IENE to Organize «Investing in Energy Efficiency» Conference in Athens

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.