Financing Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Projects in Slovenia
Combined National Roundtable of the RENOINVEST and SMAFIN EXPANDED Projects
Date: 12 June 2025, 09:00–15:00
Location: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS), Dimičeva ulica 13, 1000 Ljubljana, Hall B, 1st Floor
Organisers: Chamber of Construction and Building Materials Industry of Slovenia, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG)
Contact: Valentina Kuzma | +386 1 589 82 42 | zgigm@gzs.si
In the framework of the RENOINVEST and SMAFIN EXPANDED projects, and with the support of the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy (LIFE C4C project), the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, and the Jožef Stefan Institute’s Centre for Energy Efficiency are organising a national roundtable on financing sustainable and energy-efficient projects in Slovenia’s public and private sectors.
Objective
The aim of this roundtable is to foster dialogue among key Slovenian stakeholders on barriers to financing sustainable investments and energy-efficient renovations, and to explore solutions to improve access to public and private financial resources in the residential, public, and commercial sectors.
The event will be interactive, featuring an opening plenary, thematic sessions, and two parallel roundtable discussions.
Moderators:
Dr. Sabina Jordan (ZAG)
Mag. Jure Čižman (Jožef Stefan Institute – CEU)
Agenda
09:00 – 09:15 | Registration and Welcome
09:15 – 10:15 | Opening Plenary Session
Moderators: Dr. Sabina Jordan, ZAG and Mag. Jure Čižman, IJS CEU
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Welcome addresses and presentations
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The role of the state in the circular economy
Jernej Salecl, Director General, Directorate for Industry, Entrepreneurship and Internationalisation, Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport -
The role of GZS in the circular economy
Marjana Majerič, Executive Director for Strategic Development and Internationalisation, GZS -
Energy efficiency as a priority
Mag. Hinko Šolinc, Director General, Directorate for Energy, Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy
10:15 – 10:30 | Coffee and Networking Break
10:30 – 12:00 | Thematic Session: Programmes and Sources of Financing
Moderators: Dr. Sabina Jordan, ZAG and Mag. Jure Čižman, IJS CEU
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Holding Fund – Financing of Financial Instruments
Dr. Marko Kirn, Deputy Director for Product Development and EU Programmes, SID Bank -
Revised National Energy and Climate Plan – Energy Efficiency and Financing
Mag. Stane Merše, NECP Consortium Leader, IJS CEU -
Financing energy efficiency within cohesion policy implementation
Mag. Erik Potočar, Head of the Energy Use Sector, Directorate for Energy, Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy; LIFE C4C Project
Discussion
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch and Networking Break
13:00 – 14:00 | Parallel Roundtables
Roundtable 1: Circular Construction and Sustainable Building Products
Moderator: Dr. Sabina Jordan, ZAG
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Legislation
Antonija Božič Cerar, Head of Environmental Protection Service, GZS -
Financing opportunities
Katja Bučan, GZS -
Circular construction projects
Dr. Alenka Mauko Pranjič, Head of Materials Department, ZAG
Discussion
Roundtable 2: Development of Financial Instruments and Investment Processes, and Additional Financing Needs
Moderators: Dr. Gašper Stegnar and Mag. Tomaž Fatur, IJS CEU
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Pilot financing of comprehensive building renovations using a mix of financial instruments and grants – results and lessons learned
Tadeja Kovačič, Eko Fund, LIFE C4C Project -
ESG factors in SID Bank's investment approval and monitoring processes
To be confirmed, SID Bank -
Financing needs for energy-efficient district heating systems
Ljubo Germič, Chair of the District Heating Section, Energy Chamber of Slovenia
Discussion
14:00 – 14:15 | Break
14:15 – 14:45 | Summary Discussion and Conclusions
