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EFEX Study Tour on Energy Efficiency

Event: Visitors Program
Date: 25 - 29 June 2018
Location: Washington, DC, United States

The EFEX study tour from 25 to 29 June 2018 complements our 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency on 26 June with an in-depth exploration of energy lighthouse projects in the US American capital region. The program includes presentations and field trips on topics ranging from energy efficiency to renewable energy and sustainable mobility, with a special focus on the interconnections between these sectors. While these topics are technical in nature, the program is designed for a broad range of civil-society participants both from the US and Europe and will allow participants to make deep connections with their peers.

This June, civil society leaders from the US and Europe will meet in DC to explore and discuss the future of energy. This is a unique opportunity to engage with other civil society leaders active in the field of sustainable energy and climate both from within the US as well as from Europe. The programming will not only look at technological approaches but will probe especially how civil society can contribute to the Future of Energy, looking primarily at social and environmental impacts of the energy transition.

Leading questions are:

How can we include all people into energy efficiency and renewable energy programs?
How can we ensure affordable and accessible clean mobility for all people?
How can we engage vulnerable minorities in energy and climate topics?
How can we make the leap from lecturing to self-management and co-creation?
How can we make progress by coordinating across borders?

Some more information about the program are available at the EFEX website.

For inquiries regarding the program and logistics, please contact Max Gruenig at the Ecologic Institute.

Already on board? Then apply here: http://bit.ly/EFEXDC

The program is part of the EU funded transatlantic civil society dialog Future of Energy Exchange EFEX.

State of Play on the "Green Deals" in the EU and US

20 November 2019
online

Event:Digital Event

In this EFEX webinar, Michael Mehling, Deputy Director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research at MIT, and Matthias Duwe, Head Climate at Ecologic Institute, discussed the state of play of climate framework laws, drawing on specific examples from the EU and the sub-national level in the US and experiences in other parts of the world. The webinar was moderated by Arne Riedel, a Fellow and legal expert at Ecologic Institute.

Governing for 2050: Climate framework laws in the EU, the US and beyond

14 November 2019
online

Event:Dinner Dialogue

The European Union and the United States share many values, principles and interests, and there is a rich tapestry of transatlantic relations at many levels and across a range of policy fields. At present, however, on climate change and climate action, – as well as other important areas of policy – the EU and the US are pulling in different, sometimes opposite directions. Led by keynote comments from author and academic Bruce Stokes, a small group of experts engaged in a round-table discussion to explore the prospects for post-election transatlantic relations and cooperation across a range of related policy fields.

How Will the Climate for Transatlantic Cooperation Change Following the 2020 US Election?

9 October 2019
Berlin, Germany

Event:Visitors Program

From 22 to 28 September 2019, the Energy Future Exchange (EFEX) Program invites civil society leaders from the EU and US to join the EFEX Study Tour and experience the Future of Energy.

Hands-on the Future of Energy with the EFEX Study Tour 2019

22 - 28 September 2019
Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam | Belgium, Netherlands

Event:Digital Event

In this EFEX webinar Marijke de Roeck, lead project coordinator of the CIVITAS Portis initiative and Katia Kishchenko, local dissemination manager, discussed sustainable mobility in the city of Antwerp (Belgium). Their presentation touched on the importance of improving cooperation between relevant bodies – in the case of Antwerp, the port and municipal authorities – as well as the city's growing experience with shared mobility services. They also discussed major findings of the CIVITAS Portis project regarding transport choices and behavioral change. The webinar was moderated by Matthias Duwe, Head Climate at Ecologic Institute.

Sustainable Urban Transport Systems: Innovations from Antwerp

8 August 2019
online

Event:Digital Event

This EFEX webinar explored the success of stakeholder participation in the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP) preparation process as well as its scope, best practice examples and value added for EU climate policy. A panel of expert speakers – Elisa Martellucci and Agnese Ruggiero of Carbon Market Watch and David Donnerer of Energy Cities – drew on their experiences with the PlanUp project to discuss the EU perspective as well as the dialogues it organized between stakeholders and ministry officials. The online panel was moderated by Matthias Duwe, Head Climate at Ecologic Institute.

Stakeholder Engagement in the EU: Preparing National Energy and Climate Plans

25 June 2019
online

Event:Conference

On 24 September leading voices from European Union and United States civil society converged on the Square in Brussels to share ideas and experiences to move the transatlantic energy transition forward in pursuit of a clean, climate-friendly energy future. Presentations, videos and photos are available on the conference website: https://www.energyfuturex.org/portfolio/bruconference/.

Experience the Future of Energy – EFEX Conference 2019

24 September 2019
Brussels, Belgium

Event:Digital Event

In January 2019, a stakeholder commission established by the German government agreed upon a schedule to decommission coal-fired power plants by 2038 at the latest and a framework for financial assistance to regions affected by the transition. Environmental groups have argued for years that Germany will not get back on track to its climate targets if it does not tackle the coal question. However, as a historic ingredient of Germany's industrial might, coal as source of energy was considered taboo for policy-makers until recently. How did this major paradigm shift come about – and what made an agreement among different stakeholders possible?

The Future of Coal – The Economics and Politics of the German Coal Phase Out

14 May 2019
Online

Event:Conference

On 26 June 2018, the International Symposium on Energy Efficiency will bring together leaders from all over the globe as part of the EFEX project to talk about the ways in which energy efficiency has proven to be not only a tool for meeting environmental and sustainability goals and commitments but also an opportunity to increase participation and prosperity in all segments of society. Registration for the conference is open, and you can still get in at the discounted early bird rate. You'll find further information including registration details on the symposium's website.

EFEX Conference: 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency

26 June 2018
Washington, DC, United States

Funding: European Union, European External Action Service (EEAS), International
Organizer: Ecologic Institute US (EIUS), United States

Ecologic Institute, Germany
Team: Max Gruenig

Brendan O'Donnell
Date: 25 - 29 June 2018
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Language: English
Project ID: 2296
Keywords: Climate

Energy

Mobility

Events

energy efficiency

Further Links

EventConferenceEFEX Conference: 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency

Conference:EFEX Conference: 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency

Date: 26 June 2018
Location: Washington, DC, United States

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Iatridis, Minas et al. 2016: Synthesis report on European best practices for M&V schemes and coordination mechanisms.

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