Evangelos Papaioannou, alumnus of the Master's in Smart Electrical Networks, reflects on the value of studying at two top technical universities and learning about innovation during your studies.

Emilia Chojkiewicz, aluma of the Master's in Smart Electrical Networks & Systems, shares her experience doing this programme and launching her own start-up as a result.

In a roundtable webinar, RAP's Carl Linvill and RMI's Lauren Shwisberg discussed next-generation approaches to energy resource procurement with a panel of experts: - Jim Baak, distributed energy resources manager, MCE - Kristin Munsch, director for regulatory and customer strategy, National Grid - Pat O’Connell, senior clean energy policy analyst, Western Resource Advocates (formerly of the Public Service Company of New Mexico) The discussion ranged across the panelists' varying perspectives, working with the contexts of a vertically integrated utility, a restructured distribution utility and a community choice aggregator. They weighed in on what demand- and supply-side resource portfolio procurement looks like for each of them, challenges and opportunities, and what regulators can do to accelerate progress.

LIFE-DIADEME, a cost-effective and energy-saving municipal lighting programme, was one of the finalists of the 2021 EU Sustainable Energy Awards. Roaming the streets of Rome at night, residents can feel confident that their way will be well lit and without consuming too much energy. The lighting system, in parts of the city, uses close to 50% less energy than regular street lamps thanks to this EU-funded project. More info: https://eusew.eu/awards2021-winners-finalists You can download or embed the video here: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-213132 #EUSEW2021

Webinar from the European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Center (EGHAC) and Women in Green Hydrogen (WiGH). Learn more about value chain approach is large green hydrogen projects with Carina Krastel from EIT InnoEnergy EGHAC, Kajsa Ryttberg-Wallgren from H2 Green Steel and many more interesting panelist

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/action-for-implementing-people-centred-clean-energy-transitions This high level public webinar will be held to mark the official launch of the Bahasa Indonesian, French and Spanish versions of the Recommendations of the Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions. Following up on the Glasgow Climate Pact of the COP26 Climate Change Conference, in which parties “recognised the need to ensure just transitions that promote sustainable development and eradication of poverty”, the event will explore way forwards and next steps towards implementing countries’ pledges to people-centred clean energy transitions. A key component of implementing these commitments will be to ensure the voices of younger generations are integrated in agenda setting and decision making. This event will include a conversation involving global youth representatives to discuss some of the most important people-centred issues at the heart of clean energy transitions.

WindEurope's annual on- and offshore wind energy event. 23 - 25 November 2021 in Copenhagen, Denmark. https://windeurope.org/ElectricCity2021

ExchangeEU is the exchange programme for coal, lignite, peat, and oil shale (coal+) regions in transition in the EU. It provides an opportunity for peer-to-peer encounters with the goal to establish long-term connections, which can accelerate the clean energy transition across different regions in the EU. The exchange programme is part of the Coal Regions in Transition initiative and is implemented by a consortium led by Guidehouse and including ifok, ICLEI and Wuppertal Institute, on behalf of DG Energy. It was launched in November 2021. You can download or embed the video here: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-214698 #exchangeEU More info: https://ec.europa.eu/energy/topics/oil-gas-and-coal/EU-coal-regions/eu-coal-regions-exchange-programme_en

High-level roundtable with EVP Timmermans and regional and local representatives Coal and carbon-intensive regions have been the backbone of industrial growth in Europe for decades. There is no doubt that the European Green Deal is a challenge for them, but one that also brings new opportunities. The session closed the JTP event. Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans lead a roundtable discussion with high-level political representatives from regions and Member States responsible for the implementation of the JTF. They discussed their vision and plans for a socially fair transition towards a more sustainable economy. More info:https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-platform_en #CoalRegionsEU #JustTransitionPlatform

Technical Assistance and Transition: Benefits and Lessons for the Future After an introduction regarding the role of technical assistance in supporting transition, this session featured a panel discussion by regional representatives who have received different forms of EU technical assistance (e.g., DG REFORM, EIB JASPERS, CRiT START). The panellists shared how the technical assistance facilitated their journey of transition and what lessons can inform future technical assistance support. The discussion allowed these regional recipients to consider what are the legacy and longer-term benefits and impacts of the support (e.g., in terms of governance and capacity; projects and investments). After the panel discussion and interaction by the audience, representatives from different EU technical assistance programmes were asked to give their responses to the previous inputs and the identified lessons for their support programmes and services. More info: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-platform_en #CoalRegionsEU #JustTransitionPlatform

Today we’re talking about home energy upgrades A full home energy upgrade will transform the comfort levels of your home and reduce your energy bills. Find out more at https://www.seai.ie/homeenergyupgrades

This webinar covered the aspects of the dealer interaction with SEAI’s Electric Vehicle Grant system. All the steps in the process were covered and there was a Q&A session at the end.

The HUB-IN project transforms historic urban areas into centres of innovation and entrepreneurship, while preserving their unique culture and their natural environment. If you want to lear more, visit https://hubin-project.eu/ Funded by the European Research and Innovation Programme Voiceover Vibrant Historic Urban Areas are essential for a city to thrive The abandonment and neglect suffered by many of these areas have had negative consequences for local communities. Enormous potential remains untapped. The HUB-IN project seeks to help prevent or reverse this trend. We’re working to transform Historic Urban Areas into Hubs of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, creating sustainable opportunities for cultural activities, new creative skills and jobs and local traditional businesses. Eight pilot cities will develop action plans and co-design innovative solutions to their Historic Urban Areas’ challenges based on the needs and cultural values of the local community. Each city will test, demonstrate, and pilot activities which will be co-created and co-designed under three meaningful themes, Cultural and creative industries: cultural heritage is at the centre of innovation and creativity, to nurture economic development. New lifestyles: Innovative and sustainable living patterns, inclusivity and diversity, are the main ingredients to improve wellbeing. Resilient and human connected places: Sustainable use of resources, community cohesion, digital and physical connectivity, are key to improving ecological and social resilience of historic places. HUB-IN has three main stages: In the first stage, each city will develop its own Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship with input from local partners. They will agree on a timeline and a set of actions according to their unique cultural and social identity using innovative engagement methods and tools, developing alternative financing models and acceleration programmes for start-ups. In the second stage, we will create a network between the eight Hubs to build an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem across the eight cities. In the third stage, we aim to enlarge the network of Historic Urban Areas to include additional cities willing to set up innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Different tools and programmes will be developed to enlarge the scope of the project, share good practice, and ultimately strengthen the selected Historical Urban Areas. Historic Urban Areas are important pillars in people’s lives. Let’s take them to the next level together -through culture, innovation and entrepreneurship!

Energy communities as an opportunity for regions in transition Presenting relevant case studies, this session focused on how energy communities, organising collective and citizen-driven energy actions, can contribute to the clean energy transition, while also having the potential to provide direct benefits to locals by advancing energy efficiency, lowering energy bills, and providing employment opportunities. More info: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-platform_en #CoalRegionsEU #JustTransitionPlatform

The session covered methane emissions management, especially in a post-coal scenario. It provided an introduction to abandoned mine methane (AMM) and best practice strategies for methane recovery in closed mines. It also provided an overview of the EU Methane Strategy highlighting specific elements of the strategy to reduce methane emissions from closed coal mines. Case studies and research activities focusing on reducing methane emissions from closed mines will also be presented, followed by a discussion. More info: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-platform_en #CoalRegionsEU #JustTransitionPlatform

En tiempos de incertidumbre, este panel virtual invita a una conversación seria, serena, experta y diversa sobre la iniciativa presidencial para reformar la Constitución y cómo podría afectar al sector solar mexicano, en voz de sus protagonistas. Carla Ortiz de RER Energy aportará la visión de la generación distribuida, y María José Treviño de Acclaim Energy contribuirá con el enfoque de los usuarios. El panel será moderado por el abogado José María Lujambio, socio director de energía en CCN. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In times of uncertainty, this virtual panel presents a serious, expert, and diverse conversation about the presidential initiative to reform the Constitution and how it could affect the Mexican solar sector. Carla Ortiz of RER Energy will provide the distributed generation view, and María José Treviño of Acclaim Energy will speak on how the end consumer is affected. The panel will be moderated by attorney José María Lujambio, managing partner for energy at CCN. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔗 Links For an overview of upcoming events: http://www.solarplaza.com/events/​​​ Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1​​ 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarplazain... Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza

[Product Launch] PowerESS by Beeplanet Factory is the new #energy #storage system proposed by our portfolio company BeePlanet Factory. Manufactured from #SecondLife #batteries of #ElectricVehicles. With a capacity of 42 kWh up to 1MWh, it is aimed at the commercial, industrial and construction sectors. It is also ready to be integrated into #photovoltaic and #windpower plants

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District Heating: Keeping regions sustainably warm This session looked into different transitional pathways for decarbonising thermal systems and how best to organise them locally without interrupting the supply or affecting affordability. The selected examples provided political and technical reasons for these pathways, including the benefits of putting circular economic principles into practice, the creation of (re-)skilled labour or lower operating costs. More info: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-platform_en #CoalRegionsEU #JustTransitionPlatform

Green Hydrogen opportunities for carbon-intensive and coal regions This session explored opportunities to use green hydrogen as an option to decarbonise the economy and develop a sustainable business model for regions. It also addressed what is needed at the regional level (beyond individual company actions and investments) to support the transition to a green hydrogen economy, as well as the lessons learned to be considered when developing a regional hydrogen strategy. More info: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-platform_en #CoalRegionsEU #JustTransitionPlatform

Coal Regions in Transition: updates from the Initiative The session was chaired by Adela Tesarova, Head of Unit, Consumers, Local Initiatives, Just Transition, DG ENER, European Commission, providing an update of EU policies and new support instruments relevant for Coal regions and of the activities of the Initiative, a presentation from the Joint Research Centre (JRC) on their 2021 report on Recent trends in EU coal, peat and oil shale regions, updates from participating Member States and Regions on their journeys towards coal phase-out, as well as on the Coal Regions in Transition Exchange Programme, the new TARGET technical assistance facility, and the new toolkit on financing opportunities for coal regions developed by the Initiative’s Secretariat. More info: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-platform_en #CoalRegionsEU #JustTransitionPlatform

Official Opening Session with Commissioners Ferreira and Simson The fourth Just Transition Platform Meeting was opened by Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy, in a session hosted by Marc Lemaître, Director General of DG Regional and Urban Policy. Presenters gave the latest updates on regional and energy policy and shared their views on the preparation of territorial just transition plans. More info: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal/finance-and-green-deal/just-transition-mechanism/just-transition-platform_en #CoalRegionsEU #JustTransitionPlatform

Today we’re talking about the energy used for lighting and appliances in your home. Did you know that lighting and appliances combined, accounts for almost one fifth of all energy used in our homes? If you want to reduce your CO2 emissions and save money, it’s important to know which appliances use the most electricity. Find out more at https://www.seai.ie/homeenergyupgrades

Today we’re talking about the energy used for transport. Did you know that transport accounts for 42% of all energy used in Ireland? If you want to reduce your CO2 emissions and save money on transport costs here are a few things you can do right now Visit drivingelectric.ie to find out more

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/renewables-market-report Renewables 2021 is the IEA’s primary analysis on the sector, based on current policies and market developments. It forecasts the deployment of renewable energy technologies in electricity, transport and heat to 2026 while also exploring key challenges to the industry and identifying barriers to faster growth. Renewables are the backbone of any energy transition to achieve net zero. As the world increasingly shifts away from carbon emitting fossil fuels, understanding the current role renewables play in the decarbonisation of multiple sectors is key to ensuring a smooth pathway to net zero.

The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub Launch Event brought together EU, national and local stakeholders to discuss how EU policies and EPAH are stepping up energy poverty alleviation efforts, particularly as just transition commitments are bolstered by the Fit for 55 Package and as the current high price environment requires particular attention to the needs of the energy poor and vulnerable consumers. The second day of the event was dedicated to interactive sessions and workshops. More info: https://energy-poverty.ec.europa.eu/about-us/events/energy-poverty-advisory-hub-launch-event-2021_en #EPAH

The Energy Poverty Advisory Hub Launch Event brought together EU, national and local stakeholders to discuss how EU policies and EPAH are stepping up energy poverty alleviation efforts, particularly as just transition commitments are bolstered by the Fit for 55 Package and as the current high price environment requires particular attention to the needs of the energy poor and vulnerable consumers. The first day of the event was dedicated to high-level speeches and presentations. More info: https://energy-poverty.ec.europa.eu/about-us/events/energy-poverty-advisory-hub-launch-event-2021_en #EPAH

Our second of six videos on electric vans will help people understand the types of electric vans on the market and what electric vans are on the way. Learn more about the latest models, driving range and payloads of small, medium and larger sized vans. There is an electric van model to suit almost any business! #ElectricVehicles #EV #EVs #NetZero #Sustainability #Transport

This webinar presents findings from the IEA’s annual update on global developments in energy efficiency (expected on 17th November), including: * recent trends in energy efficiency markets at the economy-wide and sectoral levels; * the role of energy efficiency in delivering net zero by 2050, building on the IEA’s Net Zero Report; * how digitalisation is changing the scale and scope of energy efficiency.

In this interactive webinar, our speakers presented their insights on the latest developments in generating renewable energy and share their expectations for the future energy mix in emerging markets. With solar and wind installed capacity steeply increasing every year, energy storage costs optimistically decreasing by 63% by 2030 and green hydrogen dropping to 85% by 2050, what will the future of energy look like in emerging countries? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔗 Links For an overview of upcoming events: http://www.solarplaza.com/events/​​​ Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1​​ 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarplazain... Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza

Highlights of the 16th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (25-29 October 2021): Opening Session, Awards Ceremony, Debate with Ambassadors, Policy Conference, Networking Village, European Youth Energy Day. About EUSEW: https://eusew.eu/ Join the EUSEW community: https://eusew.eu/0c7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euenergyweek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/euenergyweek Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/events/68380... The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is a month-long series of activities to build a secure energy future for Europe. It brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives to save energy and move towards renewables for clean, secure and efficient power.

This webinar analyses energy efficiency trends in the EU for the period 2014-2019 and the impact of COVID-19 in 2020 (based on estimates from Enerdata). The speakers present the overall trend in total energy supply and in final energy consumption, as well as details by sector, alongside macro-economic data. They will explain the main drivers of the variation in energy consumption since 2014 and determine the impact of energy savings. Speakers: Laura Sudries, Senior Energy Efficiency Analyst, Enerdata Bruno Lapillonne, Scientific Director, Enerdata The slides can be downloaded at: https://www.slideshare.net/sustenergy/recent-energy-efficiency-trends-in-the-eu

📈 Why is component standardization so important for the industry to keep growing? In the latest installment of our UpClose series, Solarplaza project manager Alfonso Barranechea catches up with Klaus Hofmeister, Product Marketing Manager at Trina Solar. In their talk, they zoomed in on the importance of component standardization. What may not sound like the flashiest topic is actually one of the most crucial drivers for smooth industry growth. Speaking from his area of expertise, Klause touched upon: ✔️ Aligning the whole value chain on component standards ✔️ Standardization as a way to ensure bankability ✔️ The importance of inverter compatibility ✔️ The goals of the '600W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance' ______ 🔗 Links: Don't forget to subscribe ☝ for future Up Close with Solarplaza interviews and more. Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarplazain... Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza

Today we’re talking about the energy used for water heating. Did you know that water heating accounts for around one fifth of all energy used in our homes? If you want to reduce your CO2 emissions and save money, here are a few things you can do right now Find out more at https://www.seai.ie/homeenergyupgrades

Watch the aftermovie of the COGEN Europe Annual Conference 2021. FIND OUT MORE INFO AT: http://www.cogenerationchannel.com

The 4th edition of the Regulatory Delivery online course (taught in English) will provide a comprehensive theoretical background and examples of governance models evolution experienced in Europe, namely for the energy transition, while comparing them with innovative initiatives in South America, Asia, and Africa. This 7-week online course is addressed primarily to regulators and policy-makers working on the regulation of energy markets across the Globe. Learn more about the course and register: https://fsr.eui.eu/course/regulatory-delivery-online/ Dates of the course: 04 Mar 2022 - 23 Apr 2022 Deadline to register: 20 Feb 2022

Prior to the current soaring energy prices across Europe, the European Commission proposed, as part of the FitFor55 climate and energy package, the EU Social Climate Fund to mitigate the expected social impact of extending the EU ETS to transport and heating. The report presented in this webinar provides an update of the European Energy Poverty Index, published for the first time in 2019, which shows the combined effect of energy and mobility poverty across Member States. Beyond the regular update of the index, the report provides analysis of the existing EU policy framework related to energy and transport poverty. France is used as a case study given the “yellow vest” movement, which was triggered by the proposed carbon tax on fuels. AGENDA 0:00:00 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Régis Largillier (HOPE Chair on Energy Poverty) 0:04:48 MAIN FINDINGS OF THE STUDY Yamina Saheb (OpenExp) 0:20:20 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION Moderator: Marine Cornelis (Next Energy Consumer) Panellists: - Régis Largillier (HOPE Chair on Energy Poverty) - Frank Siebern-Thomas (European Commission) - Karima Delli (European Parliament) [pre-recorded reaction] - Baiba Miltoviča (European Economic and Social Committee) - Marjolaine Meynier-Millefert (French Parliament) - Sofie Defour (Transport & Environment) - Martha Myers (Right to Energy Coalition) The slide deck can be downloaded from: https://www.slideshare.net/sustenergy/energy-and-mobility-poverty-will-the-social-climate-fund-be-enough-to-deliver-on-essential-services

Today we’re talking about the energy we use to heat our homes. Did you know that almost two thirds of the energy we use in our homes is used for heating? If you are serious about reducing your CO2 emissions and you want to save money, reducing the energy you need for heating is where to start. Find out more at https://www.seai.ie/homeenergyupgrades

EU citizens demand more options in the transition to climate-neutral mobility. What if banana peels, plastic waste, and CO2 sucked from the air could be part of the solution, together with electrification, hydrogen and other technological solutions? As part of the Clean Fuels for All pathway, developed by FuelsEurope, this video aims at explaining what are low-carbon liquid fuels and how they can help Europe reach its 2050 climate goals. Visit the #CleanFuelsforAll website to learn more: cleanfuelsforall.eu

On 25 November 2021, we hosted a free webinar to raise awareness of the introduction of low emission zones in Scotland, and to encourage those operating taxis to consider their options now to avoid future penalties. Find out more here: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/breathe-new-life-into-your-old-vehicle/ #Taxis #LowEmissions #Retrofitting #Vehicles #NetZero

Is it the end of the road for the internal combustion engine? Europeans continue to buy petrol and hybrid cars that run on liquid fuel. Renewable ethanol is the most immediate, cost-effective, sustainable and socially inclusive solution for reducing emissions from those vehicles.

With 200 CommUnity members we enjoyed two days in Berlin reconnecting, sharing ideas, networking and having fun. Get an impression of this energising event with this mood video of CommUnity by EIT InnoEnergy.

With 200 CommUnity members we enjoyed two days in Berlin reconnecting, sharing ideas, networking and having fun. Get an impression of this energising event with this mood video of CommUnity by EIT InnoEnergy.

Let's answer this very current question and let's see also the impact of intermittent energy sources on the electricity system from the perspectives of four European countries. 📅 9 September 2021, 1:30 pm CET 🎙️ Together with: Stephane Feutry, EDF Jure Jazbinsek, GEN energija, d.o.o. Jan Blomgren, INBEx (Institute for Nuclear Business Excellence) Antonina Barzhan, NPC UKRENERGO Roman Grabchak, NPC UKRENERGO Oleg Godun, Energoatom Moderator: Emilia Janisz, ENS

This webinar will assess the role of low emissions coal technologies in a net zero Asian future. Achieving net zero emissions (NZE) will require an increase in the level of variable renewable energy and a reduction in the emissions traditionally associated with fossil fuels. Regional factors influence which measures are most appropriate. In Asia, achieving NZE must be at the lowest cost and balanced with the priority of energy security to support economic and population growth and increasing urbanisation. Thus, Asian countries reliant on coal now, will need low emissions coal technologies for power generation and especially for the foundation industries of steel, cement and aluminium, for the chemicals industry and for the hydrogen sector which can contribute to power generation, industry, building and transport. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Presenter: Greg Kelsall (Principal Associate) https://www.sustainable-carbon.org/team/greg-kelsall/ Download this presentation: https://www.sustainable-carbon.org/?post_type=webinar&p=39995&preview=true ----------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICSCarbon Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icscarbon

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IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol will host a livestreamed press webinar on Wednesday 24 November to discuss the current energy market situation, the outcomes of the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow and several new IEA special projects.Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/press-conference-on-energy-markets-cop26-outcomes-and-new-iea-projects

The 8th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD22) will be held on 29-30 March 2022 at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin! The BETD brings together prominent speakers, key government officials, the energy sector’s most influential companies and leading media outlets. Join us next March to find valuable leads, access premium content and make lasting connections with a “who’s who” of the international energy sector. In the meantime, please be sure to save the date!

The harvesting of peat has a long history in Ireland. Generations of families have used peat to heat their homes and stoves. It has always been a part of life and tradition, but in the 20th Century, peat went from domestic use to use at an industrial scale when it was used as an indigenous fuel for electricity generation, providing energy for the entire country. The decarbonisation process in the Midlands is due to a diverse set of factors. Regions whose economies depend on fossil fuels will need to adjust rapidly to a new decarbonised economy, and the Midlands is no exception. The Midlands, through the Midlands Regional Transition Team and the Office of the Just Transition Commissioner, are working hard on several fronts to support those impacted most, and are working together with the Department of Environment, Climate & Communications on finding solutions to these challenges, but they will need support. In this video, we go through the history of peat in the Midlands and its journey towards a just transition Find our more about the Initiative for coal regions in transition here: https://ec.europa.eu/energy/topics/oil-gas-and-coal/eu-coal-regions_en Social media: #CoalRegionsEU Produced in June 2021 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The history of peat in the Midlands 03:12 The economic relevance of the peat industry 05:00 Challenges of the phase-out 08:18 Just transition efforts 09:53 Support in the Midlands 11:01 START technical assistance 14:30 The future of the Midlands

Awareness about energy poverty is growing across Europe. Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH), the leading EU initiative run by the European Commission at the request of the European Parliament, is a collaborative network of stakeholders aiming to eradicate energy poverty and accelerate the just energy transition of European local governments. EPAH’s mission is to be the centre of energy poverty expertise in Europe for local governments and all stakeholders interested in taking action to combat energy poverty in Europe. Discover what the initiative is about and visit the website: http://energy-poverty.ec.europa.eu Social media: #EPAH

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Discover the latest progress of the ITER construction site. Fly inside the main buildings and facilities of the biggest fusion experiment. See some of the main contributions made by F4E as part of Europe’s contribution.

Each floating solar PV project is unique. The design, material, and technology to be applied in a project will depend on different factors such as location, weather conditions, type of water bodies, and more. In this webinar, you will learn more about how to address the challenges imposed by specific floating PV segments, and how to choose the right technology to achieve a successful, efficient, and long-lasting floating solar plant. Join our webinar to hear experts Olivier Philippart, Product Division Co-Director, and Vincent Grumetz, EMEA Managing Director at Ciel & Terre International, share practical cases and real-life project applications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔗 Links For an overview of upcoming events: http://www.solarplaza.com/events/​​​ Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1​​ 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarplazain... Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza

Is our society prepared for energy transitions? Who are the people who make the future of energy? This is the second part of our WETalks interview with Lord John Browne of Madingley, former Chief Executive Officer of BP and co-founder and Chairman of BeyondNetZero. In this exclusive interview with him, our Secretary General and CEO Dr Angela Wilkinson discusses the meaning of humanising energy, key areas of focus for future energy leaders and the role of observation in achieving successful energy transitions.

Net-zero targets are top of mind for all involved in the transition to clean transport and clean energy. Electrifying end-uses that were previously powered by fossil fuels, such as transport and heat, always strikes a positive balance for Europe’s decarbonisation efforts. Yet assessing the actual progress is complex, especially given the continual changes to the energy mix as renewables increase. Measuring the CO2 emissions from electric vehicles, for example, involves analysing the carbon content of the electricity used to produce and charge them. The debate around this topic poses challenges for non-experts and experts alike. The Electrification Academy is excited to welcome Dr. Martin Doppelbauer, Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, to help us understand: • Future trends, as the grid grows cleaner and batteries improve — and what this means for electric vehicle production and operation. • Unraveling considerations around marginal costs and emissions. • Best practices for an effective shift to electric transport.

Over two years ago, Noel decided to make the change to an electric vehicle (EV). He attended an event where the speakers outlined the effects of increasing CO2 emissions on the planet. He shares his experience of driving electric so far. Find out more at http://www.drivingelectric.ie

Cormac Madden has spent several years upgrading the energy efficiency of his family home. He lives in County Dublin with his wife and two sons, who are enjoying the extra comfort it provides. Visit https://www.seai.ie/homeenergyupgrades to find out more

📺 For the latest episode of UpClose, Solarplaza's Manoela Hartung met up with Andrea Barber, co-founder and CEO of RatedPower, to discuss the role of digital solutions in accelerating the sustainable energy transition. Through her co-hosting of Vostok 6 (a podcast highlighting talented women in groundbreaking positions); her ranking in Forbes' 100 Most Creative People in Business, and her wide experience in renewables in the Americas and Europe, Andrea has been solidifying her status as a true cleantech role model. 🎙️ In this interview, she highlights how cloud-based software, like RatedPower's pvDesign suite, can prove to be crucial in making the design and operation of renewable energy power sources more efficient, accurate and reliable. Moreover, she explains how intelligent software solutions can also play an adaptive role in dealing with increasingly-pressing issues like grid congestion. Tune in to learn more about the high potential of smart digital solutions and RatedPower's powerfully-rated software. ______ 🔗 Links: Don't forget to subscribe ☝ for future Up Close with Solarplaza interviews and more. Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarplazain... Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza

The city of Zenica, a coal and steel producer, lies right in the center of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Jakuta talks us through the different projects of the local government to increase efficiency, including Toplana Zenica plant. She proudly presents the city's ambitions, but she also mentions the issues regarding the lack of knowledge around new energy practices at the local and national political level and the sometimes difficult role of the city. Join us in the Western Balkans and let’s have a look into the culture shift underway in Zenica to transform the city into a more energy efficient, healthy and just place. This episode was recorded via internet. It is part of “City Stories” which is brought to you by the EU project mPower. mPower explores how cities and citizens can manage the energy transition together – in a fair, clean and democratic way. Participation can happen at various stages: from involving citizens, local NGOs or businesses in the policy design to any stage of the energy value chain: for example as shareholders or even prosumers. The mPower project gets funding from the European Horizon 2020 programme.

This joint training from the Florence School of Regulation (FSR) and the Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment (ARERA) provides a high-level perspective on the fundamentals of gas regulation in Europe before zooming in more closely on the Italian case. This intensive three-day residential course builds on the expertise and experience of leading experts from across the sector. Thanks to the interactive sessions, participants are given the chance of a stimulating debate with them, on parallel gas policy and regulatory developments in Europe and in Italy. Read more about this training: https://fsr.eui.eu/course/fsr-arera-joint-training-on-gas-regulation-focus-italy/ And discover all our courses: https://fsr.eui.eu/training/energy-climate/

While not trying to pre-empt or anticipate the conclusions which ACER will reach in its assessment of the existing electricity market design, this Debate will aim at discussing the dimensions of the current market design which might need to be enhanced or supplemented to improve its performance in the context of the energy transition. Background “EU gas and electricity prices have increased rapidly and reached unprecedented levels. Gas prices in early October were 400% more expensive than in April 2021, driven significantly by global supply and demand dynamics. Electricity prices have increased by 200% over the same period, driven mainly by the gas prices”[1]. There seem to be many causes for the sharp increase in world gas prices, but the main ones appear to be a faster economic recovery after the pandemic, boosting a strong growth in demand in many regions, and a tight global LNG market. While being the largest buyer of internationally traded gas (accounting for almost half of the volumes), Europe has little leverage on the global LNG market, where it is often a price taker. Instead, electricity prices in Europe reflect demand and supply conditions in the Continent. These are clearly affected by international fuel prices, but also by other, more local factors, such as weather conditions and renewables-based electricity generation, as well as the market design. A number of EU Member States have taken or are considering taking national uncoordinated actions to mitigate the impact of higher energy prices on consumers. Some of these measures are likely to affect – and possibly distort – cross-border trading. To tackle rising energy prices, while preventing damage to the Internal Energy Market, the European Commission has proposed a “toolbox for action and support”[2], outlining a set of measures which the Commission itself and Member States could adopt to deal with the current high-price situation. Many of these measures are aimed at mitigating the impact of higher energy prices on industry, businesses and households, especially the vulnerable ones. However, and interestingly, the Commission also intends to “task ACER to study the benefits and drawbacks of the existing electricity market design and propose recommendations for assessment by the Commission by April 2022”[3]. At the same time, ACER has already shared some considerations on the current electricity market design, including on the evergreen debate on pay-as-bid vs. pay-as-clear market models: “any future market design needs to be able to (a) remunerate technologies above their marginal costs, sometimes quite significantly so, and (b) incentivise the alleviation or smoothing of volatility in the market. The ‘pay-as-clear’ model allows for both of these elements”[4]. Programme ➡️ Introduction to the Debate and Opening Presentations ▪︎ Introduction to the Debate Alberto Pototschnig | Florence School of Regulation ▪︎ The academic perspective Carlos Batlle | Florence School of Regulation ▪︎ ACER initial assessment of the causes of the recent increases in electricity prices Rafael Muruais-Garcia | ACER ➡️ Panel Discussion: Introductory Remarks, Polls and Comments Moderator: Alberto Pototschnig | Florence School of Regulation ▪︎ Introductory remarks from the panellists Yvan Hachez |Vice-Chair of Market & Investment Committee, Eurelectric Inger Kristin Holm | Electricity Working Party, IFIEC Verónica Sabau | Secretary General, Spanish Association of Independent Retailers (TBC) ▪︎ Comments on the outcome of the poll and Q&A from the audience Panellists ▪︎ Concluding remarks Leigh Hancher | Florence School of Regulation and Tilburg University Alberto Pototschnig | Florence School of Regulation EVENT WEBPAGE https://fsr.eui.eu/event/electricity-prices-and-market-design/

🎙️ In the latest episode of T.RE.ND Talks, Edwin Koot interviews Huib-Jan de Ruijter, Chief Investment Officer at FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank. Edwin and Huib-Jan discussed several key topics related to the future energy infrastructure of emerging economies. The conversation touched upon early-stage financing of renewable energy projects; mini-grids as alternative approaches to energy access; and the increasing efforts towards diminishing inequality and enabling a truly-just energy transition. The interview serves as a prelude to the 'Future of Energy' conference, the bi-annual event hosted by Solarplaza and FMO, set to take place again on 8 and 9 March 2022 in Amsterdam. 📝See the full program here: https://bit.ly/3CndPi3 ____ 🔗 Links Watch other videos in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarplazain... Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza

Eurogas President, Didier Holleaux, discussed energy prices with our Communications Director, Bronagh O’Hagan, for Eurogas Let’s Talk.

Learn more: https://www.iea.org/events/launch-event-energy-efficiency-2021 IEA’s annual Energy Efficiency Market Report is the leading global assessment of market and policy trends for energy efficiency, tracking global progress on the “first fuel” of the clean energy transition. Each year the report provides authoritative analysis on how energy efficiency is being deployed to reduce emissions, support economic development, improve quality of life and enhance energy security. The launch of Energy Efficiency 2021 comes at a critical point in the wake of COP26, highlighting the urgency of stronger implementation of clean energy policies, with energy efficiency at the centre.

To address climate and equity challenges, utilities will have to transform the way they plan – ensuring that a full range of resources are considered to meet utility customers’ needs. One of the most important opportunities to ensure such outcomes is via integrated resource plans, or IRPs, which regulated utilities submit to their public utility commission (PUC) to demonstrate how they plan to meet consumer needs over longer time scales of 10 to 20 years. PUC processes need public input, but participation has historically been limited because of the technical and legal expertise required. A new guidebook from RAP and the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) aims to address that barrier. “Participating in Power: How to Read and Respond to Integrated Resource Plans” (https://www.raponline.org/knowledge-center/participating-in-power-how-to-read-and-respond-to-integrated-resource-plans/) is intended as an educational resource for local governments and other entities who are advocating for advancing clean energy and equity priorities via intervention in the IRP process. In an interactive webinar, Jake Duncan and Julia Eagles of IMT and Elaine Prause and John Shenot of RAP talked through the guidebook’s advice for reading, analyzing, and developing comments in response to an IRP. The presenters discussed how stakeholders can gain an understanding of IRP modeling and the process, so that they can effectively engage with PUCs and offer alternative solutions to the traditional, fossil-fuel-based assumptions that the utility may present. Meg Jamison, director of the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network, also joined to answer questions about local-level engagement in IRP processes. David Farnsworth of RAP moderated the session.

ExchangeEU is the exchange programme for coal, lignite, peat, and oil shale (coal+) regions in transition in the EU. It provides an opportunity for peer-to-peer encounters with the goal to establish long-term connections, which can accelerate the clean energy transition across different regions in the EU. The exchange programme is part of the Coal Regions in Transition initiative and is implemented by a consortium led by Guidehouse and including ifok, ICLEI and Wuppertal Institute, on behalf of DG Energy. It was launched in November 2021. #exchangeEU More info: https://ec.europa.eu/energy/topics/oil-gas-and-coal/EU-coal-regions/eu-coal-regions-exchange-programme_en

⚡🔋 We're seeing growth everywhere across Europe and I'm expecting to see that in Spain as well. Especially with the zero-emissions capacity auctions, which is an exciting opportunity for storage in Spain. In the latest #TRENDtalks episode, Anette Danielsson, Senior Analyst (and Energy Transition Enthusiast) at Wärtsilä chatted with our CEO, Edwin Koot on: ✔ Energy storage market outlook for 2022 in Spain? ✔ Government auctions and other enablers for the storage market development ✔ The business case for energy storage ✔ Trends and ways to accelerate the market Discover more about the energy storage market and other industry-related topics at The Solar Market Parity Spain conference in Madrid. Secure your spot today to join us and top solar stakeholders such as Sungrow FPV, EKON Strategy Consulting, UNEF Unión Española Fotovoltaica, Canadian Solar Inc., BayWa r.e. Global and more on 25 November 👉 https://bit.ly/3wSvpcS ____ 🔗 Links Watch other videos in this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarplazain... Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza

An all-female team with a mission to empower their community. In rural Tanzania, Jaza Energy creates new job opportunities for women through providing accessible energy. About Humanising Energy: Produced for the World Energy Council by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, Humanising Energy is a powerful online series of films and articles displaying the technical innovation taking place across the energy sector through compelling, human-centric stories of creativity, collaboration and community. With content capturing the stories of remote communities in need of reliable sustainable energy, of innovators changing the future of energy, and of organisations striving to effectively harness the earth’s natural resources, Humanising Energy tells the human story at the heart of the energy sector. Find all the content here: https://www.worldenergy.org/impact-communities/world-energy-stories http://www.bbc.com/storyworks/humanising-energy Join the conversation: Linked In: https://bit.ly/WECLinkedin Twitter: http://bit.ly/WECtwitter #humanisingenergy

Our First Annual Regional Conference was held in Greece. We heard from stakeholders in the region on how natural, low-carbon and decarbonised gases can accelerate a cost-effective energy transition.

The end of Spain’s coal industry presents communities on the front line with numerous challenges and opportunities. See how one former mining town has set about adapting to this post-coal world by retrofitting one of its disused coal mines to produce emission-free heat for the community. 👉 Also watch on Waterbear here: https://bit.ly/3kG615f 👉 Read more here: https://beyond-coal.eu/2021/11/15/fast-fish-pioneers-of-spains-energy-transition/ #JustTransitionPlatform #‎CoalRegionsEU‬ #CoalRegionsWBUA #JustTransition #JustTransition4All #EUGreenDeal #Jobs #Community

What do we mean by Humanising Energy? Take a look at this critical mission and learn more about working with the World Energy Council.

Join our community to advance your knowledge! The Florence School of Regulation awards scholarships for its training courses targeting a broad audience of professionals and academics. Learn more and apply: https://fsr.eui.eu/fsr-annual-scholarships

Commissioner Simson at the EXPO 2020 in Dubai European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson opened the EU Energy Day “Hydrogen to drive the EU’s green transition” on 14 November 2021 at EXPO 2020. The Commissioner spoke about the role of green hydrogen in achieving climate neutrality, a key goal of the European Green Deal. #EUenergyday Link to the event: https://ec.europa.eu/info/events/eu-energy-day-hydrogen-drive-eus-green-transition-2021-nov-14_en

Two weeks full of exciting debates come to an end. COP26 had made it crystal clear: More ambitions are needed and more actions are possible! And the GreenSofa brings you the renewable voices that count on this last day at COP26. Today: Michael Klor-Berchtold, Ambassador, Director-General for Economic Affairs and Sustainable Development, Federal Foreign Office, Germany These annual COP conferences bring together those that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international environmental treaty addressing climate change. The UN Climate Change Conference (official name for climate Conferences of the Parties) has happened every year since 1995. The two-week summits are an important space for stakeholders to discuss the climate crisis on a global level. #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #greensofa4climate

“The Mexican solar generation and electricity market is facing one of its biggest challenges in its history.” 📺 Watch Alfonso and José María Lujambio, Energy Practice Director at CCN Law, discuss the current state of the Mexican solar market. The discussion tackles topics such as: ✔️ What the new energy reform could mean for asset owners and generators alike. ✔️Will the energy reform pass in its current state? ✔️What are the next steps in order to approve or dispute this reform? Interested in hearing a more in-depth discussion on this topic? Sign up for our webinar on the 2nd of December 👉 https://bit.ly/3c7qknf where José María Lujambio, and solar market experts will discuss the possible effects of this energy reform on both the utility-scale generators and the distributed generation players. The webinar will be in Spanish, however, the recordings will be made available with English subtitles. ______ 🔗 Links: Don't forget to subscribe ☝ for future Up Close with Solarplaza interviews and more. Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarplazain... Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza

COP26 is not only about climate change and energy transition, but also about collaboration and working together. How can we achieve all of that? The Green Sofa brings you the renewable voices that count! Today: Mohamed Ridouani, Mayor in the city of Leuven These annual COP conferences bring together those that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international environmental treaty addressing climate change. The UN Climate Change Conference (official name for climate Conferences of the Parties) has happened every year since 1995. The two-week summits are an important space for stakeholders to discuss the climate crisis on a global level. #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #greensofa4climate

Flexibility services will be absolutely essential to keeping Europe’s increasingly decentralised power system running smoothly and maintaining Europe’s position as a leader in the global green economy. A number of platforms are being developed across Europe to meet the needs of distribution and transmission networks but to further enable these innovative solutions an efficient and transparent set of market design rules is required. This event brought experts together to discuss best practice and how to develop markets for flexibility services across Europe

Fossil fuels made transportation possible, but now we need an alternative. The #GreenSofa brings you the #renewable voices that count during #COP26. Today : Rocky Ma, Vice President of LONGi #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #greensofa4climate

The main topic of today's COP26 is Transport. And therefore the Green Sofa brings you the renewable voices that count! Today: Wybcke Meier, CEO at TUI Cruises These annual COP conferences bring together those that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international environmental treaty addressing climate change. The UN Climate Change Conference (official name for climate Conferences of the Parties) has happened every year since 1995. The two-week summits are an important space for stakeholders to discuss the climate crisis on a global level. #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #greensofa4climate

Three days before the #COP26 is closing, the #GreenSofa brings you the #renewable voices that count. Today: Malte Hentschke-Kemper, Deputy Director at Klima-Allianz Deutschland #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #greensofa4climate

Monthly Methane Mondays: Roundtable on the EU strategy on methane emissions – What is next? For more information visit https://www.energy-community.org/events/2021/11/WSGAS_MET.html.

With the Scottish Government publishing its Heat in Buildings Strategy, we’ve picked out some of the key highlights and opportunities for businesses working in the energy efficiency and heating sectors.

The Green Sofa Talk took place along COP26 and discusses the question 'What are the global youth’s expectations for COP26?' Green Sofa moderator Jennifer Porto sits down with Aman Sharma, Climate Justice Activist and Wildlife Photographer from India. At COP26 representatives from politics, science, business, and civil society are sharing their views on what needs to be done in order to stay below 1.5° global warming. One very large and important group that is severely going to be impacted by the climate crisis is the global youth. Thanks to movements such as Fridays for Future their claims and positions have become more visible in the public discourse over the last years. However, it seems that too often their claims are not integrated in the implementation of public policy. #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #hydrogen #GreenDeal #energytransition

Nuclear for Climate (of which ENS is one of the founders) held this panel in Glasgow on 4th November 2021, in the framework of COP26 events, to discuss the crucial role of nuclear in fighting climate change, reducing CO2 emissions, and supporting inclusive and sustainable global development. Together with: - Yasmine Arsalane, International Energy Agency (IEA), WEO Key Contributor; - Eduardo Calvo, IPCC Bureau; - Arun Khuttan, CEng, FRSA, YGN COP26 Lead; - Eric G. Meyer, Generation Atomic Founder - Rauli Partanen, Writer, Energy Analyst - Emilia Janisz, European Nuclear Society (Moderator)

Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sterlite Power Transmission Limited, speaks for The Solar Story as he speaks about the changes in solar sector over the last few years and gives his views on ISA’s roadmap of global solar penetration with One Sun One World One Grid initiative. He speaks about the changing contours of solar energy over the past few years, as it has gone through a ‘10X effect’, wherein solar power prices have come down immensely. He further says that collaboration by creating interconnected grids will be critical for a swift shift to renewable power. According to him, “OSOWOG an idea whose time has now come.”

Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), speaks for The Solar Story as she shares her views on political promises made at COP26 in Glasgow, interconnected global Grids and clean energy investments. While she lauds the ongoing political momentum and commitments from major economies on net zero, she believes that now is the time to see clear and implementable strategy from now to 2030. She deems interconnected global grids like OSOWOG as critical infrastructure piece, which has long gestation period. “Time is really now to have a large integrated grid, that will take deploying and developing renewables on the ground. Regulators and private sector have a huge role to play,” she says. As for clean energy finance, she emphasis the need to divert enough funds to developing nations to make them an equal partner in energy transition and help them move to sustainable forms of energy.

This conference aims to facilitate discussion on the role of energy research and policy in achieving Ireland’s long term clean energy goals. It's taking place on 25th November 2021. Register here: https://www.seai.ie/events/research-conference/

Inspired by the recently published “A Modern Guide to the Digitalization of Infrastructure”, this webinar provides a comprehensive overview of how the digitalisation process affects infrastructure-based industries, including telecommunications, transport, energy, water and postal services. The contributors of this book are the experts of DIGEX, a working group (think tank), Digitalising Infrastructure Group of Experts, established at the Florence School of Regulation. At the webinar, DIGEX experts share their views on how digitalisation is disrupting traditional infrastructure managers in terms of capacity management and traffic flows. They discuss key topics including data governance, data sharing, digital platforms and sector convergence in relation to a specific type of infrastructure they are working on. Link to the event’s page https://fsr.eui.eu/event/presentation-of-the-book-a-modern-guide-to-the-digitalization-of-infrastructure/

The second week of COP26 lies ahead, so it's time to summarize the first week. The Green Sofa brings you the renewable voices that count! Today: Mahi Sideridou, Managing Director at Europe Beyond Coal These annual COP conferences bring together those that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international environmental treaty addressing climate change. The UN Climate Change Conference (official name for climate Conferences of the Parties) has happened every year since 1995. The two-week summits are an important space for stakeholders to discuss the climate crisis on a global level. #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #greensofa4climate

The Green Sofa Talk took place along COP26 and discusses the question 'What are the global youth’s expectations for COP26?' Green Sofa moderator Jennifer Porto sits down with Aman Sharma, Climate Justice Activist from India. At COP26 representatives from politics, science, business, and civil society are sharing their views on what needs to be done in order to stay below 1.5° global warming. One very large and important group that is severely going to be impacted by the climate crisis is the global youth. Thanks to movements such as Fridays for Future their claims and positions have become more visible in the public discourse over the last years. However, it seems that too often their claims are not integrated in the implementation of public policy. Discover the entire interview on November 9th on our YouTube channel! #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #hydrogen #GreenDeal #energytransition

The EU Energy Day, organised by the European Commission in the framework of the Expo 2020 in Dubai, will focus on hydrogen as a driver of the EU’s green energy transition. More about the event: https://ec.europa.eu/info/events/eu-energy-day-hydrogen-drive-eus-green-transition-2021-nov-14_en Social media: #EUEnergyDay #EUatEXPO

As agriculture keeps pace with changing energy demands, CNH Industrial is designing new machinery to help farmers to reduce their carbon emissions and adopt more sustainable processes. About Humanising Energy: Produced for the World Energy Council by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, Humanising Energy is a powerful online series of films and articles displaying the technical innovation taking place across the energy sector through compelling, human-centric stories of creativity, collaboration and community. With content capturing the stories of remote communities in need of reliable sustainable energy, of innovators changing the future of energy, and of organisations striving to effectively harness the earth’s natural resources, Humanising Energy tells the human story at the heart of the energy sector. Find all the content here: https://www.worldenergy.org/impact-communities/world-energy-stories Join the conversation: Linked In: https://bit.ly/WECLinkedin Twitter: http://bit.ly/WECtwitter #humanisingenergy

The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER), in collaboration with the European Federation of Energy Traders (EFET), is organising a unique online course on “European Wholesale Electricity and Gas Market Trading” on 25-26 November 2021. This year's edition will again cover both electricity and gas trading, and will offer special trading simulation sessions. The course seeks to enhance the understanding of NRA staff about how energy trading is conducted and their knowledge of how traders handle their risks and opportunities by means of periodic transactions in the electricity and gas markets. One of the potential benefits of attending this course is that it may help NRA staff to better carry out their monitoring and surveillance of wholesale energy markets at national, regional and European level. Trainers will explain key aspects of trading in the wholesale electricity and gas markets based on their own operational, commercial and professional experience (rather than from an academic point of view). The trainers of this course include senior and high-level experts from EFET and their member companies as well as an experienced trainer in trading simulations. Find more info here: https://www.ceer.eu/electricity-and-gas-market-trading-nov-2021

COP26 is taking place in Glasgow. The Green Sofa brings you the renewable voices that count! Today: Aman Sharma, Climate Justice Activist These annual COP conferences bring together those that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international environmental treaty addressing climate change. The UN Climate Change Conference (official name for climate Conferences of the Parties) has happened every year since 1995. The two-week summits are an important space for stakeholders to discuss the climate crisis on

IT - Per l'industria conciaria, la depurazione delle acque è un aspetto fondamentale e Conceria Volpiana ne è ben consapevole; da sempre, infatti, l'azienda conferisce le acque reflue ad un depuratore per il trattamento. Non solo l'acqua è un bene prezioso per questa conceria, ma anche l'uso efficiente delle risorse energetiche e il rispetto per l'ambiente. Per questo motivo Conceria Volpiana si è dotata di un impianto di cogenerazione da 635 kW che produce energia elettrica impiegata nelle operazioni meccaniche ed energia termica usata per il lavaggio e asciugaggio delle pelli. Anche grazie all'installazione del cogeneratore, Conceria Volpiana è riuscita ad ottenere la medaglia d'oro nella certificazione Leather Working Group che premia gli imprenditori che hanno a cuore la protezione dell'ambiente. EN - Conceria Volpiana: optimized management of waste water and self-production of energy For the tanning industry, water purification plays a key role and Conceria Volpiana is well aware of this. In fact, the company has always sent its waste water to a purifier for treatment. Water is a valuable asset for this tannery, just as the efficient use of energy resources and respect for the environment also are. For this reason, Conceria Volpiana has equipped itself with a 635 kW cogeneration plant that produces electricity used in the tannery’s mechanical operations, as well as thermal energy used for washing and drying the hides. The installation of the cogenerator contributed to allowing Conceria Volpiana to obtain the gold medal in the “Leather Working Group”, certification that rewards entrepreneurs committed to environmental protection. FIND OUT MORE INFO AT: http://www.cogenerationchannel.com

Hans Korteweg, Managing Director at COGEN Europe, presents the panels and the topics of the virtual annual conference 2021 that will take place on November 18-19th. To join the conference register here: https://powerofheat.eu/

At COP26 the overall topics today were youth and public empowerment. The Green Sofa brings you the renewable voices that count! Today: Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala, CEO at Bakulu Power These annual COP conferences bring together those that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international environmental treaty addressing climate change. The UN Climate Change Conference (official name for climate Conferences of the Parties) has happened every year since 1995. The two-week summits are an important space for stakeholders to discuss the climate crisis on a global level. #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #greensofa4climate

To reach net zero by 2050 we all need to play our part. Want to know what you can do? Watch our knowledge manager, Joanna O'Loan, explain how we can all make a difference.

In this interview, Jason Gray, Chief of the Cap-and-Trade Program at the California Air Resources Board, presents California’s Compliance Offsets Program and the critical implications of environmental integrity in the process of linking emissions trading systems. He also shares his main takeaways from the discussion with the other speakers and participants in the Carbon Market Policy Dialogue of the project LIFE DICET. FSR Climate produced this video at the occasion of the second meeting of the Carbon Market Policy Dialogue. ➡️ More info: https://LifeDicetProject.eui.eu

According to the IEA, almost half of the emissions reductions needed by 2050 will come from technologies that are currently at demonstration or prototype phase. The innovation ecosystem has a crucial role to play to ensure that the innovative ideas of tomorrow are developed today. The 2nd competitiveness report shows that the EU does well when it comes to inventive capacity and start-ups, but trails other major economies in the ability to scale. Europe will need an estimated EUR 390 billion in additional investment per year over this decade to meet its 2030 emissions-reduction target. To get there, the alignment of all sources of finance is required. The session focuses on the EU innovation ecosystem, the opportunities to exploit, the challenges to overcome to strengthen the link between innovation and deployment, and shorten the innovation cycle. ➔ Registration open until 29 October 2021: https://eusew.eu/registration. About EUSEW: https://eusew.eu/ Policy Conference programme: https://eusew.eu/policy-conference-2021 Join the EUSEW community: www.eusew.eu/0c7 ________________________________________ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euenergyweek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/euenergyweek Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/events/6838058189712314368/ ________________________________________ The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is a month-long series of activities to build a secure energy future for Europe. It brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives to save energy and move towards renewables for clean, secure and efficient power.

Carbon Market Watch's Gilles Dufrasne gives the latest on the good, the bad and the ugly of the proposed text on Article 6 (voluntary carbon markets) at #COP26. He urges governments to close loopholes, prevent double-counting, abolish the use of old carbon credits and respect human rights.

We present our third Green Sofa Dialogue: This special episode of the Green Sofa Dialogues series is developed in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Green Sofa moderator Jennifer Porto sits down with Enass Abo-Hamed, Co-founder & CEO, H2GO power and Dalin Hu, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Siemens Energy. They will discuss Hydrogen: Fuelling a sustainable Energy transition. The main question Why is hydrogen the flagship of the Energy transition? will be answered by highlighting several sub-questions, such as: • What are the opportunities and challenges of a global hydrogen economy? • What are the profound changes in the geopolitical map? • How to introduce common standards, terminology and certification? • How to develop policy and regulatory measures to create investor certainty? • How to support the development of a global knowledge database for green hydrogen? #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #offshore #windenergy #GreenDeal #energytransition

Transitioning to low carbon homes is essential to reach net zero by 2050. Watch head of Home Energy Scotland, Harry Mayers, explain how the UK is helping low-income households lower their carbon emissions.

Harry Mayers, head of Home Energy Scotland, talks about how heat pumps powered by renewable energy can help us get to net zero.

On the eve of COP 26, we secured an exclusive interview with Lord John Browne of Madingley, the former Chief Executive Officer of BP and co-founder and Chairman of BeyondNetZero, a climate growth equity venture with General Atlantic, targeting investments in companies providing solutions to climate change.  In this exclusive WE Talks episode, our Secretary General and CEO Dr Angela Wilkinson discusses climate change, greenhouse gases, COP 26 and the forces at play behind the current energy crisis playing out in many parts of the world.

A portion of each carbon credit must not be traded. This guarantees that some emission reductions are never counted by anyone, and only benefit the atmosphere. Jonathan Crook, Policy Officer at Carbon Market Watch.

Double counting is the perfect example of having your cake and eating it too. If you have one cake, you must decide who eats it. The same goes with emission reductions. Agnese Ruggiero, Policy Officer at Carbon Market Watch.

A liveable environment is a fundamental human right and human rights must be a fundamental component of the green transition. Gilles Dufrasne, Policy Officer at Carbon Market Watch.

Legacy carbon credits coming from the old offset schemes under the Kyoto Protocol have failed to achieve their stated goals. These discredited credits have no place in the Paris agreement bookkeeping system. Sam Van den plas, Policy Director at Carbon Market Watch.

At #COP26, governments must ensure that carbon markets help take the heat off the climate. This means that there can be no foul compromises in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Sabine Frank, Executive Director at Carbon Market Watch.

COP26 is taking place in Glasgow. The Green Sofa brings you the renewable voices that count! Today: Dr. Dörte Fouquet, Lawyer, Partner of Counsel Becker Büttner Held These annual COP conferences bring together those that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international environmental treaty addressing climate change. The UN Climate Change Conference (official name for climate Conferences of the Parties) has happened every year since 1995. The two-week summits are an important space for stakeholders to discuss the climate crisis on a global level. #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #greensofa4climate

The third Green Sofa Dialogue will discuss the question 'Why hydrogen is the flagship of the Energy transition?' Green Sofa moderator Jennifer Porto sits down with Enass Abo-Hamed, Co-founder & CEO, H2GO power and Dalin Hu, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Siemens Energy. An increasing number of nations are including hydrogen as a key aspect of their transition strategies, with some already having dedicated hydrogen plans. As governments are due to submit their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP26, hydrogen will play a critical role in meeting 2030 targets and beyond. This special episode of the Green Sofa Dialogues series is developed in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Discover the entire interview on November 3rd on our YouTube channel! #betd22 #JointheDialogue #Energiewende #hydrogen #GreenDeal #energytransition