European Sustainable Energy Week 2023

Under the theme “Accelerating the clean energy transition – towards lower bills and greater skills”, EUSEW 2023 highlights included:

• The EUSEW Policy Conference, covering topics related to skills, energy efficiency, affordability and inclusion, renewables, and decarbonisation; 
• The prestigious Awards Ceremony, taking place on 20 June, in the presence of Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, recognising individuals and projects for outstanding efforts - vote until 11 June for your favourite projects and individuals; 
• The fourth edition of the European Youth Energy Day, with a wide programme build by and for young people under 35
• A series of networking activities during the whole week where participants can connect with other members of the sustainable energy community, including an energy fair
• From March to June, locally organised Sustainable Energy Days taking place around the world to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Within the 60+ sessions at the Policy Conference, CINEA proposed a large programme of debates and talks on: 

• Decarbonising the EU’s building stock: addressing the skills gap?, Tuesday 20 June, 14.30-16.00
• Career opportunities in the energy transition: the skills you need for the green economy, Tuesday 20 June, 14.30-16.00
• Innovative approaches to upskilling the building workforce: towards a carbon neutral building stock, Tuesday 20 June, 16.30-18.00
• Smart electricity grids: supporting RES integration and the clean energy transition, Thursday 22 June, 11.30-13.00
• Boosting innovation and green transition through carbon pricing, Thursday 22 June, 14.00-15.30