“Shaping Regional Energy Futures: From Renewables to Climate Neutrality”
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Date & Time08. October 2025
10:00 - 15:00 (EEST) -
OrganiserRiga Technical University's Institute of Energy Systems and Environment
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Contact
- Dace Lauka
- dace.lauka@rtu.lv
Description
The seminar will focus on pathways to climate neutrality and renewable energy integration in municipalities. Participants will explore synergies between wind and hydrogen, share best practices from Baltic Sea Region municipalities, and discuss policy perspectives. The program will also highlight innovative technologies, recent policy developments related to emissions and emissions trading, as well as “hot” and pressing topics. In addition, a roadmap for renewable energy transition and a hands-on workshop, offering practical experience with innovative planning platforms to support local energy strategies.
Participation in the seminar is free of charge, but places are limited!
Seminar language: English and Latvian
Place: Seminar “Shaping Regional Energy Futures: From Renewables to Climate Neutrality”, Zunda krastmala 8, 2nd floor; Workshop for municipalities, tbc
Agenda
- TimeItem
- 10:00 - 10:30 (EEST)Registration
- 10:30 - 10:40 (EEST)Seminar opening
- 10:40 - 11:10 (EEST)Wind and Hydrogen Synergy: Pathways to a Sustainable Future, prof. Dagnija Blumberga, Riga Technical University
- 11:10 - 11:30 (EEST)Liepāja Municipality’s Development Path towards 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, Karlis Beikmanis, Liepaja Municipality
- 11:30 - 11:50 (EEST)The Tomelilla Example: A Municipal Perspective on RES Deployment and Tool Application, Ellen Boije af Gennäs Erre, Tomelilla minicipality
- 11:50 - 12:10 (EEST)The Development Journey of Kuldīga Municipality, Agate Zirne, Kuldiga municipality
- 13:00 - 13:30 (EEST)Emission Trading Scheme. How will we manage it together? Lelde Vistarte, Ministry of Climate and Energy
- 13:30 - 13:50 (EEST)Roadmap for renewable energy transition in BSR municipalities, Per-Johan Wik, Sustainable Business Hub
- 14:00 - 15:00 (EEST)Hands-on Workshop*: Exploring the EnergyEquilibrium and CommitClimate Platforms, Alīna Safronova, Zane Pīpkalēja and Dace Lauka *in Latvian language
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