In
view of the new high targets set by the EU for a 30% improvement in
energy efficiency by EE28 by 2030, coupled with a 40% reduction in
greenhouse gas emissions at the same time but also taking into
consideration the latest important developments following consultations
with the European institutions in reviewing the relevant European
Directive, IENE has decided to convene a one-day conference in Athens on
May 24, in order to review the situation and address key issues.
With
special reference to buildings, industry and business, this IENE special
event will seek, with the help of experienced market executives and
well-known experts, to map out the latest developments and to assess the
upcoming changes at institutional, technical and investment level.
With
more than 25 speakers and panelists from Greece and other European
countries, this one-day IENE conference will try to highlight the
serious challenges and opportunities that are now being created in the
field of energy efficiency in the building and industrial sector, not
only in Greece but also in the wider region of SE Europe.
Among
other things, the event will focus on the topical issue of energy
poverty by analyzing the measures and strategies already in place or
under consideration. The Conference will further examine Energy
Efficiency as a tool for mitigating Climate Change while addressing the
inadequacies of the European and Greek institutional framework.
The
energy upgrading of buildings and, in particular, the role of public
sector buildings (central government, regions, municipalities) will
form a separate section which will include a review of all ongoing
programmes (eg the role of " exoikonomo kat’ oikon ", NSRF programs,
etc.). In the same context, opportunities will be examined for the
improvement of energy efficiency applications in industry and
enterprises and the presentation of good practices in this field.
Finally, with the assistance of executives from the Banking Sector, the
"Financial Tools for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving" will be
examined in relation to Green Buildings and businesses and the role of
ESCOs in achieving the objectives set by the EC Directives and the
relevant Greek legislation on this issue.
Further details about the conference, the programme and registration details are to be found following the link
http://www.iene.eu/en/
congress/7/investing-in-
energy-efficiency
.