HRO CIGRE - SECTION S3 - Cooperation with RES associations’ Post

👍 Georgia is making strides to align its energy sector with European standards, with strong support from the Energy Community Secretariat. Earlier this week, we gathered 47 representatives from key Georgian energy and legislative bodies to discuss progress on draft amendments to the law on Energy and Water Supply. These changes aim to benefit consumers, enhance market competition, and support the energy transition. The Secretariat remains committed to assisting Georgia in the timely adoption of these crucial amendments. 💡🔧 #EnergyReform #SustainableFuture #EUStandards #GeorgiaEnergy

Today the #EuropeanCommission released its State of the Energy Union report 2024. How is Europe doing on energy efficiency and 🏡 🏢 ? PEC in the EU decreased by 4.1% decrease compared with 2021, FEC decreased by 2.8% compared with 2021. However, "More action is needed to achieve the 2030 objectives" + "renovation rates and electrification remain too low and national measures are insufficient to reach a decarbonised building stock by 2050" ➡ The implementation of the #FF55 package should remain a priority of the new Commission (#EPBD, #EED, #RED) ➡ Efficient buildings are key to ↘ bills and make Europe's industry more competitive. This should be reflected in upcoming EU legislation e.g. Clean Industrial Deal, EU Affordable Housing Plan and the next Multiannual Financial Framework.

Energy transition is not only about adapting and decarbonising our energy systems but also about adapting the way organisations and bodies tasked with delivering the scale of change approach the challenge. The ability for organisations to look outside their traditional methods and approaches to accelerate change will transform performance, but it can only be done together!

An exceptional change in scale and pace is critical in delivering new transmission infrastructure required to achieve renewable energy targets. It also requires deeper collaboration and performance across the whole industry.

After a hiatus in UK energy policymaking due to the general election period and parliamentary recess, there is currently new momentum from the Government. However, new policies will only translate into tangible progress if backed by clear, actionable, reliable delivery plans. Our UK Head of Energy and Natural Resources, Alan Sinclair, explores what is needed from the UK energy industry to turn investors’ positive intentions into a reality. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UqRrAs #energy #NaturalResources #policy #government

Accelerating the decarbonisation of our power systems is fundamental to achieving our goals for sustainable development. Transitioning away from centuries of burning fossils is a huge task - the range and scale of projects we need can feel daunting but a structured approach can really build confidence across the stakeholder landscape 1. Clarity - being really clear about what we know we need, where the technology is mature and ready to go (grid, renewables, batteries, electrification). Accelerating delivery plans for new infrastructure focused on the shared outcomes we want 2. Authentic - being straight about where knowledge and markets are still emerging and what stakeholders can do to address gaps in understanding 3. Tackling barriers to investment help drive forward the commercialisation and readiness for new technologies to integrate as a holistic system 4. Learning - taking positive action to improve our knowledge and collaborate across boundaries. With so much innovation and development underway we'll need to take an iterative approach. A perfect technological solution to the transition will not exist - by communicating openly we can build confidence in the journey ahead - exciting times indeed

📢 EU Energy Ministers convened this week for the Energy Council to tackle pressing challenges as the EU gears up for a new legislative cycle where energy independence, security, and competitiveness will be at the core. Ministers engaged in insightful discussions on accelerating the transition to clean energy, ensuring energy security, and addressing the affordability of energy for consumers.     While no formal legislative decisions were reached at the meeting, the discussions provided valuable insights and laid the groundwork for future policy developments.     Curious about what was discussed? Here are our highlights 👇   #Energy #EUCompetitiveness #REPowerEU 

ECA comments on Ofgem’s non domestic energy sector reforms. The Energy Consultants Association has expressed mixed feelings towards Ofgem’s initiatives, welcoming some reforms while criticising others for lacking consumer value and prioritising minor issues. Chris Shaw #energycontracts #energycosts #energycrisis #energydeals #energyindustry #energysupplier #energysupply

ECA comments on Ofgem’s non domestic energy sector reforms. The Energy Consultants Association has expressed mixed feelings towards Ofgem’s initiatives, welcoming some reforms while criticising others for lacking consumer value and prioritising minor issues. Chris Shaw #energycontracts #energycosts #energycrisis #energydeals #energyindustry #energysupplier #energysupply

📢Our last EEF #EnergyDebate in 2024 will be a discussion on the #energypriorities of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council! This event will provide a platform to discuss the key energy priorities for the EU as we look ahead to 2025. In collaboration with GAZ-SYSTEM and GIE, the debate will bring together policymakers and industry leaders for a valuable exchange of ideas on the challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector. We look forward to this valuable exchange! EEF Members, do not forget to register! ⬇️[Link in comment]⬇️ #EnergyDebate#enegypriorities#polishpresidency#EUCouncil