This national event provides a dedicated platform for dialogue on the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Recast, with a strong focus on tackling energy poverty and accelerating progress towards climate neutrality. As Ireland and other Member States transition from policy development to implementation, the conference explores practical solutions, key challenges, and opportunities for strengthened collaboration between European and national stakeholders.

The event brings together approximately 100 participants, including representatives from the European Commission, the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), project partners, members of the EU PEERS Community of Practice, and professionals working across the energy and built environment sectors.

Under the theme ‘From Recast to Real Impact: Delivering the EPBD Recast to Tackle Energy Poverty and Reach Climate Neutrality’, the programme combines strategic discussion with practical exchange. The morning session features opening remarks, project insights, keynote contributions, and a high-level panel discussion examining policy progress and implementation pathways. Following a networking lunch, the afternoon programme focuses on interactive workshops linked to the EU PEERS, SCEPA, and DeCarb-Pro projects, designed to encourage peer exchange, collaborative learning, and discussion on how integrated renovation services, local action strategies, and decarbonisation measures can be effectively scaled and delivered.

Objectives

• Translate the EPBD Recast into practical action — focusing on how policy can be effectively implemented at national, regional and local level to deliver real impact.
• Explore the role of One-Stop Shops and Integrated Home Renovation Services in tackling energy poverty while accelerating progress towards climate neutrality.
• Share European and Irish best practice through EU projects (EU PEERS, SCEPA, DeCarb-Pro) and institutional perspectives.
• Build capacity by fostering dialogue between policymakers, agencies and practitioners on delivery models, governance and scaling solutions.
• Strengthen collaboration and networks to support coordinated action on renovation and decarbonisation.

Audience

Local authorities (housing, energy, procurement officers), energy agencies, EU PEERS Community of Practice members, policymakers, professionals in the built environment, contractors, OSS and IHRS providers, architects, media, and the public.

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