Managing Authorities of Structural and Cohesion Funds are currently designing their operational programmes for the upcoming period of 2014-2020. Projects in the field of energy efficiency, renewable energies and CO2 reduction will have a special focus due to their importance in reaching the Europe 2020 goals. When planning the right energy priorities throughout the next seven years, authorities have to accommodate several changes in the management and control systems of EU Funds. Besides the changing categorisation of regions, new regulations such as the possibility of using multi-funds financing, already existing and new financial instruments and the focusing on fewer priorities have to be accommodated. New EU funding opportunities are available for energy projects – but how to use them in a sustainable way? Leading European and national experts such as:Head of Western and Southern Europe, JESSICA, European Investment BankPrincipal Adviser to the Director General, DG Energy, European CommissionState Aid Case Support Unit, DG Competition, European Commission (tbc) Will put their share their knowledge and put a clear focus on:Incorporating energy priorities into EU Funds Operational ProgrammesNew State aid guidelines for energy and environmentUsing multi funds financing correctlyStructuring revolving financing schemes