We must prevent that EU Energy transition is used by anti European forces. Thus social acceptance, an energy predectability of legislation, local solutions are key - well said @JerzyBuzek at #EuEnergy2019. @EUEnergySummit
#EUEnergy2019: being ambitious in climate and energy helps achieve great things. But we must also be realists. Next generations will judge our work in 2050 based on what we really delivered. Our key principles: innovation first, predictable legislation & social acceptance.
MEP @gesine_meissner stresses the importance of #blueenergy/ocean energy are a key resource for renewable energy. However the infrastructure of #smartgrids is missing to make these solutions economically viable. #EuEnergy2019
“This may look as a long term vision but in Belgium, however we are already taking the first steps to develop the 'Internet of Energy'. Over 50 companies so far have committed to take active part in the ideation phase” – #EliaGroup CEO Chris Peeters at the #euenergy2019
Stephan Lechner of DG ENER‘We are facing a digital wave and we need to deal with it. We need to ride the wave instead of being run over. Consumers need to be aware, skills need to be acquired differently, and legislator needs to provide the framework. #EuEnergy2019@EU_Commission
MEP Henna Virkkunen stresses one of the big achievements over the past 5 years is the #climate and #energy package. However going forward we need to encourage more innovation and a long term approach when making big #energy investments. #EUEnergy2019@HennaVirkkunen
Special address by Marie Christine Marghem @McMarghem with focus on consumers' needs and rights & #cybersecurity in a #lowcarbon transition - at @EUEnergySummit organised in partnership with @GasNaturally