European policymakers are in the process of exploring options for a pathway to decarbonise the heating, cooling and transport sectors. Contributing as much as 66% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, these sectors have become a key focus of attention in EU climate and energy policies. But what is needed to achieve cost-efficient decarbonisation?

As has already been stated by the European Commission in its Communication on a Roadmap to a low carbon economy in 2050, “Electricity will play a central role in the low carbon economy. It can almost totally eliminate CO2 emissions by 2050, and offers the prospect of partially replacing fossil fuels in transport and heating.”  The European power sector is committed to decarbonise by 2050 and sees the increasing share of sustainable electricity as the most promising energy carrier of the future.  As electricity becomes increasingly low carbon, replacing fossil based systems with electric technologies which utilise electricity will provide a promising pathway to decarbonise these sectors.

Electrification offers more than just downstream decarbonisation – it can improve efficiency, strengthen security of supply and empower the European customers. EURELECTRIC’s Presidency team has set the course to reveal the ‘real value of electricity’ and its major contribution to help Europe achieve its climate change targets.  A number of key questions emerge: Which technologies will lead the way? What policy and legislative framework is needed to recognise the value of electricity and reap its benefits in a cost-efficient manner? What role do we see for involved industries, businesses and customers?

This Conference will explore the chances and limits of electrification by bringing together high level policymakers, industry experts and NGOs to discuss challenges and opportunities for policies, technologies and stakeholders. Mr Antonio Mexia, CEO of ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL and President of EURELECTRIC, will present the European power sector’s vision and recommendations on how to fully unlock electricity’s potential.

Registration Fees

• Full Registration Fee – 195,00 EUR
• Members Registration Fee* – 175,00 EUR
• Reduced Fee** – 155,00 EUR

All fees are subject to 21% VAT.

Please note that registrations will only be accepted via the online form, registrations sent via email will not be taken into consideration.

Online Registration will remain open until end of 29 March 2016.  After this deadline you can register onsite at the event, please note that if you register onsite you will be required to provide a valid credit card for payment (or guarantee).

Full Registration Fee: For all non EURELECTRIC members

*Members Registration Fee: For all National Association members (incl. their members), Affiliate Members & Business Associate Members.

**Reduced Fee: For Candidate Countries (Turkey, Serbia & the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), & Academics.

EU & Government Officials (Commission, Parliament, Council & Perm Rep) & Journalists*  are welcome to participate free of charge to the conference.