LEAP4SME organised a high-level energy efficiency conference at the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Patrizia Toia, Vice-Chair of the Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE) Committee.
The event brought together policy-makers, national energy agencies, business associations and other key stakeholders in discussion about creating and implementing more effective energy efficiency policies for SMEs.
It was an opportunity to gather information from EU policy makers on the latest developments of the EED Recast and to better understand the role of industry, businesses and SMEs in the updated Directive.
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Agenda AND PRESENTATIONS
| 09:50 - 10:00 | Registration | |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Welcome speech
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| 10:45 - 11:00 | The role of SMEs and businesses in the EED recast
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| 11:00 - 11:15 | Supporting SMEs through better policy implementation
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| 11:15 - 12:15 | Energy efficiency policies and programmes for SMEs: where we are, what we can improve
Round Table moderated by Hannes Mac Nulty, Manager, Green Industry Platform
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| 12:15 - 12:30 | Conclusions: the European support for the low-carbon transition of SMEs
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| 13:00 - 14:00 | Light lunch and registration | |
| 14:00 - 14:10 | Introduction and background on the International Observatory Sessions
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| 14:10 - 14:25 | No net zero without SMEs
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| 14:25 - 14:40 | EU initiatives for SMEs: the Covenant of Companies for Climate and Energy
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First working session |
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Energy audits and EnMS: key messages from the project National Observatories, programme assessments and policy implementation
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| 15:40 – 15:50 | Break | |
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Second working session |
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Supporting small businesses in the net-zero age: traditional methods, innovative approaches and ongoing initiatives
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The role of SMEs in the Covenant of Companies for Climate and Energy
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| 17:20 – 17:30 | Conclusions | |
| 17:30 – 18.30 | Networking Cocktail |
The Role of SMEs in the European Energy Efficiency Policy Landscape
European Parliament, Spinelli building, Simone Veil Esplanade, Room PHS 7C050
Hosted by MEP Patrizia Toia, ITRE Committee
| 09:50 – 10:00 | Registration |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Welcome speech
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| 10:45 – 11:00 | The role of SMEs and businesses in the EED recast
|
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Supporting SMEs through better policy implementation
|
| 11:15 – 12:15 | Energy efficiency policies and programmes for SMEs: where we are, what we can improve
Round Table moderated by Hannes Mac Nulty, Manager, Green Industry Platform
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| 12:15 – 12:30 | Conclusions: the European support for the low-carbon transition of SMEs
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International Observatory on Energy Efficiency in SMEs
Supporting SMEs in the Net-Zero Age: from audits to savings
Residence Palace, Polak Room, 155 Rue de la Loi
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Light lunch and registration |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Introduction and background on the International Observatory Sessions
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| 14:10 – 14:25 | No net zero without SMEs
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| 14:25 – 14:40 | EU initiatives for SMEs: the Covenant of Companies for Climate and Energy
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| 14:40 – 15:40 |
First working session Energy audits and EnMS: key messages from the project National Observatories, programme assessments and policy implementation
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| 15:40 – 15:50 | Break |
| 15:50 – 17:20 |
Second working session Supporting small businesses in the net-zero age: traditional methods, innovative approaches and ongoing initiatives
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| 17:20 – 17:30 | Conclusions |
| 17:30 – 18.30 | Networking Cocktail |
Are you a journalist? Join us in Brussels for the latest insights into energy efficiency and how SMEs are contributing to the European energy transformation. Journalists from around Europe may also apply with full expenses covered for those selected.
Registration closes on 30 June COB.
Morning policy session fully booked.
Join us in Brussels on 4 July!
Big corporates may have the largest climate impact, but small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs) are also leaders of the energy transition, especially when it comes to energy efficiency. Small is big too!
Apply today to meet energy transition leaders and to learn more about how SMEs are becoming more sustainable. 10-12 journalists from around Europe will be selected with full expenses covered.
If you are Brussels-based, you are invited to register as well below and you will be invited to both the morning and afternoon sessions like our colleagues coming in from around Europe.
Registration closes at 29 June COB.
Attend our high-level energy efficiency conference
Are you a journalist working on the energy transition? Want to learn more and report on expert-led policy-level discussions about making SMEs more energy efficient?
Apply today to attend our high-level energy efficiency conference in Brussels on 4 July 2023 by filling in the form below.
Ten journalist applicants will be selected to have their travel and accommodation expenses covered by the LEAP4SME project.