Financing Energy Renovation of buildings in Italy, Croatia and Slovenia

Background: The Energy Union Framework Strategy puts energy efficiency as one of its five dimensions and states it is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. The ambitious Paris climate agreement also underlines the importance of energy efficiency. Investments in energy efficiency have proven to be one of the most cost-effective ways to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Not only does it help the EU in turning its climate ambition into climate action, it also brings a number of significant benefits for European citizens and companies in terms of environment, health, security of supply, lower energy bills, more jobs and sustainable growth. To realise the full potential of energy efficiency, public funds will not suffice and private financing will have to be unlocked at scale. In that context, energy policy should create more favourable investment conditions, encourage demand for energy efficiency and help consumers undertake energy efficiency investments more easily. This event aims to share best practice on how energy renovation of buildings can be financed with focus on Italy, Croatia and Slovenia, in particular through the use of private funds and innovative financing instruments. Speakers will focus on practical experience in developing and structuring investment programmes and the event will allow time for debate. During the event presentations will be presented and interpreted in Italian and English.