On September 19-20, 2023, the annual international conference of the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) will be held in Warsaw, organized jointly by our Association and the European Committee of the Regions in cooperation with the City of Warsaw.

The conference is a great opportunity to exchange experiences with experts and representatives of municipalities from EU member states who are actively working to combat energy poverty. Participants will have the opportunity to join interesting discussions on, among other things, ad hoc solutions for sustainable plans and policies that make it possible to counteract the phenomenon of energy poverty. During the event, participants will be treated to panel sessions (translated into Polish) with high-level representatives, interactive workshops or a study visit

We invite you to register and read the framework agenda of the event below.

PROGRAMME

September 19, 2023

09:00-09:30 - Welcome and official opening by the hosts

09:30-10:00 - Opening remarks

10:00-11:15 - Panel discussion "A multi-level approach to energy poverty: From shaping the legal framework to energy poverty action planning"

11:45-13:00 - Panel discussion "Unlocking potential: New approaches to raising skills to eliminate energy poverty"

14:00-15:30 - Parallel interactive sessions (participants can choose and attend only one)

• Collaboration methods: How to create effective partnerships
• Supporting the energy transition: Upskilling for a sustainable future
• From diagnosis to planning: Effective use of indicators

19:00 - Networking dinner

September 20, 2023

09:00 - 09:10 - Opening session

09:10 - 10:40 - Parallel interactive sessions (participants can choose and attend only one)

• Financing renovation where it is needed most: Investment plans for renovation
• The role of energy communities: Structural obstacles and benefits for vulnerable consumers
• One-stop-shops for citizen empowerment: Engaging communities to help alleviate energy poverty

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Parallel interactive sessions (participants can choose and attend only one)

• Strategies and actions to address energy and transportation poverty: Four countries' perspectives and tips for action
• From Social Climate Fund to Social Climate Justice: Linking ambitious climate and social policy goals
• Strengthening Energy Justice: Strategies for reaching and engaging vulnerable consumers and stakeholders

12:30 - 12:45 - Closing remarks

14:00 - 17:00 - Study visit