📅 Date: September 12, 2024
📍 Location: Zagreb Stock Exchange, Ivana Lučića 2a, Zagreb, Croatia
The 3rd National Roundtable Session will bring together representatives from national and local authorities, commercial and development banks, the stock exchange, and key stakeholders from the finance and construction sectors to discuss the latest developments in public building renovation and sustainable financing.
Key Topics for Discussion
The keynote session, led by Morana Plejić from REGEA, will summarize insights from previous roundtables and introduce critical topics, including:
- Handbook: “Energy Renovation of Public Sector Buildings”
- Implementation of the Fit for 55 legislative package (EED & EPBD) on a national level
- National energy efficiency and building renovation plans
- Financing public building renovation in the 2021-2027 period
- Sustainable finance and the introduction of a Green State Budget
What to Expect?
Regulatory and Policy Developments
- Updates on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), including Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for public and commercial buildings.
- Implementation plans for the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), requiring a 3% annual renovation of public buildings and a 1.9% energy savings target for the public sector.
- Introduction of Building Renovation Passports, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), and One-Stop Shops (OSS) to support deep renovation efforts.
Financing Energy Efficiency
- New funding mechanisms under the ESIF OPKK 2021-2027 program and the transition from grants to financial instruments to maximize funding impact.
- The Urban Development Fund (UDF) as an innovative financing tool for public-commercial projects.
- The Green State Budget initiative, launching in 2026, to improve tracking of green investments and sustainability projects.
Overcoming Challenges
- Addressing financial gaps in public sector building renovations.
- The urgent need for technical assistance to help local authorities accelerate project implementation.
- Strategies to scale investments while ensuring compliance with new EU directives.
Why Attend?
This roundtable will provide a unique platform for decision-makers, financial experts, and industry leaders to exchange insights, shape policies, and explore innovative financing solutions for the future of energy efficiency and sustainable buildings.
Join us in shaping the next steps toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future!