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Agenda

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-13:10 Welcome and opening remarks by Oliver Rapf, BPIE

13:10-13:20 Keynote speech by Mechthild Wörsdörfer, European Commission

13:20-14:00 From vision to action

EU policymakers tell the story of the EPBD, from concept to the passing of the legislation in Parliament, to the difference it stands to make in the lives and homes of Europeans today.

• Robert Nuij, Head of Unit, DG Energy
• Hans Rhein, Head of Unit, LIFE Energy and Climate Unit, CINEA

14:00-14:30 Changemakers and policy dialogue #1

People are the engine of the Renovation Wave. In this session, individuals and organisations involved in renovation projects tell their stories: from the teacher who inspired the renovation of a local school, to the non-profit working to make rural homes more energy efficient.

14:30-14:45 Reactions to the changemakers’ stories from policymakers

Policymakers offer their reflections on the stories they have heard, and on what it takes to be a Voice of Change when it comes to the implementation of the EPBD.

14:45-15:05 Overview on key EPBD policy instruments

How can authorities design, implement and evaluate EPBD provisions? Representatives of the EPBD.wise project take us on a whirlwind tour through practices on the national building renovation plans, zero-emission building standard, minimum energy performance standards, renovation passports and energy performance certificates across Europe.

• Lukas Kranzl, Senior Scientist, TU Wien
• Fabio Zanghirella, Senior Researcher, Enea
• Francesca Conselvan, Researcher, E-think energy research
• Susanne Geissler, Director, SERA global
• João Cleto, Project Manager – Energy and Environment, ADENE

15:05-15:30 Poster session/ Coffee break

Participants are encouraged to take refreshments while visiting the 5 posters/ stands dedicated to the policy instruments covered by the EPBD.wise project.

15:30-16:15 Enabling change: Lessons from the frontlines of EPBD implementation

How have national policymakers approached the transposition period? We are joined by national policymakers who will tell us about the best practices they have uncovered over the last two years.

• Anca Ginavar, Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration, Romania
• Marta Babicz, National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, Poland
• Nathalie Markova, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Czechia
• Rui Fragoso, National Energy Agency, Portugal

16:15-16:45 Changemakers and policy dialogue #2

People are the engine of the Renovation Wave. In this session, individuals and organisations involved in renovation projects tell their stories: from the teacher who inspired the renovation of a local school, to the non-profit working to make rural homes more energy efficient.

16:45-17:00 Reactions to the changemakers’ stories from policymakers

Policymakers offer their reflections on the stories they have heard, and on what it takes to be a Voice of Change when it comes to the implementation of the EPBD.

17:00-17:15 Closing statements

From 17:30 Cocktail reception