GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe

Last week, our Board members convened online for the last Board meeting before the Christmas break!   During the meeting, Board members were updated on the latest EU policies and key events, including the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal and a briefing on the Citizens’ Energy Forum held in Budapest. Furthermore, attendees had the opportunity to exchange with Harvey Chandler, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA), on the key topic of financing grid investments. The meeting concluded with a look at upcoming events for the new year, with special attention given to the first Board meeting of 2025, which will take place in Munich. Additionally, we are proud to announce the appointment of two new Deputy Chairmans, Ina Lehto from Energiateollisuus ry – Finnish Energy and Ramon Gallart Fernandez from Anell, joining the current Deputy Chairman Prof. Christan Held.   👏We thank our Board members for their valuable contribution to our work! Hans Kreisel, Ignacio Cuerva Valdivia, Toivo Hurme, Per Everhill, Ramon Gallart Fernandez, Unni Farestveit, Ina Lehto, Irene Bartol, David Freed, Thomas Maderbacher, Carmen Gimeno de la Fuente, Federica BRUNI, Anna Smičková GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe #DSOs #Grids #Energy #CleanIndustrialDeal #Investments

🚨 New Publication – “Updated Hydrogen Infrastructure Map” GEODE, alongside ENTSOG, Eurogas, CEDEC- European Federation of Local & Regional Energy Companies, Gas Distributors for Sustainability (GD4S) and GIE, is proud to present the latest updates to the Joint Hydrogen Infrastructure Map! 🗺️ This interactive tool showcases the evolving European hydrogen infrastructure, tracking distribution, transmission, storage, production, import terminals, and demand trends for 2030, 2040, and 2050. Explore the updated Joint Hydrogen Infrastructure Map ➡️ https://www.h2inframap.eu/  GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe  #DSOs #Grids #Energy #CleanIndustrialDeal #Investments 

Last week, our Secretary General, Carmen Gimeno de la Fuente, attended the European Energy Forum dinner debate in Brussels, focusing on the energy priorities of the upcoming Polish Presidency of the EU Council! At the event, Mariusz Kawnik from the Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU and Matthew Baldwin from DG ENER discussed Poland’s energy priorities for the next six months, emphasizing efforts to strengthen energy security and the EU’s resilience. Additionally, speakers from GAZ-SYSTEM and GIE highlighted the critical role of a well-connected energy infrastructure in advancing the EU’s transition toward sustainable and resilient energy systems.   GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe #EnergyPriorities #EnergyInfrastructure #PolishPresidency #EnergySecurity #DSOs #Grids

Last week, we had the privilege of attending the 16th Citizens’ Energy Forum and the 3rd Regulatory Roundtable on Energy Policy for Consumers in Budapest, organized by the European Commission!   These events brought together leading energy stakeholders to discuss challenges and solutions for ensuring a fair, inclusive, and citizen-driven energy transition. Here are some key takeaways: 📌The importance of a just energy transition was emphasized throughout the Forum, from the keynote speech to sessions focused on local actions, solutions, and building blocks for a citizen-powered just energy transition. 📌The establishment of a new Working Group on Energy Consumers was formally announced at the Forum. GEODE is proud to play an active role in this group, which will support the implementation of the EMD and Gas Package by tackling critical topics such as consumer disconnection protections, digitalization, and energy sharing. 📌The Roundtable tackled pressing issues, including crisis management, affordable energy access, enhancing consumer choice and protection, addressing housing and energy challenges amid the gas phase-out, and empowering citizens and energy communities through self-generation, energy sharing, and demand response. GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe #Energy #Sustainability #JustTransition #EnergyPolicy #DSOs #GasPackage #EMD

Learn more about the energy concept of Stadtwerke Rosenheim GmbH & Co. KG, which is transforming energy systems with innovative solutions in district heating, combined heat and power, and renewable sources.  Discover their journey toward a sustainable future - practical, impactful, and inspiring for cities worldwide! For the full article:🔗https://bit.ly/49hMK20 GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #UrbanTransformation 

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of hosting the Advisory Council for Energy of our Swedish member, Energiföretagen Sverige, at our offices!   📌The meeting featured productive discussions on GEODE’s advocacy efforts in light of the new European Commission mandate, our collaboration with members, and key EU energy policy topics, including the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal.   👏 A special thank you to the Swedenergy’s Advisory Council for Energy for the invaluable insights. We look forward to continued collaboration! Anja Alemdar, Caroline Bouilly Eriksson, Emmy Harlid Westholm, Hannes Carl Borg, Henrik Bergström, Lars Holmquist, Måns Borgström, Ove Fredriksson, Patrik Grönbeck, Per Everhill, Sandra Hult, Carmen Gimeno de la Fuente and Anna Smičková.   GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe #DSOs #Grids #Energy #CleanIndustrialDeal #Advocacy #Collaboration

GEODE Autumn Seminar was a great success! 🌟 Last Tuesday, GEODE members gathered in Rosenheim, Germany, for our Autumn Seminar hosted by Stadtwerke Rosenheim. Attendees enjoyed engaging presentations and roundtable discussions featuring representatives from the Stadtwerke Rosenheim GmbH & Co. KG, Stadtwerke Schwerte GmbH, Stadtwerke Münster GmbH, Becker Büttner Held, the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, Nordion Energi, and the Local Power Association. The event also provided ample networking opportunities at the official dinner and participants could also enjoy a site visit of the CHP systems and water source heat pump at Stadtwerke Rosenheim power plant. We appreciate everyone’s participation and enthusiasm in making this event truly memorable! Additionally, during the Seminar, we bid farewell to Dr. Götz Brühl and Dr. Rudi Rienzner and thank them for their outstanding role as part of GEODE Board of Directors🏆 👏We thank all our speakers for the engaging and insightful presentations! Hans Kreisel, Dr. Götz Brühl, Prof. Christian Held, Sebastian Kirchmann, Lukas Peuckmann, Markus Kachel, Martin Beer, Toivo Hurme, and Federica BRUNI.   GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe #AutumnSeminar #Grids #DSOs #LocalEnergy #SectorIntegration #Sustainability #Energy

It was a pleasure to host our Finnish member, the Local Power Association, yesterday at our offices!   📌We had productive discussions on GEODE’s priorities, our active role in implementing the Commission’s Grids Action Plan, and key topics under the new Commission mandate impacting grids.   👏 A special thank you to the Local Power Association and their members for the invaluable insights. We look forward to continued collaboration! Pasi Haarala, Lauri Laine, Olli Mattila, Marko Niemonen, Osmo Karvonen, Esa Koivula, Kristian Finell, Andreas Rasmus, Toivo Hurme, Jari Nykänen, Carmen Gimeno de la Fuente, Federica BRUNI, Anna Smičková   GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe #DSOs #Grids #Energy #GridsActionPlan #Collaboration

Yesterday, we participated in the Workshop on Distribution Network Development Plans, organized by the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)!   Our Secretary General, Carmen Gimeno de la Fuente, joined the session alongside Petteri Kangasluoma from our Finnish member, Elenia. Key takeaways from his presentation included: 📌Network development plans must be a strategic level document, not an approval of individual projects 📌National regulatory authorities must motivate DSOs to strategic planning 📌National regulation must enable sufficient investments   GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe #NetworkDevelopmentPlans #DSOs #Grids #Energy

Don’t miss out! Join us in Rosenheim, Germany, for GEODE Autumn Seminar "Holistic Perspectives on Transforming Local Energy Supply", happening on November 11th-12th! 📅   We are thrilled to introduce the speakers of the second roundtable discussion on “Sector Coupling: Challenges of the Post-Fossil Gas Era for Distribution Network Operators”: 🗣Thomas Maderbacher, Managing Director of Wiener Netze GmbH & Board Member of GEODE 🗣Hans Kreisel, CEO of Nordion Energi and GEODE’s Chairman 🗣Toivo Hurme, Executive Director of Local Power Association & Board Member of GEODE 🗣Federica BRUNI, Policy Advisor at GEODE, who will moderate the session Check out the detailed agenda below and mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed event! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fbnXyP   Interested in joining us but haven’t received the registration form? Contact our GEODE team at [email protected] 📨   GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe #AutumnSeminar #SectorIntegration #Grids #Energy #Sustainability #LocalEnergy