Launch of the EU Energy Communities Facility
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About the Event
Unlocking Investment to Accelerate the Energy Transition from the Ground
“Unlocking Investment to Accelerate the Energy Transition from the Ground.” This event will focus on the challenges and opportunities in financing energy communities across the EU, as well as the role of the European Energy Communities Facility in supporting local energy initiatives. We look forward to an engaging discussion that helps unlock investment and drive the energy transition forward!
- Date & Time: 26th March 2025, 14:00 – 16:00 CET
- Venue: European Parliament – Room PHS5B1, Spaak Building
Objectives
✔️ Introduce the European Energy Communities Facility and its support for emerging energy communities
✔️ Discuss financing mechanisms and barriers for energy communities in the EU
✔️ Engage with EU policymakers on priorities for energy community financing
✔️ Explore future developments, including the Citizen Energy Package and the potential for a long-term financing framework
Registration
Register by the 12th of March through the link below.
Agenda
| Time | Content | Speaker/Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 14:05 |
Opening words | CINEA |
| 14:05 14:25 |
Short keynote speeches from MEPs on the value and future of energy communities (5 mins each) | Michael Bloss (The Greens), Bruno Tobback (S&D), EPP MEP (TBC) |
| 14:25 14:45 |
Presentation of the European Energy Communities Facility | Sofia Corsi, Coordinator |
| 14:45 15:05 |
Panel Discussion 1: Exchange with institutions on energy communities | Josh Roberts (REScoop.eu, Moderator), DG ENER, Michael Bloss (The Greens), Representative of Emilia Romagna region |
| 15:05 15:40 |
Panel Discussion 2: EU-level action for financing energy communities | Pouyan Maleki (Ecorys, Moderator), DG ENER, DG REGIO, EIB, Christ Vrettos (REScoop.eu), Energie Samen |
| 15:40 15:45 |
Conclusion and next steps | Sofia Corsi, Coordinator |
| 15:45 16:00 |
Closing remarks | Dario Tamburrano (The Left), Anna Sturgkh (Renew Europe) |
| 16:00 17:00 |
Networking Drink (Place du Luxembourg, address TBC) | – |
