Following the presentation of the EU Energy 2020 strategy and the Communication on Energy Infrastructure Priorities, EurActiv invites policymakers and stakeholders to debate the evolving role of renewables and green innovation in Europe’s energy mix:
• What is still missing for eco-innovation to be fully integrated in European economies and deliver on its promises – dramatically reduced CO2 emissions and local, green jobs? How can European regions and local communities grow their economies by switching to green energy?
• What infrastructure upgrades are needed to integrate energy generated at small to medium sized plants? How adequate is the investment framework presented in the Commission’s Communication on Energy Infrastructure Priorities?
• The market will deliver only part of the investments required. Which forms of financing will be available to Member States and regions to support renewables? What role will national subsidy schemes and feed-in tariffs play to improve the investment climate? How can the reformed EU structural funds and cohesion policy contribute?

PROGRAMME:
17.30 Welcome statement
Christophe LECLERCQ, Founder and Publisher, EurActiv.com
17.40 Panel debate and questions from the audience
Moderated by Frédéric SIMON, Editor, EurActiv.com
Contributors:
Claude TURMES, MEP
Philip LOWE, Director General, DG ENER
Michèle SABBAN, Vice-President Région Ile de France
Arne MOGREN, Director, European Climate Foundation
Magued ELDAIEF, Director UK & Executive Director Global Accounts, GE Energy
Simon BROOKS, Vice-President, European Investment Bank (tbc)
18.45 Conclusions
19.00 Reception and refreshments

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