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Welcome to Efficiency Optimised, that seeks to create a narrative surrounding the Multiple Impacts of energy efficiency, connect the dots between the theoretical applicability and the real life applications of Multiple Impacts, offering listeners a deeper understanding of how energy efficiency can shape our world. Join us as we connect with leading European energy experts to bring these concepts to life.

Season 1 is brought to you by the H2020-funded MICAT project, which introduces the groundbreaking MICATool—a free, easy-to-use online platform designed to estimate the Multiple Impacts of Energy Efficiency. This season dives into the tool’s potential, the science behind it, and its role in addressing real-world challenges.

Season 2, hosted by the LIFE programme SEED MICAT project, continues the journey. Building on the MICAT series, this season delves deeper into SEED MICAT’s core messages, scientific foundation, tool advancements, and future benefits for a broad audience. We’ll explore how SEED MICAT is shaping the future of energy efficiency through innovation, actionable insights, and meaningful impacts.

Tune in to Efficiency Optimised on Spotify and YouTube, and join the conversation as we unlock the full potential of energy efficiency—one episode at a time.

Season 2. Episode 1 - After the MICAT Project - What is Next?
November 21, 2024

Welcome back to Efficiency Optimised: Unlocking the Full Potential of Multiple Impacts. In this engaging episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of multiple benefits analysis and its role in driving climate neutrality. Join host Frederic Berger, and Niklas Reinfandt- the SEED MICAT project coordinator from Fraunhofer ISI, as they reflect on key insights and lessons learned throughout the MICAT project.
Season 1. Episode 8 - Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency: Policy Recommendations Using Multiple Impacts of Energy Efficiency
November 17, 2023

In today's episode, host Anousheh Parsaei from IEECP discusses policy recommendations using multiple impacts of energy efficiency with guests and energy policy experts Giulia Pizzini from IEECP and Niklas Mischkowski from ICLEI Europe. Join us as we wrap up season one of the Efficiency Optimised podcast!
Season 1. Episode 7 - Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency: Increasing the Relevance & Adoption of Multiple Impacts
August 30, 2023

In today's episode of Efficiency Optimized, host Krzysztof Kobyłka from WiseEuropa discusses how to increase the relevance and adoption of multiple impacts for energy efficiency with guest and policy officer Marcelo Lampkowski from ICLEI Europe.
Season 1. Episode 6 - Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Innovation & Competitiveness
July 18, 2023

In today's episode of Efficiency Optimized, host Marco Peretto from IEECP discusses energy efficiency in relation to EU microeconomics, macroeconomics, innovation and competitiveness, with guests and energy experts Zoi Vrontisi from E3-Modelling and Frederic Berger from Fraunhofer ISI.
Season 1. Episode 5 - Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency: Energy Security and Supply
July 12, 2023

In today's episode of Efficiency Optimized, host Frederic Berger from Fraunhofer ISI discusses energy efficiency in relation to EU energy security and delivery, with guest and energy expert Alessia De Vita, from E3-Modelling.
Season 1. Episode 4 - Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency: Energy and Resource Management
June 05, 2023

In today's episode of Efficiency Optimized, host Francesco Palmia from ICLEI Europe discusses energy & resource management and their relation to energy efficiency, with guest and energy expert Jens Teubler, from Wuppertal Institute.
Season 1. Episode 3 - Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency: Energy Poverty and its affect on Health
May 17, 2023

In today's episode of Efficiency Optimized, host Francesco Palmia from ICLEI Europe discusses the social impacts energy efficiency, or a lack thereof, can have on energy poverty, with guest and energy expert Florin Vondung, from Wuppertal Institute.
Season 1. Episode 2 - Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency: Global & Local Pollutants
February 25, 2023

In today's episode of Efficiency Optimized, host Frederic Berger discusses the environmental impacts of Global & Local Pollutants with guest and energy expert Fabian Wagner.
Season 1. Episode 1 - Your introduction to MICAT
January 31, 2023

Welcome to our new podcast series! In today's episode we discuss about the relevance and political need for tools which quantify the multiple impacts of energy efficiency at the local, national and EU levels.

News

SEED MICAT Trainings Sessions on Using the MICATool
The training sessions on using the MICATool have started! MICATool facilitates effective decision-making at the national, regional, and local levels by calculating and analysing the multiple impacts (MI) of energy efficiency-oriented measures across various sectors. The training sessions aim to inform you and assist you with the use of the tool within the activities of your organisation or agency. Your participation and your insights in this training session are invaluable.
SEED MICAT at the Plenary Meeting of Concerted Action for the Energy Efficiency Directive (CA EED)
SEED MICAT was featured at the 6th Plenary Meeting of the Concerted Action for the Energy Efficiency Directive (CA EED), held recently in Berlin. This high-level event brought together over 150 experts and representatives from the 27 EU Member States, Norway, and the European Commission, all dedicated to advancing the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).
Join the MICAT Community: Shape the Future of Multiple Impacts Assessment
The MICATool team invites you to become part of the MICAT community. By registering, you'll gain personalised guidance on utilising the tool effectively.
Meet our Pilot Cities! Calvia, Vitoria-Gasteiz and Tartu join the MICAT project
Calvià, Vitoria-Gasteiz and Tartu were selected to be MICATool Pilot Cities in order to help co-develop and test a new online tool that estimates the multiple benefits of energy efficiency such as emissions reduction, improved health, better air quality or new employment opportunities, and helps leaders make more informed decisions about energy-efficiency policies and investments.
Fabian Wagner explains IIASA’s role in the MICAT project
Dr. Fabian Wagner, a Senior Research Scholar and Dean for Capacity Development and Academic Training (CDAT) at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) explains the expertise on environmental issues – especially air pollution and greenhouse gases – that IIASA brings to the MICAT project.
How is ICLEI involved in the MICAT project?
Niklas Mischkowski, an Officer with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, explains how ICLEI is facilitating the MICATool’s co-creation process with three pilot cities in the project.
Press Release: The European project MICAT aims to develop a user-friendly online tool calculating diverse benefits of energy efficiency measures
The Multiple Impacts Calculation Tool (MICAT) Project aims to develop a comprehensive approach to estimate Multiple Impacts of Energy Efficiency by co-creating a free, easy-to-use, scientifically sound online tool (MICATool).