Welcome back to Efficiency Optimized: Unlocking the Full Potential of Multiple Impacts, the podcast that bridges the gap between theory and practice in energy efficiency.

In this engaging episode, part of Season 2 hosted by the SEED MICAT project, we delve into the evolving landscape of multiple benefits analysis and its role in driving climate neutrality.

Join host Frederic Berger⁠, Energy Expert from Fraunhofer ISI, and Niklas Reinfandt Energy Expert and SEED MICAT project coordinator from Fraunhofer ISI⁠, as they reflect on key insights and lessons learned throughout the MICAT project. From refining the MICATool to exploring complementary pathways for sustainable policies, this episode offers a deep dive into how energy efficiency can unlock systemic advantages—from economic and environmental gains to social benefits.

This conversation doesn’t just look back; it sets the stage for impactful policy recommendations that empower decision-makers across Europe. Tune in to discover how SEED MICAT is shaping the future of energy efficiency to support ambitious climate goals.

Stay connected with this week's host and speaker on LinkedIn or engage with us on Twitter at @MICAT_EU.

* Audio editing by Anousheh Parsaei- Communication Expert at IEECP.

In today's episode of Efficiency Optimized, 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.

This episode explores the status quo of multiple impacts which are currently being used within policy making outside of the MICAT project, any existing guidelines on how multiple impacts can be quantified and leveraged at the local, regional, national or EU levels, AND MORE!

This brings season one of Efficiency Optimized to a close, but stay tuned for our upcoming season, likely beginning next year, when we discuss how multiple benefits for energy efficiency affects you! Follow along and interact with this week's host and speakers on LinkedIn or with us on Twitter at @MICAT_EU!

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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. The episode provides a definition and overview of energy security and import dependency, both of which fall under the economic impact category used within the MICAT project, and describes how these can effect European citizens. Follow along as the discussion also unveils the relevance and political need for energy security and supply diversity at the local, national and EU levels. Do you have questions for our host and speaker or comments about the episode? Feel free to reach out to them on LinkedIn or to us on Twitter at @MICAT_EU!

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. The episode provides a definition and overview of energy poverty and health issues derived from to it (which both fall under the social impact category used within the MICAT project), describes how energy efficiency can reduce the effect of energy poverty on European citizens, and provides examples of measures which can be taken to alleviate energy poverty and related health issues. Follow along as the discussion also unveils the relevance and political need for the reduction of energy poverty at the local, national and EU levels. Do you have questions for our speakers or comments about the episode? Interact with them on LinkedIn or with us on Twitter at @MICAT_EU!

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. The episode provides a definition and overview of these pollutants (which fall under the environmental impact category used within the MICAT project), describes how energy efficiency can reduce pollutant's abundance in the environment, and provides examples of their effects on public health. Follow along as the discussion also unveils the relevance and political need for the reduction of global and local pollutants at the local, national and EU levels.

Do you have questions for our speakers or comments about the episode? Interact with us on Twitter at @MICAT_EU!