Joint Event with the URBAN Intergroup

Funding for energy renovation as a stimulus for urban regeneration: jointly organised by the European Parliament’s URBAN Intergroup and Renovate Europe, this event took place in the European Parliament.

The event was held in the context of the ongoing negotiations on the review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, due to be voted in the European Parliament in early October, and sought to draw a link with the funding and opportunities available to help Member States implement buildings-related legislation, through the Juncker Fund, the EIB and the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework, while raising awareness of successful local initiatives.

Energy renovation can act as an important stimulus for urban regeneration. In addition to improving living standards and reducing energy bills, the energy efficient renovation of a building can be an opportunity to roll out a comprehensive urban strategy with the aim of tackling fuel poverty, boosting social cohesion and creating local jobs. The event tackled the following questions:

• What are the benefits of including energy renovation in an urban regeneration project?
• Which public and private financing models have been successful in local projects that achieve high energy efficiency standards?
• Which opportunities arise for energy renovation in the Juncker Fund and in the upcoming Multi-Annual Financial Framework?

Agenda