AGENDA

EE Global offers discussion-based sessions that put YOU, the attendee, at the center of the conversation. Delegates will tackle pressing issues alongside senior energy officials, business executives, efficiency advocates, and academic experts who will serve as thought leaders and conversation starters.

The EE Global agenda, developed with input from our INTERNATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE will examine this year’s theme – Energy Efficiency: Innovation, Investment, Impact – over the course of two days, utilizing four session formats: Take 10, Fireside Chats, Executive Dialogues & Intensive Learning Sessions.

Take 10 – the Take 10 plenary session will take place on Monday, May 21 and will feature TED-Style talks from some of energy efficiency’s greatest visionaries, offering insights and asking questions that will inspire further discussion in the following day’s sessions.

Fireside Chat – being held on Tuesday, May 22 the fireside chat will feature an intimate, moderator driven discussion between a small group of energy ministers and commissioners regarding their efforts to advance energy efficiency within their respective governments.

Executive Dialogues – a staple of EE Global, Executive Dialogue sessions are 75-minute discussion-based sessions that provide attendees with a wealth of options to customize their EEG experience, and put you at the forefront of the most pressing industry questions.

Intensive Learning Sessions – hosted by leading energy organizations, these longer more exclusive sessions offer attendees a deep-dive into subject areas that are too specific to be included in the broader agenda.

 

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  • Day 1 - UN CITY

    May 21st, 2018

  • 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
    The joint UNECE/Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency publication Overcoming Barriers to Investing in Energy Efficiency looks into barriers to investing in energy efficiency and ways to overcome them. The publication brings to light valuable insights on the challenges and solutions for overcoming barriers to energy efficiency investments provided by practitioners working in the field. The session will look in more detail into investment decisions in the industry sector, in particular what helps viable projects to be identified and implemented and what stimulates companies to make decisions to finance and implement energy efficiency measures and projects. The panelists and participants of this session are invited to share their experience in improving the investment climate for energy efficiency and in providing policy solutions and incentive schemes to make energy efficiency projects viable. They are invited to share their views on the role of private sector and financial institutions in implementing energy efficiency measures and projects and what governments can do to facilitate this.
    Intensive Learning Tracks
    Where
    UN City

  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    This Intensive Learning Session, hosted by the World Resources Institute, will focus on how the building efficiency community can undertake a more concerted effort to create the political space for international, national and local leaders to champion building efficiency as a way to meet their own goals while also contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. This ILS is invite-only, please contact Eric Mackres at emackres@wri.org for more information.
    Intensive Learning Tracks
    Where
    UN City

  • 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
    Hosted by the ESCO Committee of EMCA China, this Intensive Learning Session will focus on the strong policies and market demands through which China has made great achievements in energy efficiency and energy conservation., and the opportunities for international collaboration to expand the country's energy efficiency market.
    Intensive Learning Tracks
    Where
    UN City

  • 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    <strong>SPEAKERS:</strong> Dr. Bertrand Piccard, Chairman & Initiator, Solar Impulse Foundation; Michael Cesarz, CEO, thyssenkrupp Elevator AG and Bert Van Hoof, Partner - Group Program Manager, Microsoft <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> We’re excited to announce a new plenary style for EE Global, Take 10! This dynamic format brings to the stage some of the most engaging speakers on energy efficiency from around the world to tackle our industry's most pressing questions in just ten minutes. Why ten minutes each? This short talk model works! We want to keep your attention while also keeping it interesting.
    Plenary Sessions
    Where
    UN City

  • Day 2 - ODD FELLOW PALACE

    May 22nd, 2018

  • 9:00am - 11:00am
    <strong>SPEAKERS:</strong> Dominique Ristori, Director-General for Energy, European Commission and Andrew McAllister, Commissioner, California Energy Commission <strong>DESCRIPTION: </strong>A big hit at EE Global 2017, we’re bringing back the Fireside Chat! We’ll welcome to the stage energy officials from some of the world's largest economies for a big picture, kitchen table dialogue addressing the most important questions facing our industry today. Who'll receive bragging rights for being the most energy efficient? Join us to find out!
    Plenary Sessions
    Where
    Odd Fellow Palae

  • 11:15am - 12:30 p.m.
    Through our three ED tracks, these sessions provide attendees with a wealth of options to customize their EEG experience with intimate discussions of timely topics in every end use sector.
    Executive Dialogue Tracks
    Where
    Odd Fellow Palae

  • 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR:</strong> <strong>Oliver Rapf</strong>, Executive Director, Building Performance Institute Europe <strong>SPEAKERS:</strong> <strong>Rebecca Minch</strong>, Principal Officer, DCCAE, Ireland; <strong>Jennifer Layke</strong>, Global Director, Energy, World Resources Institute; <strong>Dr. Ian Hamilton</strong>, Reader, UCL Energy Institute, <strong>Dora Fazekas</strong>, Associate Director, Cambridge Econometrics <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Energy efficiency is not only reducing energy costs but is supposed to create all kinds of so-called multiple benefits. These benefits often are claimed to be visible on societal level, but they hardly ever make it on the balance sheet. This session will discuss whether there is hard evidence that energy efficiency does create benefits outside the immediate energy system. It will challenge conventional wisdom and discuss ways to count and value these benefits. Invited speakers will present latest scientific insights as well as business approaches to valorize the benefits generated by energy efficiency.
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR: </strong> <strong>Anthony Eggert</strong>, Program Director, ClimateWorks Foundation <strong>SPEAKERS: Bruce Edelston</strong>, Vice President, Energy Policy, Southern Company,.<strong>Kevin Self</strong>, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development & Government Relations, ‎Schneider Electric <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> New technologies and business models are changing the way we think about transportation and energy. Rapidly evolving vehicle technologies coupled with falling prices mean that individual vehicles are getting more affordable and efficient every day. The combination of increased electrification, sharing, automation, communications and smart infrastructure opens new opportunities for improved efficiency system-wide, helping people and goods get where they need to go with minimal waste in energy, time and resources. What will the smart transportation networks of the future look like? What are the key enabling policies that will drive improved efficiency and maximize public and private benefits? How can enhanced shared mobility be supported to ensure that vehicle use is as clean, efficient and cost-effective as possible? What are the roles of cities in enabling emerging technologies to reduce air pollution, congestion and waste?
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR:</strong> <strong>Steve Kukoda</strong>, Vice President/Executive Director, International Copper Association <strong>SPEAKERS:</strong> <strong>Nicholas Howarth</strong>, Research Fellow, KAPSARC, <strong>Gabriela Prata Dias</strong>, Senior Consultant, UNEP DTU Partnership, <strong>Ming Yang</strong>, Senior Climate Specialist, Global Environment Facility, <strong>Jiwan Acharya</strong>, Senior Climate Specialist, Asian Development Bank <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Sustainable Energy For All (SE4ALL) is committed to doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency worldwide. EE is expected to deliver half of the actions to achieve the Paris climate change agreement. Yet, EE financing needs to at least triple annually if these goals are to be realized. In this session we will examine SE4ALL’s high-impact Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform and explore creative financing and funding mechanisms that need to scale-up this critical work.
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR</strong>: <strong>Peter Gibson</strong>, Director, Energy &amp; Environment Policy, Intel Corporation <strong>SPEAKERS</strong>: <strong>Harry Verhaar</strong>, Head of Global Public &amp; Government Affairs, Philips Lighting; <strong>Robert Turner</strong>, Senior Product Compliance Consultant, ARRIS <strong>DESCRIPTION</strong>: There are more cell phones on earth than people and the continued proliferation of connected gadgets is seemingly unstoppable. Consequently, miscellaneous energy loads are projected to account for 43% of commercial building energy use by 2030. But there is not yet a clear path to their effective management. What energy efficiency and financial gains are being left on the table? What technologies are available to address plug load management? What role can building occupants play? What can be done to drive greater awareness and faster adoption of plug load controls?
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 2:15pm - 3:45pm
    Through our three ED tracks, these sessions provide attendees with a wealth of options to customize their EEG experience with intimate discussions of timely topics in every end use sector.
    Executive Dialogue Tracks
    Where
    Odd Fellow Palae

  • 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR:</strong> <strong>Monica Frassoni</strong>, President, European Alliance to Save Energy <strong>SPEAKERS: </strong> <strong>Dominique Ristori</strong>, Director-General for Energy, European Commission <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> The European building stock is largely inefficient. Europe’s buildings absorb up to 40% of the EU energy consumption and are responsible of about 36% of CO2 emissions in Europe. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) provide the right regulatory framework to renovate the EU existing building stock. A successful renovation plan for Europe’s inefficient building stock will require that both directives are correctly transposed into Member States national laws and innovative financing models and policies, such as energy efficiency mortgages, new accounting rules for Energy Performance Contracting (EPCs), and building renovation oriented planning of post 2020 Multi Annual Financial Framework (MFF). The energy efficient renovation of buildings will boost economic growth, create jobs and improve living conditions for European citizens.
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR:</strong> <strong>Clay Nesler</strong>, Vice President, Global Energy & Sustainability, Johnson Controls, Inc. <strong>SPEAKERS: Prof. Dirk Pesch</strong>, Head of Centre, Nimbus Research Centre, Cork Institute of Technology <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> In a recent survey of 150 smart city leaders in twelve countries, half of all smart city applications targeted improvements in urban energy, resource or operational efficiency. The most implemented applications included smart LED lighting, distributed energy systems, intelligent traffic systems, smart metering infrastructure and centralized operations centers. Despite significant interest, twice as many organizations are piloting smart city applications versus implementing them due primarily to financial barriers. How can energy efficiency, with its proven business case and performance-based financing models, provide a platform for greater urban efficiency investment and outcomes?
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR:</strong> <strong>Ashok Sarkar</strong>, Energy Efficiency Specialist, The World Bank <strong>SPEAKERS:</strong> <strong>Saurabh Kumar</strong>, Managing Director, EESL, <strong>Tom Dreessen</strong>, Chairman and CEO, EPS Capital Corp., <strong>Ali Jassim</strong>, CEO, Etihad ESCO, <strong>Katja Eisbrenner</strong>, Director, Energy Practice, Navigant, <strong>Dr. Steven Fawkes</strong>, Managing Partner, EnergyPro Ltd <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Developing economies offer great opportunities for efficiency implementation, but institutional and financial barriers prohibit success for many of these communities. ESCOs have been identified as a viable solution to overcoming the challenge of implementing energy efficiency solutions, but the growth of the ESCO industry – particularly in the public sector - has been slow. Can government backed super ESCOs overcome these barriers? How does this model affect the private sector? What are the potential risks?
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR:</strong> <strong>Gabby Dreyfus</strong>, Head of Policies, Standards & Programs, Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program <strong>SPEAKERS:</strong> <strong>Mark Menzer</strong>, Director of Public Affairs, Danfoss <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> When 197 countries agreed in October 2016 to amend the Montreal Protocol to phase down hydrofluorocarbon- (HFC-) based refrigerants, they opened the door to a radical acceleration of the role of energy efficiency in cooling into the world’s most successful environmental regime. Phasing down HFCs has the potential to avoid up to an estimated 0.5C of global temperature change. Integrating of energy efficiency could double the benefits. How can countries best integrate energy efficiency into the refrigerant transition? Which policies, standards and programs work best? Is it possible to align the international refrigerant transition timetable with a timetable for expanding the energy efficiency of cooling technology? How should the Montreal Protocol pay for energy efficiency improvements?
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 4:00pm - 5:15pm
    Through our three ED tracks, these sessions provide attendees with a wealth of options to customize their EEG experience with intimate discussions of timely topics in every end use sector.
    Executive Dialogue Tracks
    Where
    Odd Fellow Palae

  • 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR: Andrew McAllister</strong>, Commissioner, California Energy Commission <strong>SPEAKERS:</strong> <strong>Stephen Harper</strong>, Global Director, Environment and Energy Policy, Intel Corporation
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR: Carl Elefante</strong>, President, AIA <b>SPEAKERS: Michael R. Davis, </b>President, Bergmeyer, <strong>Ingrid Reumert</strong>, Vice President, Stakeholder Communications & Sustainability, Velux Group, <strong>Lennart Olving</strong>, CEO, Raybased AB
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
    <strong>MODERATOR:</strong> <strong>Mark Lister</strong>, Head of Program, Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency <strong>SPEAKERS:</strong> <strong>Faith Wandera-Odongo, </strong>Deputy Director of Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Kenya, <strong>Igor Radojičić</strong>, Mayor of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, <strong>Paul Kellett</strong>, Program Lead, United for Efficiency, UN Environment, <strong>Ricardo Bertolini</strong>, Executive Secretary, Argentine Network of Municipalities Against Climate Change (RAMCC) <strong>DESCRIPTION: </strong> Innovative firms are bringing new energy efficiency business models to bear that allow for innovative service and financing solutions, often enabled by emerging digital technologies At the same time, many jurisdictions are expanding their use of market based instruments to stimulate energy efficiency action, with the IEA measuring annual investment within such programmes at $26 billion. These approaches offer great potential for driving growth in efficiency by removing key barriers and making investment more attractive. They also raise many important questions of market and regulatory design, and often depend on key policy decisions to enable them. This Dialogue will engage both business innovators and policy makers to discuss what new approaches are emerging and how to allow them to flourish.
    Executive Dialogue Sessions

  • 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
    <strong>SPEAKERS:</strong> <strong>Doug Johnson</strong>, Vice President, Technology Policy, Consumer Technology Association <strong>DESCRIPTION:</strong> Regulatory standards and voluntary programs for energy efficiency have been in place in some regions for decades. In recent years, parties around the world have developed a third approach or paradigm – the voluntary agreement – in which industry segments, sometimes in alliance with government and advocacy groups, agree to achieve specified and potentially evolving goals while allowing flexibility for innovation and alternative approaches. Can such agreements really deliver faster, less costly results than traditional regulation? Are voluntary agreements appropriate only for rapidly-changing industries? What are the advantages or disadvantages for regions that pursue voluntary agreements in lieu of regulation?
    Executive Dialogue Sessions