EPBD Implementation: Facilitated & enhanced by the projects of the Next Gen EPC cluster

 

The ongoing projects of the Next Gen EPC cluster, under the leadership of the EPB Center, aim to address the EU-wide transposition and practical implementation challenges of the EPBD Recast during this workshop composed of two sessions of 1.5 hours each (24 September 2024, 14h00-15h30 & 16h00-17h30 CEST).

 

The workshop will commence with a welcome and introduction by EPB Center, followed by a keynote from DG ENER on 'Implementing the EPBD Recast'. CINEA’s presentation will then showcase the critical roles of EU projects and the Build Up Portal in facilitating the EPBD Recast implementation, while iEPB will discuss the importance of harmonization and convergence in data models. SmarterEPC will explore the potential of an EU hub for EPB tools to create a level playing field.

 

The second session will feature lightning talks from several pioneering projects within the Next Gen EPC cluster, including TIMEPAC, CHRONICLE, SmartLivingEPC, tunES, and EPBD.wise. Each presentation will shed light on specific initiatives and innovative solutions contributing to the EPBD Recast's objectives. Additionally, these talks will react to the presentations from the iEPB and SmarterEPC projects in Session 1, fostering a dynamic and interconnected discussion on the practical implementation of EPBD Recast.

 

The sessions will bridge the directive-to-action gap in implementing the EPBD Recast, a cornerstone of EU sustainable energy policy in the building sector, by making salient the already available results and upcoming work of the Next Gen EPC cluster’s projects funded under the EU’s Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and LIFE programmes. Furthermore, this workshop is intended to facilitate and enhance the collaboration among the cluster's projects, ensuring a cohesive approach to tackling the challenges and achieving the goals of the EPBD Recast.

 

Lastly, the unique value proposition of the Build Up Portal will be highlighted as a single-entry point for accessing comprehensive EPBD guidance documents and resources. This portal is essential for supporting EU Member States and broader stakeholders with EPBD implementation, fostering EU-wide uniformity of efforts in realizing the EPBD Recast.

 

The workshop will facilitate a moderated panel discussion with all speakers, ensuring a comprehensive dialogue on the practical steps and collaborative efforts necessary to achieve the EPBD Recast's ambitions. The workshop will close with remarks on the next steps forward, solidifying the commitment of the Next Gen EPC cluster’s projects to sustainable energy in the EU building sector.

 

Session 1

 

5 min – Welcome & introduction – Andrei Vladimir Lițiu, Executive Director, EPB Center (iEPB & SmarterEPC projects)

 

10 min – Keynote ‘LIFE CET supporting the implementation of (Buildings) Policies’ – Hans Rhein, Head of Unit CINEA/D/01 - LIFE Energy + LIFE Climate, European Commission

 

15 min – Keynote 'EPBD Recast implementation supported by buildings EU projects' – Sylvain Robert, Senior Project Adviser, CINEA/D/01 - LIFE Energy + LIFE Climate, European Commission representing also Pau Garcia Audi, Policy Officer, Unit B3, Buildings and Products, DG Energy, European Commission

 

15 min – Harmonisation or convergence: is a common data model the prerequisite? – María Fernandez Boneta, Project manager, CENER (iEPB project)

 

15 min – An EU hub for EPB tools: would it create a level playing field? – Sophie Dourlens-Quaranta, R2M Solution France (SmarterEPC project)

 

25 min – Moderated panel discussion with all speakers – Andrei Vladimir Lițiu

 

5 min – Wrap-up & transition to networking coffee break & session 2 – Andrei Vladimir Lițiu

 

Session 2

 

5 min – Welcome & introduction – Andrei Vladimir Lițiu, Executive Director, EPB Center

 

10 min – TIMEPAC lightning talk – Leandro Madrazo, Head of Research Group, La Salle

 

10 min – CHRONICLE lightning talk – George Giannakis, Project Manager & Researcher, QUE Technologies

 

10 min – SmartLivingEPC lightning talk – Paris Fokaides, Senior Researcher, Sustainable Energy Research Group

 

10 min – tunES lightning talk – Georg Vogt, Head of ICT Innovation Energy, empirica

 

10 min – EPBD.wise lightning talk – Denisa Diaconu, Project Manager, BPIE

 

30 min – Moderated panel discussion with all speakers – Andrei Vladimir Lițiu

 

5 min – Closing remarks and next steps – Andrei Vladimir Lițiu

 

Acknowledgement of EU funding

 

This workshop is made possible thanks to the coordination of the EPB Center and the teams implementing the following EU funded projects:

• Horizon 2020: TIMEPAC
• Horizon Europe: CHRONICLE + SmartLivingEPC
• LIFE CET: iEPB + SmarterEPC + tunES + EPBD.wise