Upcoming revisions to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and its adaptation to national law are in some European countries actively discussed both at political level and in the media. On this occasion, we want to better understand the impact of the media reports and the resulting public debate and other form(at)s of discourse and narratives we find in the public space (including social media, advertisement of EPC services etc.). More specifically, we want to understand if and how these representations, discourses and narratives impact the public opinion, and furthermore, how these influence or impact the general purpose of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) of buildings.
This focus group will explore:
- What influence, if any, do public debates and their media coverage have on the society’s perception of the energy performance of buildings and its certification schemes?
- How does the media opinion shape our perception of EPCs and how do these perceptions shape media opinion?
- How do media influence the society’s acceptance of regulatory measures related to energy efficiency measures in buildings and certification?
The event, organized by the Climate Alliance in the framework of the HORIZON 2020 project crossCert in collaboration with the Buildings Working Group of Climate Alliance Municipalities, will take place at the Climate Alliance & Energy Cities International Conference 2023.
The event is free of charge, registration required. Catering will be provided. A limited number of participants will have the chance to have their travel costs to Modena reimbursed (requests will be processed on a first come, first served basis).
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