Right to Energy Forum 2022

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Highlights from Forum 2022

 Forum 2022 Programme

(All times are in CET)

14:00
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15:30
16:00
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17:30
17:30
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18:00
Mon 24th
Energy poverty and climate justice

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

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Tackling energy poverty: a fight for social justice

Energy poverty lies at the intersection of overlying structural inequalities. Join activists to explore how energy injustice impacts people of colour, working class communities, females and those with disabilities and discuss how to make the movement more accessible.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Myriam Douo - Equinox
Camille Roux - COFACE- Families Europe
Lidija Zivcic - EmpowerMed
Bryce Goodall - Living Rent
Kieran Pradeep - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Clean, affordable energy is a human right: Briefing launch

Co-founders of the Right to Energy coalition, EAPN, EPSU & Friends of the Earth Europe launch their new briefing sharing solutions to ensure a right to clean, affordable energy for all. Join them to showcase national groups tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Jagoda Munic - Friends of the Earth Europe
Matthew Lay - UNISON
Helder Ferreira - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Sabrina Iannazzone - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Jakob Embacher - European Public Service Unions (EPSU)
Juan Carlos Benito Sanchez
Tomislav Tkalec - FOCUS Friends of the Earth Slovenia
Spyros Psychas - Greek Anti Poverty Network
Dave Moxham - Scottish TUC
Maria Jeliazkova - Bulgarian Anti-Poverty Network
Cátia Santos - EAPN Portugal, the National Observatory Against Poverty
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Tackling energy poverty: a fight for social justice

Energy poverty lies at the intersection of overlying structural inequalities. Join activists to explore how energy injustice impacts people of colour, working class communities, females and those with disabilities and discuss how to make the movement more accessible.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Myriam Douo - Equinox
Camille Roux - COFACE- Families Europe
Lidija Zivcic - EmpowerMed
Bryce Goodall - Living Rent
Kieran Pradeep - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Clean, affordable energy is a human right: Briefing launch

Co-founders of the Right to Energy coalition, EAPN, EPSU & Friends of the Earth Europe launch their new briefing sharing solutions to ensure a right to clean, affordable energy for all. Join them to showcase national groups tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Jagoda Munic - Friends of the Earth Europe
Matthew Lay - UNISON
Helder Ferreira - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Sabrina Iannazzone - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Jakob Embacher - European Public Service Unions (EPSU)
Juan Carlos Benito Sanchez
Tomislav Tkalec - FOCUS Friends of the Earth Slovenia
Spyros Psychas - Greek Anti Poverty Network
Dave Moxham - Scottish TUC
Maria Jeliazkova - Bulgarian Anti-Poverty Network
Cátia Santos - EAPN Portugal, the National Observatory Against Poverty
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Tackling energy poverty: a fight for social justice

Energy poverty lies at the intersection of overlying structural inequalities. Join activists to explore how energy injustice impacts people of colour, working class communities, females and those with disabilities and discuss how to make the movement more accessible.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Myriam Douo - Equinox
Camille Roux - COFACE- Families Europe
Lidija Zivcic - EmpowerMed
Bryce Goodall - Living Rent
Kieran Pradeep - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Clean, affordable energy is a human right: Briefing launch

Co-founders of the Right to Energy coalition, EAPN, EPSU & Friends of the Earth Europe launch their new briefing sharing solutions to ensure a right to clean, affordable energy for all. Join them to showcase national groups tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Jagoda Munic - Friends of the Earth Europe
Matthew Lay - UNISON
Helder Ferreira - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Sabrina Iannazzone - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Jakob Embacher - European Public Service Unions (EPSU)
Juan Carlos Benito Sanchez
Tomislav Tkalec - FOCUS Friends of the Earth Slovenia
Spyros Psychas - Greek Anti Poverty Network
Dave Moxham - Scottish TUC
Maria Jeliazkova - Bulgarian Anti-Poverty Network
Cátia Santos - EAPN Portugal, the National Observatory Against Poverty
Watch Video
Tue 25th
Addressing the root causes of Energy poverty

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

End fossil fuel lock-ins: how to deliver a Just Energy Transition that leaves no one behind

Fossil gas boilers are still prescribed to energy poor households as a shortsighted solution which harms people and planet. Activists and organisers share solutions and how to ensure an energy transition which prioritises those who have been least served by fossil fuels.

Speakers:
Davide Sabbadin - European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Svetoslav Stoykov - Za Zemiata Friends of the Earth Bulgaria
Petr Hlobil - Bankwatch
Martha Myers - FoEE
Eilidh Robb - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

End indecent housing: how to deliver renovations to energy poor households

Inefficient housing is a scandal across Europe. Join social housing providers, activists and collectives
who are leading the way towards decent, affordable housing for all.

Speakers:
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Julien Dijol - Housing Europe, Social housing sector
Eva Suba - ENPOR, Energy poor households in the private rented sector
Louise Sunderland - Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Mincho Benov - Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria
Sarah Coupechoux - Abbe Pierre Foundation
Martha Myers - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

End fossil fuel lock-ins: how to deliver a Just Energy Transition that leaves no one behind

Fossil gas boilers are still prescribed to energy poor households as a shortsighted solution which harms people and planet. Activists and organisers share solutions and how to ensure an energy transition which prioritises those who have been least served by fossil fuels.

Speakers:
Davide Sabbadin - European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Svetoslav Stoykov - Za Zemiata Friends of the Earth Bulgaria
Petr Hlobil - Bankwatch
Martha Myers - FoEE
Eilidh Robb - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

End indecent housing: how to deliver renovations to energy poor households

Inefficient housing is a scandal across Europe. Join social housing providers, activists and collectives
who are leading the way towards decent, affordable housing for all.

Speakers:
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Julien Dijol - Housing Europe, Social housing sector
Eva Suba - ENPOR, Energy poor households in the private rented sector
Louise Sunderland - Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Mincho Benov - Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria
Sarah Coupechoux - Abbe Pierre Foundation
Martha Myers - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

End fossil fuel lock-ins: how to deliver a Just Energy Transition that leaves no one behind

Fossil gas boilers are still prescribed to energy poor households as a shortsighted solution which harms people and planet. Activists and organisers share solutions and how to ensure an energy transition which prioritises those who have been least served by fossil fuels.

Speakers:
Davide Sabbadin - European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Svetoslav Stoykov - Za Zemiata Friends of the Earth Bulgaria
Petr Hlobil - Bankwatch
Martha Myers - FoEE
Eilidh Robb - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

End indecent housing: how to deliver renovations to energy poor households

Inefficient housing is a scandal across Europe. Join social housing providers, activists and collectives
who are leading the way towards decent, affordable housing for all.

Speakers:
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Julien Dijol - Housing Europe, Social housing sector
Eva Suba - ENPOR, Energy poor households in the private rented sector
Louise Sunderland - Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Mincho Benov - Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria
Sarah Coupechoux - Abbe Pierre Foundation
Martha Myers - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video
Wed 26th
Towards an energy system for people and planet

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Power to the people: delivering energy justice through community energy

Across Europe, citizens are working together to create an energy system that puts people and planet first. Not just as passive consumers, but as changemakers and active participants. Community energy initiatives can be an important step towards a just and inclusive energy transition. This session will showcase first-hand experiences of energy solidarity collectives tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Speakers:
Miriam Eisermann - Energy Cities
Chris Vrettos - Electra Energy Cooperative & REScoop EU
Kevin Chaplais - Les Amis d'Enercoop, (CEES)
Paula Damaška - Green Energy Cooperative, (CEES)
Lucie Middlemiss - University of Leeds, WELLBASED
Noemi Garcia Lepetit - Las Naves Valencia, WELLBASED and POWER UP
Heleen Schockaert - REScoop.eu, European is the European federation of citizen energy cooperatives, (CEES)
Dimitris Tsekeris - Friends of the Earth Europe
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Watch Video

Reimagining our energy system: solidarity responses to the gas crisis & Covid-19

In response to the gas crisis & covid-19, it is clear we need to reassess what our energy system is for. For people and planet or for profit? Hear demands from grassroot activists on the frontlines.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Ruth London - Fuel Poverty Action UK
Juan Carlos Sanchez - Fédération des Services Sociaux (FdSS)
Lavinia Steinfort - Transnational Institute (TNI)
Jordi Besora - Engineering Without Borders Catalonia (ESF)
Mari Carmen Gómez - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Nessim Achouche - Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Power to the people: delivering energy justice through community energy

Across Europe, citizens are working together to create an energy system that puts people and planet first. Not just as passive consumers, but as changemakers and active participants. Community energy initiatives can be an important step towards a just and inclusive energy transition. This session will showcase first-hand experiences of energy solidarity collectives tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Speakers:
Miriam Eisermann - Energy Cities
Chris Vrettos - Electra Energy Cooperative & REScoop EU
Kevin Chaplais - Les Amis d'Enercoop, (CEES)
Paula Damaška - Green Energy Cooperative, (CEES)
Lucie Middlemiss - University of Leeds, WELLBASED
Noemi Garcia Lepetit - Las Naves Valencia, WELLBASED and POWER UP
Heleen Schockaert - REScoop.eu, European is the European federation of citizen energy cooperatives, (CEES)
Dimitris Tsekeris - Friends of the Earth Europe
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Watch Video

Reimagining our energy system: solidarity responses to the gas crisis & Covid-19

In response to the gas crisis & covid-19, it is clear we need to reassess what our energy system is for. For people and planet or for profit? Hear demands from grassroot activists on the frontlines.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Ruth London - Fuel Poverty Action UK
Juan Carlos Sanchez - Fédération des Services Sociaux (FdSS)
Lavinia Steinfort - Transnational Institute (TNI)
Jordi Besora - Engineering Without Borders Catalonia (ESF)
Mari Carmen Gómez - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Nessim Achouche - Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Power to the people: delivering energy justice through community energy

Across Europe, citizens are working together to create an energy system that puts people and planet first. Not just as passive consumers, but as changemakers and active participants. Community energy initiatives can be an important step towards a just and inclusive energy transition. This session will showcase first-hand experiences of energy solidarity collectives tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Speakers:
Miriam Eisermann - Energy Cities
Chris Vrettos - Electra Energy Cooperative & REScoop EU
Kevin Chaplais - Les Amis d'Enercoop, (CEES)
Paula Damaška - Green Energy Cooperative, (CEES)
Lucie Middlemiss - University of Leeds, WELLBASED
Noemi Garcia Lepetit - Las Naves Valencia, WELLBASED and POWER UP
Heleen Schockaert - REScoop.eu, European is the European federation of citizen energy cooperatives, (CEES)
Dimitris Tsekeris - Friends of the Earth Europe
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Watch Video

Reimagining our energy system: solidarity responses to the gas crisis & Covid-19

In response to the gas crisis & covid-19, it is clear we need to reassess what our energy system is for. For people and planet or for profit? Hear demands from grassroot activists on the frontlines.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Ruth London - Fuel Poverty Action UK
Juan Carlos Sanchez - Fédération des Services Sociaux (FdSS)
Lavinia Steinfort - Transnational Institute (TNI)
Jordi Besora - Engineering Without Borders Catalonia (ESF)
Mari Carmen Gómez - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Nessim Achouche - Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
Watch Video
Thu 27th
From words to action: Commitments across the EU

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

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The EU Commission’s commitments: from words to action for Europe’s energy poor

What steps have the European Commission taken to tackle energy poverty in practice? We are seeing one of the biggest legislative overhauls in EU history, join high level experts in the Commission to hear their plans to turn commitments into action.

Speakers:
Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights - European Commission
Baiba Miltovica - President of the Section for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure of the EESC (European Economic and Social Committee)
Jeppe Jensen - Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH)
Serena Pontoglio - Team Leader of Renovation Wave implementation, DG ENER b3
Nikolaos Kontinakis - Policy officer at DG ENER b2 Energy Efficiency
Colin Roche - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Is Fit for 55 fit to tackle energy poverty? MEP panel discussion

The aim is an EU Green Deal that 'leaves no one behind', but what real action has been put in place? Join Members of European Parliament to hear successes and failures of the current Fit for 55 package.
Translation into French

Speakers:
Cornelia Ernst - The Left, Germany
Radan Kanev - European People's Party, Bulgaria
Michael Bloss - Greens, Germany
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

The EU Commission’s commitments: from words to action for Europe’s energy poor

What steps have the European Commission taken to tackle energy poverty in practice? We are seeing one of the biggest legislative overhauls in EU history, join high level experts in the Commission to hear their plans to turn commitments into action.

Speakers:
Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights - European Commission
Baiba Miltovica - President of the Section for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure of the EESC (European Economic and Social Committee)
Jeppe Jensen - Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH)
Serena Pontoglio - Team Leader of Renovation Wave implementation, DG ENER b3
Nikolaos Kontinakis - Policy officer at DG ENER b2 Energy Efficiency
Colin Roche - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Is Fit for 55 fit to tackle energy poverty? MEP panel discussion

The aim is an EU Green Deal that 'leaves no one behind', but what real action has been put in place? Join Members of European Parliament to hear successes and failures of the current Fit for 55 package.
Translation into French

Speakers:
Cornelia Ernst - The Left, Germany
Radan Kanev - European People's Party, Bulgaria
Michael Bloss - Greens, Germany
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

The EU Commission’s commitments: from words to action for Europe’s energy poor

What steps have the European Commission taken to tackle energy poverty in practice? We are seeing one of the biggest legislative overhauls in EU history, join high level experts in the Commission to hear their plans to turn commitments into action.

Speakers:
Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights - European Commission
Baiba Miltovica - President of the Section for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure of the EESC (European Economic and Social Committee)
Jeppe Jensen - Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH)
Serena Pontoglio - Team Leader of Renovation Wave implementation, DG ENER b3
Nikolaos Kontinakis - Policy officer at DG ENER b2 Energy Efficiency
Colin Roche - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Is Fit for 55 fit to tackle energy poverty? MEP panel discussion

The aim is an EU Green Deal that 'leaves no one behind', but what real action has been put in place? Join Members of European Parliament to hear successes and failures of the current Fit for 55 package.
Translation into French

Speakers:
Cornelia Ernst - The Left, Germany
Radan Kanev - European People's Party, Bulgaria
Michael Bloss - Greens, Germany
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Watch Video
Fri 28th
The Next Steps for the Right to Energy movement

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

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Next steps for a Right to Energy

A space to reflect on the solutions from the grassroot to EU at the Forum. What are the next steps forward for the Right to Energy movement? Join this interactive session to share demands and ideas for the movement in the year ahead.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Felix Mailleux - European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
Javier Tobias - ECODES
Diane Skidmore - Fuel Poverty Action
Cristina Garcia - Alliance against Energy Poverty Catalonia
Watch Video

Empowering narratives & energy poverty

How we speak about energy poverty is hugely significant.
Join this interactive session to explore how we move to stories of empowerment, community and action.
Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Aryanisha Lawes - Repowering London
Daniel López - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Maximiliano Braun - Photo journalist
Yvonne Lemmen - Friends of the Earth Europe
Myriam Douo - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Next steps for a Right to Energy

A space to reflect on the solutions from the grassroot to EU at the Forum. What are the next steps forward for the Right to Energy movement? Join this interactive session to share demands and ideas for the movement in the year ahead.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Felix Mailleux - European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
Javier Tobias - ECODES
Diane Skidmore - Fuel Poverty Action
Cristina Garcia - Alliance against Energy Poverty Catalonia
Watch Video

Empowering narratives & energy poverty

How we speak about energy poverty is hugely significant.
Join this interactive session to explore how we move to stories of empowerment, community and action.
Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Aryanisha Lawes - Repowering London
Daniel López - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Maximiliano Braun - Photo journalist
Yvonne Lemmen - Friends of the Earth Europe
Myriam Douo - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Next steps for a Right to Energy

A space to reflect on the solutions from the grassroot to EU at the Forum. What are the next steps forward for the Right to Energy movement? Join this interactive session to share demands and ideas for the movement in the year ahead.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Felix Mailleux - European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
Javier Tobias - ECODES
Diane Skidmore - Fuel Poverty Action
Cristina Garcia - Alliance against Energy Poverty Catalonia
Watch Video

Empowering narratives & energy poverty

How we speak about energy poverty is hugely significant.
Join this interactive session to explore how we move to stories of empowerment, community and action.
Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Aryanisha Lawes - Repowering London
Daniel López - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Maximiliano Braun - Photo journalist
Yvonne Lemmen - Friends of the Earth Europe
Myriam Douo - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video
Time
All times are in CET
Mon 24th
Energy poverty and climate justice
14:00
-
15:30

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Tackling energy poverty: a fight for social justice

Energy poverty lies at the intersection of overlying structural inequalities. Join activists to explore how energy injustice impacts people of colour, working class communities, females and those with disabilities and discuss how to make the movement more accessible.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Myriam Douo - Equinox
Camille Roux - COFACE- Families Europe
Lidija Zivcic - EmpowerMed
Bryce Goodall - Living Rent
Kieran Pradeep - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Clean, affordable energy is a human right: Briefing launch

Co-founders of the Right to Energy coalition, EAPN, EPSU & Friends of the Earth Europe launch their new briefing sharing solutions to ensure a right to clean, affordable energy for all. Join them to showcase national groups tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Jagoda Munic - Friends of the Earth Europe
Matthew Lay - UNISON
Helder Ferreira - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Sabrina Iannazzone - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Jakob Embacher - European Public Service Unions (EPSU)
Juan Carlos Benito Sanchez
Tomislav Tkalec - FOCUS Friends of the Earth Slovenia
Spyros Psychas - Greek Anti Poverty Network
Dave Moxham - Scottish TUC
Maria Jeliazkova - Bulgarian Anti-Poverty Network
Cátia Santos - EAPN Portugal, the National Observatory Against Poverty
Watch Video
16:00
-
17:30

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Tackling energy poverty: a fight for social justice

Energy poverty lies at the intersection of overlying structural inequalities. Join activists to explore how energy injustice impacts people of colour, working class communities, females and those with disabilities and discuss how to make the movement more accessible.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Myriam Douo - Equinox
Camille Roux - COFACE- Families Europe
Lidija Zivcic - EmpowerMed
Bryce Goodall - Living Rent
Kieran Pradeep - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Clean, affordable energy is a human right: Briefing launch

Co-founders of the Right to Energy coalition, EAPN, EPSU & Friends of the Earth Europe launch their new briefing sharing solutions to ensure a right to clean, affordable energy for all. Join them to showcase national groups tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Jagoda Munic - Friends of the Earth Europe
Matthew Lay - UNISON
Helder Ferreira - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Sabrina Iannazzone - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Jakob Embacher - European Public Service Unions (EPSU)
Juan Carlos Benito Sanchez
Tomislav Tkalec - FOCUS Friends of the Earth Slovenia
Spyros Psychas - Greek Anti Poverty Network
Dave Moxham - Scottish TUC
Maria Jeliazkova - Bulgarian Anti-Poverty Network
Cátia Santos - EAPN Portugal, the National Observatory Against Poverty
Watch Video
17:30
-
18:00

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Tackling energy poverty: a fight for social justice

Energy poverty lies at the intersection of overlying structural inequalities. Join activists to explore how energy injustice impacts people of colour, working class communities, females and those with disabilities and discuss how to make the movement more accessible.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Myriam Douo - Equinox
Camille Roux - COFACE- Families Europe
Lidija Zivcic - EmpowerMed
Bryce Goodall - Living Rent
Kieran Pradeep - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Clean, affordable energy is a human right: Briefing launch

Co-founders of the Right to Energy coalition, EAPN, EPSU & Friends of the Earth Europe launch their new briefing sharing solutions to ensure a right to clean, affordable energy for all. Join them to showcase national groups tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Jagoda Munic - Friends of the Earth Europe
Matthew Lay - UNISON
Helder Ferreira - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Sabrina Iannazzone - European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN)
Jakob Embacher - European Public Service Unions (EPSU)
Juan Carlos Benito Sanchez
Tomislav Tkalec - FOCUS Friends of the Earth Slovenia
Spyros Psychas - Greek Anti Poverty Network
Dave Moxham - Scottish TUC
Maria Jeliazkova - Bulgarian Anti-Poverty Network
Cátia Santos - EAPN Portugal, the National Observatory Against Poverty
Watch Video
Time
All times are in CET
Tue 25th
Addressing the root causes of Energy poverty
14:00
-
15:30

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

End fossil fuel lock-ins: how to deliver a Just Energy Transition that leaves no one behind

Fossil gas boilers are still prescribed to energy poor households as a shortsighted solution which harms people and planet. Activists and organisers share solutions and how to ensure an energy transition which prioritises those who have been least served by fossil fuels.

Speakers:
Davide Sabbadin - European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Svetoslav Stoykov - Za Zemiata Friends of the Earth Bulgaria
Petr Hlobil - Bankwatch
Martha Myers - FoEE
Eilidh Robb - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

End indecent housing: how to deliver renovations to energy poor households

Inefficient housing is a scandal across Europe. Join social housing providers, activists and collectives
who are leading the way towards decent, affordable housing for all.

Speakers:
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Julien Dijol - Housing Europe, Social housing sector
Eva Suba - ENPOR, Energy poor households in the private rented sector
Louise Sunderland - Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Mincho Benov - Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria
Sarah Coupechoux - Abbe Pierre Foundation
Martha Myers - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video
16:00
-
17:30

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

End fossil fuel lock-ins: how to deliver a Just Energy Transition that leaves no one behind

Fossil gas boilers are still prescribed to energy poor households as a shortsighted solution which harms people and planet. Activists and organisers share solutions and how to ensure an energy transition which prioritises those who have been least served by fossil fuels.

Speakers:
Davide Sabbadin - European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Svetoslav Stoykov - Za Zemiata Friends of the Earth Bulgaria
Petr Hlobil - Bankwatch
Martha Myers - FoEE
Eilidh Robb - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

End indecent housing: how to deliver renovations to energy poor households

Inefficient housing is a scandal across Europe. Join social housing providers, activists and collectives
who are leading the way towards decent, affordable housing for all.

Speakers:
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Julien Dijol - Housing Europe, Social housing sector
Eva Suba - ENPOR, Energy poor households in the private rented sector
Louise Sunderland - Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Mincho Benov - Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria
Sarah Coupechoux - Abbe Pierre Foundation
Martha Myers - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video
17:30
-
18:00

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

End fossil fuel lock-ins: how to deliver a Just Energy Transition that leaves no one behind

Fossil gas boilers are still prescribed to energy poor households as a shortsighted solution which harms people and planet. Activists and organisers share solutions and how to ensure an energy transition which prioritises those who have been least served by fossil fuels.

Speakers:
Davide Sabbadin - European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Svetoslav Stoykov - Za Zemiata Friends of the Earth Bulgaria
Petr Hlobil - Bankwatch
Martha Myers - FoEE
Eilidh Robb - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

End indecent housing: how to deliver renovations to energy poor households

Inefficient housing is a scandal across Europe. Join social housing providers, activists and collectives
who are leading the way towards decent, affordable housing for all.

Speakers:
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Julien Dijol - Housing Europe, Social housing sector
Eva Suba - ENPOR, Energy poor households in the private rented sector
Louise Sunderland - Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Mincho Benov - Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria
Sarah Coupechoux - Abbe Pierre Foundation
Martha Myers - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video
Time
All times are in CET
Wed 26th
Towards an energy system for people and planet
14:00
-
15:30

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Power to the people: delivering energy justice through community energy

Across Europe, citizens are working together to create an energy system that puts people and planet first. Not just as passive consumers, but as changemakers and active participants. Community energy initiatives can be an important step towards a just and inclusive energy transition. This session will showcase first-hand experiences of energy solidarity collectives tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Speakers:
Miriam Eisermann - Energy Cities
Chris Vrettos - Electra Energy Cooperative & REScoop EU
Kevin Chaplais - Les Amis d'Enercoop, (CEES)
Paula Damaška - Green Energy Cooperative, (CEES)
Lucie Middlemiss - University of Leeds, WELLBASED
Noemi Garcia Lepetit - Las Naves Valencia, WELLBASED and POWER UP
Heleen Schockaert - REScoop.eu, European is the European federation of citizen energy cooperatives, (CEES)
Dimitris Tsekeris - Friends of the Earth Europe
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
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Reimagining our energy system: solidarity responses to the gas crisis & Covid-19

In response to the gas crisis & covid-19, it is clear we need to reassess what our energy system is for. For people and planet or for profit? Hear demands from grassroot activists on the frontlines.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Ruth London - Fuel Poverty Action UK
Juan Carlos Sanchez - Fédération des Services Sociaux (FdSS)
Lavinia Steinfort - Transnational Institute (TNI)
Jordi Besora - Engineering Without Borders Catalonia (ESF)
Mari Carmen Gómez - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Nessim Achouche - Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
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16:00
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17:30

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

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Power to the people: delivering energy justice through community energy

Across Europe, citizens are working together to create an energy system that puts people and planet first. Not just as passive consumers, but as changemakers and active participants. Community energy initiatives can be an important step towards a just and inclusive energy transition. This session will showcase first-hand experiences of energy solidarity collectives tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Speakers:
Miriam Eisermann - Energy Cities
Chris Vrettos - Electra Energy Cooperative & REScoop EU
Kevin Chaplais - Les Amis d'Enercoop, (CEES)
Paula Damaška - Green Energy Cooperative, (CEES)
Lucie Middlemiss - University of Leeds, WELLBASED
Noemi Garcia Lepetit - Las Naves Valencia, WELLBASED and POWER UP
Heleen Schockaert - REScoop.eu, European is the European federation of citizen energy cooperatives, (CEES)
Dimitris Tsekeris - Friends of the Earth Europe
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Watch Video

Reimagining our energy system: solidarity responses to the gas crisis & Covid-19

In response to the gas crisis & covid-19, it is clear we need to reassess what our energy system is for. For people and planet or for profit? Hear demands from grassroot activists on the frontlines.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Ruth London - Fuel Poverty Action UK
Juan Carlos Sanchez - Fédération des Services Sociaux (FdSS)
Lavinia Steinfort - Transnational Institute (TNI)
Jordi Besora - Engineering Without Borders Catalonia (ESF)
Mari Carmen Gómez - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Nessim Achouche - Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
Watch Video
17:30
-
18:00

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Power to the people: delivering energy justice through community energy

Across Europe, citizens are working together to create an energy system that puts people and planet first. Not just as passive consumers, but as changemakers and active participants. Community energy initiatives can be an important step towards a just and inclusive energy transition. This session will showcase first-hand experiences of energy solidarity collectives tackling energy poverty across Europe.

Speakers:
Miriam Eisermann - Energy Cities
Chris Vrettos - Electra Energy Cooperative & REScoop EU
Kevin Chaplais - Les Amis d'Enercoop, (CEES)
Paula Damaška - Green Energy Cooperative, (CEES)
Lucie Middlemiss - University of Leeds, WELLBASED
Noemi Garcia Lepetit - Las Naves Valencia, WELLBASED and POWER UP
Heleen Schockaert - REScoop.eu, European is the European federation of citizen energy cooperatives, (CEES)
Dimitris Tsekeris - Friends of the Earth Europe
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Watch Video

Reimagining our energy system: solidarity responses to the gas crisis & Covid-19

In response to the gas crisis & covid-19, it is clear we need to reassess what our energy system is for. For people and planet or for profit? Hear demands from grassroot activists on the frontlines.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Ruth London - Fuel Poverty Action UK
Juan Carlos Sanchez - Fédération des Services Sociaux (FdSS)
Lavinia Steinfort - Transnational Institute (TNI)
Jordi Besora - Engineering Without Borders Catalonia (ESF)
Mari Carmen Gómez - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Nessim Achouche - Rosa Luxemburg Foundation
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Time
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Thu 27th
From words to action: Commitments across the EU
14:00
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15:30

Reflection space

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The EU Commission’s commitments: from words to action for Europe’s energy poor

What steps have the European Commission taken to tackle energy poverty in practice? We are seeing one of the biggest legislative overhauls in EU history, join high level experts in the Commission to hear their plans to turn commitments into action.

Speakers:
Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights - European Commission
Baiba Miltovica - President of the Section for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure of the EESC (European Economic and Social Committee)
Jeppe Jensen - Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH)
Serena Pontoglio - Team Leader of Renovation Wave implementation, DG ENER b3
Nikolaos Kontinakis - Policy officer at DG ENER b2 Energy Efficiency
Colin Roche - Friends of the Earth Europe
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Is Fit for 55 fit to tackle energy poverty? MEP panel discussion

The aim is an EU Green Deal that 'leaves no one behind', but what real action has been put in place? Join Members of European Parliament to hear successes and failures of the current Fit for 55 package.
Translation into French

Speakers:
Cornelia Ernst - The Left, Germany
Radan Kanev - European People's Party, Bulgaria
Michael Bloss - Greens, Germany
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Watch Video
16:00
-
17:30

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

The EU Commission’s commitments: from words to action for Europe’s energy poor

What steps have the European Commission taken to tackle energy poverty in practice? We are seeing one of the biggest legislative overhauls in EU history, join high level experts in the Commission to hear their plans to turn commitments into action.

Speakers:
Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights - European Commission
Baiba Miltovica - President of the Section for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure of the EESC (European Economic and Social Committee)
Jeppe Jensen - Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH)
Serena Pontoglio - Team Leader of Renovation Wave implementation, DG ENER b3
Nikolaos Kontinakis - Policy officer at DG ENER b2 Energy Efficiency
Colin Roche - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Is Fit for 55 fit to tackle energy poverty? MEP panel discussion

The aim is an EU Green Deal that 'leaves no one behind', but what real action has been put in place? Join Members of European Parliament to hear successes and failures of the current Fit for 55 package.
Translation into French

Speakers:
Cornelia Ernst - The Left, Germany
Radan Kanev - European People's Party, Bulgaria
Michael Bloss - Greens, Germany
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Watch Video
17:30
-
18:00

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

The EU Commission’s commitments: from words to action for Europe’s energy poor

What steps have the European Commission taken to tackle energy poverty in practice? We are seeing one of the biggest legislative overhauls in EU history, join high level experts in the Commission to hear their plans to turn commitments into action.

Speakers:
Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights - European Commission
Baiba Miltovica - President of the Section for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure of the EESC (European Economic and Social Committee)
Jeppe Jensen - Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH)
Serena Pontoglio - Team Leader of Renovation Wave implementation, DG ENER b3
Nikolaos Kontinakis - Policy officer at DG ENER b2 Energy Efficiency
Colin Roche - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video

Is Fit for 55 fit to tackle energy poverty? MEP panel discussion

The aim is an EU Green Deal that 'leaves no one behind', but what real action has been put in place? Join Members of European Parliament to hear successes and failures of the current Fit for 55 package.
Translation into French

Speakers:
Cornelia Ernst - The Left, Germany
Radan Kanev - European People's Party, Bulgaria
Michael Bloss - Greens, Germany
Clotilde Clark-Foulquier - FEANTSA
Watch Video
Time
All times are in CET
Fri 28th
The Next Steps for the Right to Energy movement
14:00
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15:30

Reflection space

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Next steps for a Right to Energy

A space to reflect on the solutions from the grassroot to EU at the Forum. What are the next steps forward for the Right to Energy movement? Join this interactive session to share demands and ideas for the movement in the year ahead.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Felix Mailleux - European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
Javier Tobias - ECODES
Diane Skidmore - Fuel Poverty Action
Cristina Garcia - Alliance against Energy Poverty Catalonia
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Empowering narratives & energy poverty

How we speak about energy poverty is hugely significant.
Join this interactive session to explore how we move to stories of empowerment, community and action.
Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Aryanisha Lawes - Repowering London
Daniel López - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Maximiliano Braun - Photo journalist
Yvonne Lemmen - Friends of the Earth Europe
Myriam Douo - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video
16:00
-
17:30

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Next steps for a Right to Energy

A space to reflect on the solutions from the grassroot to EU at the Forum. What are the next steps forward for the Right to Energy movement? Join this interactive session to share demands and ideas for the movement in the year ahead.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Felix Mailleux - European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
Javier Tobias - ECODES
Diane Skidmore - Fuel Poverty Action
Cristina Garcia - Alliance against Energy Poverty Catalonia
Watch Video

Empowering narratives & energy poverty

How we speak about energy poverty is hugely significant.
Join this interactive session to explore how we move to stories of empowerment, community and action.
Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Aryanisha Lawes - Repowering London
Daniel López - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Maximiliano Braun - Photo journalist
Yvonne Lemmen - Friends of the Earth Europe
Myriam Douo - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video
17:30
-
18:00

Reflection space

After the afternoons conversations, a space to reflect on zoom together.

View

Next steps for a Right to Energy

A space to reflect on the solutions from the grassroot to EU at the Forum. What are the next steps forward for the Right to Energy movement? Join this interactive session to share demands and ideas for the movement in the year ahead.

Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Felix Mailleux - European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
Javier Tobias - ECODES
Diane Skidmore - Fuel Poverty Action
Cristina Garcia - Alliance against Energy Poverty Catalonia
Watch Video

Empowering narratives & energy poverty

How we speak about energy poverty is hugely significant.
Join this interactive session to explore how we move to stories of empowerment, community and action.
Translation into Spanish

Speakers:
Aryanisha Lawes - Repowering London
Daniel López - Alliance against Energy Poverty (APE)
Marilyn Smith - The ENERGY ACTION Project (En-Act), (CEES)
Maximiliano Braun - Photo journalist
Yvonne Lemmen - Friends of the Earth Europe
Myriam Douo - Friends of the Earth Europe
Watch Video
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