Join the experts in discussing the financing of local energy transition
PROSPECT+ and the Covenant of Mayors are hosting a unique interactive session at the European Week of Regions and Cities.
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Local authorities can’t afford to delay transformation any longer, especially as the energy crisis highlighted the crucial role of public authorities in the energy transition. Becoming climate neutral before 2050 at the latest will require tremendous investments in cities to be rolled out in a short period of time. This requires mobilising private finance and supporting cities with technical assistance and capacity building.
This 90-minute participatory lab at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023, moderated by Eugenia Mansutti (Covenant of Mayors and Eurocities), is a joint initiative of PROSPECT+ and the Covenant of Mayors – Europe, with insights from ManagEnergy Initiative, Smart Cities Marketplace, and Bankers without Boundaries.
Expert insights on transforming cities & regions through sustainable energy and finance strategies
- Angela Rivada Rodríguez will share Valladolid’s strategies within transport and energy performance contracting (working with ESCOs) for building renovations.
- Laurent Chanussot will delve into supporting municipalities to scale-up energy refurbishments of public buildings.
- Sanela Mikulčić Šantić will discuss renewable energy cooperatives and citizen financing.
- Tommaso Buso from Bankers without Boundaries will decode the process of rolling out smart and sustainable investment projects from an investor’s perspective.
- Sylwia Slomiak (Prospect+ and Eurocities) will talk about the key opportunities and barriers for using innovative financing schemes at the local level.
What you will gain from this session
By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of:
- The EU policy framework for energy transition and REPowerEU measures.
- How local authorities across Europe are navigating the complex landscape of financing climate and energy plans.
- Where to look for examples of successful projects your region can replicate.
- The benefits of peer-mentoring programmes including PROSPECT+ and ManagEnergy.
The session will also highlight the recommendations and feedback public authorities have contributed as part of the PROSPECT+ Policy Dialogue. If you have not shared your opinion with us yet, go to Policy Dialogue and take part in shaping the session.
Session insights
Title: “Access to finance for the local energy transition: how to move away from subsidies?”
Date: Thursday, the 12th of October 2023
Time: from 11:30 to 13:00
Location: Room Hall 400, Square Brussels
Register: via this link
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