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Everything you need to know to compete for the EUSEW 2024 Innovation Award.

With European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2024 taking place next June, now is the time to learn how you can apply to host a policy session and discover the best way to make your application stand out from the crowd.

Discover the world of the EUSEW Awards through this short guide. Learn how you can spotlight not only your own actions but also the outstanding efforts of other projects and individuals. Act now – applications are open until 1 February 2024!

Community insights: top 5 highlights from the Energy Fair

Catching up on the European Youth Energy Day 2023

Against the backdrop of an ever-growing community, the 17th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 took place on 20-22 June. Under the theme of ‘Accelerating the clean energy transition - towards lower bills and greater skills’ over 2 000 onsite and 10 000 online participants..

It is official: the renewable energy community in Europe and beyond has never been stronger. A total of 128 events took place around the world between March and June this year under the umbrella of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Sustainable Energy Days.  

The European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson was present at the European Sustainable Energy (EUSEW) Awards Ceremony to congratulate the projects and individuals taking home the trophies for the Innovation, Local Energy Action and Woman in Energy prizes, as well as the individual selected as ..

By Ivana Rogulj, Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy. When looking at energy efficiency interventions, a simplified cost-benefit analysis only gives us limited information, not including all the externalities affecting society and the environment. The multiple or wider impacts of energy

By Bertrand Piccard, Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation. In June, European ministers will submit updates to their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). This is a message to them from associations representing the renewables and energy efficiency industries in Europe. In support of them ..

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) happens once a year, but play your cards right during the event and you can continue to reap the benefits all year round. Take note of our insider tips to ensure a fruitful week whether you are onsite in Brussels or joining us online.  

By Malte Lohan, Director General, Orgalim – Europe’s Technology Industries. We will not achieve net zero by 2050 if we only bet on replacing fossil energy with renewables. A far bigger focus is needed on electrification and manufacturing technologies which allow industry to use massively less energy

Our high-level jury has selected nine finalists across three categories (Innovation, Local Energy Action and Woman in Energy) for their impact on Europe’s energy transition. The European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards) recognise outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation ...

By Arianna Vitali Roscini,  Secretary General at the  Coalition for Energy Savings. Energy savings and energy efficiency are at the heart of the European Union’s strategy to improve energy security, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and make the energy transition more affordable for citizens. With the .

As Europe’s energy transition gathers pace and addresses new challenges, it has never been more vital for our community of clean energy actors to build fruitful connections and share ideas. That is why this year’s Energy Fair at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place fully ...

The European Youth Energy Day returns for its fourth edition this year as a campaign to put the spotlight on 30 Young Energy Ambassadors driving forward Europe’s energy transition. A new format will maximise participation, giving young professionals from the field of clean energy and climate change

Save your spot now to participate in pivotal discussions about Europe’s clean energy transition, upskilling in the energy sector, decarbonisation, energy efficiency and inclusion.  

By Dirk Vansintjan & Chris Vrettos - The current energy crisis has exposed the vulnerability of profit-oriented, fossil based, centralised energy systems. Energy cooperatives across the EU are providing local clean energy solutions as a way to build energy security, tackle energy poverty, and ...

By Marianna Montauti – YES-Europe Member. Energy efficiency is a key strategic priority for the EU. The combined actions of consuming energy in a cost-effective way and minimising energy waste will be essential to reduce our primary energy consumption and solve the energy trilemma (security of ...