ENABLE DHC, SUPPORTDHC, HeatMineDH, Green Heat Life

This workshop on the new legislation concerning district heating and cooling and investments in the DHC (i.e. Heating and Cooling Strategy, Affordable Energy Action Plan, and the Clean Industrial Deal) will explore their shortcomings and opportunities, as well as how the European policy framework can further support investments in sustainable district heating and cooling and fast-track adoption by the member states.

Agenda:

14:00-14:30 Welcome Coffee

14:30-14:45 Introduction: Welcome, agenda, and project presentation

14:45-15:15 Policy landscape – keynote speech

15:15-16:15 Session 1 – The Evolving EU Policy Landscape for Heating & Cooling and national perspectives

Discussion on:

• Heating and Cooling Strategy
• Affordable Energy Action Plan
• Clean Industrial Deal
• Energy Efficiency Directive Electrification Plan

16:15-16:45 Coffee Break

16:45-17:45 Session 2 – Financing the Transition: Investment attraction, criteria & support

Discussion on:

• Clean Investment Strategy
• State Aid
• Attracting private financing into DHC
• MFF

17:45-18:00 Closing & Next Steps

18:00-20:00 Networking drinks