National strategies for renewables, Brussel - Hoofdinhoud

The aim of this workshop was to discuss national strategies for renewable energy in relation to energy efficiency policies including building renovation and self-generation of electricity. The current situation and its likely evolution were presented and evaluated. The workshop consisted of five presentations by high level speakers, followed by a question and answer session. The presentations offered a comprehensive picture of relevant views and opinions on this subject across the EU.

The workshop was organised by the ITRE committee and the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies in connection to the ongoing work on the legislative proposals of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package.

The workshop was held on 22 February 2018 from 09.00 to 10.30.

Location: József Antall 4Q2

Last updated: 22-02-2018

Workshop on National strategies for renewables: energy efficiency, building renovation and self-consumption

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  Workshop on

  National strategies for renewables: energy efficiency, building renovation and self-consumption

  Organised by Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)

  European Parliament, Brussels 22 February 2018, 09.00 - 10.30 Room József Antall 4Q2

  Draft programme

  Introduction by Jerzy Buzek, ITRE Chair

  Best practices in Member States to reach the renewable energy and energy efficiency targets

  Dolf Gielen, Director Innovation and Technology, International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA

  Benchmarking Member States’ national energy efficiency strategies

  Christiane Egger, Deputy Manager of the O.Ö. Energiesparverband and Manager of the Ökoenergie Cluster

  How national and regional strategies can be an efficient tool for the modernisation of the existing EU building stock

  James Drinkwater, Director of the World Green Building Council’s Europe Regional Network

  The contribution of research and innovation in the construction sector to energy efficiency and integration of renewable energy in buildings

  Peter Wouters, Director at the Belgian Building Research Institute and Manager of the International Network for Information on Ventilation and Energy Performance

  Lessons learned from different approaches across Europe in facilitating selfconsumption of electricity

  Cosme Segador Vegas, Director of the Extremadura Energy Agency

  Questions and Answers with Members

  Closing remarks by Jerzy Buzek, ITRE Chair