Join Europe’s leading policymakers, stakeholders and industry representatives
Day 1
Octobre 11, 2022
Faculty Club Groot Begijnhof 14, Leuven, Belgium
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
01:30 - 02:15 PM Faculty ClubWELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
02:15 - 02:25 PM Faculty Club
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
02:25 - 03:15 PM Faculty Club
CEO PANEL SESSION
Tackling Europe’s Security of Energy Supply, Resiliency and Climate Goals in Uncertain Times
The EU has agreed ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions in the framework of the European Green Deal. The 'Fit for 55' package aims to accelerate energy efficiency, renewable energy and decarbonisation efforts in the current decade, with the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Today, European citizens and industry face an unprecedented energy crisis, putting energy affordability and security of supply at the centre of the political agenda. In this session, top executives from leading European companies will address the latest developments as well as progress towards long-term decarbonisation goals. They will also discuss the role of cogeneration technologies in enhancing efficiency, boosting system resilience and supporting the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Moderator: Jeremy Harrison, Principal Analyst - Local Energy Systems Service, Delta-EE
Coffee Break
03:15 - 04:30 PM Faculty Club
PANEL SESSION 2
Innovations and Technologies to Future-proof Cogeneration
The dramatic escalation of the situation in Ukraine has confirmed the need for the EU to develop a more resilient and diversified energy system. At the same time, Europe’s energy industry is being expected to achieve ambitious targets for decarbonisation and renewables uptake in the framework of 'Fit for 55' and REPowerEU. This session will focus on the most innovative, sustainable and future-proof cogeneration technologies and applications, ranging from hydrogen to biogases and waste heat.
Moderator: Kelvin Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Power Engineering International (PEi)
Keynote Introduction (10 mins): Dr. Stefan Muench, Policy Analyst - Foresight, Modelling, Behavioural Insights & Design for Policy, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission
Questions and Answers
05:00 - 06:00 PM Faculty Club
Welcome Cocktail
Sponsored by AB Energy
07:00 - 08:00 PM Faculty Club
Day 2
Octobre 12, 2022
Faculty Club Groot Begijnhof 14, Leuven, Belgium
PANEL SESSION 3
Fit For 55 - Unlocking Local Energy System Integration For Higher Ambition
With its 'Fit for 55' legislation, the EU seeks to accelerate the uptake of clean energy solutions with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Taking an integrated approach to energy systems including electricity, heat and gas infrastructures will be crucial for delivering on ambitious objectives at the lowest cost to European citizens, businesses and industry. Local energy planning will further contribute towards an inclusive, resilient and secure energy transition that respects the diversity of energy consumers and local circumstances, as well as different starting points across EU Member States. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities of energy systems integration, showcasing success stories and identifying barriers to be addressed.
Moderator: Sonja van Renssen, Editor-in-Chief, Energy Monitor
Keynote Introduction (10 mins): Dr. Andrej Jentsch, Programme Manager, International Energy Agency (IEA) District Heating and Cooling (DHC)
Coffee Break
09:45 - 11:00 AM Faculty Club
PANEL SESSION 4
Finance for Clean Energy: CHP Investment Financing Solutions
To deliver on its ambitious targets for reducing emissions by 2030 and becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, the European Union must mobilise massive investments in the development and deployment of clean technologies, using public funds and incentives to attract private capital. Given its pivotal role in the energy transition, the cogeneration sector can help to channel investments towards efficient technologies. This session will look at funding opportunities across Europe, best practices in EU Member States, and how to unlock existing sources of finance to support the uptake of cogeneration solutions.
Moderator: Simon Minett, Managing Director, Challoch Energy
Keynote Introduction (10 mins): Alexandra Tudoroiu-Lakavičė, Head of Policy, COGEN Europe
11:30 - 12:45 AM Faculty Club
CONFERENCE CONCLUSIONS
Conclusions of COGEN Europe‘s Annual Conference 2022 written and presented by Raimon Argemí (General Manager, AESA | Vice President, COGEN Spain | Member of the Executive Committee, COGEN Europe)
12:45 - 01:00 PM Faculty Club
