What?European Union Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW)
When?11-15 April 2011
Where?Brussels and across Europe. Websitewww.eusew.eu
What is the future for the EU´s energy mix? Are our energy supplies secure and sustainable?
Recent tragic events in Japan, following its worst social and environmental disaster in modern times, coupled with political unrest across the Arab World forces us to ask ourselves some important questions. What are the options for Europe?
Growing year on year and now into its fifth edition, the European Union Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the reference event for sustainable energy issues in Europe. To date more than 120 events are already planned during the Week in Brussels and some other 270 across Europe. And this number is growing by the day.
EUSEW 2011 is likely to attract more than 20 000 participants from across Europe and beyond. The Week will largely focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in Europe with a significant portion of the programme dedicated to the European energy market and smart electricity grids.
High-level participants and speakers include:
Günther Oettinger, Commissioner for EnergyJohannes Hahn, Commissioner for Regional Policy (TBC)Antonio Tajani, Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship (TBC)Siim Kallas, Commissioner for Transport (TBC)A Hungarian Government MinisterMembers of the European ParliamentA high-level representative from ChinaA high-level representative from the United States of AmericaRepresentatives from RussiaPhilip Lowe, Director-General of the European Commission?s Directorate-General for EnergyMonica Frassoni, President of the European Alliance to Save EnergyNobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA)Dr. Hubert Keiber, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Building AutomationTop managers of companies, utilities and industries in the energy, transport and consumer goods sector
Note: list is provisional; attendance to be confirmed in due course.
What´s in it for journalists?
Interview and networking opportunities with senior European Commission and EU Presidency officials, policy makers and opinion leaders.A wealth of potential stories from two days of high-level debate on sustainable energy issues and good practices.Around 30 policy and networking sessions looking at the future of Europe?s sustainable energy policy from a wide variety of angles.
MEDIA Programme – Highlights
12 April, 9:00-10:45 – Opening conference: «EU energy strategy? (Charlemagne building) Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger presents the main points of the EU energy strategy: energy efficiency, smart grids and financing of energy infrastructure. 12 April, 10:50-11:50 – Press Briefing (Charlemagne building – Ground Floor, VIP Hall).
Featuring a press point with Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger, followed by questions and answers
12 April, 14:30-15:30 – Electric sidewalk (European Parliament Esplanade) – Visit of world´s first urban lighting installation, realised by the City of Toulouse using the energy produced by people walking on a high-tech pavement12 April, 16:00-18:00 – Energy Efficiency Global Forum – Opening Plenary Session (Square Meeting Centre). Organised by the Alliance to Save Energy, the Energy Efficiency Global Forum brings together energy efficiency leaders from around the world to boost the emerging clean-energy economy. Featuring prominent figures such as Commissioner for Energy, Günther Oettinger, President of the European Alliance to Save Energy, Monica Frassoni, and Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Nobuo Tanaka. Seehttp://eeglobalforum.org/about-media.html for more information. Media can register free of charge on the EE Global website.12 April, 19:00-21:00 – Awards Ceremony (Theatre du Vaudeville).
In the presence of Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger and other senior EU officials, the prestigious awards ceremony for the best-in-class projects of the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign. More information about the nominees on the official EUSEW website.13 April, 9:00-10:30 – Visit of exemplary buildings in Brussels
Visit some best-practice examples of eco-construction and energy-efficiency on our doorstep. Departure from the Charlemagne building.13 April, 11:00-12:00 – Inside Berlaymont
A unique chance to take a tour inside the most famous EU building and discover its energy performance capabilities.13 April, 12:30-12:55 – ManagEnergy Award Ceremony (Charlemagne building)
Annual event that recognises the best and brightest projects submitted to ManagEnergy Awards, presented by Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger and President of the Committee of the Regions Mercedes Bresso (TBC).13 April, 13:00-13:45 – Energy efficiency: the race is on! (Berlaymont Esplanade)
Seven fridges racing against each other on a real race track. Arbitrated byEnergy CommissionerGünther Oettinger. Excellent photo & audiovisual opportunities.14 April, 20:00-05:00 – Energy Union Closing Party (Mirano Continental)
Live performance from internationally-renowned band Coldcut (Ninja Tune), presenting the audiovisual film ?Energy Union? about intelligent energy – with VJ and DJ techniques. For more information, visit: www.energyunion.eu
For the full list of events please visit www.eusew.eu and click on «EUSEW in Brussels».
Registration
Advance registration is requested. For further information and to register please visit the press area of the Sustainable Energy Week website www.eusew.eu, or contact:
Raffaele Ferrando
Media Relations Officer
+32 2 333 59 05
media.relations@sustenergy.org
EUSEW is organised by the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI) on behalf of the European Commission´s Directorate-General for Energy. Every year, EUSEW is the high point of the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign, a multi-annual initiative which contributes to achieving the European Union´s energy policy targets within the fields of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and clean transport.
