Summary sheet
Upgrading and development of the gas, electricity distribution and district heating networks in selected provinces of the Lombardy and Emilia Romagna regions.
The upgrading and the expansion of the networks are necessary to maintain a safe and reliable service to existing consumers, meet peak demands and to provide for growth in demand. The project will also potentially contribute to increase energy efficiency.
Current information suggests that the project components will fall under Annex II of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (2011/92/EC), requiring the competent authority to determine the need for an EIA in line with the Directive. This will be further assessed during appraisal. On the basis of a preliminary assessment, the environmental impacts of the project are expected to be limited.
The promoter is required to tender works, supplies and services contracts following procurement rules of relevant national and EU legislation, as defined by Directive 2004/17/EC, including publication in the Official Journal of the EU where appropriate.
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