1st European Energy Consultants Meeting
March 17–18, 2025
The event is free for you. We will cover the costs of catering during the event as well as your entry ticket to the ISH trade.
The climate crisis transcends national borders and calls for collective action. As energy consultants, we understand the growing importance of our work in combating climate change. That’s why we must connect, collaborate, and learn from one another across borders.
The German Energy Advisor Network (DEN Registered Association) is taking the initiative to bring together energy consultants from as many EU member states as possible. This letter is the first step toward fostering cooperation, with the goal of organizing a personal meeting, such as an international congress of energy consultants. We would be pleased if our initiative sparks your interest.
In preparation for this congress, we propose digital meetings to coordinate presentations and discuss organizational matters. We also believe this initiative could gain support from an EU program, potentially involving political exchange during the congress.
Together, we can amplify our voice at the European level and influence regulations that will shape national policies. Let’s unite in the common cause of climate protection and start exchanging ideas across Europe.
We invite you to the 1st European Energy Consultants Meeting on March 17-18, 2025:
- Day 1: Monday, March 17, 2025, 10:00 AM –5:00 PM
- Day 2: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
PROGRAM
Monday, March 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Opening by DEN (Registered Association) representatives Hermann Dannecker and Raffael Rackwitz
- Welcome speeches by DEN (Registered Association) Board Member Marita Klempnow
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Coffee Break
The EU and Its Energy Policy
- Overview of energy reliance in the EU
- Presentation by Jutta Paulus (Member of the European Parliament representing the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament)
- Economic dependencies and global interconnectedness
- Insights into energy supply across member states
(This section highlights the importance of European unity as a counterbalance to nationalist tendencies.)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The European Union’s Energy Landscape: A Transition Toward Sustainability
- Presentation by Andrea Voigt (Vice President, Global Public Affairs, Sustainability and Communications,
Danfoss)
How Does the European Union Work? – A Case Study of the European External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS)
- Presentation by Ralf Pasker (European Association for ETICS)
Country Highlights: Structures and Funding Opportunities
- Overview of energy consultancy structures and funding models in EU member states
- The profession and current status of the German Energy Consultants Network (DEN)
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM Coffee Break
Future Collaboration Among European Energy Consultants: Visions and Goals
- What should the objectives of such collaboration be?
- Which individuals/organizations should be involved?
- How should collaboration be structured? (Open discussion)
From 6:00 PM Joint dinner at Frankfurter Wirtshaus
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Participant Feedback and Suggestions
(Open forum for proposals, ideas, and suggestions for future priorities and the organization of upcoming meetings.)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Visit to ISH (International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
(Guided tour and expert discussions on the latest technologies and innovations in building technology and energy efficiency.)
SPEAKER
Hermann Dannecker
Honorary Chairperson, German Energy Consultants Network (DEN Registered Association)
Marita Klempnow
Board Member, German Energy Consultants Network (DEN Registered Association)
Ralf Pasker
Managing Director, European Association for ETICS (EAE)
Jutta Paulus
Member of the European Parliament representing the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament)
Raffael Rackwitz
Chairperson, German Energy Consultants Network (DEN Registered Association)
Andrea Voigt
Vice President, Global Public Affairs, Sustainability and Communications, Danfoss