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E&E TV: Industry, government officials discuss global energy efficiency policy strategies

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With the Obama administration focusing on addressing some of the low-hanging fruit like conservation and energy efficiency to tackle our energy and climate challenges, energy efficiency has become a key issue in policy discussions in the United States. E&ETV traveled to Paris for the annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition, hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy, for a series of interviews and panel discussions about the challenges to and potential of energy efficiency.

Today’s segment features remarks by Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy; Jean-Pascal Tricoire, president and CEO of Schneider Electric; Claude Turmes, member of the European Parliament; and Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and the member of Parliament for Halton, Ontario. The panelists discuss the energy efficiency policy strategies of the European Union, the United States and Canada.

The Word on Wednesday’s Executive Dialogue Sessions 4A-D and 5A-D

Jane Teeling — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:12:01 +0000

4A – Are Carbon-Neutral Buildings a Goal for Today or the Future?

“Buildings usually don’t achieve their designated potential, and we have to change our practices to ensure continued monitoring and adjustment as needed.” – Robin Snyder, Program Manager, Building Codes Assistance Project at the Alliance to Save Energy

5C – Cross-sector Finance: Financing the Future – the Role of Creative Structures

“How to commoditize and bundle energy efficiency and this be able to access carbon markets – that’s what both banks and energy finance groups look for” – Rapporteur Anke Sofia Meyer, Senior Consultant, ESMAP-Energy, Transport and Water Department, World Bank

“54 percent of carbon reductions are expected to come from energy efficiency…To succeed there needs to be to be true recognition of the barriers and transaction costs.” – Tom Dreessen, President & CEO, EPS Capital

The Word on Tuesday’s Executive Dialogue Sessions

Jane Teeling — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:27:57 +0000

1A – Buildings: Best Energy Efficiency Building Practices from Around the World

“Building labeling for ALL buildings creates healthy competition for the building industry”. speaker Alexandre Fernandes, Director General, Portuguese Energy Agency (ADENE); wrap-up session 6A

2D – Consumers & End-Use: Best Practices in Public Education and Outreach

“In the fight against climate change and the pursuit of energy efficiency, public education will play a pivotal role in making sure good instincts and goals become a reality. The panel gathered some of the top minds and practioners in this area and their presentations were highly inspirational in this regard” – Rapporteur Marie-Vincente Pasdeloup, International Communications Consulting; wrap-up session 6D

3A – Buildings: Energy Efficiency and Renewables: Competing or Complementary Technologies?

“Renewable energy and energy efficiency are natural complements. New policies and business models, for example energy performance service contracts, can leverage these to greatest effect.” Rapporteur Jim McMahon, Head, Energy Analysis Department, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; wrap-up session 6A