Short Presentation Objectives of the event Conditions and priorities for the start over

At a time at which the "appointment" of the Greek economy with the desired primary “surplus”, is imminent, businesses and households remain in anticipation for the restart of the real economy. Under what conditions could this be implemented? What are the critical areas for sustainable development? Which are the priorities and which is the common resultant of the political parties? And also, what can be done to immediately improve the existing businesses in the country and particularly in critical areas such as energy, industry, construction, tourism and information technology that contribute significantly to employment? These are some of the key questions that this forum through broad participation of representatives of the political arena, business, banking, science and institutions, will attempt to answer comprehensively.

Energy management “in the constellation” of development

At the same time, specifying as always on hot business topics, the forum will highlight the more comprehensive economic, environmental, investment, business, technological and social benefits from the sustainable energy management at all levels. From the energy production to the various stages of distribution and consumption of large and small customers, the efficient use of energy, currently provides direct business development opportunities and significant competitive advantages. The implementation of "smart" networks and remote-controlled meters and the gradual replacement of the old electric power metering systems in every house, has already started in Greece and many other European countries, bringing significant changes in everyday life. But the more comprehensive investments implemented in the transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as, in gas distribution networks, contribute additionally to the objective of rationalization management. Much is being said about the cost of energy during the recession, both in Europe and in Greece. Regarding the large businesses and industry of our country, where management options in energy costs are often associated with their survival, are there ways and means to do this more competitively? And also, how is the current role of alternative suppliers and producers formed, especially under the conditions of healthy competition in a liberalized energy market?

Energy upgrading of buildings and the construction sector

The last part of the forum concerns the efficient energy management in the wider building sector, which is the largest consumer of energy and in the context of the new European objectives. The financial pressure of the crisis and the objective of reducing pollution and energy imports, are pushing Europe into implementing greater energy savings. Greece – embracing the recent EU Directive (Autumn 2012) for energy upgrading of buildings (mandatory for all member-states) - will send to the EU, the registration of public buildings and its initial proposals in relation to the planed savings. All the major companies will also be involved at the procedure. In this new context, the renewal of the building stock of Greece

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(which is old and one of the most energy consuming in Europe) is urgent. Given the existing needs, the energy upgrade of large buildings and houses will offer, according to recent studies, new opportunities of activity in the construction industry. It will improve the quality of life and work in buildings and increase their market prices. The goal concerns the motivation through existing programs and the NSRF, as well as, possibly new funding opportunities. In the residential sector, the "save at home" program already simplifies procedures and is probably going to convert from a loan to a subsidy process after the recession. In large buildings, the emerging market for energy services, highlights the catalytic role that the Energy Service Companies (ESCO) may have for the installation and operation of integrated energy management systems of long duration and securing the funding, but also the legal requirements. The bioclimatic architecture, the use of solar thermal energy, the energy independence, the establishment of specific building conditions, the energy performance certificates, the institution of the energy audit, the standardization systems, the 'green' building materials are sectors which also benefit from the shift in energy building upgrades. As is turns out, contributors to this shift are the local communities with several Municipalities and Regions which move already with their own financial resources in this direction.

Target Audience

Representatives from political parties and ministries, financial firms, insurance agencies, banks, energy and construction companies, heavy industry, equipment and technology suppliers, information technology companies, architectural and design firms, real estate developers, representatives of hotels, hospitals, schools, shopping centers and other buildings, scientific, legal and investment advisers, interested municipalities and academic entities which cooperate with the forum, will be present demonstrating their own interest and expressing opinion on what should be done.

Presentations of projects, programs and technologies

During the forum, project presentations, financial instruments and programs, as well as, technologies will take place, as in all previous forums.

Collaborating Institutions

The forum takes place in the context of the initiative “Recharging Growth” with the cooperation of the European Commission (European Commission Representation in Greece, Directorate of Energy Efficiency EU, EU Regional Policy Directorate), Ministry of Environment, Energy & Climate Change, Ministry of Development, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, Invest In Greece, Technical Chamber of Greece, Coalition for Energy Savings, as well as, a number of important scientific and business entities, CRES, NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DEMOKRITOS, Hellenic Electricity Association (H.EL.AS), HAIPP, Hellenic Electricity Generators Association from Renewable Energy Sources, Hellenic Union of Industrial Consumers of Energy (UNICEN), Industries Association of Thessaly and Central Greece, SATE, PEDMEDE, Hellenic Wind Energy Association, HELAPCO, SPEF, PASYF and many others (detailed list of which will be sent shortly with the semifinal program).

Venue: Hotel Divani Caravel Possible Dates: 2-3 July 3-4 or July

A First Approach of Contents and Program

First Day

OPENING REMARKS

European Parliament, European Commission, Prime Minister's Office, representatives of political leadership of Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Development, representatives of political parties, etc.

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(Invited among others: Mr. Chrysanthos Lazaridis, MP, member of the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection, Mr. Yiannis Maniatis, former Vice-Minister of Energy, Secretary General of the PASOK Parliamentary Group, Mr. John Milios, Head of Economic Policy, SYRIZA EKM)

First panel: The development we wish for

Topics: The areas identified by the government and political parties as a priority to restarting growth. The proposals of banks and relevant scientific entities for development. The enduring contribution of the energy and the necessary recovery of the construction sector. The investments which are in priority. The prospects for the stock market. Privatization and the revival of the investment climate.

Participants (to be confirmed): . Invest in Greece Representative (President Mr. A. Syngros has been invited) . Economic Research Division of Alpha Bank (Mr. Michael Masourakis - Senior Manager of Division & Member of the Executive Committee of Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) has been invited) . National Bank Representative (Directorate of Strategy and Economic Analysis) . Management Representative of Athens Stock Exchange . Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) Representative (President Mr. S. Stavridis has been invited) . Athens University (Mr V. Rapanos, Professor of Finance has been invited) . Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) or McKinsey company Representative . Other participants from Greece and abroad (international and European banks have been invited) . Representative of European Investment Bank (Mr. Evangelos Antonaros, communications consultant for Greece and Cyprus) . Other Representatives

Second panel: Sustainable development and management of energy resources

Topics: The EU strategy aiming to reduce energy imports and achieve energy self-sufficiency. The overall benefits will flow to the real economy and businesses from rationalized energy management at all levels. The recording of energy consumption and correlations between energy consumption and production. The valuation of energy costs and the identification of ways to improve energy efficiency. The economic benefits that may result from this process. The options in the production, distribution and use of energy to protect the environment, while maintaining and improving the competitiveness of enterprises. The proposals of SEV’s Council for Sustainable Development and the contribution of each company in the development of Greek entrepreneurship.

Participants (to be confirmed): . Mr. Stavros Dimas, a former EU Environment Commissioner . Representative of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) Council for Sustainable Development (Mr. Efthimios Vidalis, President) . Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, MP, member of Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection . RAE Representative . PPC’s Energy Trading Department Representative . Mr. Konstantinos Theofilaktos, President CRES . Mr. Ioannis Psaras, Professor NTUA, School of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Energy Management and Environmental Policy . Representatives of specialized consultants and companies on energy management issues. . Other possible participants from Greece and abroad

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Third panel: Investment in upgrading of electricity and gas energy networks. “Smart” networks and “smart” meters in the service of rationalized energy management.

Topics: The new investments in upgrading of electricity transmission and distribution throughout the country. Safeguarding energy cost at the lowest possible level and the importance of real time measuring. The advanced systems measurement management (Smart Grid and Smart Metering). The implications for the general public, the changes to our lives through the forthcoming implementation of "smart" networks and "smart" meters. European directives in the field of energy measurement and the related planning of PPC and the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change. The replacement of electric power metering systems with modern and "smart" meters in Europe. The possibility of funding through the European Investment Bank and the EU Cohesion Funds. The management and analysis of real-time data that will derive from the installation of smart energy meters (Meter Data Management). The significance of continuous investment in distribution networks of electricity across the country for energy efficiency. The special importance of investing for the interconnection of non-connected islands. The development of "smart" and sustainable electricity networks on the islands, under conditions of penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) in large scale. New investments in transmission and storage of natural gas. Related projects.

Participants (already invited or to be invited): . Eurelectric Representative . Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) Representative . Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) Representative . Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator (DESFA) Representative . Dr. Alex Papalexopoulos, President ECCO INTERNATIONAL . Representative of Power Systems Laboratory (PSL), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) . Representative of the spin-off research group INTELEN ( Mr. B. Nikolopoulos) . PPCR Representative . Representative of Aegean Energy Agency (Mr. John Glynos, President of Aegean Islands for Sustainability DAFNI and Mayor of Andros) . Mr. Konstantinos Papadopoulos, General Manager of Energy, ABB Group . Other companies Representatives

Project Presentations: During the panel there will be presentations of projects and technologies. Among them: the tele-metering of electricity consumption. The pilot project of micro grid of Crete.etc.

Fourth panel: In search of competitive energy costs for the development and the sustainability of the Greek industry.

Topics: The cost of gas and electricity tariffs. The proposals of industries and the subtle balances in the context of the liberalization of tariffs. What will apply to auctions of electricity and the expected developments in the support mechanism of variable costs. What happens in other countries on the compensation mechanism carbon leakage. The utilization of CO2 emissions allowances and trading of equivalent tones of CO2 as a stock market product. The liberalized natural gas market, the challenges and opportunities in view of the privatization of DEPA. The achievement of cost-competitive energy for the Greek industry and the new landscape involving alternative suppliers. The implementation of programs cost saving from the Greek industry.

Participants (already invited or to be invited): . PPC Representative . Mr. Antonis Kontoleon, board member of EBIKEN . Protergia Representative . Mr. Theodore Skilakakis, European MP . Group VIOHALCO Representative . TITAN Cement Representative . Other representatives from companies, industries, suppliers

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Case-studies: Cost saving programs in Greek industry: During the panel, there will be presentations of specific programs of cost saving (Case- studies) currently drawn up by the Greek industries.

Fifth panel: The new scenery for low voltage consumers and the new opportunities for alternative suppliers.

Topics: The upcoming release of low voltage tariffs. Linking the electricity wholesale price with retail. Household tariffs. Social tariffs. The development of healthy competition and the equal and transparent access for all interested suppliers and producers in Networks of Electricity and retail electricity market. The current activity and suggestions of alternative suppliers of electricity for households and businesses. Auctions of electricity and more comprehensive conditions for expansion of this market. The new Procurement Code of RAE.

Participants (already invited or to be invited): . RAE Representative . PPC Supply Division Representative . PPC Load Management & Supply Policy Department Representative . Representative of Elpedison S.A. Electricity Trading . Representative of Green (Greek Environmental and Energy Network) . WATT + VOLT S.A. Representative . Mr. Dimitris Kolaitis, Secretary General of EVIKEN . VIOHALCO Group Representative (Mr. Panagiotis Skiadas) . Others

Presentation of special programs: During the panel, there will be presentations of specific programs currently drawn up by suppliers for the needs of large and small companies, as well as, for household needs.

Second day:

Smart buildings and savings: A new opportunity for growth of the construction sector Welcome: General Secretariat of Ministry of Environment, Energy & Climate Change, General Secretariat of Public Works Ministry of Development, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, Technical Chamber of Greece

First panel: Public and private buildings in the constellation of energy upgrading

Topics: The rising business opportunity in view of the necessary improvement of the public sector buildings (ministries, public services, hospitals, schools, municipal buildings, etc.). The new EU legislation to reduce energy consumption by 20% by 2020 in public buildings, the expected save resources and objectives. The active state involvement in the forthcoming gradual renovation of 35,000 registered public buildings, the cost and how it can be covered. Private business and tourist buildings (office buildings, shopping centers, hotels) in search of the best ways to upgrade energy and finance. The utilization of the NSRF, the experience of the financing of similar projects in other countries. International funding models of building’s energy upgrades. The successful examples and projects of local government for the energy upgrade of its buildings. The proposals of Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE). Promoting public-private partnerships for the development of small local energy investments.

Participants (already invited or to be invited): . Energy Efficiency Directorate, Ministry of Environment, Energy & Climate Change . Energy Efficiency Directorate, CRES (all executives have been invited) . Representative Directorate C3 Energy Efficiency EU (Mr. Paul Hodson, Head of Unit has been invited) . Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE) Representative (Mr. George Kotronias, Chairman of the Commission on Sustainable Development and Environment and mayor of Lamia)

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. Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (Mr. An. Tzaferis) . Mrs. Anna Theodora Papadimitriou – Tsatsou, Deputy Head of the Region (Central Athens) . Representatives of Municipalities (Mayor of Likovrisi, Vrilissia, Agia Varvara Attica, others) . Mr. Konstantinos Mamoulakis, Mayor of Malevizi Crete . Hellenic Institute of Passive Building . Representatives of Greek banks and funds . Mr. Thanos Niforos, financial advisor . Representatives of contractors organizations (STEAT-SATE-PEDMEDE) . Mr. Kostas Hatiras, urban planner, consultant of industrial entities . Representatives of architectural offices . Representative of consulting firm . Representative of Greenpeace (Mr. Nikos Charalambides) . Other

After the panel the following presentations will be held among others: EU projects “Request”, Building the Future with applied case-studies for upgrading buildings on a large scale, other case-studies, as well as, energy upgrade systems.

Second panel: The “Smart homes” and the “Energy Efficiency at Residential Buildings” Program, eco-construction and eco-friendly building management.

Topics: The recent changes in the program “Energy Efficiency at Residential Buildings”, the simplification of procedures and the orientation towards subsidies. The implementation of zero energy consumption standards, the necessary investment and the financing opportunities. The added value from the energy performance certificate for the home, the implementation of the Passive building standard, saving energy for cooling and heating. The sustainable construction, eco-construction, the adoption of practices for sustainable housing, the new materials.

Participants (already invited or to be invited): . General Secretariat Ministry of Environment, Energy & Climate Change . Hellenic Fund for Entrepreneurship and Development (ETEAN) Representative . Mr. N. Chountis, European MP, SYRIZA . Mrs. Dionysia Theodora Avgerinopoulou Zisimou, Chairman of Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection . Mrs. Alice Corovessi, Head of Plus Energy Lab . Representative of architectural offices . Bank Representative . Consulting firm Representative . Real estate agencies Representatives . Other

Presentations: Systems of selected technology standards of energy management and energy saving.

Third panel: The emerging market for energy services

Topics: The new institutional framework for ESCO’s, based on the Ministerial Decree of June 2011. The ESCO registry function and the website www.escoregistry.gr . The growing new market for energy services. The catalytic role of ESCOs and raising financing. The installation and operation of an integrated energy management system, energy performance contracts of long duration, between ESCO and final consumer and the legal loopholes. Energy performance contracts (performance contracting) and funding of third parties (third party financing) for energy projects. The different types of financial contracts: The participation contract in savings (shared savings). The guaranteed savings contract (guaranteed savings). The experience and know-how transfer from other countries.

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The specific energy services: The energy inspector. Certificates of Energy Performance (CEPs). The classification of buildings in nine energy classes. The importance of certificates in real estate.

Participants (already invited or to be invited): . Directorate of Efficient Use and Energy Conservation, Ministry of Environment, Energy & Climate Change . Representative Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES) . Representative Technical Chamber of Greece . Projects Consultants . Bank Representatives . ESCO companies Representatives . Mr. Pericles Garoufallis, Chief of Greek office MCZERO . Representative of Certification Agency . Other

During the panel project presentations and energy upgrade services will be held.

Fourth panel: Innovative materials and equipment for energy renovation (under construction).

Representative of Institute of Materials Science Demokritos

Presentation of materials and equipment.

Thank you for your interest and we remain at your disposal for any clarification.

Initiative “Recharging Growth” and “A-ENERGY Investment” Edition Secretariat: Irene Kokkineli, Markella Rozi: 210 6912183, 210 6912505, fax: 210 6996205 e-mail: [email protected] , [email protected] Initiative Coordinator: Ada Seimanidi, Journalist, mob: 6978373031 e-mail: [email protected] www.a-energy.gr

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