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𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐂 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑 ❓ Cascais Ambiente - EMAC acts as a central hub in DATA CELLAR EU for harnessing real-time #Energy consumption #Data from public buildings ⚡📊 It serves as a crucial intermediary between the project and municipal stakeholders, fostering #collaboration and engagement. ▶️ Read more here: https://ow.ly/vG2L50REai1 #DATACELLAR_EU #PublicEnergy #PublicDataSpace

📆 Save the date! #DEDALUS_EU - together with the EU-funded projects DigiBUILD ProjectBuildON, and MODERATE - has organised the workshop "Models and Interoperability & Services for Advanced Energy Efficiency". 🔍 The workshop is going to be held at the Sustainable Places Conference on September 25th, from 14:00 to 17:30 (CET). The main topics will focus on data models, data interoperability, and data-driven services. Learn more about the event below!

Discover the methodology for changing the way society makes decisions over its 'shared societal services' in the latest webinar by our Principal Data Consultant, Steven Steer. In this talk for Digital Leaders, Steven discusses the 'Economic Architecture' theory and shares a plan for governing the digitalisation of the UK energy system. Check it out: https://bit.ly/4cmYsta

📘 In our latest impact report on Infrastructure, Niki Natarajan looked at Infrastructure tech innovations in a deep dive of SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure. You can read the full deep dive in our Infrastructure impact report now here ⬇️ https://hubs.ly/Q02N9tjc0

It was a privilege to participate in the development of IMDA’s Greener Data Centre Road Map for #Singapore! Together with other industry experts, this roadmap shares how Singapore can push boundaries in #energy efficiency at a hardware and software level, and how to use green energy to expand capacity in #datacentres. If you’re looking to understand more about the potential of the digital market in Asia, look no further - https://lnkd.in/giay9gF9

The advantages of locating a #datacenter in Finland, FDCA Board Member Mikko Aho, sums up here: “The physical environment, the political environment, and many other things support the fact that big data center operators should locate their data centers and finances here. Heat reuse is easy here. The main cities already have a district heating network, which can be easily utilized.” #heatrecovery

Marc Dellmann, NIO´s CSO, was quoted in Private Banking Magazin on how “new strategies open up the infrastructure asset class”. Read the whole article online at https://bit.ly/4cAPiZR (article in German) The three key takeaways: 🔑 New Investment Opportunities: Infrastructure is now accessible to private investors, offering long-term, stable returns despite high initial costs and illiquidity. 💼 Significant Investment Needs: Public funding alone won't be sufficient. Germany needs €372 billion for road and rail infrastructure, and the EU requires €302 billion annually to meet its 2050 climate-neutral goals. 🌱 Focus on Sustainability: Urbanization demands sustainable infrastructure solutions. Investments in renewables and modern construction methods are essential for reducing emissions and supporting growing cities. #Infrastructure #Investments #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #PrivateCapital #LongTermGrowth

Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) has unveiled its bold White Paper, "Ambitions for Europe 2024-2029," setting the stage for #TransformativeChange in the EU! With nine ambitious #Goals: 1- Cutting-edge #Digital_Infrastructures 2- A thriving #DataEconomy 3- Resilient #EnergyMarkets 4- A groundbreaking European Mobility #DataSpace 5- A new #RegulatoryApproach 6- A safe online platform #Ecosystem 7- Efficient #EnergyMarkets 8- Fair #PublicTransport 9- Governance frameworks for #NetZero Ready to tackle the #TwinDigital and #EnergyTransitions amidst global challenges, Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE)'s roadmap promises a dynamic and competitive #Europe. Discover the full vision at cerre.eu

What does community e-mobility mean to you? Hear from Joint Office staff and friends Debs Schrimmer, Jeff Peel, AICP, K. Shankari, Gabe Klein, Kerry Skemp, Kevin George Miller, Alexander Epstein, PhD, PMP, Carmen Baskauf in our video, then share your perspective in the comments below! And don't forget to apply for our Communities Taking Charge funding opportunity to advance community e-mobility. Concept papers are due May 20 and can address one of three topic areas: ⚡ Solving for No-Home Charging: Expanding Charging Access for Privately Owned E-Mobility 🚲 Expanding E-Mobility Solutions through Electrified Micro, Light and Medium-Duty Fleets 📊 Managed Charging for Clean Reliable Energy. Learn more about submitting a concept paper here: https://lnkd.in/gxNfHmhe

Do you agree with our experts? As businesses try to manage multiple energy-related challenges – from #pricevolatility to #netzero targets – our recent poll ranked reasons for investing in #onsitegeneration. Environmental responsibility came top (41%), followed by additional revenue stream (24%) - and price stability and security of supply were joint third (18%). Here, our experts respond to the results ⬇