Citizens are more concerned than ever before about their jobs, well-being and quality of life. Energy renovation stands at the intersection of the EU’s green priorities and growth objectives, and is the linchpin to the EU’s recovery. The Renovation Wave, expected today, will provide further regulatory impetus and guidance on how to channel EU recovery funds into buildings.
Draft Agenda:
9h30 Welcome
Adrian Joyce, Renovate Europe Campaign Director
Brook Riley, Renovate Europe Campaign Vice-Chair
9h35 Exemplary Role of France in prioritizing Energy Renovation in the National Recovery Plans
High-level Interview in French with Housing Minister Emmanuelle Wargon (tbc)
Moderated by Marjolaine Meynier-Millfert, Member of the Assemblée Nationale
9h55 Exemplary Role of Italy in prioritizing Energy Renovation in the National Recovery Plans
High-level Interview in Italian with Vice-Minister for the Economy, Antonio Misiani
Moderated by Cecilia Hugony, Italian National Partner ‘Renovate Italy’
10h15 Why Energy Renovation is so important for Citizens, Businesses & the Environment
Video Interview with Irish Minister for Climate Action Eamon Ryan
Moderated by Irish National Partner ‘Irish Green Building Council’
Video input from Renovate Europe Champion MEPs
10h30 Energy Renovation at the heart of the EU Recovery
High-level Interview with Vice-President Timmermans
Moderated by Peter Sweatman, CEO of Climate Strategy & Partners, and Brook Riley, Renovate Europe Campaign Vice-Chair
Exchange with online participants
10h55 Exchange with Audience and Conclusions
Moderated by Adrian Joyce, Renovate Europe Campaign Director
11h00 End