{"id":3516024,"date":"2026-03-27T14:45:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalfactor.com\/1-er-congreso-caes\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T09:04:51","slug":"1st-caes-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalfactor.com\/en\/1st-caes-congress\/","title":{"rendered":"1st CAEs Congress: updates, challenges and opportunities for energy savers"},"content":{"rendered":"

On March 18, Global Factor, in collaboration with El Peri\u00f3dico de la Energ\u00eda, held the 1st Congress on Energy Savings Certificates (CAEs) in Madrid. The event brought together public administrations, industry representatives, the financial sector and energy efficiency experts to analyse the present and future of this system and its role in the energy transition.<\/p>\n

Under the motto \u201cUpdates, challenges and opportunities for energy savers\u201d, the congress positioned itself as a key reference forum promoted by Global Factor to foster dialogue among the different stakeholders of the energy ecosystem, at a pivotal moment for the consolidation of the CAE market in Spain.<\/p>\n

A Global Factor\u2013led forum to advance the energy transition<\/b><\/p>\n

The institutional opening featured Ram\u00f3n Roca Salamero, Director of El Peri\u00f3dico de la Energ\u00eda, and Kepa Solaun, CEO of Global Factor, who highlighted the importance of creating spaces that help align the sector around a tool that is already demonstrating a tangible impact.<\/p>\n

In this context, Global Factor reinforces its role as a key driver of the energy efficiency market, promoting initiatives that connect companies, public administrations and leading entities to accelerate the energy transition.<\/p>\n

CAEs: a public policy with real impact on the private sector<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the key moments of the day was the intervention of V\u00edctor Marcos Morell, Director General for Energy Planning and Coordination at the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, who described the CAE system as a \u201cyoung success story\u201d.<\/p>\n

During his speech, he emphasised how this mechanism is successfully engaging the private sector as an active partner in public policy, contributing to improved energy efficiency and reduced exposure to the volatility of international markets.<\/p>\n

Global Factor provides technical insight and sector leadership<\/p>\n

During the technical session, Iria Flavia Pe\u00f1alva, Partner and Head of the Industrial Area at Global Factor, presented an in\u2011depth analysis of how the system works and its main operational challenges, offering a perspective grounded in direct project experience.<\/p>\n

She highlighted the strong role of industry in the development of the system \u2014 now accounting for 58% of generated CAEs \u2014 and the expected growth in the coming years, underlining how energy efficiency has become a strategic lever for business competitiveness beyond its environmental contribution.<\/p>\n

First roundtable: a turning point for energy efficiency in Spain<\/b><\/p>\n

The first roundtable, titled \u201cA turning point for energy efficiency in Spain\u201d, was moderated by Ana Padilla Moreno, Coordinator of the Technical Secretariat of the Spanish Energy Club, who guided a discussion focused on the evolution of the CAE system and its impact on the industrial sector.<\/p>\n

The panel featured Felicidad Gonz\u00e1lez, Head of Engineering at EDE Ingenieros; Marie Jos\u00e9e Joerger, Manager of Manufacturing Excellence at International Paper; and \u00d3scar Alonso, Head of Singular Actions within the CAE system at EQA, who provided complementary views from engineering, industry and verification.<\/p>\n

The discussion highlighted how the system is driving a shift in approach to energy efficiency, moving from isolated measures to models based on continuous measurement and monitoring of energy consumption. Speakers also agreed on the need to move towards greater harmonisation of criteria and technical clarity to facilitate project development and strengthen confidence in the system.<\/p>\n

Second roundtable: towards consolidation of the CAE system<\/b><\/p>\n

The second roundtable, \u201cCAE 2.0: proposals for consolidation and growth\u201d, was moderated by Noriko Okamura, Legal Director at ANESE, and focused on the structural challenges of the system and the keys to its scalability.<\/p>\n

Participants included Marta San Rom\u00e1n, Managing Director at AFEC; \u00c1lvaro Mart\u00ednez, Director of Sustainability at Bankinter; and Jorge Garc\u00eda, Division Manager at Global Factor, bringing perspectives from industry, finance and specialised consultancy.<\/p>\n

Key topics addressed included the growing role of financing in the development of energy efficiency projects, the need to streamline administrative processes and advance system digitalisation, and the incorporation of new market segments. Despite strong growth to date, participants agreed that greater legal certainty and regulatory stability are essential for long\u2011term consolidation.<\/p>\n

The role of public administration in driving the system<\/b><\/p>\n

The institutional closing was delivered by Cristina Aparicio Maeztu, Director General for Energy Transition and Circular Economy of the Community of Madrid, who highlighted the role of regional administrations in supporting the CAE system.<\/p>\n

She emphasised the leadership of the Community of Madrid in certificate generation and stressed the importance of accompanying system growth with increased administrative resources and effective deployment of available funding.<\/p>\n

Global Factor: driving the future of energy efficiency<\/b><\/p>\n

Throughout the congress, it became clear that Energy Savings Certificates have evolved from a nascent tool into a market asset with real economic impact, capable of enhancing business competitiveness and accelerating decarbonisation.<\/p>\n

The 1st CAEs Congress served as a key meeting point to share knowledge, align perspectives and advance the consolidation of the system, reinforcing Global Factor\u2019s role as a driver of initiatives that support market development.<\/p>\n

From Global Factor, we would like to thank all speakers and attendees for their participation in this first edition, which marks the beginning of a journey where public\u2011private collaboration will be essential to continue advancing the energy transition.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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