A Long-Term Vision for the Retrofit of Irish Buildings

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joseph curtin says: 01 Oct 2010 15:38

Agree Owen. Lots of work to be done, but it was great to see such positivity on the day.

Owen says: 27 Sep 2010 23:18

Absolutely fantastic conference. Great work. Let's get this off the ground and make it work for Ireland.

Paul says: 19 Sep 2010 12:51

€145 for a ticket? wow..not for the curious:)

Joseph Curtin says: 31 Aug 2010 17:14

300 confirmed delegates so far.

Joseph Curtin says: 31 Jul 2010 10:23

BGE now also confirmed as sponsors.

Joseph Curtin says: 30 Jun 2010 17:06

Speakers now confirmed from UK, Holland and Northern Ireland, along with numerous national and international experts and stakeholder. Sponsors: SEAI, ESB, CRH and Sunday Business Post confirmed. More to follow...

About this Event

24 Sep 2010 @ 9:10

Conference Title:
Improving the Energy Efficiency of Irish Buildings:
From Policy to Practice

Session I:
The National Vision

Eamon Ryan is Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 2002. Prior to his appointment as Minister, he was the Green Party spokesperson for Transport and Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Opposition Convenor on the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Communication,Marine and Natural Resources.

Speech Title:
A Long-Term Vision for the Retrofit of Irish Buildings

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About the Event:

This major Institute of International and European Affairs conference, was hosted in the Croke Park Conference Centre, followed the publication of the IIEA's September 2009 report “Greenprint for a National Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme."

The National Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme subsequently announced in the December 2010 budget has the potential to create significant employment and enterprise opportunities in Ireland.

This conference brought together all stakeholder groups interested in:

- Ongoing policy developments

- Emerging opportunities and technologies

- Public procurement processes

- International best retrofit practice

- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

We believe that this conference provided invaluable networking and interaction opportunities for the sector and played a roll in beginning the process of articulating a shared vision for the development of the industry.

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Who attended:

- Energy Assessors

- Contractors

- Builders

- Engineers

- Architects

- Product Suppliers

- Manufacturers

It also had implications for the financial services sector, energy utilities, ESCos, training authorities, CBOs and others working in the industry.

Download the full programme of speakers and extra information about the event here.

Article:

Householders have power to slash their energy bills and create jobs at same time by Minister Eamon Ryan T.D. - Irish Independent - 23 September 2010

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