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European Energy Efficiency Conference, 7-8 March 2024
07 March - 08 March
What is it all about?
No time like now for energy efficiency! Price fluctuations, geopolitical instabilities and the climate crisis make the role of energy efficiency in the energy transformation evident. New EU targets require a strong push for energy efficiency in all sectors.
The 2024 Energy Efficiency Conference will show how to realise the high policy ambitions and how to strengthen energy efficiency demand and markets.
Find out more!
- Download our Programme 2024!
- The conference office is at your disposal for further questions (T: +43-732-7720-14386, office(at)esv.or.at)
Conference Fees
- 350 Euro for the European Energy Efficiency Conference (includes the conferences: Energy Efficiency Policy, Workshop “Cities and regions”, Industrial Efficiency, E-Mobility, Young Energy Efficiency Researchers) (7 – 8 March)
- 390 Euro for all WSED conferences (5 – 8 March)
All fees include an entrance ticket to the tradeshow and conference documentation. All fees plus 10 % VAT.
PROGRAMME
- Energy Efficiency Policy Conference (7 March, morning)
- Industrial Energy Efficiency Conference (7 March, afternoon)
- Smart E-Mobility Conference (8 March, morning)
- Workshop “Cities and regions” (6 March, afternoon)
- EEiP
Energy Efficiency Policy Conference
Thursday
7 March
09.00 Energy efficiency policies in choppy waters
No time like now for energy efficiency! Price fluctuations, geopolitical instabilities and the climate crisis make the role of energy efficiency in the energy transformation evident. This session presents the ambitious new European energy efficiency legislation and how we can deliver!
- Opening and welcome
- The revised Energy Efficiency Directive
Claudia Canevari, European Commission, DG Energy - UN energy efficiency initiatives – opportunities to bridge the gap
Nadejda Khamrakulova, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe - Active efficiency – energy efficiency goes digital
Vincent Barnes, Alliance to Save Energy, USA - Best Young Energy Efficiency Researcher Award
- Energy efficiency policies in Austria
Jürgen Schneider, Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, Austria - Results of the European Energy Efficiency Watch Survey
Christiane Egger, OÖ Energiesparverband, Austria
11.15 How the energy transition can work – examples from different sectors
A strong push for energy efficiency in all sectors is critical. This session highlights different initiatives which empower energy consumers and support key policy areas on their shift to sustainable energy.
- Clean energy transition projects supporting key policy areas
Anette Jahn, European Commission, CINEA - Our planet is not renewable, but energy is
Leonhard Schitter, Energie AG, Austria - Decarbonising district heating
Pauline Lucas, Euroheat & Power - Energy Communities – next level
Gerhard Dell, OÖ Energiesparverband, Austria - Tackling energy and mobility poverty for an inclusive green transition
João Pedro Gouveia, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Portugal - The impacts of energy labels and ecodesign – latest results
Leo Wierda, VHK, The Netherlands
Chairperson:
Jan Geiss, Eufores
13.00 Lunch break
This conference is organised in the context of the LIFE project “Energy Efficiency Watch 5”: www.energy-efficiency-watch.org
Industrial Energy Efficiency Conference
Thursday
7 March
14.00 Policies and programmes to transform industry
Decarbonising industry is one of the main challenges in the energy transition. This session features the key topics of this transformation from competitiveness to digitalisation and innovation.
- Opening and welcome
- European energy transition policies for competitiveness, digitalisation and innovation
Vincent Berrutto, European Commission, DG Energy - Innovative renewable solutions for industry
Roland Roesch, International Renewable Energy Agency - The new “transformation of industry” initiative
Arno Gattinger, Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, Austria
15.30 Pathways to net-zero industries
Fast-tracking the industrial decarbonisation is key! This session presents innovations to accelerate and upscale energy efficient and sustainable transformation pathways.
- Energy systems of the “ultra-efficient factory”
Alexander Sauer, University of Stuttgart/Fraunhofer IPA, Germany - Upscaling hydrogen systems manufacturing
Ulrike Beyer, Fraunhofer IWU, Germany - Hydrogen supply solutions for industrial sites
Thomas Kienberger, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria - From energy data to successful CO2management
Jens Strüker, University of Bayreuth/Fraunhofer Blockchain Lab, Germany
17.00 Best practice examples
Inspiring examples from Austria and other countries show how decarbonising industrial sites can be successfully tackled.
- Large-scale heat pumps and PV instead of natural gas
Jörg Theis, B&R Industrial Automation - A fossil-free industrial site
Katrin Helmberger, Fronius International - Solutions for industry from the innovation network NEFI
Wolfgang Hribernik, Austrian Institute of Technology - Energy efficient compressed air solutions for industry
Francisco Puente, ESCAN, Spain - The “Solarise at work” employee programme
Brian Keane, SmartPower, USA
18.00 Conference end
19.00 Evening programme
Smart E-Mobility Conference
Friday
8 March
08.45 E-Mobility – next level!
The major role of e-mobility in achieving climate targets is obvious. This session presents policies and innovation that drive e-mobility to the next level.
- Opening and welcome
Markus Achleitner, Regional Minister for Economy and Energy, Upper Austria - Update on EU e-mobility policies
Kai Tullius, European Commission, DG MOVE - More than 600,000 charging points in Europe – the electric future is here!
János Ungár, AVERE - E-mobility technology trends
Susanne Koblitz, Independent Expert EV Charging Technology, Germany - Increasing manufacturing capacity to electrify passenger vehicles
Daniel Wohl, Havard Business School, USA - Sustainable e-mobility solutions worldwide
Rohan Shailesh Modi, GIZ, Germany - Flexible energy systems for the integration of EVs
Roger Valdés, Catalonia Institute for Energy Research, Spain
11.15 Smart charging and more
This session provides an update on the latest R&D developments and solutions around smart charging – from bi-directional to automated – and battery integration.
- Bi-directional charging – where are we?
Daniel Stetter, Fraunhofer IAO, Germany - Scaling-up smart charging and vehicle-to-grid
Marisca Zweistra, Elaad, The Netherlands - Matrix charging – a new standard for automated EV charging
Hermann Stockinger, Easelink, Austria - Battery integrated fast charging solutions
Christoph Ebersdorfer, XCharge, Germany - Advanced light weight materials for electric vehicles
Emre Elmas, Farplas, Türkiye
13.00 Conference end
Workshop “Cities and regions”
Wednesday
6 March
14.00 Workshop “Cities and regions – drivers for climate neutrality”
This workshop is targeted at regional and local energy agencies as well as representatives of cities and regions. It presents best practice examples of a wide range of energy transition investments with different financing solutions, and provides a platform for inspiration and exchange for this community.
- Welcome and opening
- EU policies supporting the local and regional energy transition
Claudia Canevari, European Commission, DG Energy - Clean energy transition projects for the local and regional level
Anette Jahn, European Commission, CINEA - Local and regional energy agencies leading the energy transition
Seamus Hoyne, Technological University of the Shannon, Ireland - From learning to action in cities and regions
Giulia Pizzini, IEECP, The Netherlands
Best Practice Examples
- Boosting energy communities
Christiane Egger, OÖ Energiesparverband, Austria - Developing PV for a sunny future
Julije Domac, REGEA, Croatia - Financing public investments through ELENA and contracting
Vlasta Krmelj, Energap/Mayor of Selnica ob Dravi, Slovenia - Gearing up sustainable mobility
Alicia Villazan Cabero, Valladolid City Council, Spain - How intracting can work for your city or region
Sandrine Deternay, City of Albertville, France - Top Condomini: 40% less energy for 3,000 public and private homes
Claudia Carani, AESS, Italy - Boosting building renovation – an OSS success story
Raphaëlle Viénot, AREC-Occitanie, France - Cities and regions – catalysers for the industrial energy transition
Rickard Waern, West Sweden Energy Agency, Sweden - The Mazovian Renovation Wave project
Bartosz Dubiński, Mazovia Energy Agency, Poland
- Revolving funds: reinvesting savings in new sustainable energy projects
Jaroslav Klusák, SEMMO, Czech Republic
Networking for energy agencies and regional and local authorities
The workshop is held in the context of the ManagEnergy Initiative and the H2020 Project Prospect+.
Details
- Start:
- 07 March
- End:
- 08 March
- Event Categories:
- EVENT, IEU AGENDA
- Event Tags:
- Energy Efficiency Conference
Venue
- Wels
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