RENdez-vous - Are rising energy prices the new norm, like more frequent extreme weather?

About the event:
The recent energy crisis in the EU has shed light on its energy vulnerability, with soaring gas and electricity prices. Questions have been raised about energy security, energy sovereignty and the systemic transformation needed to decarbonise our energy systems. The effects of this transformation vary widely depending on country or regional specificities and might include geopolitics, demography, domestic politics, and environmental sustainability just to mention a few.

During this RENdez-vous, join our expert guests to discuss key questions: Are rising prices the new norm in this energy panorama? How can we overcome this crisis without impacting RE image and undermining the low-carbon agenda needed for a net-zero future? What would it take to build energy security and sovereignty for the future, and what is the role that RE can play? Are we fully aware of the financial cost, social consequences and shifts in the global political dynamics? How do we ensure a fair and positive transition for the players that could be left aside or suffer in this transition?

Confirmed speakers include Bram Claeys (Senior Advisor at the Regulatory Assistance Project), Eleanor Morrison (Visiting Lecturer at Sciences Po Paris), and Ivo Schmidt (Deputy Head of Unit, Economic Analysis and Foresight, Recovery at European Commission, DG ENER).

Join the RENdez-vous on Wednesday, 27 October to exchange and debate these questions.

This event is open to all and will include brief commentaries followed by extensive small group discussions. Come prepared to engage and network!

How to connect:
On 27 October, use this link to connect: www.ren21.net/2021-october-rendez-vous. NOTE: Until then, this link will send you to the REN21 website.

Technology:
If you would like to get familiar with the platform before the event, please review the technology instructions in our guide: https://www.ren21.net/remo-guide/

What is a RENdez-vous?
REN21 hosts these events to inspire and offer opportunities to learn and share across sectors. While each event is unique, one thing remains consistent: at every RENdez-vous there will be time to meet and network with people from the greater renewables community, inclusive of many different sectors.

Questions:
Contact community@ren21.net with any questions. We'd be happy to be in contact with you.