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By Filipe Araújo – discussing how cities can thrive by building resilient local economies. It highlights Porto's efforts in using renewable energy to address energy poverty, engage communities, and drive sustainable growth.

By Thomas Nowak - exploring how recovering and recycling waste heat through thermal networks, heat pumps, and renewable energy can create a circular energy economy in urban areas.

By Dr. Thomas Hillig - exploring how hydrogen’s energy potential has shifted from ambitious hype to a more practical and realistic approach.

By Luke Haywood and Hannah O’Sullivan - discussing the ETS-2 carbon pricing system, the need for fair revenue distribution, and complementary policies to reduce fossil fuel use and support low-income households.

Boost your sustainability event’s impact by joining Sustainable Energy Days during EUSEW! Gain visibility and connect with the global clean energy community.

By Simone Accornero - exploring inconsistencies in corporate renewable energy procurement rules across EU policies, highlighting the urgent need for clearer, stricter regulations to ensure real climate progress and strengthen the EU's industrial resilience.

By Diana Yordanova - On the EU Affordable Housing Initiative's work to ensure affordable, inclusive, and sustainable housing while tackling energy poverty and advancing Europe’s climate goals.

The Young Energy Ambassadors (YEA) programme is your chance to join the next cohort of remarkable young professionals, who will lead the discussions during the European Sustainable Energy Week on 10-12 June 2025 and beyond.

By Bettina Päri - Highlighting the importance of citizen engagement in the energy transition, this YEA contribution is focusing on the European Youth Energy Forum's bottom-up approach.

Step into the spotlight by sharing your projects and innovative ideas with the renewable energy community. The call to host a stand at the Energy Fair is now open!

By Marine Cornelis - Discussing how Europe’s electricity tariffs can be reformed to ensure fairness, affordability, and accessibility in the energy transition, while addressing energy poverty and encouraging the use of renewable energy.

Find inspiration from previous years’ Innovation Award finalists who have showcased groundbreaking projects that bring fresh solutions to accelerate the green energy transition.

By Eliza Barnea - Focusing the need for a Green and Social Deal in the EU to ensure a just and equitable green transition, balancing climate action with social protection for vulnerable groups.

Find inspiration from previous years’ Woman in Energy Award finalists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in driving the green energy transition.

By Nathalie Hemeleers - Highlighting the critical role of energy efficiency, emphasising its importance in driving decarbonisation, competitiveness, and resource optimisation, innovative solutions and supportive financing and policies.

Find inspiration from previous years’ Local Energy Action Award finalists who have demonstrated how local efforts can drive meaningful change in the clean energy transition.

By Alexandru Muresan - Bridging the gap between technological advancements and energy literacy, this YEA contribution highlights the urgent need for a Green Deal education initiative to empower citizens, educators, and the workforce.

Planning to take the stage at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025 Policy Conference? If you are considering submitting a session proposal, here is what you need to know to craft a proposal that stands out from the crowd. 

By Agnieszka Szostok, Blanka Tarsoly and Devesh Mishra: understanding the socio-cultural impact of the transition away from coal is key to ensuring an inclusive transition, preserving culture, and leaving no one behind.