The crisis of energy resources in Europe and the subsequent inflation in the previous heating period in Latvia caused a significant increase in the price of heat energy and electricity supply services, which most directly affected the solvency of Latvian citizens and the competitiveness of industrial producers. Although relatively favorable climatic conditions and state support mechanisms helped households and small producers survive the most difficult period, the recovery is slow, and the new heating season is awaited with great caution.
At the same time, and what is positive, entrepreneurs continue to reorganize and implement various energy efficiency and energy consumption optimization solutions to the best of their ability, as well as switching to more economically beneficial use of energy resources, investing in long-term solutions, which, of course, allows us to look optimistically towards the achievement of climate goals. On the other hand, increasing the capacity to implement solutions for thermal energy and electricity generation from renewable energy sources, there are discussions about how not to end up in the other extreme, when the energy produced is too much and when the market prices are shrinking, it is difficult to recover the investments, because of which we have all paid more.
The golden mean is between sustainable production of thermal energy, economically justified delivery of it to consumers throughout Latvia and energy technologies that allow optimizing energy consumption and increasing efficiency.
The publishing house “Dienas Bizness” together with industry leaders is organizing the annual conference
Efficient heat energy production and supply in Latvia
Energy efficiency and optimization of energy consumption
to find answers to the following key questions just before the start of the new heating season:
Conference time: September 6 (09:00 – 17:00) and 7 (09:00 – 16:30), 2023 (UTC+3)
Conference place: Semarah Hotel Lielupe, 64/68 Bulduru Prospectus, Jurmala
The following are invited to participate in the conference: producers and suppliers of thermal energy and electricity, representatives of energy-intensive companies and industrial producers, municipal governments, responsible state institutions and policy makers, building managers and real estate developers, representatives of financial and development institutions, investors.
The goal: to find common denominators for affordable, sustainable production of heat and electricity, supply, and optimization of energy consumption for Latvian citizens, balancing between the resources available to the country, the interests of entrepreneurs and the possibilities of consumers.
PARTICIPATION IN THE CONFERENCE in person or online:
For one person, 1-day ticket (optional – 6th or 7th of September): EUR 280 (+ VAT, if applicable)
For “Dienas Bizness” subscribers participation with 30% discount: EUR 196 (+VAT, if applicable)
For one person, both days’ ticket (6th and 7th of September): EUR 400 (+ VAT, if applicable)
For “Dienas Bizness” subscribers participation with 30% discount: EUR 280 (+VAT, if applicable)
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ACCOMODATION OFFER
In order to get the best experience while staying in Jurmala during the conference, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the special accommodation offer:
Hotel Lielupe by Semarah
Location: 64/68 Bulduru prospectus, Jurmala | MAP
SPECIAL accommodation rate (5th of September – 8th of September 2023)
– Standard double for single use – EUR 80.00/ per night
– Standard double/ twin – EUR 92.00/ per night
– Superior single – EUR 135.00/ per night
– Superior double – EUR 155.00/ per night
To receive the special price rate please use the promo code ENERGY2023 during the online booking process: Follow the link HERE and press the BOOK button
Accommodation includes: VAT, breakfast (07:30 – 10:30), WI-FI internet and access to the Wellness Centre (1.5 h)
More info HERE
More about the event:
Santa Butāne
+37126132470 | santa.butane@db.lv
Dienas Bizness Conference Dept.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
09:00 – 10:00 Registration and morning coffee
10:00 – 10:05 Intro by moderator
ARMANDA VILCIŅA, journalist at “Dienas Bizness”
10:05 – 10:20 Latvia’s challenges and the planned strategy for achieving climate neutrality goals in 2030
RAIMONDS ČUDARS, Minister of Climate and Energy of the Republic of Latvia
I PART
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION FOR STRENGTHENING ENERGY DEPENDENCE AND SECURITY
Availability of energy resources and their effect on the price
10:20 – 11:00 PANEL DISCUSSION – Regional cooperation in natural gas supply for the Baltic States
Participants:
11:00 – 11:40 PANEL DISCUSSION – Situation of the European energy resources market and forecasts for the next periods
Participants:
11:40 – 12:20 Coffee break and networking
PART II
THE ROLE OF HEAT SUPPLY IN THE COMMON ENERGY SYSTEM
Efficient production of heat and electricity
12:20 -– 13:00 PANEL DISCUSSION – Availability, sufficiency and price of energy resources for the provision of electricity production and heat energy supply services in the following periods
Participants:
13:00 – 13:20 Market and tariffs of district heating. An era of changes
MĀRCIS KAULIŅŠ, Member of the Board of “Rīgas Siltums” AS
13:20 -– 14:00 PANEL DISCUSSION – Heat supply as an essential element of the energy supply system. Thermal energy resources
– Biogas production, energy production from the burning of non-recyclable waste, waste heat
Participants:
14:00 -– 15:00 Lunch & networking
PART III
AVAILABILITY OF HEAT ENERGY SERVICES IN REGIONS OF LATVIA
Industry regulation and sustainable development
15:00 – 15:20 Navigating Change: Baltic Biomass Market Dynamics
Unveiling the transformation of the Baltic biomass market post-EU sanctions, the Vilnius cogeneration power plant’s influence, and the RED II directive’s impact. Highlighting Baltpool’s role in providing real-time data and statistics for informed decision-making amidst market shifts.
TOMAS JORUDAS, Director of Commerce at “Baltpool” UAB
15:20 – 16:00 PANEL DISCUSSION – Sustainable heat supply – the situation in the regions of Latvia
– Inventory of municipal enterprises, responsibility and operational regulation of small heat producers, industry development and cooperation, availability of resources, regulation, financing
Participants:
16:00 – 16:40 PANEL DISCUSSION – Regulators’ challenges in determining thermal energy tariffs
Participants:
16:40 Closing of the first day and networking by the glass of wine
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
09:00 – 10:00 Registration and morning coffee
10:00 – 10:05 Intro by moderator
ARMANDA VILCIŅA, journalist at “Dienas Bizness”
10:05 – 10:15 Unlocking the full potential of energy efficiency
Opening words by JUKKA PATRIKAINEN, Lead Business Manager, ABB Baltic Countries
I PART
DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND FOCUS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES
Opportunities and challenges from the perspective of investors
10:15 – 10:35 Baltic sea region – green electrification and hydrogen hub for Europe?
SIMO SÄYNEVIRTA, Chairman of H2 Cluster Finland, Head of ABB Green Electrification ecosystem
10:35 – 10:45 Latvia’s participation in the creation of the cross-border hydrogen valley of the Baltic Sea
KASPARS LIEPIŅŠ, Chairman of the Board of “H2Latvia” SIA
10:45 – 11:05 How to bring down the cost of green hydrogen?
MARKO VIRKEBAU, Chief Executive Officer at “Stargate Hydrogen”
11:05 – 11:45 PANEL DISCUSSION – The role of hydrogen technologies and opportunities for their integration in energy-intensive industries
Participants:
11:45 – 12:30 Coffee break and networking
PART II
COMPETITIVENESS OF ENERGY-INTENSIVE COMPANIES AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCERS
Energy efficiency and optimization of energy consumption
12:30 – 12:50 Sustainable hybrid solutions for industrial manufacturers to increase energy efficiency. “Adven” experience at the logistics center of S-Group, Finland
RAIVIS ŠIRMELIS, Sales Project Manager at “Adven Latvia” SIA
12:50 – 13:10 Are more efficient but more expensive motors cheaper in the longrun?
ŅIKITA PETROVS, Sales Manager at ABB Latvia for Motors&Drives business
13:10 – 13:50 PANEL DISCUSSION – The role of technology and innovation in strengthening the competitiveness of industrial producers in the changing energy market situation
Participants:
13:50 – 14:40 Lunch & networking
PART III
MUTUAL INTEGRATION OF ENERGY SECTORS
Production of clean energy and its storage
14:40 – 15:00 Current situation and trends in the wind energy sector
LĀSMA LĪVZENIECE, Executive Director of the Latvian Wind Energy Association
15:00 – 15:20 The key role of storage in the future of renewable energy
AGRIS VELIKS, Sales Manager at ABB Latvia for Electrification business
15:20 – 16:00 PANEL DISCUSSION – Electrification of sectors – the path to the mutual integration of heat supply and energy supply sectors
Participants:
16:00 Closing