A trained workforce and skilled public administration will be essential to support the drive to a highly energy efficient building stock, in line with EU climate neutrality goals. This 90-minute online conversation, co-organised with Energy Cities (representing the Interreg MED Efficient Buildings Community) and the EFBWW, informs EU, national and regional stakeholders on how to maximise current opportunities to increase the availability of a qualified workforce for energy renovations, particularly for public buildings.
It looks at the importance of skills and training as a prerequisite for rolling out successful renovation schemes on the ground. We explore how to make the most of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework 2021–2027 for upskilling workers as well as local stakeholders and administrations, with the aim of boosting the rate and depth of energy renovation, particularly in the Mediterranean area (Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Slovenia and Spain).
Agenda
Welcome
- Miriam Eisermann, Energy Cities
Panel 1: EU-level perspectives and opportunities on skills and training for energy renovation
- Why workforce upskilling is so important to deliver renovation schemes: Adrian Joyce, Renovate Europe Campaign
- Opportunities to boost skills in energy renovation through the Multi-Annual Financial Framework and the Just Transition Fund (JTF): Maeva Roulette, DG EMPL
- Needs, challenges and opportunities for upskilling the construction workforce on energy renovation: Rolf Gehring, EFBWW
- Insights from CINEA: Luca Angelino, CINEA
Questions and answers moderated by Adrian Joyce, Renovate Europe Campaign.
Panel 2: Upskilling of local stakeholders and administrations for better buildings
Introduction by Miriam Eisermann, Energy Cities, then strengthening the planning and management skills of public building owners:
- Belinda Gottardi, Mayor of Castel Maggiore, Italy
- Evangelos Evangelides, Mayor of Aradippou, Cyprus
- Helder Gonçalves, Director, Portuguese National Energy Laboratory (LNEG), and national coordinator of BUILD UP Skills FORESEE
Questions and answers moderated by Peter Schilken, Energy Cities.
Wrap-up
- Adrian Joyce, Renovate Europe Campaign
