Organised by the Directorate-General for Energy, the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub international annual conference is taking place on 15-16 October 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. This year, at its fourth edition, the event is focused on the theme"Turning the Tide: Paving the Way for Energy Poverty Alleviation." This annual meeting promises to be a crucial gathering of local governments, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders dedicated to addressing energy poverty and fostering sustainable solutions at the local level.
National and local governments in Spain are mobilised to address energy poverty, including by applying for technical assistance to develop local actions through the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub calls. Barcelona, a leader in the climate and energy transition, has made addressing energy poverty a key priority. The city stands out for its proactive sustainability initiatives, comprehensive social services, and commitment to affordable housing. Barcelona's support for renewable energy projects, green infrastructure, and innovative housing solutions demonstrates its dedication to a sustainable future. By hosting the 2024 Energy Poverty Advisory Hub international annual conference in Barcelona, we aim to reflect on their strong commitment to sustainable policies and initiatives.
Our objectives include:
A preliminary agenda is published below. The detailed agenda will be available on 17 September 2024.
15 October 2024
09:00-09:30: Registration
09:30-10:00: Official Opening
10:00-11:30: Panel Enabling Conditions for Advancing the Energy Transition and the Fight Against Energy Poverty
11:30-12:00: Coffee Break
12:00-13:15: Parallel Panels (select one)
14:15-15:45: Parallel Sessions (select one)
16:00-17:30: Parallel Sessions (select one)
19:00: Networking Dinner
16 October 2024
09:00-10:15: Panel on a human-rights approach to energy poverty
10:15-11:30: Panel on Stocktaking the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub’s Methodology, Services, and Technical Support Tools
11:45-13:15: Parallel Sessions (select one)
13:15-13:30: Closing Remarks
14:30-17:00: Site Visit at the Energy Advice Points of Barcelona
The event is organised in collaboration with the Provincial Deputation of Barcelona (Diputació de Barcelona), the city of Barcelona, the European Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee with the support of the Ecoserveis association.
The open call for session organisers is closed. Thank you to all who took the time to submit their application. You will be contacted during the month of July with the results and in case you are selected, with the next steps.
