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Summer 2017 European Energy Innovation

6 EUSEW AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

EUSEW and energy efficiency

By Dominique Ristori, Director-General for Energy, European Commission

Dear readers,

This year’s EU Sustainable
Energy Week is taking place
after the entry into force of
the Paris Agreement and the
publication by the European
Commission of the Clean Energy
for All Europeans package. The
clean energy transition is no
longer a choice for Europe; it
is a responsibility towards all
citizens, our future generations
and the planet. It has to be driven
forward steadily and wisely. At
the same time, energy transition
also represents a real economic
opportunity.

The 2017 EU Sustainable Energy
Week (EUSEW) taking place
in Brussels from June 19 to 25
brings together clean energy
pioneers, sustainable energy
businesses, academics and
research centres as well as civil
society: EUSEW is the biggest
and most-well known event of
its kind in Europe. It represents
the ideal place to advance
innovative ideas, exchange
on best practices and connect
clean energy stakeholders to
join forces in driving forward the
energy transition. During the
3-day Policy Conference (20-22
June), workshops will provide
information on the latest policy
developments and help to
identify remaining obstacles and
challenges. On top of that, the
Sustainable Energy Awards will be
given to the most innovative and
promising clean energy projects.
I remember how impressed I
was by last year’s winner, Green

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