REDay2023 - Renovate Europe

Renovate Europe Day 2023 took place in Madrid during the Spanish Presidency of the EU: a moment to take stock of progress in the Spanish context, take inspiration from good examples on the ground and better understand why an ambitious Buildings Directive is crucial for energy security, climate action, citizens and the industrial competitiveness of Europe.

#PrioritisePeople #AccelerateRenovation #EPBD

The conference was held at the European Commission Representation in Madrid (Paseo de la Castellana, 46), with English/Spanish interpretation throughout. Co-organisers: Renovate España (Green Building Council España GBCe, Confederación Nacional de la Construcción CNC) and Ecodes.

Europe’s buildings are in the spotlight. Not only do they swallow 40% of all final energy consumed in the EU, emit 36% of greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the suffering of over 100 million people living in energy poverty with high energy bills; they are also at the heart of the last piece of legislation in the Fit for 55 Package: the revision of the EU Buildings Directive (EPBD).

Spain took the reins of the EU Presidency at a crucial time for the outlook of the Green Deal, with the Buildings Directive entering the final trilogue phase in the second half of 2023. Boosting the rate and depth of building renovation must be a priority, using all tools available, including the Buildings Directive, the EU Recovery funding and the National Building Renovation Plans.

Agenda

09:00

Welcome coffee

09:30

Opening session

With video participation from EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, represented in person by Anne Weidenbach.

Welcoming remarks by:

Paula Ceballos, Political Analyst at the Commission Representation in Madrid
Adrian Joyce, Director of the Renovate Europe Campaign
Mariano Sanz Loriente, Secretary General of the Confederación Nacional de la Construcción (CNC), Renovate Europe Spanish National Partner

Opening remarks: key elements of success for renovating Madrid’s building stock

Álvaro González, Delegado de Área de Gobierno de Políticas de Vivienda del Ayuntamiento de Madrid

10:10

Session I: accelerating the renovation pathways to net-zero-emission buildings

Moderator: Monica Vidal, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe

Welcoming remarks: Marcos Ros Sempere, Member of the European Parliament

Cross-sectoral panel discussion: what tools, what progress, what next? Bringing all voices to the table

Francisco Javier Martín, General Director at the Spanish Ministry for the Urban Agenda, MITMA
Guillermo López Alonso, Consejero Técnico de la SG de Eficiencia Energética at the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition, MITECO
Ernesto Ubieto, President South Europe Region, Danfoss
Cecilia Foronda Diez, Head of Energy and People area at Ecodes
Peter Sweatman, CEO of Climate Strategy

11:55

Session II: renovation in action – best practices making a difference

Moderator: Dolores Huerta, Director of Green Building Council España (GBCe)

Opening remarks: María José Piccio-Marchetti Prado, Directora General de Vivienda y Rehabilitación, Consejería de Vivienda, Transportes e Infraestructuras, Region of Madrid

The “Poblado Dirigido de Orcasitas” renovation project: video projection, followed by a conversation with:

Isabel Calzas, Directora General de Políticas de Vivienda y Rehabilitación del Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Manuela Navarro, President of the Residents Association
Fernando Martín-Consuegra, Instituto Eduardo Torroja de Ciencias de la Construcción (CSIC)

Key learnings from abroad, Czech experiences on buildings renovation: Petr Holub, Director General for Climate Protection, Ministry of the Environment of Czechia

13:10