The 2nd Annual Conference of the RHC-Platform (5th & 6th May 2011), will gather in Budapest speakers from the biomass, geothermal and solar thermal sectors, as well as high level policy and decision makers, to plot the course toward widespread deployment of renewable heating and cooling technologies, and discuss the challenges for accomplishing this feat. The RHC-Platform is also pleased to announce the launch at the 2nd Annual Conference of the Common Vision for the Renewable Heating & Cooling Sector in Europe, a landmark document which marks the collaboration of all Members of the RHC-Platform to provide the right impulse to ensure the deployment of future cost effective technologies in the renewable heating and cooling sector.