The largest annual conference in this field in Europe offered once again a unique combination of events on sustainable energy production and use, covering energy efficiency and renewable energy sources for buildings, industry and transport.

This year, the focus was put on Pellets on 28/02, with a wide range of actors explaining the various aspects of this particular technologies. Many stands allowed the participants to pursue the discussion during the breaks and meet companies, associations, regional and local authorities and exchange on this specific topic.

On the second day, a large conference on energy efficiency was organised in parallel to the continuation of the Pellets conference and a seminar on rural development and renewable energies.

On the third day, all the involved actors shared their views on the future scenarios for Europe and the world in the field of energy.

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International symposium  'Decentralised Energy Systems – Integrating Renewable Energy Technologies in Tomorrow's Energy Supply'

February 15 to 16 2007, University of Oldenburg, Germany

This symposium addressed current state-of-the-art renewable energy technologies and their contributions to a future energy supply system. The energy sector is one of the most vital domains for both global and regional development. Climate change, security of supply and sustainable development are fundamental challenges to be met in the coming decades. Renewable Energies have increased their contribution to most countries' energy mixes with a breathtaking speed. The symposium aimed to bring together scientists and engineers with stakeholders from politics and industry on an European level to promote a successful mutual exchange on the European perspective of decentralised energy systems. The speakers were internationally renown and leading experts in their fields.

For more information on the outcomes of this Conference, please visit the web site: http://www.forwind.de/des

A password is needed to access the presentations. If you are interested, please contact the AER Committee 1 secretariat.

The AER and the Federation of Energy Regional Energy and Environment Agencies organised a round table on Energy Efficiency on 7/12 at the Committee of the Regions in Brussels. Commissioner Piebalgs, Mr Delebarre, President of the COR, Mr Hoff, Minister of Federal and European Affairs of Hessen, Mr Turmes, Member of the European Parliament and Mr Kleisterlee, President and CEO of Royal Philips Electronics participated in the event. The AER was represented by Constantin Ostaficiuc, President of Timis County Council (RO) and President of AER Committee 2 for Health and Social affairs. Over 300 persons participated in this round table and 65 signatories have now officially signed the Declaration of Regions for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources. Outcomes of this event are available under: www.fedarene.org

Renewable energy and rational energy management is a crucial issue for the Regions

On July 1st and 2nd, Norrbotten county (S) hosted the first AER seminar on sustainable energy policies: Promoting Renewable Energy and Rational Energy Management in European Regions.

The event took place in a former hydropower plant in Porjus and gathered about 60 participants coming from all horizons. Regional councils and energy agencies, experts, private companies were represented and shared best practices and experience on the way the Regions can get more involved in promoting sustainable energy management.

For further information on this event, please click here.