As the CEO of AdEPorto, Rui Pimienta leads decarbonization strategies for cities and regions, coordinating innovative projects at national and European levels. His work focuses on municipal energy planning, energy efficiency, decentralised renewable energy production, and energy poverty mitigation.
He actively supports the Municipality of Porto in the European Commission’s Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030. Additionally, he collaborates with RNAE – the Portuguese Network of Energy and Environment Agencies – to drive local and regional energy transition efforts.
Before joining AdEPorto, he gained experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly in photovoltaic and wind energy projects, acting as both a promoter and strategic consultant.