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📢 We are very happy to share EFIEES' Vision for 2024-2029!   With the #EUGreenDeal and the #Fitfor55 package, the European Union has laid a solid foundation for operating an ambitious energy & climate transition. Now, it is time to deliver on the Green Deal commitments! ⏱   We call on European legislators to prioritise the following 5 key actions in their agenda of discussions:   ⭐ Make #EnergyEfficiencyFirst more than a principle   ⭐ Boost the decarbonisation of the #heating & #cooling sector through district approach and local planning   ⭐ Prioritise actual performance by fostering the development of #EnergyPerformance Contracting   ⭐ Foster energy #sufficiency & tackle energy scarcity   ⭐ Overcome the #skill shortage hurdle ARPEE România, ASSOESCo Associazione delle Energy Service Company, FEDENE, Veolia Poland, Veolia Energia Magyarország Zrt., VEOLIA CZECH REPUBLIC, The Coalition for Energy Savings, Wilfried De Greef, Olejníková Martina, Pierre de Montlivault, Tomasz Surma, Monika Foussereau

🎉 Happy and proud to share EFIEES' vision for 2024 - 2029! After busy years working on the #EUGreenDeal and #Fitfor55, with ambitious climate and energy targets, it's now time to work on how to deliver on EU new commitments. EFIEES has 5 key actions to suggest to EU legislators: ⭐ Make #EnergyEfficiencyFirst more than a principle ⭐ Boost the decarbonisation of the #heating & #cooling sector through district approach and local planning ⭐ Prioritise actual performance by fostering the development of #EnergyPerformance Contracting ⭐ Foster energy #sufficiency & tackle energy scarcity ⭐ Overcome the #skill shortage hurdle Let's make it work!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 has urged the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐄𝐔) to prioritize stable policies and robust support for green energy and a circular economy. In their latest position paper, the Port emphasized the necessity of positioning ports strategically to ensure 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞's future sustainability. Against the backdrop of balancing the transition to a sustainable economy with maintaining prosperity, initiatives like Fit for 55 and REPowerEU aim to address these challenges. 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐣𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐄𝐎 of the 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, emphasized the importance of centering the energy transition and leveraging European ports for 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲. #portofrotterdamauthority, #EuropeanUnion ,#greenenergy , #circulareconomy ,#sustainablity ,#REPowerEU, #energytransition, #strategicautonomy NC : Offshore Energy

📢 #Norwegian companies; Are you aware of the upcoming deadlines for Pilot projects: From idea to market? The purpose is to get new and #innovative solutions into use more quickly. They are multi-partnership projects with heavy involvement of companies, research environment and end-users. In 2023, The Research Council of Norway (RCN) announced Pilot T and is preparing Pilot E to open this autumn: ✔ Pilot T: New Mobility Solutions - Developing and piloting technologies and services with the potential to influence the future transport system in a more sustainable and safe way. ▪ Deadline: 15 November 2023 ▪ Funding opportunity: NOK 2-16M per consortium ▪ Duration: 12-36 months Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejeZ3QcB   ✔Pilot E - Developing environmentally friendly solutions that contribute to cutting greenhouse gas emissions or utilise energy more efficiently. One of the themes will be CCS. ▪ Deadline: February/March 2024 (TBC) ▪ Funding opportunity: Expected NOK 5-20M per consortium ▪ Duration: 24-36 months Read more here: http://www.pilot-e.no/ Don't hesitate to contact Marta Coma ASAP for her guidance and assistance! #RCN #Nordicinnovators #norwegiancompanies #fundingapplications #transport #sustainable

"Transportation poses the greatest climate challenge in Europe.” An insightful day at the Energy in Transport Forum hosted Energy Ireland Key Takeaways: Collaboration is essential: Ireland and Europe aim for sustainable transport targets, requiring a unified roadmap from stakeholders in the green ecosystem. Policy drives change: Existing policies across various green energy solutions can catalyze transformation. Government leadership: Governments play a pivotal role in greening our transport infrastructure. Private sector innovation: Private innovation remains instrumental in greening our transport systems. Urgency in scalability: Making sustainable vehicles more affordable is imperative. Immediate action needed: While progress has been made, urgent steps are necessary for greener transportation. Conclusion: Achieving a greener transport system, both locally and continent-wide, is feasible but demands concerted efforts. #energyireland #energyintransport #renewableenergy

Holaluz’s vision is to create the most impactful #greenenergy community in Europe. And to do so we need the tools to secure a competitive, modern and efficient Europe during the next #EUmandate. For this reason, we are part of the 470+ cross-sector organizations call on EU leaders to confirm the #GreenDeal as a strategic priority to keep replacing fossil fuels and shift to a sustainable, circular and #justeconomy for all.   Along with SolarPower Europe and UNEF Unión Española Fotovoltaica, the signatories from across the economy remind European Presidents and Heads of State that delivering the EU Green Deal is the best strategy for securing Europe's #competitiveness and #prosperity, providing much-needed clarity and stability to Europe's businesses and citizens. Read the full joint statement here 👉  https://lnkd.in/ePbQtgEe #GreenDealforEU

Cities play a crucial role in the green&just transition, CO2 emissions reduction, and #sustainability #governance. In cooperation with the Covenant of Mayors - Europe, we invite you to join us 4-5.9 in Tallinn to share and discuss the experiences and challenges of accelerating the green energy transition in European cities. #SDG13 #sustainablecity #localgreendeal

📣 "What is the most efficient way to decarbonise industry in Poland?" This is the question that will kickstart the panel discussion at the Impact CEE 24 conference in Poznań on 15 May 2024. Our Head of Origination in Poland, Kornel Koronowski, will be moderating this discussion, guiding industry experts as they explore and debate this crucial topic. Join us in supporting Kornel and contributing to the future of sustainable energy in Poland. Let's renew the way the world is powered. 💡🌍 #Impact24 #Decarbonisation #renewableenergy

Transitioning to a greener economy isn't a one-size-fits-all process. Some regions face unique challenges like outdated infrastructure or a lack of skilled workers, making it harder for them to embrace sustainability. The latest data story dives deep into EU regions' journey towards environmentally friendly and competitive employment. Learn more ⬇ This news reminded me that in a few weeks' time EU Careers by EPSO should be able to publish the reserve lists for the three competitions known informally as the "Green Deal" competitions: 🟢 Administrators in the field of environment https://lnkd.in/eHrcEgrh 🟢 Administrators in the field of climate https://lnkd.in/ej5UgyAy 🟢 Administrators in the field of energy https://lnkd.in/egsrDzCJ #GreenJobs #EUCareers

🌍 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 🌍 📣 Over 400 cross-sector organisations call on EU leaders to confirm the Green Deal as a strategic priority in the next EU mandate. The EU Green Deal is the foundation of a competitive, secure, modern and efficient Europe.   🤝 At Solarge, we stand united with these signatories from across the economy, reminding EU leaders that delivering the EU Green Deal is the best strategy for securing Europe’s competitiveness and prosperity. It provides much-needed clarity and stability to Europe's businesses and citizens. Let’s not gamble on our future, let’s build it! Read the full joint statement here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePbQtgEe #GreenDealforEU #EndlessEnergy