We are excited to join C40 Cities, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and the Covenant of Mayors Europe in organising this event in Brussels on 20 March.
Building renovations are key to improving energy efficiency and energy security, lowering energy bills, creating local green jobs, and improving quality of life. Cities play a key role in delivering the benefits of fossil-free and energy-efficient buildings.
Ahead of the European elections, this event will bring together mayors, deputy mayors, business associations, EU policy makers and key stakeholders to take stock of the progress so far and discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of building renovations, following the update of the European climate and energy legislation.
Agenda
13:30–14:00
Registration and coffee
14:00–14:10
Welcoming remarks
- Benjamin Jance, Head of Research and Innovation, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)
14:10–14:25
Keynote opening remarks
- Brian Motherway, Head of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions, IEA (online)
14:25–15:20
What comes next for building renovations in Europe and the role of cities
- Nina Neumann, Team Leader, Legislative Development and Enforcement, DG ENER, European Commission
- Peter Dermol, Mayor of Velenje, Slovenia
- Ralf Goldmann, Head of Division, Energy Efficiency and Energy Advisory, European Investment Bank
Moderated by Marnie McGregor, GCoM.
15:20–15:45
Coffee break
15:45–16:45
Enhancing cooperation between cities and stakeholders to boost local action on buildings
- Andrea Tobia Zevi, Deputy Mayor of Rome for Heritage and Housing, Italy
- Britt Berghs, Project Coordinator, ‘Linkeroever (Left Bank) Climate Neutral 2030’, City of Antwerp, Belgium
- Julien Dijol, Director of Policy, Housing Europe
- Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO, SolarPower Europe
- David Ducarme, COO and Deputy CEO, Knauf Insulation, Partner of the Renovate Europe Campaign
Moderated by Oliver Rapf, Executive Director, Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE).
16:45–17:00
Concluding remarks
- Adrian Joyce, Renovate Europe Campaign
17:00
