Energy Futures – Europe and North America

This event explored the approaches being taken in Europe and North America to secure the energy futures of both regions given the urgent need to act on climate change. Dynamics relating to the power grid’s evolution, the use of fossil fuels, the role of nuclear power and the changes in mobility were discussed by a panel of experts from both sides of the Atlantic. Lessons learned from past policy and regulatory actions, along with existing efforts to support technology development and deployment were covered. Emphasis was placed on identifying effective mechanisms to hasten the development, deployment and implementation of energy efficiency and low-carbon energy technologies.