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Event

Energiewende made in the USA What can we learn from California?

Event

Topic

Public Acceptance & Engagement

Dimension

Energy & Society
Calendar 05 December 2013
Location Berlin, Germany

Organised by RGI

On the 9th of August of this year, more than 27 percent of consumed electricity was generated by renewable energy sources in California. A new record. The most populous US-state with more than 37 million inhabitants is considered a pioneer in sustainable climate and energy policy – the goal of having renewable energy make up 33 percent of the power mix by 2020 is ambitious, as similarly seen in Germany.

To guarantee power system stability and security of supply in both countries is not just a technological challenge – more and more actors consider the conversion of the power supply a social experiment based on new cooperative planning procedures. In 2007, California had already established the Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative (RETI) that aimed for more public participation and a compromise between as many interest groups as possible. As the coordinator of RETI, David Olsen set new standards. Inspired by this process, other actors started to rethink their own roles too: grid operators who increasingly take on more responsibility beyond technological neutrality are only one example.

Being a pioneer of integrated and participatory planning of renewable energy sources, as well as system reliability and grid development, Mr. Olsen’s insights can be of high relevance for the German “Energiewende”.

Agenda

David Olsen Member of the Board of Governors | California Independent System Operator CAISO; Former President | Grid Planning Initiative RETI
Speaker
Patrick Graichen Deputy Director and Senior Associate Power Market and System Reliability | Agora Energiewende
Speaker
Tobias Austrup Political Advisor Energy Transition | Greenpeace Germany
Speaker
Steffen Jenner Unit National and European Electricity Market, Market Integration and EU Aspects of Renewable Energie | Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
Speaker
Olivier Feix Head of Corporate Communication/ Public Affairs | 50Hertz
Speaker
Marius Strecker Issue Manager Stakeholder Integration | TenneT
Speaker
Nina Scholz Public Affairs and Corporate Communication | E.ON
Speaker

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“Energiewende made in the USA - What can we learn from California?”

contact

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.