With over 60 sessions and 2,500 participants, the annual EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) came to an end on 8 June. This year, the different sessions focused on how the EU can lead the clean energy transition in the 21st century.

EUSEW opened on Tuesday 5 June with innovative examples of technology and projects leading the transition. Five award winners were then recognised at the EU Sustainable Energy Awards Ceremony, hosted by the European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, Miguel Arias Cañete.

12 projects across four categories (Consumers, Public Sector, Young Energy Leaders and Businesses) made it onto the awards shortlist this year. The Citizens’ Award was also presented to one of the 12 nominees, after being voted for by the public in the weeks leading up to EUSEW 2018.

Participants including public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers were able to exchange best practices and listen to high-level speakers throughout the week’s activities, which included a policy conference, a networking village and a motivational debate with ambassadors on becoming an advocate for accelerating the clean energy transition.

The Energy Lab – a new addition this year – proved to be very successful, with nine projects pitching in front of an expert panel of judges.

While the high-level event is now over, EUSEW is continuing with Energy Days throughout Europe and in the Eastern Partner countries. More information on the Energy Days is available here. 

EU Sustainable Energy Week focuses on activities to build a secure energy future for Europe. It brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives to save energy and move towards renewables for clean, secure and efficient power.

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