About this event

Hear from the citizens, businesses, local practitioners and policymakers who are driving the decarbonisation of buildings across the EU.

Across Europe, governments, cities, and citizens are now navigating one of the most meaningful transformations the building sector has ever undertaken: the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

The event will show-case real-world case studies, demonstrating practical successes in building renovation and decarbonisation. These stories will provide a foundation for discussing how local successes can be scaled and replicated across Europe.

Agenda

12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-13:10 Welcome and opening remarks by Oliver Rapf, BPIE
13:10-13:20 Keynote speech by Mechthild Wörsdörfer, European Commission
13:20-14:00 From vision to action
EU policymakers tell the story of the EPBD, from concept to the passing of the legislation in Parliament, to the difference it stands to make in the lives and homes of Europeans today.

• Robert Nuij, European Commission


• Other speakers TBC

14:00-14:30 Changemakers and policy dialogue #1
People are the engine of the Renovation Wave. In this session, individuals and organisations involved in renovation projects tell their stories: from the teacher who inspired the renovation of a local school, to the non-profit working to make rural homes more energy efficient.

14:30-14:45 Reactions to the changemakers’ stories from policymakers
Policymakers offer their reflections on the stories they have heard, and on what it takes to be a Voice of Change when it comes to the implementation of the EPBD.

14:45-15:05 Overview on key EPBD policy instruments
How can authorities design, implement and evaluate EPBD provisions? Representatives of the EPBD.wise project take us on a whirlwind tour through practices on the national building renovation plans, zero-emission building standard, minimum energy performance standards, renovation passports and energy performance certificates across Europe.

• Lukas Kranzl, TU Wien


• Fabio Zanghirella, Enea


• Francesca Conselvan, e-think


• Susanne Geissler, SERA global


• Joao Cleto, ADENE

15:05-15:30 Poster session/ Coffee break
Participants are encouraged to take refreshments while visiting the 5 posters/ stands dedicated to the policy instruments covered by the EPBD.wise project.

15:30-16:15 Enabling change: Lessons from the frontlines of EPBD implementation
How have national policymakers approached the transposition period? We are joined by national policymakers who will tell us about the best practices they have uncovered over the last two years.

• Anca Ginavar, Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration, Romania


• Marta Babicz, National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, Poland


• Nathalie Markova, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Czechia


• Rui Fragoso, National Energy Agency, Portugal

16:15-16:45 Changemakers and policy dialogue #2
People are the engine of the Renovation Wave. In this session, individuals and organisations involved in renovation projects tell their stories: from the teacher who inspired the renovation of a local school, to the non-profit working to make rural homes more energy efficient.

16:45-17:00 Reactions to the changemakers’ stories from policymakers
Policymakers offer their reflections on the stories they have heard, and on what it takes to be a Voice of Change when it comes to the implementation of the EPBD.

17:00-17:15 Closing statements
From 17:30 Cocktail reception