The Central European Development Forum - CEDEF is organising the conference "Biomass - Good practice in Austria" in cooperation with the Austrian Embassy, the Serbian Energy Efficiency Agency, company sponsors and the network of energy managers Serbia on May 15th in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Web: http://www.cedeforum.org/

The key issue is the EU transition towards a low carbon economy and the contribution of the energy sector to that goal – with a specific focus on the EU Energy Roadmap 2050, necessary EU strategy and policy measures for the decarbonisation of the energy sector, as well as successive steps in the agenda. The conference will discuss: core energy resources for the transition, necessary infrastructures and breakthrough technologies, needed levels of governances, contribution from the private sector.

Web: http://www.dgroup.de/index.php/news-80.html

The energy transition is already underway with local authorities being both, drivers and witness to it. One month before the RIO+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Energy Cities’ Annual Rendezvous invites Mayors to demonstrate their political commitment in Guimarães (Portugal), one of Rio de Janeiro’s (Brazil) twin cities.

Web: http://www.energy-cities.eu/Guimaraes

COGEN 2012 is the biggest annual gathering of cogeneration stakeholders in Europe and an opportunity for policy, business and research experts to meet and exchange views on how Europe can best save energy. The conference agenda addresses the following: the role of cogeneration in sustainable economies; realising the potential of cogeneration; innovation and driving change in cogeneration; market update.

Web: http://www.cogeneurope.eu/cogen-europe-annual-conference--dinner-2012_343.html

The European Technology Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling and Euroheat & Power, the international association representing the district heating and cooling sector in Europe are joining forces and organising the 2012 Conference on Renewable Heating and Cooling which will take place in Copenhagen on 26 – 27 April 2012. Denmark is the perfect host for this high-level conference, as it selected green growth as one of the top priorities of its current EU Presidency.

Web: http://conference2012.eu/

Kick-off event for the Energy Consensus Region of Trier. The keynote speaker at the event will be Dr. Franz Alt. He will address the topic: "Chances of the energy turnaround for the Region of Trier." Afterwards a panel discussion with regional stakeholders will take place. After the kick-off event, 7 workshops for citizens and experts, addressing different topics, will be held over the course of the year.

Web: http://www.energieagentur-region-trier.de

The 12th European Forum on Eco-Innovation, entitled 'Scaling-up sustainable construction - Through value chain innovation', will examine: what kind of added value eco-innovation can bring to the construction sector; how eco-innovation can transform the industry's supply chain; how to communicate these benefits to public authorities, construction professionals and building owners; a review of the opportunities and challenges as part of a sustainable construction value chain.

Web: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecoinnovation2012/1st_forum/

The Central European Development Forum - CEDEF,in cooperation with the Serbian Energy Efficiency Agency, supported by Serbia Investment and Export Promotion Agency - SIEPA, Electric Power Industry of Serbia and The City of Vranje as the host is organising an investment conference: "Solar energy - The potential of Serbia today", April 25th, Vranje, Serbia.

Web: http://www.cedeforum.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=160&Itemid=59

Gain experience in how to successfully use Structural and Cohesion Funds for energy efficiency projects. Get first hand information on the European Energy Efficiency Fund launched in 2011. Learn how to support EE and RE projects with JESSICA and other EU funding sources. Become familiar with financing mechanisms.

Web: http://www.euroakad.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/dateien/seminars/EU_Financing_for_Energy_Efficiency_and_Renewables_in_Public_Projects_PR.pdf

This event is about innovation in housing renovation. It’s about integrated renovation business models. It’s about unburdening the client, by offering a one-stop-shop concept. Innovative technologies can be clustered and presented as a holistic renovation solution. SME competences and know-how can be increased.

Web: http://one-stop-shop.org/node/41

The Central European Development Forum, CEDEF, the Serbian Energy Efficiency Agency of the Government of Serbia, in cooperation with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy of the Republic of Serbia, City of Belgrade Public Transport, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, and Serbian Railways is holding a conference “Sustainable transport - the only road ahead” on 2 April 2012 in Belgrade.

Web: http://www.cedeforum.org/

SEE Solar Exhibition will present most up-to-date photovoltaic and solar thermal systems and will bring together manufacturers, installers, investors, designers and consultants. It will be held for the first time parallel to the 8-th edition of the annual SE European Exhibition on EE & RES - 64% of its area in 2011 was covered by companies operating in the solar industry.

Web: http://www.eeandres.viaexpo.com/en/seesolar

The exhibition will put on display new technologies and equipments for waste collection, treatment, landfill and composting, transport vehicles, recycling systems, environmental monitoring & protection services, etc. The conference programme will include the following sessions: waste prevention, recycling/resource recovery, energy and resource recovery, landfilling and environmental aspects of waste treatment technologies.

Web: http://www.eco.viaexpo.com/

The event will be a meeting point for business and knowledge exchange in the region of South-East Europe. Many of the 2011 exhibitors have already booked stands again and will showcase innovative systems for bioenergy as well as solar, wind and hydro energy, solutions for increasing energy efficiency, e-mobility and environmental services. The forum will feature sessions on financing of EE & RES projects, energy efficiency, RES electricity – PV and wind, bioenergy, and smart grids.

Web: http://www.eeandres.viaexpo.com/

More than 1,000 experts from the energy industry will get together during the Vaasa EnergyWeek taking place between 19th and 22nd March 2012 in Vaasa. The Vaasa region is the home of EnergyVaasa, the most important centre of energy technology in the Nordic Countries. EnergyVaasa is organising the event in cooperation with several regional public service organisations.

Web: http://www.energyweek.fi

The inclusion of other sustainably produced biomasses and the testing of new crop types and cultivation methods, innovative technologies and the efficient use of bioenergy - these are only some of the fields of action which need to be discussed. Along with the latest findings from research into crop cultivation, breeding, harvesting technologies, storage and transport, the congress will consider the international potential and markets for biomass.

Web: http://www.3-n.info/index.php?con_art=1862&con_lang=1

The largest annual conference in this field in Europe offers a unique combination of events on sustainable energy production and use - covering energy efficiency and renewable energy sources for buildings and industry. For more than 20 years, experts and decision makers from all over the world have come to Upper Austria to attend the WSED events. This conference has attracted more than 10,000 participants from 99 countries in the last few years.

Web: http://www.wsed.at/en/world-sustainable-energy-days/

“Photoforchange in Europe” is now open! Photoforchange in Europe is a photo competition, organised by the IEE - City_SEC project, documenting the current shift towards a new sustainable approach in the relationship between man and the surrounding environment. It is opened to all photographers, professional and enthusiastic, particularly university students under 26 years of age, from the six participating countries. Visit www.citysec.eu to learn more!

Web: http://www.citysec.eu

TICME 2011 - Trento Innovation Conferences On Materials Engineering, 2nd Meeting: Advances in Materials for Energy and Environment. The scope of the conference is to put together a selected group of leading scientists to exchange ideas and perspectives on the current status of the research on materials involved in the production of energy management and environment control systems.

Web: http://www.ticme2011.ing.unitn.it/

Topics include: principles of energy management, alternative resources and technologies, environmental protection and strategies for energy end-use management.

Web: http://www.rogbc.org/en/energy-management-integration-with-renewable-energy-sources-2