Webinar 'Lessons learnt when switching from coal to renewables'
6 July 2023, 15:00–16:00 CEST
Switching to renewables is a key pillar of the energy transition, offering both challenges and opportunities to local communities. Join this final webinar in the series ‘Just energy transitions in the Western Balkans and Ukraine’ to explore lessons learnt from regions currently undertaking the ambitious task of replacing coal with renewable energy sources.
During the webinar, we will hear a perspective from Ukraine to set the scene and will take a detailed look at how the region of Western Macedonia (Greece) has moved from a political commitment to active implementation in just a few years. We will also zoom in on the experience of the Municipality of Velenje (Slovenia), where the restructuring and diversification of its extensive district heating system became a green transformation priority.
Moderator
- Sonja Risteska, Senior Manager, Business and Development – Eastern Europe, Green Enesys
Opening words
- Kostiantyn Krynytskyi, Head of Energy Department, Centre of Environmental Initiatives ‘Ecoaction’, Ukraine
Speakers
- Konstantina Togaridou, Member of Western Macedonia's Just Transition Territorial Committee; Just Transition Communication/Stakeholder Engagement Researcher at DCN Southeast Europe Hub, Greece
- Karla Sitar, Head of Development and Economy Department, Municipality of Velenje, Slovenia
We look forward to welcoming you at the webinar!
Contact: webinarsWBUA@coalregions.eu
