Towards Net Zero: The Role of Energy Communities in the Decarbonization of Cities
With a complex structure, characterized by population density and the concentration of industry, services, and transportation networks, cities are responsible for 70% of global carbon emissions. Therefore, they play a critical role in combating climate change.
On a path marked by challenges but also opportunities, Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) emerge, fostering the production and use of renewable energy sources, promoting energy efficiency, enhancing social inclusion, and empowering citizens and organizations in the transition to a more sustainable and resilient society. Municipalities, due to their aggregating role, can play a significant part in promoting these community models at the local level.
This webinar aims to highlight the benefits of the energy production and sharing model through a Renewable Energy Community (REC) or collective self-consumption, and to present, in a structured manner, the essential steps for its implementation. A set of practical examples – already implemented or in progress – will illustrate the virtues and flexibility of the model.
This event will be in Portuguese with translation into English
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Speakers:
Joaquim Reis
Director of the Repsol Foundation in Portuga
Luis Veiga Martins
Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Sustainable Impact and Director of Sustainability at NOVA SBE University
Sónia Félix
Co-Principal Researcher for the Towards Net Zero Cities project, at NOVA SBE University
Jorge Esteves
Director of Infrastructure and Networks, Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços Energéticos (ERSE
Manuel Casquiço
Director of the Energy Transition and Industry, at Agência para a Energia (ADENE)
Isabel Azevedo
Director of the Energy Unit, Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial (INEGI)
Diogo Torres
Researcher for the Towards Net Zero Cities project
Carla Castelo
Head of Communication and Projects at Coopérnico, COMSOLVE Ílhavo
Andreia Carreiro
VP for Innovation at Cleanwatts, CER Cleanwatts Living Lab
José Queirós de Almeida
CEO of Greenvolt, Inclusive CER at the Bicesse Nursery
Cláudia Lancha
Researcher for the Towards Net Zero Cities project
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