Organizing the 12th SET Plan Conference jointly with the ENVE Commission of the European Committee of the Regions, in addition to the close cooperation with the other stakeholders, namely the European Commission DG Energy, Ministry of Energy of Romania, the Global Covenant of Mayors, the Permanent Representation of Romania to the EU, Cityhall of the District 3 of Bucharest, Politehnica University of Bucharest and Fuell Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking allowed the Conference to unlock a very wide network of participation and involvement throughout all sectors and political levels.
440 delegates high-level participants was prezent at the 12th SET Plan Conference. The Conference generated an effective interaction between multilevel governance, European Industry, civil society organisations and research and academia institutions.
Local and regional authorities play a central role in the implementation of EU environment, climate change and energy policy. The SET Plan conference allowed representatives from local and regional authorities to discuss the formulation of these policies and to promote best practices in these fields.
DG ENERGY from European Commission drew four small conclusions of the event.
From his point of view:
1. is not about single technology when we talk about the energy transitions and is not only a single issue that needs to be resolved. It's about a system change,
2. it s about investing in innovation,
3. it s about courage, creativity, being prepared to change things, thinking outside the box,
4. we will not make the energy transition happen if we don’t take the people with us.
Energy transitions needs to include citizens, cities, regions our we will not make it.
European Committee of the Regions spoke about the next policy strategy for Europe that will be focusing on how can operate not only inside Europe, but globally as well.
