Buildings and neighbourhoods as key assets in the energy transition

Buildings and neighbourhoods are key assets in the transition towards the low-carbon society. In this workshop, you learn what the potential is, and how to release it.

09:00 – 09:05   Welcome! Introduction and overview of the workshop. Speakers: Ann Kristin Kvellheim, Senior adviser, SINTEF Community and ZEN management

09:05 – 09:20   Development and measures related to the energy potential in Norwegian buildings.
Speakers: Olav Karstad Isachsen, Senior adviser at NVE (The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate)

09:20 – 09:30   Q&A session

09:30 – 09:45   The energy potential that lies in the Norwegian building sector. Speakers: Nina Sandberg, Senior researcher, SINTEF Community

09:45 – 09:55   Q&A session

09:55 – 10:10   The impact of zero emission neigbourhoods: how does it affect energy use and emissions?Speakers: Stian Backe, Researcher, SINTEF Energy

10:10 – 10:20   Q&A session  

10:20 – 10.30   Break

10:30 – 10:45   Is architectural policies of importance to energy use and climate gas emissions? Speakers: Tonje Frydenlund, Director Acquisition & Business Development Nordics, Snøhetta

10:45 – 10:55   Q&A session

10:55 – 11:10   How can a major builder contribute to strengthen the energy system and reduce emissions?  Speakers: Lars Petter Bingh, Head of Section at Statsbygg (Norwegian Directorate of Public Construction and Property)

11:10 –  11:20   Q&A session

11:20 – 11:30   Wrap-up and concluding remarks Speakers: Ann Kristin Kvellheim