We invite you to the seminar “Shaping Regional Energy Futures: From Renewables to Climate Neutrality” on October 8 from 10:00 to 17:00 at the Riga Technical University (RTU) auditorium center “Domus Auditorialis” on the 2nd floor, Zunda krastmala 8, Riga.
How to approach climate neutrality step by step and smartly integrate renewable resources? In the seminar, we will look for answers by delving into the synergies of wind and hydrogen, as well as getting to know best practice examples from the Baltic Sea region and discussing the latest policy trends.
We will offer an insight into innovative technologies, current events in the field of emissions and emissions trading, as well as the “hottest” topics that are currently important for municipalities and ministries.
Additionally, there will be an opportunity to get acquainted with the renewable energy transition roadmap and participate in a practical workshop, where we will try out innovative planning platforms for developing local energy strategies.
Participation in the seminar is free of charge, but the number of places is limited! Please register for the event by October 2 here: https://forms.office.com/e/svesRsY832
The seminar language is English, the workshop is in Latvian.
| Time | CONTENT |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Registration |
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Seminar opening |
| 10:40 – 11:10 | Wind and Hydrogen Synergy: Pathways to a Sustainable Future, prof. Dagnija Blumberga, Riga Technical University |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Liepāja Municipality’s Development Path towards 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, Karlis Beihmanis, Liepaja Municipality |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | The Tomelilla Example: A Municipal Perspective on RES Deployment and Tool Application, Ellen Boije af Gennäs Erre, Tomelilla minicipality |
| 11:50 – 12:10 | The Development Journey of Kuldīga Municipality, Agate Zirne, Kuldiga municipality |
| Break | |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Emission trading system for buildings, road transport, and small industry (ETS2): How will we manage it together? Lelde Vistarte, Ministry of Climate and Energy |
| 13:30 – 13:50 | Roadmap for renewable energy transition in BSR municipalities, Per-Johan Wik, Sustainable Business Hub |
| Workshop for municipalities* | |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Hands-on Workshop: Exploring the EnergyEquilibrium and CommitClimate Platforms, Alīna Safronova, Zane Pīpkalēja and Dace Lauka |
*in Latvian language
Seminar is organized within project Energy Equilibrium, financed by Interreg Baltic Sea Region program.
