1st EU Peers Summit

by | May 28, 2024 | Agenda_1, Agenda_1_EN, Colonne_1_EN, Communiqué de presse_1_EN, Non classé_EN | 0 comments

The European Union has an objective of achieving a zero-emission building stock by 2050. Such a target is realistic only if, from now on, we boost our renovation rates while aiming for the highest possible energy standards.

But, especially in the residential sector, the market offer for ambitious energy renovations is fragmented and mostly uncoordinated. On the demand side, most homeowners lack the capacity to set-up and supervise complex and ambitious projects. Furthermore, many face obstacles in accessing the necessary up-front financial resources.

One-Stop Shops for home energy renovation are the answer to this challenge. They are offering integrated home renovation services that make the complex renovation process attractive, simple, tailor-made and accessible to all homeowners.

The new Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) both recognise One-Stop Shops for energy renovation of buildings as a major tool for achieving a zero-emission building stock by 2050. Member States will need to roll out one One-Stop Shop for every 80,000 inhabitants or at least one per region and provide advice on energy renovations as well as dedicate services to tackle energy poverty and vulnerable households.

Hundreds of One-Stop Shops are already operating all over Europe. Thousands of organisations support their activities – public authorities, energy agencies, suppliers, homeowner associations, energy auditors, architects, NGOs, financial institutions and others. Today, all these actors are gathering in a new European Community of Practice, named EU Peers, with the objective to strengthen and upscale the Integrated Home Renovation Services movement in Europe.

Are you one of them? This event is for you!

Join us and MEET your EU Peers.

LEARN from each other.

INSPIRE and get inspired.

CELEBRATE the fact that YOUR European Community of Practice is now alive.

We are waiting for you to shape it!

Venue: BIP Meeting Center, Rue Royale 2-4, 1000 Bruxelles

7:30 – 8:00 

Morning run – bring your running shoes for a 30’ run to discover Brussels differently 
Meeting point: Place Royale, in front of Musée Magritte
9:00 – 9:30 
 Registration
9:30 – 9.45 
 Opening
9:45 – 10:15

Are local one-stop shops Europe’s key to achieving a zero-emission building stock by 2050? 
Discussion with Stefan Moser, Head of Unit B3 (Buildings and Products), European Commission and Thomas Brose, Executive Director of Climate Alliance. 

Moderator: Thomas Brose, Executive Director, Climate Alliance 
What are the EU objectives and the actual policy framework in the field of building renovation (with the focus on the new EPBD)? Why are one-stop shops relevant tools for achieving a zero-emission building stock? How could one-stop shops for home renovation be supported by EU institutions, EU Member States and other supporting structures?
10:15 – 10:30

Introducing EU Peers – the European community of practice for Integrated Home Renovation Services 
Jenny-Claire Keilmann & Marcus Andreas,Climate Alliance
10:30 – 11:30

One size does not fit all: meeting the same homeowners’ needs with different one-stop shop models 
Interactive discussion with: 

  • Emilio Miguel Mitre, EOS Energy – Energy Service Company, Spain ● Piergabriele Andreoli, Modena Energy and Sustainable Development Agency, Italy 
  • Alice Morcrette, Hauts-de-France Pass Rénovation, France (tbc) ● France Raulo, EnergieCentrale, Ghent / Tine Heyse, city of Ghent, Belgium (tbc) 
  • Károly Oelberg, AACM Central Europe
11:30 – 12:00
 Break
12:00 – 13:00

Who can help with strengthening and upscaling the one-stop shop movement? 
Interactive discussion with: 

  • António Batalha, ADENE – National Energy Agency of Portugal ● Roel Vermeiren, Flemish Energy Agency, Belgium 
  • José Ramón López, Energy Agency of the Basque Government, Spain
  • Fernando Sigchos Jiménez, Secretary General, European Builders Confederation
  • Emmanuelle Causse, International Union of Property Owners
13:00 – 14:00
 Lunch break
14:00 – 15:00 

Let’s get to know each other: meet the ordinary home renovation heroes 
This is a unique opportunity for you to get to know other members of the EU PEERS Community of Practice.
15:00-15:15
 Break