STEER-NWE: Integrated transport solutions to steer NWE's just energy transition

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B North West Europe

Date of latest update: 2025-05-12

Description

Description (EN):

In the pursuit of a just energy transition, metropolitan authorities across NWE face a formidable shared challenge: the dominance of fossil-fuelled private car use has led the transport sector to become the largest energy consumer and major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Low Emission Zones (LEZs) are helping to curb pollution, yet they often come with unintended consequences and conflicting interests between energy, housing & transport stakeholders. Against this background, electric carsharing emerges as an energy-efficient solution to address them, while aligning with the goals of the revised TEN-T regulations at the EU level. STEER-NWE tackles these challenges through transnational cooperation, bridging the gaps in expertise across different sectors and departments to deliver systemic, cross-tested solutions. The project brings together 11 complementary cross-sectoral partners from 6 NWE countries (NL, FR, BE, IE, DE, LU), to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions (1,000+ tones of CO2 from project pilots in 6 of the largest urban areas in NWE). Using digital tools and community-based co-creation, STEER-NWE will empower public authorities to develop integrated, energy-efficient, and inclusive e-carsharing approaches. Following a dual peer-to-peer approach, 6 cities will pilot 3 novel complementary approaches to e-carsharing, combining digital tools with the optimisation of public spaces, housing, energy grids & governance models. A decision-support toolkit will build upon pilot results to demonstrate project potential to steer NWE’s just energy transition, maximising the use of renewable energy for transport. The project will also enable upscaling through a transnational leader-follower approach, supported by a comprehensive cross-sectoral Strategy and tailored Local Action Plans. Additionally, the STEER-NWE Academy will enhance the capacity of +120 practitioners, while a transnational Roadmap will guide long-term replication across NWE.

Expected Achievements (EN):

Provide guidance to NWE authorities and empower local communities to tackle urban barriers in integrating e-carsharing. Co-developed with local stakeholders and communities, digital tools and cross-sectoral guidelines will contribute to the STEER-NWE Strategy, offering actionable recommendations for policy-making, governance, and urban planning, while ensuring scalability and adaptability across NWE regions. Demonstrate integrated, energy-efficient urban e-carsharing transport solutions through 6 pilots across NWE cities. These pilots will combine 3 innovative approaches—public space optimization, charging infrastructure, governance models—and digital tools, co-developed and consolidated within the STEER-NWE Toolkit to ensure cross-sectoral collaboration and replicability. Mainstream proven cross-sectoral solutions for integrated e-carsharing by empowering over 120 policymakers and practitioners through targeted training and knowledge exchange provided by the STEER-NWE Academy. Ensure lasting uptake by more than 20 organizations across NWE through the adoption of the STEER-NWE Roadmap, including blueprint templates for the development of replication action plans, to be completed applying the capacities developed.

Project outputs: STEER-NWE cross-sectorial strategy for integrated e-carsharing(EN)
Local Pilots on integrated e-carsharing, focus on public space & housing integration (EN)
Local Pilots on integrated e-carsharing, focus on charging infrastructure (EN)
Local Pilots on integrated e-carsharing, focus on governance and business models(EN)
STEER-NWE Toolkit for integrated e-carsharing (EN)
STEER-NWE Academy Participants (EN)
STEER-NWE Roadmap for the large-scale adoption of integrated energy-efficient carsharing across NWE(EN)
Website: http://steer-nwe.nweurope.eu

Thematic information

Energy efficiency Waste and pollution

Priority: (VI-B_NWE_2) Smart and just energy transition

Priority specific objective: RSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility

Type of intervention: 044 Energy efficiency renovation or energy efficiency measures regarding public infrastructure, demonstration projects and supporting measures

Partners (11)

Lead Partner: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 934320200

Partner’s ID if not PIC: LU27327040

Department: Department of Environmental Research & Innovation / Environmental Sustainability Assessment and Circularity / Sustainable Urban and Built Environment

Address: Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

Department address: Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.list.lu

Total budget: EUR 1 188 434.78

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 713 060.86

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 475 373.92

Gemeente Amsterdam

Name: Gemeente Amsterdam

Department: Shared mobility program; traffic, transport and public space

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 998617135

Partner’s ID if not PIC: NL002564440B01

Address: Amstel , 1011 PN Amsterdam, Netherlands

Department address: Amstel, 1011 PN Amsterdam, Netherlands

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.amsterdam.nl

Total budget: EUR 369 970.50

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 221 982.30

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 147 988.20

Ville de Differdange

Name: Ville de Differdange

Department: Urban planning, architecture, energy, climate, mobility

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 893706785

Partner’s ID if not PIC: N° TVA: LU 10 28 49 54

Address: Avenue Charlotte, L-4530 Differdange, Luxembourg

Department address: Avenue Charlotte, L-4530 Differdange, Luxembourg

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: https://differdange.lu/

Total budget: EUR 249 148.27

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 149 488.96

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 99 659.31

Autodelen.net

Name: Autodelen.net

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 953484975

Partner’s ID if not PIC: Enterprise number: 0865.261.180

Address: K. Astridlaan, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.autodelen.net

Total budget: EUR 299 880.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 179 928.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 119 952.00

Métropole du Grand Paris

Name: Métropole du Grand Paris

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 890698718

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SIRET 20005478100022

Address: Avenue Pierre-Mendès-France, 75013 Paris, France

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: https://www.metropolegrandparis.fr/fr

Total budget: EUR 561 298.12

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 336 778.87

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 224 519.25

POLIS A.I.S.B.L.

Name: POLIS A.I.S.B.L.

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999928381

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE 0460400701

Address: Rue du Trône, B-1050 Brussels Brussels, Belgium

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://www.polisnetwork.eu/

Total budget: EUR 237 334.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 142 400.40

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 94 933.60

Institut d’aménagement et d’urbanisme de la Région Île-de-France

Name: Institut d’aménagement et d’urbanisme de la Région Île-de-France

Department: Department Mobility Transports

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 897761676

Partner’s ID if not PIC: FR41849810155

Address: boulevard Ornano, 93200 Saint Denis, France

Department address: boulevard Ornano, 93200 Saint Denis, France

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://www.institutparisregion.fr/

Total budget: EUR 370 916.50

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 222 549.90

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 148 366.60

Electricity Supply Board

Name: Electricity Supply Board

Department: Strategy, Innovation and Transformation

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 985762404

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IE8F52100V

Address: Lower Fitzwilliam Street, D02 KT92 Dublin, Ireland

Department address: Lower Fitzwilliam Street, D02 KT92 Dublin, Ireland

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: http://www.esb.ie

Total budget: EUR 376 250.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 225 750.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 150 500.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: GBER Article 20

Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall

Name: Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall

Department: Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel & Sports Department

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 946320846

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 9729470N

Address: Civic Offices, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, D15 W638 Dublin 15, Ireland

Department address: Civic Offices, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, D15 W638 Dublin 15, Ireland

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.fingal.ie

Total budget: EUR 272 651.52

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 163 590.91

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 109 060.61

Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart

Name: Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart

Department: Department of Climate Protection, Mobility and Housing 

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 996731746

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DE147793909

Address: Rathaus, Marktplatz, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

Department address: Rathaus, Marktplatz, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.stuttgart.de

Total budget: EUR 447 765.23

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 268 659.13

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 179 106.10

Bruxelles Environnement – Leefmilieu Brussel

Name: Bruxelles Environnement – Leefmilieu Brussel

Department: Sustainable Mobility Department

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 972688453

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BE0236.916.956

Address: Avenue du Port, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Department address: Avenue du Port, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: https://environnement.brussels/

Total budget: EUR 399 921.90

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 239 953.14

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 60.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 159 968.76

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Summary

Project name (EN): STEER-NWE: Integrated transport solutions to steer NWE's just energy transition

Project acronym: STEER-NWE

Project ID: NWE0400629

Project start date: 2025-01-01

Project end date: 2028-06-30

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

eHUBS (EN) | eHUBS is centered around promoting the adoption of shared and electric mobility services. These designated on-street hubs provide citizens with various sustainable electric transport options for shared use, such as e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, e-scooters, and e-cars. This initiative is designed to encourage people to shift away from using private vehicles, thereby contributing to the creation of cleaner, more livable, and enjoyable urban environments.
Through AMS, ESB, POLIS, Autodelen who are mutual participants in both projects, STEER-NWE will leverage lessons on urban planning strategies that include multi-modal hubs and shared e-mobility to inform STEER-NWE’s pilot locations outlined in WP2. Moreover, STEER’s academy will use the eHUBS Blueprint, adapting them for pilots along with eHUBS city data standards. eHUBS will similarly contribute to STEER-NWE’s roadmap by offering insights into replicating shared mobility services. (EN), ShareDiMobiHub (EN) | ShareDiMobiHubs, short for Shared and Digital Mobility Hubs, is focused on enhancing urban multi-modal accessibility by promoting the development and use of shared mobility hubs. The project aims to drive a shift towards sustainable transport choices and foster behavioural changes. To accelerate this transition, ShareDiMobiHubs employs a strategy that includes allocating space for shared mobility services, implementing private car restrictions, and integrating with public transportation.
STEER-NWE will draw on ShareDiMobiHub to apply its methodology for scaling up pilots, with AMS, POLIS, and Autodelen already involved in this effort. Sharing data collection methods, analytics tools, and digital infrastructure could improve the scalability and efficiency. In addition, STEER-NWE will benefit from ShareDiMobiHub’s methodologies for determining the best locations and sizes for shared mobility hubs. (EN), CleanMobilEnergy (EN) | CleanMobilEnergy was a project launched to unify various renewable energy sources, storage solutions, and electric vehicles through a smart energy management system. This innovative Intelligent Energy Management System (iEMS) born from this initiative was designed to maximize the economic benefits of renewable energy and significantly cut CO2 emissions. This allows for electric vehicles to be charged entirely with renewable energy at the best possible price.
STEER-NWE will expand on CleanMobilEnergy, advancing the REMOve platform’s interoperable approach to better align renewable energy use with large-scale GHG emissions reduction. Leveraging the experience from mutual partners LIST and POLIS, STEER will adopt or adapt the iEMS to manage the charging infrastructure for the pilots and feed into A2.3 and O2.2. (EN), Twin4Resilience (EN) | The Twin4Resilience (T4R) project aims to revolutionize territorial planning by leveraging Local Digital Twins (LDTs), virtual models that simulate real-world environments. T4R supports public authorities in integrating LDTs for better decision-making, sustainability, and resilience.
STEER-NWE will collaborate with Twin4Resilience, where LIST and AMS already form part of, to guarantee consistency in the design of Local Digital Twins detailed in A2.6. This will help visualise the impact of LEZ and e-carsharing on energy grids in line with our compromise to use state-of-the-art solutions to enhance urban planning. (EN), MOBI-MIX (EN) | The MOBI-MIX project addresses the challenges cities face in effectively deploying shared mobility and MaaS solutions, which have often been implemented with drawbacks like short vehicle lifespans and safety issues. MOBI-MIX sought to support five cities in reducing road transport emissions by minimizing private car use and enhancing the adoption of shared mobility options and integrated MaaS platforms.
STEER-NWE will leverage Mobi-mix’s governance framework. STEER will also benefit from the MODE impact assessment methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of its electric carsharing initiatives, providing a clearer understanding of the causal impact on reducing carbon emissions and car kilometres driven. (EN), DREAMS (EN) | The DREAMS project focused on developing accessible, sustainable, and inclusive neighbourhoods, known as 15-minute cities, in the urban outskirts of European cities and regions. The project involves extensive research across six living labs, providing a detailed comparative analysis of 15-minuty city lifestyles in these regions.
STEER-NWE will capitalize on DREAMS' Decision Support Tool to optimize the planning and co-creation of electric carsharing networks in urban outskirts. Additionally, STEER-NWE can benefit from DREAMS' comparative analysis of 15-minute city lifestyles to inform strategies for implementing energy-efficient transport solutions. (EN), Dynaxibility4CE (EN) | The Interreg Central Europe project "Dynaxibility4CE" was created to enhance low-carbon mobility and improve air quality in Central Europe by empowering public transport authorities to adapt to emerging mobility trends, including MaaS, Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs), and CCAM.
One of the core areas where Dynaxibility4CE's insights are particularly valuable for STEER-NWE is in the implementation and governance of LEZs, as described in detail in C.2. Dynaxibility4CE's UVAR guide (drafted by POLIS) will inform STEER-NWE on effective LEZ strategies by providing lessons learned on adaptive LEZ governance models, stakeholder engagement, and harmonized urban planning approaches. (EN), SPROUT (EN) | The SPROUT (Sustainable Policy Response to Urban mobility Transition) project, running from September 2019 for three years, addresses the challenges posed by the rapidly changing urban mobility environment, including new technologies and disruptive innovations.
Our project, STEER-NWE, will draw on SPROUT’s resources, including its toolbox and e-courses, to strengthen our policymaking capabilities. Additionally, SPROUT’s Open Innovation Community on Urban Mobility Policy could bolster communication and dissemination efforts by providing an active online platform on emerging mobility solutions. This, in turn, will bolster the communication strategy outlined in A1.5 led by POLIS, as well as the support the promotion of the pilots (A2.8). (EN), SHARE-North Squared (EN) | SHARE-North Squared (SN²) aims to integrate shared mobility solutions into real estate developments, reducing car ownership and parking demand while promoting multimodal travel. The project focuses on providing sustainable mobility options for housing developments, including social housing, and runs from 2022 to 2026.
For STEER-NWE, Autodelen will build on the Parking for Sustainable Cities report developed under SN², which provides guidelines for optimizing parking management in sustainable urban settings. These insights will be adapted to develop tailored parking and mobility solutions for housing developments in the STEER pilot cities. In addition, SN²’s methodologies for reducing car dependency in housing projects will be integrated into STEER-NWE’s Roadmap, helping to ensure that e-carsharing is accessible to underserved communities.
As a partner on both SN² and STEER-NWE, Autodelen will also leverage insights and lessons learned from SN² to potentially apply these strategies within the STEER project. STEER-NWE could learn from SN²’s methodologies for reducing car ownership in housing developments. SN²’s work on creating tailored mobility solutions for social housing could also inform STEER-NWE’s efforts to ensure that e-carsharing is available to underserved communities. (EN), Smarthubs (EN) | Smarthubs focuses on enhancing urban mobility by expanding and optimizing the use of shared mobility hubs to promote sustainable transportation. The project includes developing governance frameworks, behavioral nudging techniques, and integrating shared mobility with public transport.
For STEER-NWE, the Co-Design Tool from Smarthubs will be adapted to engage stakeholders in planning mobility hubs, facilitating communication between designers, users, and local authorities. Additionally, the SmartHubs Accessibility Tool will be used to assess multimodal access to mobility hubs, guiding location decisions and integration into STEER’s Roadmap. These tools will help ensure that STEER-NWE builds on tested methodologies and adapts them for scalable solutions across North-West Europe. (EN), Citcom.ai (EN) | Citcom.ai is a 5-year EU-wide project with substantial investment in the adoption and testing of AI technologies, providing real-world conditions for Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs) focused on AI and simulation solutions in the context of cities and communities, aimed at accelerating the transition to a greener and more digital Europe. The TEFs primarily offer technical support to innovators, enabling them to test AI-based software and hardware technologies on a large scale in real-world environments (Technology Readiness Levels 6-8). This includes assistance with full integration, testing, and experimentation of cutting-edge AI technologies to address challenges and improve solutions within specific application sectors, including validation and demonstration.
STEER-NWE will build on and adapt tools and concepts from Citcom.ai’s e-mobility pilots (led by LIST), such as Local Digital Twins, GIS-based assessments of vehicle-integrated PV, and optimization of charging station planning and deployment. These tools will serve as a foundation for further co-development with stakeholders and partners in STEER-NWE, ensuring they are specifically tailored and modified to meet the unique needs of the project. This collaborative approach will also include refining impact assessments for e-car-sharing fleets, enabling more effective support for greener transitions, while ensuring the solutions are customized for STEER-NWE's objectives. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 4 773 570.82

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 2 864 142.47

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 60.00%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 2 864 142.47. Co-financing rate, 60.00%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Kick-Off Meeting Report
Peer-to-peer exchanges report
STEER-NWE Joint Methodology for integrated urban e-carsharing
STEER-NWE Stakeholders Map
Guidelines on Participatory Processes
Co-Creation Reports
State-of-the-Art (SOTA) Assessment on Digital Tools for Integrated E-Carsharing
Data Sharing Agreements
Guidelines on Digital Tools for Integrated E-Carsharing
City Profiles
Public Space Optimization Guidelines
Charging Infrastructure & Incentive Guidelines
Governance & Business Model Recommendations
Communication strategy including KPIs
Branding & Launch Kit
Engagement & Impact Monitoring Framework
Digital Engagement Hub:
Localized Storytelling Campaigns Package
STEER-NWE Local Action Plans
Transnational Relevance and Adaptation Brief
Synergy Sessions Minutes
Report on best practices for optimising public space and housing through e-carsharing solutions
Synergy Sessions Minutes
Report on best practices for integrated charging infrastructure and energy-efficient incentives
Synergy Sessions Minutes
Report on best Practices for inclusive E-Carsharing Governance and profitable Business Models
Clinics Takeaways
Impact evaluation framework
Impact Assessment of STEER-NWE pilots for a Just Energy Transition
Upscaling and Replication Plans
Replication Mentorship Brief
STEER-NWE Pilots’ Communication Toolkit
Pilots Stakeholder and Communities Engagement Audiovisual Package
Curriculum of training & educational modules towards the STEER-NWE Academy
Evaluation of training impact and capacity building efficiency
MoU of the STEER-NWE Community of Practice
Overview of activities performed and replication practices, report
STEER-NWE Final event
Set up of project observatory and knowledge-sharing platform
Overview of opportunities and impact of transnational collaborations defined
Overview of Funding Opportunities
STEER-NWE Funding Strategy
Blueprint for Local Action Plans
Final Roadmap Launch

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:
RCO 085 - Participations in joint training schemes, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 081 - Completions of joint training schemes, Measurement unit:
RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:

Programme Result Indicator:

PSR 1: Organisations with increased institutional capacity due to their participation in cooperation activities across borders, Measurement unit: Organisations

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B North West Europe

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2025-05-12

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

70 / 70 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

739 / 739 (100%)

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STEER-NWE: Integrated transport solutions to steer NWE's just energy transition

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