In this programme, regions and cities in Europe could learn more about the Opengela model which not only tackles building energy renovation but also urban regeneration, with specific attention given to vulnerable citizens. On Thursday 31st of March and Friday 1st of April 2022, representatives from seven municipalities and regions visited Bilbao and Eibar to see first-hand the pilot office running in the Otxarkoaga and Txonta neighbourhoods, respectively.

Six months later, these municipalities and regions are invited to Brussels to share their first plans for implementing the relevant features of the Opengela model. What feature of this model is to be applied by the regions and cities that came to Bilbao in March 2022? What you can take away from the Opengela model for your own region or city? Join us on September 27th to know it all and exchange directly with the project partners and replication cities and regions. We will discuss how to set up a One-Stop-Shop, how to ensure the longevity and independence of OSS, and how to go beyond buildings to have an urban regeneration vision.

Draft Agenda

Time  / Topic / Speaker

14:00  Welcome and agenda -- Jose Ramon Lopez, Basque Energy Agency

14:05  Introduction of Opengela -- Ignacio de la Puerta, Basque Government

14:15  Integrated Home Renovation Services, needed more than ever in light of the EPBD Recast -- Christophe Milin (TBC)

14:30  Replication of regions’ and cities’ pitch -- TBC

15:10  Coffee break

15:25  Breakout session:
            – Setting up a One-Stop-Shop   
            – Independence of OSS, how to ensure longevity
            – Beyond buildings, OSS for urban regeneration
(Each session is animated by the Opengela Partners) 

16:55  Closing remarks

Also, you are cordially invited to stay at the same location for the Ceremony of the Roger Léron Award – 2022, taking place from 18:00 to 21:00 CEST.

Register for the Opengela Replication Workshop and the Ceremony of the Roger Léron Award 2022 here!