Energy Union: Start of the annual EU Sustainable Energy Week

The annual EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) in Brussels starts today and runs until Friday 21 June. This year’s focus is on ‘Shaping Europe’s energy future’. It brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives aimed at saving energy and moving towards more renewable energy in line with the Juncker Commission’s Energy Union objectives for clean, secure and efficient energy for all Europeans. Further investments in clean and sustainable energy are also essential to make the European Union climate neutral by 2050 as proposed by the Commission in November 2018. The central event is the 3-day policy conference (18-20 June), with a keynote speech by EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete and the annual EU Sustainable Energy Awards ceremony. Awards will be allocated in four categories - Engagement, Leadership, Innovation, Youth. This year’s Awards Ceremony will also feature a special category for Eastern Partnership countries and the final award – Citizens’ Award – was decided by a public vote with over 15000 EU citizens voting. The closing session of the policy conference will be wrapped up by Commission Vice-President for the Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič. Complementing the Policy Conference, the Networking Village provides an open forum with more than 100 unique networking opportunities – insightful presentations, exciting project pitches and interactive exhibitions – all aimed at fostering partnerships, boosting investments and developing innovative business ideas.

More information on EUSEW.