Urban Energy Lunch Meetup - Monthly Event

Urban Energy Lunch Meetup - Monthly Event

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 12:00-13:30

Location: X – Rhythm B (Mekelweg 8-10, Delft)

Program:

12:00 – 12:20 | Walk-in, lunch

12:20 – 13:20 | Presentations and Q&A

13:20 – 13:30 | UEI Funding opportunities & updates

13:30 – 13:45 | Time for further discussions and networking

Urban Energy Institute Meetups aim to bring together two complementary perspectives—one from a researcher and one from a practitioner—bridging research and practice.

Business Models for Integrated Home Renovations by Ragy Elgendy
Ragy is a PhD researcher at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at TU Delft, specializing in upscaling energy renovations for residential buildings across the EU. His current focus is on identifying viable business models for integrated home renovation service providers targeting homeowners' associations.  With a foundation in architecture, Ragy has accumulated extensive experience in both academia and practice. He served as a teaching assistant in Alexandria, Egypt for five years, and worked as a senior architect in both Egypt and Austria for another five years. His expertise is particularly strong in passive house design and energy renovations, where he has developed a solid technical understanding. Ragy is committed to bridging theory and practice to create healthier, more sustainable buildings.

Transition to a Gas-Free District in Schiedam by Laura Filemon

In this presentation, Laura Filemon will share the experience of the Groenoord neighbourhood in Schiedam as it transitions to a natural gas-free future, from a local government perspective. Groenoord was the first existing neighbourhood in Schiedam to start this transition after the council voted in favour of the proposal in December 2020. The presentation will focus on challenges specific to VvE’s (Owners' Associations). She will highlight the key legal and participatory challenges encountered and share lessons learned that can be applied to similar projects in other neighbourhoods and cities. As Process Manager Climate and Energy at the Municipality of Schiedam, Laura is responsible for coordinating and implementing climate and energy transition policies and projects.

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