The Europe 2020 Strategy states sustainable growth as one of its main goals. Investments in projects to extend the share of renewable energy sources, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to improve energy efficiency will not only contribute to achieving the 20/20/20 objectives but also represents an important potential for economic growth in Europe.
By harnessing regional energy sources and investing in energy infrastructure, new technologies and increased energy performance, our regions can create added value for their territories: foster innovation and generate new jobs.
What are the preconditions for successful private and public energy investment? How can regional energy policies help promote buisness development and attract investors? What are the benefits of EU support programs and which challenges for the next funding period?
The 2011 European Regions Energy Day looked at energy investment from a European and regional angle. It highlighted the importance of regional actors and presented good practice examples from region all over Europe.
European Regions Energy Day, interviews with:
M. SABBAN, AER President
R. CORDOBA, President of GE Energy for Western Europe and North Africa
G. OETTINGER, EU Commissioner for Energy
C. HEDEGAARD, EU Commissioner for Climate Action
M. KENDAL, County Councillor from Hampshire
T. JENSEN, EU Consultant from South Denmark
M. WASSMER, Finance Director at Badenova AG & Co. KG, Baden-Württemberg
A. DUMITRU, Director of the Energy Management Agency of Maramures
Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union
Rue Belliard 60 – 62, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
AER report: Regional Investments in Energy Projects
General Program of Events
Agenda
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The meeting of AER working group on energy and climate change took place on the 12th of April, 14.00-16.00 (after the European Regions' Energy Day).
This meeting covered the following topics: Covenant of Mayors; proposal for creating a platform of stakeholders concerned by the issue of e-mobility by Nissan and new activities withing AER-GE Energy partnership.
To know more about the AER working group activities, please visit its webpage (members only - please log in before).
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