Funding For Energy Renovation as a Stimulus for Urban Regeneration
Jointly organized by the URBAN Intergroup and Renovate Europe, this event took place on Tuesday 26th September in the European Parliament.
Click here to read the PRESS RELEASE from the event
PPT presentations from the event are available to download in the Agenda below
11h00 Welcoming Remarks
MEP Lambert Van Nistelrooij, Vice-President of the URBAN Intergroup
Adrian Joyce, Director of the Renovate Europe Campaign
Session I: Learning from local success stories of Urban Regeneration
Moderator: MEP Lambert Van Nistelrooij, Vice-President of the URBAN Intergroup
11h10 The Multiple Benefits of Energy Renovation for Urban Regeneration – Examples from City Level
Claire Roumet, Energy Cities
11h25 Blending Public & Private Financing for Energy Renovation – Best Examples of Urban Regeneration
Miguel Casas, Citynvest
11h40 Q&A
Session II: EU Funding Opportunities for Energy Renovation
Moderator: MEP Jan Olbrycht, President of the URBAN Intergroup
11h50 European Investment Bank Support for Energy Efficiency
Louise White, European Investment Bank
12h00 Cohesion Policy Support for Energy Renovation
Maud Skäringer, DG Regio, European Commission
12h10 Q&A
12h20 Closing Remarks
MEP Jan Olbrycht, President of the URBAN Intergroup
Adrian Joyce, Director of the Renovate Europe Campaign
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 EP early October, and sought to draw a link with available funding and opportunities to help Member States implement buildings-related legislation, through the Juncker Fund, the EIB and the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework, but also raising awareness about 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 triggering local jobs. The event will tackle 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 which achieve high energy efficiency standards?
- Which opportunities arise for Energy Renovation in the Juncker Fund and in the upcoming Multi-Annual Financial Framework?
