Energy Efficiency Workshops
Presentations and dialogue with experts from companies, embassies and institutions.
Energy efficiency is a topic of growing relevance as still more companies strive for improved energy and resource efficiency in line with increasing global targets. Denmark’s experience and Danish solutions are in high demand abroad – and Danish companies are increasingly using energy efficiency as a selling point for their modern and efficient products and services.
During Green Energy Export Day, there will be three workshops highlighting the opportunities within energy efficiency in Germany, US and UK/France, respectively. In all these countries there is a manifest demand and growing awareness and demand for Danish solutions, and a range of activities and partnerships are planned to support Danish exports.
Energy efficiency in Germany
Market workshop #1 from 11.00-11.55
Energy efficiency is being pursued still more vigorously in German industries and Danish suppliers with their technologies, solutions and experience might be among the preferred partners on this journey. Through the Sustainable Industries Alliance, a number of such companies are working to expand their German business.
Building owners and developers have increasing demands for EE in buildings, taking a more holistic view bringing down the energy and climate footprint both in the operation and construction phase. This presents new opportunities to Danish exporters.
Introductions
- New opportunities in German food and drinks industry, by Jan Larsen and Thorleif Juul Larsen, Sustainable Industries Advisory Team, Danish Consulate General, Hamburg
- Energy efficiency in German buildings, Director Robert Perz, DI’s office in Munich
- Using energy efficiency as a selling point with German customers, by CEO Martin Roithner Henriksen, Q-Interline
- Applying Danish best practice in German industry, by Head of Projects Jesper Jensen, Dansk Energirådgivning
Moderator: Senior Advisor Hans Peter Slente, DI Energy (hps@di.dk)
Energy efficiency in UK and France
Market workshop #2 from 13.30-14.25
What are UK’s plans and ambitions for EE in industry and buildings? How is the current performance and what are the export prospects in light of the recent BREXIT? What is the status of EE in EU’s Recovery Plan for France and what else is new on this big market?
Denmark has a formalized energy partnership with UK for years and a new one is taking shape with France. Both with a focus on Energy Efficiency. Plans are underway in forming Danish export alliances at the embassies, enabling Danish exporters to better understand and enter the market for EE solutions in industry.
Introductions
- Harriet Anne Arscott, Energy Advisor, Danish Embassy in London
- Asbjørn Bjerregaard Ebbesen, Public Affairs Advisor, Grundfos
- David Schjerlund, Head of Trade, and Ana Elena Kelly, Commercial Energy Advisor, Danish Embassy in Paris
- Heinz Kjestrup, Head of Sales, Brunata
Moderator: Senior Advisor Hans Peter Slente, DI Energy (hps@di.dk)
Energy efficiency in the United States
Market workshop #3 from 15.00-16.00.
Danish companies have geared up to enter the US market for EE solutions. Partnerships are formed to promote the Danish experience in planning and policies for EE, involving companies exporting their solutions to the market. Two noteworthy new initiatives are the Sustainable Industries Alliance anchored at the Danish Trade Council in California and the Danish EE in Buildings Network anchored in DI’s office in New York City, the Danish Cleantech Hub.
Introductions
- Energy efficiency in industry, particularly food and beverages, in California. New opportunities are also emerging with a stronger focus on energy efficiency in buildings in the state. How to read and fulfil the potential through the Danish Sustainable Industries Alliance and other initiatives. By Bo Riisgaard Pedersen, Energy Advisor, Danish Energy Agency – posted at the Danish Consulate General in Silicon Valley.
- A new drive for EE in buildings in New York State – spearheaded through the Empire Building Challenge by NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority). By Senior Project Manager Mille Munksgaard, DI’s office in New York City, Danish Cleantech Hub.
- CEO Lars Erik Knaack, Novenco Buildings & Industry and Global Head of HVAC/R Jesper Therbo, Danfoss Drives provide their views on the US appetite for energy efficiency and ways to approach this market.
Moderator: Marit Hvithamar Rystrøm, Leading Senior Advisor, DI (maah@di.dk)
