master Plan Environmental Technology will be adjusted in line with the feedback
collected from the key partners in implementation.
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02 the rationale of mut
The Austrian environmental technology industry
has made good use of the favourable economic
conditions of recent years, achieving sales and
employment figures that are well above the average, as well as reaching a very high technological
standard, and thus contributing significantly to
Austria’s economic prosperity.
To reinforce this positive trend for the long term
the ministry of life and the federal province
of lower austria launched the initiative for the
development of the Master Plan Environmental
Technology. The initiators wish to strengthen the
Austrian environmental technology sector through
concerted action by the government, public administration, private sector and scientific institutions,
which will facilitate the achievement of economic
and environmental targets. The Master Plan is
intended as an orientation aid that will support the
environmental technology sector for the next ten
years: therefore it was important to bring together
representatives of all stakeholders, and to get
them directly involved in the preparatory stage of
the Master Plan Environmental Technology.
From October 2006 to February 2007, more than
200 representatives of domestic enterprises,
renowned research institutions, associations, subsidising bodies and the government participated
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in the preparation of this large-scale plan to
strengthen the Austrian environmental technology
sector. Representatives of the public sector involved in the preparation of the Master Plan came
from the initiators – the ministry of life and the
federal province of lower austria – as well as
t h e r e s u lt:
3 0 p r i o r i t y m e a s u re s i n
f o u r st ra te g i c f i e l d s o f a c t i o n .
from the competent Federal Ministries (especially
from the federal ministry for transport,
innovation and technology and the federal
ministry of economics and labour), from the
Federal Provinces and associated organisations,
the federation of austrian industry, as well as
the austrian federal economic chamber.
After five months of work, the results of this
successful collaboration include a package of
30 priority measures in four strategic fields of
action, as well as detailed recommendations on
the implementation of the Master Plan Environmental Technology.
03 vision, objectives and strategy
our vision
Both at home and abroad, the Austrian environmental technology industry is making a significant
contribution to sustained growth and an amelioration of the environmental situation. Austria’s competitive position can and should be further expanded by close and targeted co-operation between
the government, the private sector, scientific
institutions and public administration.
Our Vision: For Austria to become the leading
supplier of environmental technology and
environmental services in the european union.
Austria is to become the worldwide leader in
environmental technology and is to extend its
international technology leadership in individual
technological fields.
The Master Plan Environmental Technology is an
agreement among all parties involved to pool and
strategically deploy their resources and efforts for
the benefit of the Austrian environmental technology industry for a period of ten years. Our core
concern is to improve the co-ordination of the
activities carried out by the public administration,
Austrian companies and research institutions and
to bring them in line with each other. Furthermore,
existing gaps are to be closed and priorities set
for the various Fields of Action.
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03 vision, objectives and strategy
our objectives
Becoming Europe’s top supplier of environmental
technology will contribute significantly to ensuring
Austria's economic prosperity and to maintaining
the high quality of life and the environment.
The Master Plan Environmental Technology will be
instrumental in helping to achieve the following
objectives:
environmental technology
generates jobs
p
p
p
p
p
Doubling the GDP share and the number of
persons working in the environmental technology industry to 8 % and 40.000 respectively.
Achieving a 2.5 % share in global trade
Increasing the export share to 80 % and building up direct investments
Expanding or attaining international technology
leadership
Raising the share of environmental technology
in the manufacturing sector to 5 %
Environmental technology
generates jobs and
q ua l i t y o f l i f e .
environmental technology
creates quality of life
p
p
10
20 % reduction in energy consumption by the
year 2020
Achieving the Austrian climate protection targets in compliance with other environmental
policy goals such as the reduction of particulate matter air pollution
t h e s e a m b i t i o u s ta r g e t s
require a common strategy and
a j o i n t e ff o r t f r o m t h e g o v e r n ment, public administration,
the private sector and scientific
institutions.
p
p
p
Raising the share of renewable energy sources
to 25 % (2010) and 45 % (2020) overall; in the
energy sector to 80 % (2010) and 85 % (2020)
Reduction of air pollutants NOx (by 103 kt
according to NEC Directive 2010) and VOCs.
Achieving a good ecological status in all European bodies of water by 2015 and preventing
deterioration of the water status
A common strategy and a joint effort from the
government, the private sector, scientific institutions and public administration in Austria is
needed to reach these targets, which are exceptionally ambitious compared to other European
countries’ strategies – especially in the energy
sector. Building on this joint vision and an analysis
of the strengths and weaknesses of the Austrian
environmental and energy industry, the Master
Plan Environmental Technology outlines a promising strategy that identifies the main fields of
action and stipulates priority measures.
strenghts and weaknesses
of austrian environmental
technology
relative significance of environmental technology 1993 - 2003
Share (in %)
The high quality of Austria's environment is based
on increased development and application of
innovative environmental technology resulting
from Austria’s environmental protection laws and
financial incentives offered by the public sector
over the past few decades. Another contributing
factor is the high level of environmental awareness in the Austrian population.
The Austrian environmental technology sector provides jobs to 17,200 persons1 , and with total sales
at 3.8 billion euros, generates 3.7 % of the output
of the manufacturing industry in Austria. From 1997
to 2003, the environmental technology sector’s
average sales growth was at 7.3 %, with exports
growing at 9.1 % per annum – thus significantly
outpacing the manufacturing sector as a whole
(with corresponding indicators at 3.5 % and 6.9 %
respectively). As a result of this robust economic
dynamics, the number of persons employed in the
5.0 %
4.5 %
4.0 %
j
j
j
Environmental technology share
of total manufacturing industry sales
Environmental technology share of nominal GDP
Environmental technology share
of manufacturing industry workforce
3.7
3.5 %
3.3
3.0 %
2.9
2.5 %
2.0 %
2.1
2.0
1.5 %
1.0 %
0.5 %
2.8
1.4
1.7
1.0
1993
1997
2003
environmental technology industry grew by an
average of 2.3 % per annum in the same period,
while the manufacturing industry as a whole showed a 0.3% net loss of jobs. What's more, within
the environmental technology sector, there was a
clear shift towards preventive environmental protection in the 1997 to 2003 period, as well as an
increase in the sales share of energy technology
from 21 % to almost 48 %.
1 Source: Angela Köppl “Österreichische Umwelttechnikindustrie –
Branchenanalyse”, WIFo monograph, Vienna 2005
(figures refer to 2003)
ANALYSIS OF THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
OF THE AUSTRIAN ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Strenghts
Weaknesses
m Strong economic dynamics and firmly positioned
. SME-type structure of providers often prevents
joint tenders for large-scale projects
m SME structure among providers results
in high degree of flexibility
. Little presence, in particular of SMEs, in rapidly growing
markets (e.g. Central and Southern Europe, Russia,
m High propensity to innovate
Ukraine, China and India)
m Technology leaders in certain areas
m Firmly established in the EU market (EU of 15)
. Lacking co-ordination across issues and regions
m High environmental standards in Austria
. Little communication among existing networks
m Existing subsidies in the environmental and energy sectors
Opportunities
m
m
m
m
m
Implementation of EU environmental standards
in the new Member States go hand-in-hand with
strong effects on the environment and job market
High growth rates in the medium run
Domestic market exhibits high level of innovation
More co-operation between scientific institutions
and companies
Dynamic climate in the research and finance area
Risks
.
.
.
.
.
Increased competition from low-wage countries
and high-technology countries
Know-how drain
Little inclusion of new technologies, such as
nanotechnology and biotechnology
Weaknesses in certain high-tech areas
Low level of funding for high-risk/long-term research
and demonstration projects
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03 vision, objectives and strategy
our objectives
global environmental
market growth
financing models – particularly where demand
comes from public authorities.
(figures in billion euros)
2500
average
growth
2005 - 2020
2250
5.4%
2000
1750
1500
125 0
1000
750
500
250
2005
2010
2020
Source: Market studies, Roland Berger, 2006
This structural change within the environmental
technology industry reflects the new challenges
for environmental policy, especially in the energy
sector, while in other areas such as water and
waste management the Austrian market tends to
have been satiated.
At international level, the environmental technology market is regarded as a growth market. This
translates into high competitive pressure and a
great deal of interest from new suppliers in lowwage countries as well as high-technology countries and industrialized countries to increase their
presence in this market. The main export markets
exhibit increased competitive pressure and place
high demands on the environmental technology
the market conditions
are such that manufacturers
of environmental technology
must become suppliers
of integrated services.
industry, requiring companies to offer highly
advanced technology while remaining competitive
in price, to have well-founded knowledge of local
12 markets and acquire the ability to offer suitable
This requires companies in the environmental sector to transform themselves from
pure manufacturers of environmental technology to providers of integrated services,
who in addition to innovations can offer a suitable operator know-how and financing models
tailored to each customer's needs.
European environmental technology markets are
highly dependent on government regulations and
incentives. Each country's domestic market plays
a crucial role – particularly in consideration of the
high proportion of small and medium-sized enterprises. An innovative and dynamic domestic market allows for the development of technologies
that can be used as a basis for increased exports
in the future. It is for this reason that the public
sector in Austria has a high level of responsibility
to produce forward-looking legislation that both
provides incentives for first movers and ensures
that companies can adapt easily to conditions
prevailing in export markets.
The expansion of the european union and the
latest initiatives for the promotion of environmental technology at the European level have brought
about a large number of business opportunities
for Austrian companies.
The “Environmental Technology Action Plan
(ETAP)”, which was ratified in 2004 as part of the
european union’s Lisbon Strategy, supports Austria in its efforts to further improve the market
conditions for environmental technology and to
increase the innovative power and investments in
environmental and energy technology. Ultimately,
the increased use of environmental technologies
constitutes one of the key pre-requisites for the
european union’s ability to reach its sustainability
targets. Owing to the geographic location of
Austria and the close economic ties with the new
EU Member States and the countries of Eastern
and South-Eastern Europe, excellent business
opportunities have opened up for the Austrian
environmental technology industry.
As a result of the obligatory harmonisation of EU
environmental legislation in the immediate neighbouring countries on the basis of national environmental plans and programmes, the investment
requirement2 of the waste water treatment segment alone is in the vicinity of 456 million euros
(Slovenia) and 3.2 billion euros (Czech Republic).
Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia alone have a joint
investment requirement of a total of 35 billion
euros over the next ten years.
Despite the proven successes of the domestic
environmental technology industry – such as the
reduction in the emission of classical pollutants –
there continues to be an enormous demand for
(Austrian) environmental technology in the world
markets. The economically vibrant regions of Asia
are seen as good markets for environmental technology. A high level of environmental pollution and
increasing prosperity coupled with stricter environ2 Source: ÖGUT, Umweltmärkte in ausgewählten Ländern, 2004/2006
despite the sucesses
of environmental technology
in recent decades, there is still
an enormous requirement to
catch up in the world markets.
mental protection laws (such as in China) form the
basis for the growth market that is environmental
technology. Unfortunately, Austrian companies are
still not sufficiently active in markets outside Europe.
Climate protection and ensuring a sustainable
energy supply are key issues for the future of
Europe. The european union has made a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 8%
below the 1990 figure (target period: 2008-2012).
The EU’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2020 is at least 20%. Ensuring energy supply and climate protection gives rise to a certain
investment requirement in energy efficiency (particularly for the building stock and modern power
plants) and the use of renewable energy sources.
investment requirement
in selected countries and sectors
Necessary investments for compliance with the EU environmental aquis (billion euros)
Country/period
Waste management
Water/Waste water
Air pollution control
Bulgaria 2002-2015
1.0
3.3
2.3
Rumänia 2002-2018
5.0
10.0
6.0
Croatia 2002-2015
2.2
5.0
0.6
TOTAL
8.2
18.3
8.9
Source: ÖGUT, Umwelttechnikmärkte in Südosteuropa. Data from national ISPA strategies (Bulgaria, Romania), NEAP and PAP (Croatia)
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our strategy
The ambitious targets of the Master Plan Environmental Technology require a medium to long-term
strategy to guide carefully planned-out actions
and measures. Care must be taken to consider
the structural conditions of, and pre-requisites for,
entering the various major markets for environmental technology. Building on the analysis of
strengths and weaknesses of the Austrian environmental technology industry and the relevant
European market conditions, four strategic fields
of action have been identified, which will be
instrumental in attaining the MUT targets:
t h e ta r g e t s a r e t o b e r e a c h e d
by promoting the implementation
of four strategic fields of action.
1. Promoting exports
Targeted treatment of the key export markets
and improvement of the existing export infrastructure for Austrian companies
2. Research and education
Strengthening the technological competitive
position and education of the workforce and
of research institution staff
3. Financing
Complementing technological solutions and
services with customer-specific financing
methods
4. Strengthening the domestic market
Ensuring an innovative climate in the domestic
market for high-tech products and services
Using an optimised and coordinated approach,
the public sector will put in place the structural
conditions required by the Austrian environmental
technology industry in the above-mentioned fields
of action to ensure success in the market in
accordance with the objectives of the Master Plan.
Vision
Targets
Fields of Action
Measures
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04 key fields of action
introduction
The above-mentioned strategic fields of action are
central to the Master Plan Environmental Technology. One key consideration during the preparation
phase of the Master Plan Environmental Technology was therefore the identification, prioritisation
and detailed description of the main measures
to be carried out by representatives of Austrian
companies and research institutions (both in and
outside universities) to ensure that the objectives
of the Master Plan could be met.
It was important to identify measures and areas of
activity that appeared to have priority from the point
of view of business and research institutions.
The individual measures should be understood
primarily as an orientation aid for the implementation of the Master Plan.
It will be the task of the Federal Agency for
Environmental and Energy Technology – which
is yet to be created – to further define and realise
the individual measures together with all relevant
decision-makers in order to facilitate the attainment of each objective.
t h e i n d i v i d ua l m e as u r e s
should be understood primarily
as an orientation aid
for the implementation of
the Master Plan.
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04 the four fields of action
01 promoting exports
Austria’s companies are strongly orientated on
foreign markets, with exports totalling 65 % of
output. The clean technologies segment (export
ratio of 70 %) and the measurement, controlling
and regulating technologies as well as environmental monitoring technologies (export ratio of
85 %) are the export leaders. The primary objective of the Master Plan Environmental Technology
is to raise the export ratio in the environmental
and energy technology segment to 80 %.
Structurally, large companies are responsible for the
lion's share of exports. A narrow 70 % of exports
are generated by companies with more than 250
employees, while one fifth of export sales are realised by companies with 50-249 employees. The
market is made up to 40 % by companies with
fewer than 50 employees; however, they account
for only 4 % of export sales. One important objective of the Master Plan is therefore to stimulate the
export of environmental technologies through small
and medium enterprises. To ensure this export
infrastructure needs to be improved in the main
export destinations of Austrian environmental
technology companies. 40 % of overall sales of the
Austrian environmental technology industry is generated in the EU of 15. The German market alone
accounts for 22 % of the total sales earned by
Austrian environmental and energy technology
companies. Central and South-Eastern Europe have
a sales share of approximately 10 % – however,
this market is seeing very rapid development.
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Promotion of
environmental and
energy technology
In 2003, the ministry of economics and labour
and the foreign trade promotion organisation
jointly launched the go international campaign to
internationalise the Austrian economy while putting the focus on environmental technology, which
was further intensified by the Export Initiative
Environmental Technology launched in 2005 by
the ministry of life.
In a joint effort by the government, the private
16 sector, scientific institutions and public adminis-
markets for environmental
technolgies
EU of 15
Austria
40.0 %
35.2 %
2003
Remaining Western
Europe 1.7 %
USA/Canada 4.7 %
South-East Asia 1.6 %
Other countries 5.2 %
China 1.5 %
Russia 0.6 %
Central/South-Eastern
Europe 9.5 %
tration, numerous presentations of Austrian environmental technologies were held by business
delegations under the auspices of the government, boosting the presence of Austrian commeapanies in the international markets. Within
sure
the go international campaign, the Export
Initiative Environmental Technology will be
promoted jointly by the federal ministry of
agriculture, forestry, environment and water
management and the federal ministry of economics and labour, in close co-operation with
the foreign trade promotion organisation
(awo), a division of the austrian federal economic chamber (wko), and its 106 foreign trade offices located throughout the world.
In addition, the office of network for environmental technology and energy management
(nui), a subdivision of the Foreign Trade Promotion
Organisation set up in January 2007, will be used
as the central information and communication
platform – this will facilitate the targeted and
co-ordinated conduct of market entry and development activities abroad to further enhance the
export potential of Austrian companies operating
in this industrial sector.
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The centrepiece of the Export Initiative Environmental Technology is the active promotion of Austrian
environmental and energy technology by representatives of the government, private sector businesses and public administration abroad (cue:
“government and administration as a door opener”). The required infrastructure investments
(also in the energy sector) in the new EU Member
States and other South-East European countries
suggest that a regional focus on this region in the
next ten years will be expedient. In Bulgaria,
Romania and the South-East European region in
particular, the foreign trade offices need to be
staffed by more product managers with expertise
in environmental and energy technology. awo
maintains foreign trade offices for the environmental and energy technology sector in the following countries: Czech Republic, Croatia, BosniaHerzegovina, Serbia, Ukraine, Japan and China. In
addition to intensifying services in the future growth
markets of Central, Eastern and South-Eastern
Europe, service provision should be scaled up in
markets with above-proportional growth potential
(especially in the Arab and Asian regions as well
as Russia), as these carry strategic significance
due to their medium-term growth prospects. The
activities under the Export Initiative Environmental
Technologies are planned and implemented in
close co-operation with the foreign trade promotion organisation (awo).
The development of a comprehensive marketing strategy for the promotion of the
Austrian environmental and energy technology industry is planned for completion
by the end of 2007. The strategy will promote
Austria’s image as a model country for environmental protection and provide information about
suitable environmental technology products and
services. The marketing strategy, which builds on
previous work of the awo, will comprise:
p the creation of a common umbrella brand for
Austrian environmental and energy technologies
("Environmental Technology Made in Austria");
p the definition of priority export destinations by
country or region;
p the bundling of all information regarding outgoing and incoming delegations of federal and
provincial-level politicians to do with energy
and environmental technology
measure
02
p
a comprehensive catalogue of products and
services of the Austrian environmental and
energy technology industry published in the
form of brochures as well as online (e.g.
www.umwelttechnik.at, www.exportinitiative.at,
www.austriantrade.org).
an example for best practice:
energiesparmesse wels a trade fair for energy
saving construction and renovation, has recently grown
into Europe's main event for energy technology in the
renew-able energy and energy efficiency sector, thus
contributing significantly to the international awareness
of Austrian energy technology.
In order to pool and jointly deploy the existing
resources, the marketing strategy will be developed
in conjunction with the existing structures of the
federal ministry of agriculture, forestry, environment and water management, the federal
ministry of economics and labour and wko/awo,
with the inclusion of network for environmental
technology and energy management and the
main Austrian technology clusters. Co-operation
among Austrian public bodies to make use of existing synergies is very important for website presentations. The focus here is on placing online and
keeping up to date existing databases with details
on companies and technologies as well as reference materials. In terms of implementation, it is
recommended that the individual activities be
aligned in a regular "Environmental technology
export meeting".
Building on the sound technological position and
the favourable image enjoyed by Austria in
terms of environmental protection, the aim of
the international marketing campaign is to
position Austria as a centre for innovative
environmental and energy technologies. In
addition to this, the organisation of exhibitions
and other events to do with environmental and
energy technology will be a further key aspect.
measure
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04 the four fields of action
01 promoting exports
The public sector is particularly concerned with
promoting the export activity of small- and
meamedium-sized enterprises. As a first step, the
sure
actual needs for environmental technology
can be determined by pooling existing information gathered by the relevant institutions
(especially by awo/nui, ökb, aws, ögut, clusters
and uba).
This encompasses in particular the individualisation of existing information activities related to
international tenders in the environmental technology sector, as well as the creation of a detailed
address database (see also measure 02).
A further step is to commission detailed market
studies – based on the definition of priority
regions – in order to facilitate market evaluation
and the development of specific market development steps while taking into account existing
industry reports and market studies.
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incorporation of EU law into national legislation
(especially in Bulgaria and Romania). In their endeavour to surmount these challenges, the public
bodies responsible for environmental protection
and energy in the new EU Member States will
meareceive assistance from Austrian institutions
sure
in the form of technical co-operation. While
good progress as been made, notably in the
legal implementation of european union3
projects such as the so-called twinning projects,
some shortcomings in the areas of legal compliance monitoring and enforcement remain. The
implementation and monitoring of EU environmental legislation, however, constitutes a necessary
pre-requisite for the creation of environmental
technology markets in the new Member States,
and thus for an improvement in the export potential among Austrian companies.
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Existing evaluations of market potentials (e.g. for the
waste management sector) can be elaborated in
more detail by focusing on individual technology
sectors (e.g. potential for waste-to-energy incinerator of defined sizes). The implementation of subsequent steps for market development includes in
particular the extension of the above-mentioned
marketing concept for individual regions, the use
of a range of Austrian subsidy instruments (cf.
demonstration plants abroad) and the development of customer-specific financing models.
The "Twinning Projects" must continue to be
implemented for the sake of monitoring and enforcement in order to strengthen the structure of this
export market, which is of great importance to the
Austrian environmental technology industry. In
order to facilitate the identification of environmental technology needs, an active information policy
informing Austrian companies of current developments should be implemented. More intensive cooperation with the public bodies responsible for
environmental legislation in the export countries
will, above all, improve the structural conditions
for Austrian companies.
The new EU Member States will face tough challenges in the next few years concerning the effective
3 In Austria, the Federal Environment Agency in particular was
involved in the implementation of the Twinning Projects
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02 research and education
Austrian environmental technology companies are
among the international market and technology
leaders in several fields of technology. Besides the
strong fields of waste-to-energy incineration, recovery of metals from waste and scrap as well as
ashes and slag, used tyre recycling, renewable
energy sources (hydropower, biomass incineration,
heat pumps and thermal solar energy) as well as
energy efficiency (especially passive house construction) and energy services (energy contracting), Austrian service providers are particularly
successful in the field of exhaust gas purification
systems and water treatment. The high quality of
Austrian products and services requires continued
development, however, in order to ensure that the
favourable technological positioning leads to corresponding success in the market.
Austria has a good infrastructure, not least thanks
to the significant increase in funding in the area
of company-related research and technology
development in recent years. Moreover, Austrian
companies and research institutions are well integrated in the European research and technology
programmes. In recent years, the old tools and
sub-sidy channels (basic programme of the
austrian research promotion agency, austrian
science fund) have been supplemented by centres
of competence or excellence as well as thematic
programmes in the environmental technology
sector (especially “Technologies for Sustainable
Development”, federal ministry for transport,
innovation and technology). Shortcoming are
found in the promotion of projects with high technical and economic risks, the development of
prototypes, transnational research cooperation
away from the framework programme of the
european union, and especially the financial
support of projects following up on successful
demonstration projects (annexes 2-10).
It is precisely by accelerating the innovation
process in the phase of carrying over successful
demonstration projects to the market that competitive advantages for Austrian companies may be
achieved. Successful examples, such as the deve-
lopment of passive house technology in Austria,
have shown that subsidising the initial demonstration alone does not suffice to ensure appropriate
further development and market diffusion of innovative technologies.
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Innovation initiative:
Launching environmental
and energy technology
Companies and research institutions welcome
meathe creation of the Energy and Climate
sure
Protection Fund. It is essential that such
funds be set up and endowed to supplement
the existing funds and subsidies. Against the
backdrop of existing means of promotion, it is
recommended to orient the fund towards marketrelated areas. This means that besides subsidising
pilot and demonstration plants at home and abroad,
intensified implementation subsidies for technologically mature products are needed. Technologies
that have already been successfully applied often
still require a lot of development once they need
to be integrated into the existing structures (e.g.,
passive house technology). This is not the least of
the reasons why demonstration projects often have
only a local impact. Moreover, increased attention
should be paid to the market launch phase for new
products and services. for instance by subsidising
innovative business models, acting as guarantors
in the market entry phase and helping component
manufactures to become providers of comprehensive systems and services.
06
The priority areas are considered to be: the development of demand-oriented systems of decentralised energy conversion, forward-compatible energy grids based on decentralised power feed-in,
the promotion of projects and technologies to
increase energy efficiency and support of combined heat and power co-generation plants (CHP
plants) for waste-to-energy incineration with yearround heat recovery and substitution of non-renewable energy sources in industry. The Energy and
Climate Protection Fund is market-oriented, which
accelerates the innovation process and thus crea19
tes competitive advantages for Austrian energy
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02 research and education
technology as well as helping Austria to achieve
its objective of protecting the climate.
In recent years, mission-oriented research and
diffusion programmes with a clear focus have
meabeen set up, such as klima:aktiv4 of the
sure
federal ministry of agriculture and
forestry, environment and water management and Technologies for Sustainable Development5 of the federal ministry for transport,
innovation and technology. These programmes
have led to significant successes in energy technology. Based on these positive examples, it is
recommended to apply the concept to other environment technologies. Mission-oriented programmes are found to be particularly important in all
areas of technology where isolated technologies
are combined into integrative solutions and the
legal and financial conditions play an important
role in the diffusion of technology.
Know-how transfer and information activities often
play a particularly important role in ensuring accelerated and successful market diffusion. Apart
from developing goods and services in line with
the programme objective, it is worthwhile to consider extending the range of subsidies to include
production technologies (e.g., assembly lines).
In order to achieve the objective of becoming the
technology leader in Europe according to the
Master Plan Environmental Technology, it is particularly important to create an Austrian environmental and technology cluster of international stature (based on the model of Silicon Valley). Using
synergies between the federal agency for environmental and energy technology, the energy
and climate protection fund as well as university and extra-university research institutions (e.g.,
aresenal research) an international research
and innovation centre for environmental and energy technology is to be set up in the medium term.
Centres of excellence, within the meaning of the
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4 The diffusion programme klima:aktiv, which partly builds on the
results of Sustainable Management has the objective of market diffusion. klima:aktiv currently has 23 programmes in the fields of
renewable energy, energy efficiency, communities, and mobility.
5 The Sustainable Management research programme includes the
line of programmes House of the Future (1999-2007), Factory of the
Future (since 2000), and Energy Systems of the Future (since 2000).
6 cf. www.ffg.at
comet 6 programme, could serve as a tool to implement this. Such centres, which are intended to
operate for several years, are jointly funded by
businesses and the public purse of the (Federal
State and Federal Provinces). At present, sufficient
university and corporate research capacity has
not yet been attained for this project, except in a
few fields of technology such as the use of biomass for energy production or energy efficiency in
buildings. Focused efforts to achieve the objectives of the Master Plan Environmental Technology
need to be made by business, research and the
public sector in order to set up three to five centres of excellence with a focus on environmental
and energy technology.
A high degree of significance is generally attributed to the intensified research cooperation between companies, university and non-university
an example for best practice: house
of the future and klima:aktiv house
Thanks to the Building of Tomorrow programme, Austria has
significantly strengthened the performance and quality of
its research and achieved a leading position in the technology of passive house building and ecological construction.
klima:aktiv house intends to launch ecological and energyefficient construction in the market on a broad basis.
research institutions. In order to ensure long-term
cooperation and mutual strengthening, such cooperation should not be limited to the implementation phase but should begin as early as the planning phase and include the phase of ongoing operation of facilities. In this way, scientific institutions
are able to gain knowledge that can be applied to
subsequent projects.
The public sector plays an important role as a
purchaser of goods and services in the field of
environmental technology, be it for motor vehicle
fleets, the construction of new buildings or for
municipal waste collection and treatment. The
Federation, Federal Provinces and municipalities
and the enterprises that they own have a direct
influence on the procurement policy in the domestic market and a decisive impact on the degree of
innovation in individual areas of technology. By
virtue of an innovation-oriented procurement
meapolicy in the field of environmental and
sure
energy technology, model plants will be
built in Austria to provide a basis for successful export activities. It is difficult to
achieve this objective at present, however, due
to the restrictive regulations governing public procurement.
In the first step, the public sector's procurement
regulations must therefore be amended by means
of a functional invitation to tender favouring an
increased orientation towards innovation. It would
be advisable to focus the tender on the desired
result (securing the necessary mobility, sustainable recycling of municipal waste) rather than on
the preferred technical solution (number of
vehicles, least expensive waste disposal).
In the second step, the procurement regulations
will be prepared and communicated with sufficient
clarity and the necessary assistance will be offered
for complex tender procedures in order to ensure
widespread application, especially at municipal. It
would also be advisable to document successful
examples and ensure knowledge transfer among
the contract-awarding authorities.
The high qualifications of the employees constitute a basic competitive advantage of Austrian
companies over their competitors, particularly
vis-à-vis countries with low costs of labour. These
qualifications are based on the Austrian educational system, from compulsory schooling on to
university or apprenticeship. The business world is
becoming more dynamic at an ever greater pace,
requiring continual updating of learned knowledge
(cue: “lifelong learning”).
Austrian universities and educational institutions are
therefore called on to convey the current state of
the art in knowledge and technology to students
and to pass this along to the Austrian economy
through special courses. In order to train the
necessary number of qualified employees for
Austrian environmental and energy technology
enterprises, it is advisable to set up a master’s
programme in this subject matter at the
universities.
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Apart from the education at general Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences, onthe-job training courses are particularly important.
In Austria, there is a complete range of training
and educational services, particularly for smalland medium-sized businesses, but the quality of
the individual services is difficult to assess. Moreover, there are insufficient incentives for continuing education at the level of the employees and
at the level of the companies. In the course of
meathe Education Initiative Environmental and
sure
Energy Technology, the existing services will
be identified and evaluated, as a first step.
Building on this analysis, education providers
and industry representatives will work together to
develop new career paths and provide corresponding programmes. Launching a quality label for
training services to rate the course content,
scope, and materials will make it possible to provide incentives to increase the quality of continuing
education services. What's more, highly quality
services could be identified with the label. This
will make it easier to choose from among potential
training and schooling services, especially in light
of the fine structure of the environmental technology industry.
The essential element in this enhancement of
quality is the intensification of the educational
requirements for trainers (“train the trainer”).
As part of a environmental and energy technology
quality initiative, incentives should also be developed for companies sending their employees to
training courses and for the employees themselves. Such incentives could range from special
awards to financial grants for educational programmes.
The target group of the educational initiative would
be the employees of Austrian companies and
potential customers for innovative environmental
technologies and services.
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A high-quality transfer of know-how to the providers
and clients considerably accelerates the implementation of innovation solutions. Moreover, it facilitates the development of common solutions, so
that essential competitive advantages are created. 21
04 the four fields of action
02 research and education
The basis of all activities at the level of the public
sector and the Federal Provinces, however, is ultimately the acceptance by the Austrian people.
Many measures taken to strengthen the domestic
market need the support of the people. The high
degree of environmental awareness among the
people has proven to be a basic pillar of the success of Austrian environmental success in recent
years. The acceptance of progressive environmental legislation in Austria has persuaded Austrian
companies to develop innovative solutions that
are now being exported to other countries. The
strong willingness to make a personal commitment – e.g., in sorting household waste and pur-
an example of best practice:
klima:aktiv training
As part of the klima:aktiv programme, contracts are
signed with training providers to ensure the quality of the
training courses, on the one hand, and the courses in the
programme are advertised, on the other.
chasing ecological products such as recycling
paper or modern technologies such as solar
heating systems and biomass heating systems,
has created a receptive purchasing market for
Austrian companies.
A priority task for all players in environmental
technology is to further raise the awareness of the
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Austrian population for the value and success of
Austrian environmental technology and for the
need for further action with personal commitment.
The government, the economy, educational institutions and, above all, the media in Austria, play a
key role in achieving this task. An information
campaign, “Austria as a Model Environmental Country”, an open discussion of the opportunities but
also of the needs relating to the long-term sustainability of Austria’s future, aim to ensure the
necessary acceptance for political and economic
measures.
The development and implementation of a “State
Prize for Environmental and Energy Technology”
(see measure 03) will be of crucial importance in
strengthen the environmental awareness of the
Austrian population and marketing Austrian environmental technology. The most important existing environmental prizes for the different thematic aspects of environmental technology will be
integrated into an overall plan (marketing, endowment, selection criteria, etc.) and supplemented
with a new prize in “environmental technology”.
The State Prize will be awarded to distinguish
Austrian technologies and showpiece examples,
presenting them internationally. Particular attention will be paid to the accompanying public
relations work.
04 the four fields of action
03 financing
Particularly for the export of products to the countries of Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe,
the issue of financing is particularly important.
Austrian service providers are therefore
meacalled up to develop financing solutions
sure
tailored to the customer's needs (e.g.,
contracting solutions, public-private partnership models) consisting of public subsidies, in the framework of EUR programmes and
bank loans for instance, as a supplement to delivering Austrian products and providing high-quality services. Because of the importance of financing for the implementation of environmental protection projects, the development of a permanent
platform between financing institutions and companies is recommended.
With respect to the promotion of environmental
investments, environmental subsidy tools are used
in Austria, such as kommunalkredit public consulting (kpc), on the one hand, as well as business promotion programmes, above all austria
wirtschaftsservice gesmbh (aws). aws, in particular, supports companies in its own specialisation of environmental and energy technology,
where an intensified demand for clean energy
solutions is opening up new market and growth
opportunities.
Both institutions have various tools in order to specifically support Austrian environmental technology
companies in the context of the EU aid system.
For private-sector financing, Austrian banks have
a special task to perform. In developing coordinating financing systems and using their knowledge
of the market, especially in the new EU Member
States, these banks can make an essential contribution to the export success of Austrian companies. The new or improved communication of existing corporate financing models, especially in sustainable funds and private investment capital, can
be expected to facilitate the expansion of environmental technology companies into the new markets that are opening up and ensure more intensive market development.
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The Austrian system of environmental and business promotion is viewed as positive and it has
made an essential contribution to the favourable
market positioning of Austrian environmental technology. A number of subsidies are available from
the european union, Federal, Provincial and municipal governments in environmental technology
which promote the environment, business and
innovation.
As small- and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, are unable to keep an overview of the
wealth of subsidies that are available, the public
subsidy institutions and technology clusters play
a special role in providing advisory services to
meathe companies. It is also recommended to
sure
develop concise online subsidy manuals to
allow companies to obtain up-to-date information on the subsidy programmes. For this
purpose, the experiences of the federal ministry
for transport, innovation and technology
(bmvit) (www.foerderkompass.at), the austrian
federal economic chamber (wko) (wko.at/foerderungen) and the european recovery programme/federal ministry of economics and labour
(www.foerderportal.at) can serve as a starting point.
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There is a significant gap in the financing of consulting studies for the development of markets
for Austrian companies. The Fund for Market
meaExploitation Studies of oesterreichische
sure
kontrollbank and the Study Fund of aws
are insufficiently funded to close that gap.
Consulting projects (e.g., development of
regional waste management plans) are usually the
starting point for further environmental technology
business, since they determine the feasibility of
certain projects and the underlying technologies
for potential clients.
In the context of consulting projects, basic data is
generally collected and specific options for solutions are worked out that subsequently lead to
invitations to tender. Small- and medium-sized
enterprises are not in a position to finance such
services, however, since they do not benefit the
companies directly but rather the entire industry
(including foreign industry). This shortcoming
could be eliminated through the needs-oriented
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endowment of the Fund for Market Exploitation
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04 the four fields of action
03 financing
Studies of the oesterreichische kontrollbank
and the Study Fund of aws or the creation of a new
fund for consulting services in the field of environmental technology abroad.
To ensure the fund's high level of efficiency, it is
essential to closely engage the specific interest of
Austrian companies in the consulting fund. This
could be achieved through (direct or indirect)
financial participation.
Financing demonstration projects in Austria is a
special challenge insofar as the economic risks
are compounded by technical risks. Subsidies are
available in the framework of research promotion
and the national support scheme “Umweltförderung Inland” of kpc. The cooperation between
an example for best practice:
”energy partnership“
Close contacts with Austria’s neighbouring countries have
successfully been established in the context of energy
partnerships. They in turn have prompted a number of
projects related to renewable energy sources and the
boosting of energy efficiency.
research promotion and “Umweltförderung Inland”
in the “Factory of Tomorrow” programme is viewed
as particularly positive. Similarly, the interaction of
research promotion with the business promotion
tools of aws for the implementation of demonstra-
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tion facilities, ensuring a continuous process of
innovation throughout the world of subsidies, is
seen in a positive light.
Exemplary environmental projects often stand out
on account of their innovative system solutions
tailored to meet the actual market needs and less
due to their (exclusive) use of innovative technology. For this reason, Austrian best practice projects
for specific foreign markets sometimes have a
limited impact as role model.
meaThe targeted promotion of relevant demonsure
stration facilities abroad therefore constitutes an efficient but also very far-reaching
means of strengthening the export of environmental technology and services. The possibility of
promoting demonstration projects abroad should
therefore be integrated into specialised expert
and institutional cooperation with the target
country (see field of action 1).
In this respect, particular attention should go to
the innovative nature of investments in technology
development. Demonstration facilities abroad
exhibit greater proximity to the customers and
therefore have a stronger impact as references
facilities, facilitating the development of more
customised solutions. However, new models must
be developed for the promotion of demonstration
projects abroad.
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04 the four fields of action
04 strengthening the domestic market
The Austrian home market is of crucial importance
for the further development of Austrian environmental technology. Besides the importance of the
home market in the innovation process, the aim of
positioning Austria as the European technology
leader in the field of environmental technology
can only be achieved if committed environmental
protection objectives are successfully coupled
with economic growth.
Overall, Austrian can boast of very high levels of
awareness among its population and a favourable
environment in terms of legislation and subsidy
policy. To become the European technology leader,
however, it is necessary to provide special support by creating an innovative and receptive home
market, taking into account the current and foreseeable developments in European environmental
law.
Given of the heterogeneity of the individual market segments, the measures differ depending on
the field of technology. This gives rise to a number
of synergies and potential conflicts.
In particular, the synergies result from the use of
waste as a source of energy in (industrial) combined heat and power generation plants and from
the development of integral solutions for water
supply and energy generation. Potential conflicts
exist, on the other hand, in the emission of traditional pollutants associated with biomass incineration and the objective of increasing the share of
renewable energy sources. Environmental technology can make an important contribution towards
resolving those conflicts.
waste management
In an international comparison, Austria enjoys a very
high standard and excellent know-how in waste
management. The basis for this is provided by the
high awareness of the problem issues and the
environment among the Austrian people (e.g.,
willingness to avoid waste and sort waste), a highly developed legislation and the use of financing
tools (e.g., the landfill tax, environmental subsidies
in Austria).
Analogously to the environmental priorities in the
waste sector, Austrian environmental technology
has strong expertise in waste avoidance and
recycling, treatment technologies and landfilling.
Austria has strict legal requirements in the waste
sector. However, the end of exceptions to the
landfill ban as of 1 Jan. 2009, in particular, the
improvements and efficiency boosts required in
waste recycling, and measures for the direct or
indirect reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
will require additional efforts. With respect to the
strengthening the domestic market in the waste
sector, the central focus is on the development
and market launch of new technologies and
system solutions.
Especially for the following fields of technology,
new solutions need to be developed and implemented in order to meet the Austrian requirements and improve the export opportunities:
p Developing new methods of thermal treatmeament and recycling of low-calorific waste
sure
(especially municipal waste), sewage
sludge and residue from scrap recycling.
In the field of scrap recycling, solutions and
technologies need to be developed that cover
material-flow-specific management including
maximum recovery of all the metals. These
would allow metals to be recovered from the
slag and ash of waste incineration or ensure
that metals are excluded from the incineration
process through upstream removal.
p Planning and building large waste-to-energy
meaincineration plants with combined power
sure
and heat generation together with yearround heat recovery in industrial sites.
This would provide the necessary capacity
for waste-to-energy incineration and ensure
long-term savings on (imported) fossil fuels,
thereby achieving a considerable reduction in
greenhouse gas emissions.
p Further development and use of methods
ensuring efficient treatment of hazardous residues from thermal and metallurgical plants
(usually individual elevated eluation values)
through a specific treatment using mineral
additives. In this respect, financial incentives
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with a long-term effect should be taken into
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04 the four fields of action
04 strengthening the domestic market
p
p
account in the amendment to the Austrian Act
on the Remediation of Contaminated Sites
(ALSAG). The all-embracing solution for thermal
treatment and waste recycling must also take
into account the integrated recycling and treatment of residues.
Research, innovation and industrial demonstration facilities in the field of material-specific
recycling and integrated complete solutions,
as in the field of metal recovery for instance
(cf. the existing expertise in scrap management and recycling of aluminium, copper, precious metals, iron and steel), and the complete
recycling of used tyres (product developments
based on granulates and meal from rubber
recycling, as well as the processing and complete recycling of accumulated textile fibres
and steel fractions). Research and innovation
also involve new thematic areas such as costeffective recovery and recycling of phosphates
from the sewage sludge treatment and recycling of the residual fractions left over after
sorting out usable articles of old clothing.
Development and use of systems for environmentally friendly temporary storage (see measure 15) of processed waste for thermal recovery, especially in the case of capacity bottlenecks (provisional measure to cope with seasonal variations and plant shutdowns as well as
the period required for construction of the
additional plants that are required), while avoiding environmental pollution (carrying off by
the wind, release of odours, contamination of
bodies of water, infestation by rats, etc.) as well
as fire hazards.
Based on the Austrian areas of expertise, the
adoption of the Austrian Landfill Ban by other
countries would be particularly interesting. These
measures alone could prevent 150 million tonnes
of CO2 emission in the European Union each year.
energy supply and
climate protection
Ensuring the supply of energy and compliance
26 with the climate policy obligations of Austria are
key environmental policy issues of the future.
Austria enjoys a leading position in Europe in
terms of energy efficiency thanks to passive
house building, combined heat and power generation and the use of renewable energy sources
(hydropower, biomass facilities, solar-powered
heating and heat pumps). The share of the energy
sector out of the total sales in environmental technology therefore rose from 21 % to 48 % between
1997 and 2003. The prerequisites for this success
were the favourable conditions in the home market, which is supported by an appropriate subsidy
policy in housing and green electricity generation,
but also through taxation measures.
The home market is further strengthened by the
implementation of the klima:aktiv programme of
the ministry of life, the “Umweltförderung Inland”
and numerous initiatives on the part of the Austrian Federal provinces. Based on these successes,
Austria has set itself ambitious goals in the use of
renewable energy sources.
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Further developing
the effiency initiative
for buildings
Buildings are another area with a high potential
for achieving the energy and climate policy objectives. By developing of the passive and klima:aktiv
houses or houses with comparable objectives,
such as the “1000 points house” in Lower Austrian,
energy consumption can be reduced considerably.
Housing subsidisation in the Austrian Federal
Provinces plays a central role in this respect.
Based on the evidence provided for the feasibility
of energy-efficient construction methods and
energy-efficient renovation, as well as the high
degree of awareness among the Austrians, it is
recommended to take further steps towards
sustainable development of Austria’s buildings. These include, in particular, the phased introduction of standards such as the
klima:aktiv house or comparable criteria
or the passive house standard in subsidised
new construction based on the model of the
Federal Province of Vorarlberg, and the exclusion
measure
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of fossil fuels from the housing subsidisation
scheme (cf. the example of Styria).
The objective set forth in the government programme, by which 50 % of the new construction
should comply with klima:aktiv or a similar standard, is expressly supported. Voluntary agreements with building contractors and prefabricated
house makers to comply with the specified standards in construction are welcome. In housing
subsidisation, only houses and structures in largevolume housing projects that meet the passive
house standard or comparable standards will be
subsidised starting from 2015.
In accordance with these standards, such as the
klima:aktiv standard, it is vital to reduce traffic
through adequate spatial planning and greater
use of ecological materials (especially in building
interiors).
Building regulations are the main starting point for
non-subsidised new construction. In this context,
committed maximum energy performance benchmarks should be developed and compliance
should be made mandatory, especially for office
construction. In order boost efficiency in Austrian
construction, it is also recommended to standardise the energy-related aspects of the building
regulations in the Austrian Federal Provinces.
measure
17
The most urgent need according to the
Kyoto objectives is the renovation of old
buildings. The main departure point is a gradual increase in the rate of renovation to 3 %.
According to the government programme, this
will enable thermal renovation of all post-war
buildings (1950-1980) by 2020. Significant improvement of the quality of thermal renovation is
also necessary.
The current demonstration projects for the renovation of passive houses will therefore be intensified (see the “House of Tomorrow – Renovation”
programme). For a quantitative and qualitative
boost in the renovation of old buildings, a number
of measures are necessary. In particular, such
measures include an increase of funds for housing
subsidisation intended for the renovation of buildings and therefore an increase of the overall hou-
an example for best practice:
the green building cluster
of lower austria
The Green Building Cluster of Lower Austria is the central
economic hub for companies and research and educational institutions involved with the green building issues.
The objective is to network various fields of expertise
and launch innovative projects.
sing subsidisation funds, the elimination of obstacles created by the Tenancy and Condominium
Act (cues: occupant/owner problematic), and the
provision of tax incentives for increased renovation activities. All these comprehensive activities
require an appropriate infrastructure in order to
provide advice to the condominium owners (and
occupants), as well as the renovating companies.
Experience from emas, ökoprofit or prepare, but
also from energy contracting projects, show that
companies can make energy savings as high as
50 % by appointing energy officers, showing an
appropriate commitment to energy and introducing an energy accounting system. This makes the
companies more competitive thanks to reduced
energy costs and relieves the burden on the environment. Building on these positive experienmeaces, the objective is to appoint an energy
sure
officer in all companies with more than 50
employees. A programme to this purpose
should be worked out together with the austrian federal economic chamber. Along with
implementation of the programme for a more
widespread appointment of energy officers in
companies, appropriate continuing education programmes must be developed. A strong impetus
could also be created by introducing incentives
for energy checks in companies.
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Other essential factors for the economic development of the home market are the energy
price levels and, in particular, fossil fuels
whose CO2 components are subject to taxation.
Given the above, it is recommended to take the
ecological elements into account in the next tax
reform. The objective is to make the tax system
measure
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04 the four fields of action
04 strengthening the domestic market
more ecologically oriented in a revenue-neutral
way while decreasing the overall wage-related tax
burden. Besides increasing the energy tax and raising the fuel-related taxes, the inclusion of aircraft
fuels in the taxation scheme is recommended.
This, however, must be done within the framework
of a common European initiative.
measure
The Green Electricity Act has proven to be
an essential driver for the increased use of
renewable energy sources in the electricity
sector. This has contributed to cost reduction
(cue: “learning curves”) and technology development. With respect to the 2006 Amendment to
the Green Electricity Act, it is recommended to
evaluate the subsidisation system and optimise
it accordingly.
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In the field of biofuels, the joint action programme
of the ministry of life and omv for the promotion
of natural gas and biogas as fuels and the objective of further boosting the share accounted for by
biofuels is welcome. A further focus of attention,
however, is on securing the biogas production
capacities. Austria already has a number of internationally competitive companies that could further strengthen their market position and technological position through the expected stimulation of
the home market. The increase in admixture of
biofuels is also viewed as positive.
To achieve the ambitious objectives in the field of
renewable energy sources in Austria, it is not only
necessary to curb energy consumption but also to
pursue a well-planned development policy for all
renewable energy sources. Apart from the increased use of solar and wind power, as well as heatpump technology, the central focus is on technologies using biomass for energy generation and
the modernisation of hydropower. Thanks to biomass and pellet boilers, biomass offers a sophisticated technological alternative to fossil fuels for
the heating market, and it also boasts a low rate
of harmful emissions (see measure 22).
In this connection, it is important to ensure the
28 availability of the necessary biomass resources.
It is therefore recommended to identify the available biomass potential within the framework of a
sustainable management of Austrian forests.
In addition, the use of hydropower offers considerable potential. In a first step, the main focus is on
specifically identifying the efficiency potential in
existing hydroelectric plants. Based on this
meaanalysis, it is necessary to develop innovative
sure
plans for an efficient use of Austrian water
power in keeping with the Water Framework
Directive, Natura 2000 areas, and any applicable statutory regulations.
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air pollution control
Austria is one of Europe's leaders in the field of
biomass incineration plants and complex exhaust
gas purification systems, especially for power
plants and waste incineration facilities. The latter
include highly efficient dedusting technologies
and wet or semi-dry separation of acid gases and
the separation of nitrogen oxides with and without
catalysers. Now it is a matter of maintaining and
enhancing this technology leadership.
In the 1980s in Austria, a strong environmental
technology industry was developed with the aforementioned focal points. In the 1990s, the suppliers
of environmental technology suffered losses in
sales. The market is currently recovering slightly
thanks to the development of waste-to-energy
incineration as a result of the implementation of the
Landfill Ordinance. In addition, Austria has internationally competitive research companies in the field
of engine technology. Especially biomass incineration plants – plants and individual heating units of
all sizes, from several megawatts to 300 kilowatts
– have great potential at home and abroad.
This segment has developed very favourably in
recent years. In the case of biomass incineration,
Austria is European technology leader, together
with the Scandinavians.
The challenge here is to combine the objectives
of air pollution control and climate protection.
The technologies are already well developed.
Action is needed in technological development
with respect to energy efficiency in the case of
small plants and the use of new biogenic fuels.
Using biomass for energy production offers the
possibility of implementing regional plans.
It is precisely against the backdrop of the
current need to reduce particulate matter
meaair pollution that the further development
sure
of biomass incineration and widespread
market diffusion of modern biomass heating systems is a key task for Austrian suppliers. The starting point for further technological
development is to strengthen the research and
development activities of Austrian companies with
the support of appropriate government subsidisation programmes. The objective of such research
and development efforts is to minimise emissions
of CO, dust, and NOx. Based on the advanced
state of technological development among Austrian suppliers, this should make it possible to achieve international technology leadership, thereby
improving the environmental quality in Austria and
pushing forward exports.
22
measure
The reduction of particulate matter air pollution is an essential challenge for the environmental and health care policies. Particulates
(PM10 and PM 2.5), in particular, can penetrate
deeply into the lungs and lead to adverse effects
on health, such as cardiac and cardiovascular illnesses. Suspended particulates are therefore a
central issue in Austrian and European air pollution control policy. In a study conducted by the
federal environment agency7 , a range of measures were identified in the sectors of transport,
domestic fuel, facilities, construction sites and
agriculture. For efficient implementation, the Provincial and Federal governments need to act in a
coordinated manner, taking into account the issue
of emissions from neighbouring countries.
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In terms of stationary facilities from industry and
energy management, important contributions can
be made by further developing and launching
existing technologies to reduce NOx and VOC
7 Federal Environment Agency Report, Vol. BE-277,
Schwebestaub in Österreich
emissions. In this respect, the emphasis is on
efficient reduction methods in large incineration
plants, for gas turbines and high-temperature processes as well as for medium-power biomass boilers. A first step in that direction could be taken by
implementing demonstration projects.
The transport sector has registered a significant
increase in greenhouse gases over recent years.
In addition, the sector contributes significantly to
emission of air pollutants (e.g., it accounts for 45 %
of the NOx). The most efficient way to ensure air
pollution control and climate protection is to reduce fuel consumption through appropriate measures, e.g., minimising the fuel consumption of engines by re-dimensioning and alternative drive systems, such as electrical, hybrid, E85, and natural
gas- or biogas-powered engines. Further efficiency boosts could be achieved by using the existing
infrastructure with ICT tools. Other contributions
can be expected from the improvement of engine
technology, the (mandatory) introduction of environmentally friendly transport technologies and
systems for subsequent processing of exhaust
gas, and from making public transport more
attractive.
Overall, it is a matter of significantly improving the
existing vehicle designs and systematic implementation of existing technologies. New developments should be used, in combination with new
tools where feasible, to bring about a reduction in
fuel consumption together with the optimised
conventional systems.
meaThe separation and storage and further use
sure
of carbon (carbon capture) is internationally
viewed as a future technological option for
the reduction of CO2 emissions. The required
technology is technologically similar to exhaust
gas purification, for which Austrian plant builders
have the appropriate know-how and references.
A commitment to such technologies would appear
very promising for Austria, too. In addition to storing CO2, using the captured CO2 as carbon base
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constitutes another technical solution. To a small
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04 the four fields of action
04 strengthening the domestic market
extent, Austrian research is involved in the corresponding international research projects. In a first
step, it is therefore necessary to strengthen the
scientific basis in Austria. Based on the results of
the scientific work, it is recommended to further
develop CO2 separation technologies with the
involvement of Austrian companies.
water supply and
waste water disposal
The environmental protection sector in water technology is highly competitive at the international
level, and was able to improve its relative position
significantly between 1997 and 2003.
Accounting for a share of 13.5 % of total sales in
environmental technology, this area takes second
place after energy. Increased cooperation within
the industry and the development of innovative
technologies and services (such as plant management or operator models) can be expected to provide a further push in the direction of technology
leadership.
In the water management sector, a number of
different players are active. Apart from technology
suppliers and planners, water and wastewater
associations, municipalities and institutions as
well as research facilities and interest groups play
an important role. Throughout Austria, there are
now many individual networks and initiatives,
although they sometimes pursue different objectives. For strategic development of this area,
meait is crucial to develop a water-technology
sure
network with strong political support that
combines the forces of all the individual
players in the water sector.
This is considered to be an urgent prerequisite for
the implementation of many proposed measures
in the water sector. The key tasks of a water technology network are considered to be ensuring
know-how transfers for the targeted development
of new technologies or the optimisation of existing
ones and serving as a hub of information regarding the relevant framework conditions, surveys of
invitations to tender and requirements, and water
30 policy developments.
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Uniting the relevant players in a central network
will enable better use of synergies and support
the goal-oriented development of products and
services. For example, the cooperation between
municipal authorities and environmental technology providers with respect to plant operation can
lead to qualitative improvements of available
technologies, since public authorities enjoy a high
degree of credibility among customers in Central
and Eastern Europe.
Particularly with respect to the implementation
of the European Water Framework Directive,
the use of existing information to develop
environmental technology is particularly
important in the water sector.
It is true that much data has already been
collected, but in many cases it is not publicly
available and only some of it has been prepared
for the general public.
By converting data to generally available information and thereby providing an information base,
business, politics, and research will be given an
important basis for decisions to be made.
A reliable know-how basis is also a prerequisite
for identifying the specific environmental technology requirements of the target markets. Favourable basic conditions exist in the areas of analysis
and cooperation between data collectors and
research and also in legal terms, but there is a
shortage of capacities in the field of data processing and marketing. By creating a platform for
the relevant authorities, this shortcoming can
be overcome.
measure
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meaThrough the development and implementasure
tion of strategic projects, the (economic)
prerequisites for environmental protection
projects can be significantly improved and
Austria’s leading position in environmental technology can be further enhanced. “Strategic” projects mean projects of high relevance to certain
target markets in the medium term. Such projects
should be developed and implemented particularly in the field of infrastructure management, bringing together the thematic fields of wastewater
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(incl. sludge recycling), waste, recycling, and possibly water supply, and linked with corresponding
financing models (e.g., contracting).
There are currently many international activities on
the subject of infrastructure management ranging
from advisory services, cooperation in plant
management, on to operator models.
The use of infrastructure systems, however, offers
not only economic but also ecological advantages.
Operator models using local resources have particularly high potential. Strategic projects require an
integrated approach and are therefore easier to
implement if a corresponding network is available.
To make it easier to hold out against international
competition, the development and diffusion of
innovative complete solutions in the water sector
(economically efficient and ecologically effective
products, technologies, services) that are adapted
to the individual situation and specific requirements should be promoted.
At present, cost-effective solutions are a decisive
competitive advantage in water technology. Inexpensive standard products and solutions are often
used that do not achieve the desired effect in
terms of the environmental protection objective
and do not constitute the optimal solution in economic terms, either, in the long term. The objective is therefore to promote the development of
innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to the
specific situation and requirements. This includes,
in particular, the operation of plants. In the key target markets, there is an increasing need for optimisation in the operation of existing plants or the
plant management of new plants.
Since large system providers focus specifically on
big facilities, there is corresponding market potential for Austrian providers in the operation of
small- and medium-sized plants, which offer
strong potential for development.
In that connection, contracting, plant management
and operator models using local resources offer
particularly strong potential.
meaIn addition, the development and diffusion of
sure
innovative complete solutions that combine
planning, financing, construction and operation of environmental technology facilities
represent a further approach. In Austria, the
know-how for planning, technology and plant operation has traditionally been under the control of
various players.
By bringing together know-how (e.g., in water
technology networks), ecologically effective and
economically efficient complete solutions can be
developed.
Especially in the water sector, the successful diffusion of innovative goods and services requires
political support and the implementation of pilot
and demonstration facilities. In this process, the
public sector plays the role of an “innovation promoter” as early as the tender phase.
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As mentioned above, converting tenders from the
conventional model to functional or system-based
tenders plays a decisive role. The existence and
acceptance of such reference and demonstration
projects is the prerequisite for accelerating market penetration of innovative technologies and the
basis for a successful export strategy. To make the
demonstration models more suitable, they should
be adapted to the basic conditions of the relevant
target markets (CEE, Asia, Africa, etc.) and, wherever possible, implemented in the target countries.
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05 implementation
The central focus of the Master Plan Environmental
Technology, both for its initiators and participants,
is on putting results into practice. The representatives of the public administration, business,
and research institutions recommend that
meathe Federal Agency for Environmental
sure
and Energy Technology envisaged in the
governmental policy statement should be
assigned an key role in the implementation of
the Master Plan Environmental Technology.
Its task will be to give the implementation of the
measures the desired degree of concreteness
and to implement them together with the relevant
administrative offices, companies and research
institutions. The coordination and the ongoing
evaluation of the measures of the Master Plan
Environmental Technology will therefore be at the
heart of its activities. The objectives of the Master
Plan Environmental Technology can therefore be
achieved only if all the stakeholders in environment technology contribute to implementing the
Master Plan.
The immediate implementation of concrete measures in keeping with the Master Plan Environmental Technology is of crucial importance for success. In this way, the existing dynamism and commitment of all the stakeholders for the starting
phase can be harnessed. The central focus will be
only the following:
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export initiative to promote
environmental and energy
technology
The ongoing activities of the public authorities
should be reinforced and intensified directly.
The objective is to implement the following points
by early 2009:
p Development of an umbrella brand “Environmental Technology Made in Austria”
p Development of a environmental technology
trade fair in Austria that is recognised and
appreciated throughout Europe
p Preparation of information material on Austrian
environmental and energy technologies on the
internet and in the form of brochures
p Active promotion and advertising of Austrian
environmental and energy technology by policy
makers, the economy, science, and the public
administration abroad
launching the export initiative
to promote environmental
and energy technology
At the heart of the innovation initiative are the
establishment and endowment of the Energy and
Climate Protection Fund with a view to promoting
the launching of new products and services and
working out but also reinforcing mission-oriented
research and diffusion programmes. The Innovation Initiative Environmental and Energy Technology
will make a crucial contribution towards the creation of an energy and environmental technology
cluster of international standing. Implementing the
plan for a “State Prize for Environmental and Energy
Technology” should highlight the existing awards for
innovative technologies in the environmental and
energy sector and promote them internationally.
developing the efficiency
initiative for buildings
The central focus of the efficiency initiative for
buildings is on gradual bringing up subsidised
housing to standards such as the klima:aktiv
passive house standard and introducing committed energy benchmarks into the relevant
legislation. For the renovation of buildings, the
focus is on raising the renovation rate to 3 %
while at the same time improving the quality of
renovations in terms of energy use.
for further information
ferderal ministry of agriculture, forestry,
environment and water management
Stubenring 1
A-1010 vienna
www.masterplan-umwelttechnologie.at
The implementation of the Master Plan Environmental Technology and the achievement of the
objectives should be evaluated on a regular
meabasis. To this end, it is suggested that a
sure
periodic progress report be written up in
coordination with representatives of Austrian
environmental technology companies and
research institutions. The results of the evaluation
and the recommendations of the Advisory Board
will provide a basis for the periodic adjustments of
the Master Plan Environmental Technology to the
concrete situation. Until the Federal Agency for
Environmental and Energy Technology is set up,
the ministry of life will take care of its agenda.
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06 catalogue of measures
overview
cross section
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Promoting the Export Initiative Environmental and Energy Technology
Developing a comprehensive “Environmental Technology Made in Austria” marketing strategy
Implementing an environmental technology fair and the state prize concept
Specifying the requirements for environmental technology
Technical support for the relevant authorities in new EU Member States
Implementing the Energy and Climate Protection Fund
Strengthening research activities on environmental technology
Developing innovative public procurement of environmental and energy technology
Launching an education initiative for energy and environmental technology
Developing customised financing models for energy and environmental technology
Preparing subsidy instructions (“Subsidy Manual”) for energy and environmental technology
Endowing a fund for market exploitation studies in the field of energy and environmental technology
Improving the promotion of demonstration plants
waste
14
15
Developing new processes for the recycling of low-calorific waste
Developing waste incineration plants for combined heat and power generation
energy
16
17
18
19
20
21
Establishing passive house standard criteria for the housing subsidisation
Increasing the number of high-quality energy-related renovation activities
Promoting the appointment of energy officers for companies
Reinforcing the ecological components of the tax system
Promoting renewable energy sources through technology diffusion
Consolidating the technology leadership in hydropower
air
22
23
24
Developing biomass technologies and expanding the use of biomass
Activating environmental technology to reduce air pollutants
Conducting scientific research on carbon capture (and storage)
water
25
26
27
28
Building up a water technology network
Using the existing information to develop environmental technology
Implementing strategic demonstration projects
Developing innovative solutions for operators of small- and medium-sized water treatment plants
cross section
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30
Setting up the Federal Agency for Energy and Environmental Technology
Evaluating the implementation of the Master Plan Environmental Technology
explanation
the description of the measures
follows this pattern
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
p
Title of the measure
Description of the main aspects of the measure
Objective and benefits of the measure
Relevant implementation partners
Start of implementation
Relevance to the objectives of the MUT
Relevance to the environment
Sustainability of the effect
Start of the effect
the colour system shows
the subject area to which
an item belongs
p
p
p
p
p
Cross-section
Energy
Air
Water
Waste
the evaluation is based
on the grading system
1 very high relevance
The measures have been evaluated in terms of
their relevant to the objectives of the Master Plan
Environmental Technology, relevance to the
environment, sustainability of the effect and
utilisation of the effect in the thematic workgroups.
This evaluation provides an initial basis for prioritising the measures. These evaluations by the
thematic work groups were homogenised and
adjusted on the basis of the comments by the
Environmental Technology Advisory Board and
the Cross-section Workgroup. The purpose of this
rating system is exclusively to characterise the
measures on the basis of these key aspects.
to
5 low relavance
and
1 short term effect
to
5 long term effect
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01
cross section
promoting the export initiative
environmental and energy technology
Creating awareness among the relevant politicians and administrators in Austria; active promotion of
energy and environmental technology abroad through policy makers and the public administration;
strengthening of contacts with foreign authorities; definition of priority countries; deployment of
qualified product managers for energy and environmental technology in selected countries;
developing representation abroad; coordinating the market development measures
while using existing structures.
objectives
partners
To strengthen the export of Austrian energy
and environmental technology
Policy makers, bmlfuw, bmwa, wkö, awo/nui,
Representative associations,
Clusters
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
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2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
02
cross section
developing a comprehensive
„environmental technology
made in austria“ marketing strategy
Creating an umbrella trade mark “Environmental Technology Made in Austria” based on the ongoing
activities of wko/awo; developing a comprehensive marketing plan; coordinating and developing the
English-language website; supporting the Export Initiative Energy and Environmental Technology
export using the existing structures.
objectives
partners
To increase the awareness of energy and
environmental technology abroad;
to enhance the positive image of Austrian
energy and environmental technology abroad
bmlfuw, bmwa, wkö, awo/nui,
Technology clusters,
Companies
start of implementation
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2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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03
cross section
implementing an environmental technology fair and state prize concept for
energy and environmental technology
Developing Europe’s leading environmental technology fair;
further strengthening the Energiesparmesse Wels trade fair;
implementing a plan for a state prize for energy and environmental technology;
presenting the state prizes in a high profile event;
creating public relations materials;
international promotion of innovative technologies and solutions
objectives
partners
To establish Austria as a hub for energy
and environmental technology;
to highlight high-quality technologies
and solutions;
high-quality public relations work
bmlfuw together with bmwa, bmvit,
wkö, awo und nui
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
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3.0
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
3.0
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
04
cross section
specifying the requirements for
environmental technology
Bringing together existing studies and information on environmental technology markets;
targeted specification of the requirements of the priority regions and appropriate preparations;
defining the focus of future studies;
improving the information activities for the benefit of Austrian small- and medium-sized enterprises;
targeted market development
objectives
partners
To facilitate access to specific information on
the relevant export markets for small- and
medium-sized enterprises
wkö, awo/nui, oekb, bmlfuw, bmwa,
technology clusters
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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05
cross section
technical support for the relevant
authorities in new eu member states
Intensifying the twinning activities by Austrian authorities with a focus on Romania and Bulgaria;
continuing the “twinning projects” for monitoring and enforcement; informing Austrian companies;
making the basic characteristics of Austrian environmental law available in the relevant national
language; coordination with the information service of awo; developing positive cooperation
objectives
partners
To adjust provisions of law and enforcement
to the Austrian level;
to create markets receptive to exports;
to improve the environmental situation
in the new EU Member States
uba, bmlfuw, awo/nui,
Austrian Federal Provinces
start of implementation
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2007
2008
2010
relevance to mut objectives
relevance to environment
1.0
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
40
2009
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
06
cross section
implementing the energy and
climate protection fund
Setting up and endowing the Energy and Climate Protection Fund; focusing subsidisation on areas
that are close to the market, particularly increased subsidisation of demonstration facilities in Austria
and the market launch of new products and services (e.g., by acting as guarantors);
looking into possibilities of subsidising pilot and demonstration facilities abroad;
setting priorities in renewable energy sources and efficiency technologies;
closely involving business in the design and implementation
objectives
partners
To further develop innovative
energy technologies;
to accelerate the market launching phase
of new products and services
Austrian Federal Ministries, ffg, kpc
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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07
cross section
strengthening research activities
on environmental technology
Creating thematic programmes on the model of Technologies for Sustainable Development and
klima:aktiv for the key areas of energy and environmental technology;
intensifying research cooperation between companies and university as well
as non-university research institutions;
setting up 3 to 5 centres of excellence in the medium term for energy and environmental technology;
long-term creation of an Austrian energy and environmental technology cluster of international
standing (on the model of Silicon Valley)
objectives
partners
To building up or achieve European technology
leadership in the key areas of energy and
environmental technology and to quickly
implement the research findings
on the market
ffg, fwf, bmvit, bmlfuw and bmwa
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
42
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9
4.0
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
08
cross section
developing innovative public procurement
of environmental and energy technology
Creating binding regulations for innovative procurement and active marketing of projects
implemented in the public sector;
changing the procurement regulations of public authorities in favour of functional tenders
with the objective of achieving innovation effects;
working out clear procurement regulations and offers to support the parties awarding the contract;
documentation of successful examples
objectives
partners
To implement internationally outstanding
demonstration projects;
to accelerate market diffusion;
to efficiently achieve environmental objectives
bmwa, bmf and bmlfuw;
Austrian Associations of Municipalities,
Association of Austrian Cities and Towns,
Austrian Federal Provinces and municipalities
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
2.5
26. 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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09
cross section
launching an education initiative
for energy and environmental technology
Developing the existing supply of educational programmes based on a survey and evaluation
of the programmes currently available; developing a label for high quality education services
in the area of energy and environmental technology and active promotion;
joint development of new job profiles; intensified supply of courses for trainers (“train the trainer”);
incentives for companies and employees of companies involved with energy and environmental
technology
objectives
partners
To strengthen the innovation capacity of the
providers and the competitiveness of companies and research institutions; to improve the
know-how basis for the realisation of high
quality environmental protection projects
Professional training and continuing education
institutions (wifi, bfi, etc.); Ministry of Education,
companies, universities, education providers,
klima:aktiv, education programme,
wko course “European Energy Managers”
start of implementation
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2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
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2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
10
cross section
developing customised financing models
for energy and environmental technology
Establishing a permanent platform for energy and environmental technology
among financial institutions (kpc, oekb, aws, banks) and companies;
developing specific know-how in the banking sector;
further developing the existing programme of customised solutions using innovative models
(PPP models, contracting, environmental funds, private investment capital);
disseminating financing know-how in energy and environmental technology companies
objectives
partners
To achieve a competitive advantage through
comprehensive financing models;
to adjust the subsidy instruments to energy
and environmental technology companies
kpc, oekb, aws, Banks
start of implementation
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2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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11
cross section
preparing subsidy instructions (“subsidy
manual”) for energy and environmental
technology
Supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises in their use of existing national and international
subsidisation options in all areas of energy and environmental technology by creating subsidisation
regulations and providing these online;
ongoing updating;
central aspects are user-friendliness and topicality;
training of contacts in environmental and energy clusters and the public authorities
objectives
partners
To increase transparency of the supply
of subsidies for SMEs;
easier implementation of environmental
protection projects
Clusters, ffg, aws, kpc, oekb
start of implementation
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2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
2.5
26. 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
46
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,7 1,8 1,9
2,0
2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 2,6 2,7 2,8 2,9 3,0 3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 3,7 3,8 3,9 4,0 4,1 4,2 4,3 4,4 4,5 4,6 4,7 4,8 4,9 5,0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
12
cross section
endowing a fund for market exploitation
studies in the field of energy and
environmental technology
Sufficient endowment of the fund for market development and consulting services; setting and
endowing - as needed - an Austrian fund for consulting services in the field of energy and
environmental technology abroad and possibly also for the preparation of PPP models; subsidisation
of consulting services for structuring of financing (use of international financing tools) in the export
markets; identifying and communicating existing offers for the financing of consulting services,
especially international funds, e.g., the World Bank (gef - global environment facility) or the ebrd
objectives
partners
Improved preparation of specific projects
in key export markets;
to assume the risk for Austrian exporters
oekb, kpc, aws
start of implementation
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2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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cross section
improving the promotion of
demonstration plants
Using synergies between research subsidisation and environmental subsidisation in Austria;
opening up existing funds for demonstration facilities abroad (with no environmental impact
on Austria) subject to certain prerequisites;
working out certain subsidisation regulations, taking into account the demonstrative nature,
technical risk and export risk;
support through energy and environmental partnerships with the relevant target countries
objectives
partners
To enhance the impact of demonstration
projects as references;
to develop customised solutions;
to strengthen the export of Austrian energy
and environmental technology
ffg, kpc, aws
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
48
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
14
waste
developing new processes for the
recycling of low-caloric waste
Developing new processes for municipal waste, sewage sludge, and residue from scrap processing;
creating the necessary statutory prerequisites for these processes and technologies;
recovery of metals from slag and ash
objectives
partners
To use recyclable materials outside
of waste incineration;
to strengthen competitiveness
Universities, bmfluw, planning offices,
subsidising authorities
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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waste
developing waste incineration plants
for combined heat and power generation
with year-round use of heat
Planning and implementing waste recycling plants (also for the use of a company’s internal waste)
with year-round heat use;
financial subsidising of industrial combined heat and power generation;
developing processes for environmentally friendly intermediate storage of waste;
creating an ordinance governing the intermediate storage of waste
objectives
partners
To use the energy potential of waste to
increase economic competitiveness
of industry;
to reduce the imports of fossil fuels
bmlfuw, Austrian Federal Provinces,
planning offices, industry,
subsidising authorities
start of implementation
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2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
50
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
16
energy
establishing passive house standard
criteria for the housing subsidisation
Integrating the klima:aktiv house criteria and passive house standard into the housing subsidisation
scheme of the Austrian Federal Provinces; developing the klima:aktiv programme and development –
as needed – of comparable programmes in the Austrian Federal Provinces;
voluntary agreement with building contractors and prefabricated house makers to implement
the above-mentioned standards;
introducing the klima:aktiv passive house standard (or comparable standards) for high-volume
buildings into the housing subsidisation scheme of the Austrian Federal Provinces starting from 2015
objectives
partners
To significantly increase the energy efficiency
of new buildings; homogenisation of energyrelated rules;
50 % of the new construction according
to the klima:aktiv or a comparable standard
Austrian Federal Provinces, bmlfuw
start of implementation
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .....
2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
3.0
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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energy
increasing the number of high-quality
energy-related renovation activities
Step-by-step increase in the rate of renovation of residential buildings to 3 % combined with an
increase of the housing funds for the renovation of old houses; expanding the resources for the
development and demonstration phase of renovation activities at the passive house level;
eliminating obstacles created by the Austrian Tenancy and Condominium Act in order
to overcome owner-occupant issues;
developing a consulting infrastructure for households and companies; tax incentives
for private individuals
objectives
partners
To reduce energy consumption in existing
buildings; to increase the quality of
renovation of old buildings in terms
of thermal properties;
to renovate all large-volume buildings
Austrian Federal Provinces, bmlfuw, bmj, bmf
start of implementation
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .....
2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0
52
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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energy
promoting the appointment of
energy officers for companies
Working out a programme for the nationwide appointment of energy officers in companies
with more than 50 employees;
role model effect by public authorities;
developing criteria for energy officers; developing training programmes;
training of energy officers;
creating incentives for employees and companies sending employees for training
objectives
partners
To increase energy efficiency in companies;
to strengthen the competitiveness
of companies
wkö, companies, Provincial Governments and
Federal Government, universities
start of implementation
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .....
2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
2.5
26. 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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energy
reinforcing the ecological components
of the tax system
Reinforcing the ecological components in the course of the next tax reform by increasing
the energy tax in a revenue-neutral way and giving renewable energy sources a favoured tax
position as compared to fossil alternatives in heating and electricity;
increasing the taxes related to fuels;
incorporating a kerosene tax harmonised at the international level
objectives
partners
To make the tax system more ecologically
oriented;
to reduce wage-related taxes
bmf, bmlfuw
start of implementation
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .....
2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0
54
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2010
2009
relevance to environment
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
20
energy
promoting renewable energy sources
through technology diffusion
Promoting market diffusion of renewable energy in the electricity sector;
evaluating the effects of the Amendment to the Green Electricity Act
objectives
partners
To increase the efficiency and effectiveness
of the Green Electricity Act; to achieve
the renewable energy source objectives
in the electricity sector; to increase the
competitiveness of Austrian providers
bmwa, bmlfuw, Austrian Federal Provinces,
Umbrella Association Energy and Climate
start of implementation
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .....
2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
2.5
26. 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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energy
consolidating the technology leadership
in hydropower
Specifying the efficiency potential of existing hydroelectric plants;
developing innovative plans for efficient use of the water power potential;
modernising existing hydroelectric plants, taking into account the Water Framework Directive
and basic legal requirements
objectives
partners
To increase the efficiency and intensify the
use of water power and the share of renewable
energy sources (in the electricity sector);
to consolidate the Austrian technology
leadership
bmwa, Austrian Federal Provinces,
energy sector/veö
start of implementation
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .....
2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0
56
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
3.0
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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air
developing biomass technologies
and expanding the use of biomass
Intensified research and technology development to reduce CO, dust and Nox emissions
in the use of biomass for energy generation;
survey of potential for increased used of biomass for energy production;
mobilising unused regional reserves; modernising the production of wood;
programme to replace small incineration plants with more modern biomass incineration plants;
technology development and diffusion programmes for energy-efficient and low-emission
biomass plants
objectives
partners
To increase the share of biomass while
simultaneously reducing conventional harmful
emissions; to develop international technology
leadership; to use the available long-term
potential of biomass
Companies, research institutions,
ffg, bmvit, bmlfuw, bmwa,
Forestry Management, kpc
start of implementation
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .....
2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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air
activating environmental technology
to reduce air pollutants
Stationary sources: further development of efficient reduction processes for NOx and VOC
as well as particulates;
implementation in demonstration projects and support of diffusion;
promoting the use of modern emissions-control technologies;
Transport: improving engine and drive-system technology, introducing environmentally
friendly transport technologies, hybrid vehicles and post-processing systems for exhaust gas;
reduction of freight and individual traffic on the roads
objectives
partners
To reduce pollution through traditional
pollutants and particulates,
especially in agglomerations
uba, bmlfuw, bmwa, bmvit,
Austrian Federal Provinces, research
companies, public transport operators
start of implementation
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .....
2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
58
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
3.5
3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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air
conducting scientific research
on carbon capture (and storage)
Increasing the Austrian know-how basis by participating in international project partnerships;
conducting research on the options for storage of CO2;
technology development for CO2 separation;
further development of the legal basis for carbon capture and storage in Austria
objectives
partners
To work out the technical basis
for the use of carbon capture as
an option to reduce CO2 emissions
Energy sector, bmvit, bmbwk,
universities, fwf
start of implementation
.... 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 .....
2012
2013
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
3.0
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2015
2014
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9
5.0
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water
building up a water technology network
Bringing together the relevant players in a common network;
improving cooperation among companies, research institutions, operators, etc;
building up an information hub;
using the umbrella trade mark “Environmental Technology Made in Austria”;
supporting the proposed measures in the water sector
objectives
partners
To improve the exchange of information;
know-how transfer
Technology providers, planners, operators,
bmlfuw, kpc
start of implementation
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2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
60
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,7 1,8 1,9 2,0 2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 2,6 2,7 2,8 2,9
3,0
3,1 3,2 3,3 3,4 3,5 3,6 3,7 3,8 3,9 4,0 4,1 4,2 4,3 4,4 4,5 4,6 4,7 4,8 4,9 5,0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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water
using the existing information
to develop environmental technology
Bringing together the various data sources and targeted preparation in the thematic area of water;
using the data to identify the requirement for environmental technology and supporting
the implementation of the Water Framework Directive;
building up a marketing structure
objectives
partners
To improve the knowledge base and
decision-making base;
base for technology development
Universities, public authorities
(especially the bmlfuw), companies
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
2.5
26. 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
3.0
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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water
implementing strategic
demonstration projects
Developing projects in the area of infrastructure management, including financing models;
promoting of operator models;
subsidising demonstration plants at home and abroad;
political support and promotion
objectives
partners
To strengthen the pioneering role in
technology at European level;
strategic development of technology;
to implement demonstration facilities
Universities, companies,
subsidising institutions (ffg, kpc),
contract-awarding authorities
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
62
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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water
developing innovative complete solutions
for operators of small- and
medium-sized water treatment plants
Developing innovative complete solutions, offering services for facility optimisation
to existing plants or operations management to new plants;
adapting models to specific requirements;
Target groups: operators and water associations of small- and medium-sized plants
objectives
partners
Know-how transfer and diffusion of successful
best-practice examples from the water sector;
to achieve technology leadership
Technology service providers, planners,
operators, associations, bmlfuw, kpc
start of implementation
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2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
1.5
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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cross section
setting up the federal agency for
energy and environmental technology
Setting up the Federal Agency for Energy and Environmental Technology;
implementing the measures of the Master Plan Environmental Technology,
especially with respect to the export, innovation and efficiency initiative for buildings;
coordinating the activities of the various stakeholders and use of synergies
objectives
partners
To create the organisational prerequisites for
the implementation of the measures of the
Master Plan Environmental Technology
bmlfuw, bmvit, bmwa
start of implementation
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2007
2008
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
64
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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cross section
evaluating the implementation of the
master plan environmental technology
Specifying and quantifying the objectives;
developing a monitoring system;
writing up periodic reports;
periodic evaluation of achievement of objectives;
implementing the recommendations resulting from the evaluation
objectives
partners
Continual improvement of the implementation
of the Master Plan Environmental Technology
bmlfuw
start of implementation
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2008
2007
relevance to mut objectives
1.0
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
sustainability of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
2.0
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
2009
2010
relevance to environment
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9
4.0
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
start of effect
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
3.0
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
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07 the procedure
The ministry of life and the federal province
of lower austria commissioned the companies
systematisch (overall management), ögut (editing)
and accedo (process support) to develop the
Master Plan Environmental Technology.
The overall coordination of the procedure was the
responsibility of the Tax Committee made up of
representatives of the ministry of life and representatives of the federal province of lower
austria.
Based on that assignment, a vision and then strategic and operational objectives were developed.
They formed the basis for inviting the participating
groups to collaborate on the Master Plan Environmental Technology.
For the creation of the plan of action, four thematic workgroups and one cross-section workgroup
were formed, each of which was supported by a
specialist. One workgroup was set up for each of
the four themes: waste, energy, air and water.
The cross-section workgroup was formed based
on the results of the four thematic workgroups.
The thematic work groups followed a consistent
working plan. The first meeting was devoted to
brainstorming. More the 250 ideas were contributed all in all. In the subsequent meetings, the measures were prioritised and specified. The most
important ideas were also discussed with the
Advisory Board for Environmental Technologies of
the ministry of life and the relevant authorities.
Based on the prioritised measures of the thematic
workgroups, the participants of the cross-section
workgroup discussed and specified interdisciplinary measures for financing, research, innovation
and exports.
list of participants
overall process management
editing
Thomas Krumpholz, systematisch
Herbert Greisberger, oegut
management of workgroups
p waste
technical support
p
Franz Neubacher, uv& p
p energy
Alois Geißlhofer, ökobaucluster
niederösterreich
p air
Ilse Schindler, Thomas Krutzler, uba
p water
Dörthe Kunellis, Andreas Tschulik,
Christian Holzer, bmlfuw,
Klaus Bottensteiner, Peter Obricht,
federal province of lower austria
process support
Gregor Schönstein, Bernadette Natter,
Judith Grohmann, accedo
Andreas Chovanec, Manfred Clara, uba
p cross-section workgroup
Herbert Greisberger, oegut
administrative support
for the workgroups
66 Asuman Yilmaz, oegut
The commissioning party would like to thank
all representatives of business, research institutions,
association and public authorities
who participated in creating the
Master Plan Environmental Technology.
THE MUT-PROCEDURE
Steering Group
bmlfuw/lower austria
Environmental Technology
Advisory Board
Advisory Board
Workgroup
Cross-section
Workgroup
Workgroup
Waste
Energy
Workgroup
Air
Workgroup
Water
Stakeholders
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08 partner companies and organisations
08 of the master plan
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imprint
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federal ministry of agriculture, forestry,
environment and water management
federal province of lower austria
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