Plugging Energy Efficiency First in CBA Why and How (Enefirst Plus Webinar)

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The webinar provides valuable insights into the practical implementation of the Energy Efficiency First principle in Cost-Benefit Analysis. The argumentation is solid, grounded in EU policy and project experience. The speakers clearly explain the rationale behind the nine issues and illustrate them with concrete examples. The presentation of the Excel tool and the Croatian pilot case adds practical value, showing how the methodology can be applied. The discussion is well-structured and addresses potential challenges, such as supply-side bias and the need for a societal perspective. Overall, the content is informative and persuasive, though it could benefit from more quantitative examples and a deeper dive into specific case studies.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The webinar demonstrates a high level of scientific rigor, with clear references to EU legislation (e.g., Energy Efficiency Directive, Governance Regulation) and project resources. The sources cited are credible and directly relevant to the topic. The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of integrating EE1st into CBA. The presentation is well-organized and the speakers are knowledgeable. The main limitation is the lack of peer-reviewed sources, but this is typical for a webinar format. The adéquation between title and content is strong, with no significant discrepancies.

The title accurately reflects the webinar's focus on integrating the Energy Efficiency First principle into Cost-Benefit Analysis, with a clear 'why' and 'how' structure.

8/10

The webinar presents expert insights from the ENEFIRST Plus project, with clear references to EU legislation and project resources. The content is well-structured and grounded in practical experience, though it is primarily a discussion of methodologies rather than peer-reviewed research.

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

• 00:00Introduction to the webinar and the ENEFIRST Plus project.
• 05:00Policy background on the Energy Efficiency First principle in EU legislation.
• 10:00Tim Mandel introduces the CBA Guidebook and its nine key issues.
• 20:00Detailed explanation of Issue 1: considering the full range of energy efficiency solutions.
• 30:00Discussion on Issue 3: being clear about what you are comparing in CBA.
• 40:00Presentation of the CBA Excel Tool by Frederik Bagger.
• 50:00Pilot case from Croatia: applying EE1st to electricity transmission grid investment.
• 1:00:00Open discussion on challenges and best practices for implementing EE1st in CBA.
• 1:10:00Wrap-up and announcement of the follow-up webinar in January.

• New EE1st Cost-Benefit Guidance and Excel Tool — Official project resource page for the CBA Guidebook and Excel Tool presented in the webinar.

• ENEFIRST Plus Project Website — Project website providing resources and information on Energy Efficiency First implementation.