Programme

25 Feb 2025, 14:00 - 15:00 (CET)
Agenda
14:00 EU Policy Context: Energy Efficiency First in the Current Legislative Framework
Speaker: Veronika Jirickova, European Commission, DG ENER
Introduction to ManagEnergy
Speaker: Seamus Hoyne, TUS
Introduction to Regio1st
Speaker: Florine Serrault, FEDARENE
Case Study 1: South East Ireland – Avoiding Lock-In Effects in Energy Planning
Speaker: Paddy Phelan, South East Energy Agency
Case Study 2: Asturias, Spain – Transforming Regional Energy Planning with EE1st
Speaker: Cesar Valmaseda, Asturias Energy Agency (FAEN)
Interactive Q&A
15:00 End

Practical information

When: Tuesday 25 February 2025, 14:00 - 15:00 (CET)
Languages: English

Description

Explore how the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle is transforming energy planning at all levels of governance. This interactive webinar will bring together energy experts, policy-makers, and practitioners to discuss the latest EU policies, including the updated SECAP guidelines, and showcase real-world applications of EE1st in regional energy planning.

What to Expect:

Insights from the European Commission on the revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and its impact on national and regional energy planning.
Case studies from South East Ireland and Asturias, Spain, highlighting practical lessons and innovative solutions for implementing EE1st.
A closer look at how energy agencies play a pivotal role in shaping smarter, more sustainable energy systems.

This webinar is co-hosted by the ManagEnergy Initiative and the Regio1st project, featuring speakers from the European Commission, regional energy agencies, and leading experts in energy planning. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, engage, and be inspired by practical applications of EE1st principles.

Registrations for this webinar are now closed.

About Regio1st

The project raises awareness about the Energy Efficiency First principle (EE1st) among regional governments and their agencies and supports them to make related decisions in their planning.

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About ManagEnergy

ManagEnergy is a European Commission initiative dedicated to regional and local energy agencies. It supports them to be leaders in the energy transition and to accelerate sustainable energy investments in regions and cities.