Registration opens for EU Sustainable Energy Week 2023

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 is open for registration. This major annual event dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency in Europe will take place from June 20 to 22 under the theme "Accelerating the clean energy transition - towards lower bills and better skills".

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The European Commission announces the opening of registrations for the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023. Under the theme “Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition – Toward Lower Bills and Increased Skills,” the event will be held June 20-22, returning to the traditional June.

EUSEW is the largest annual event dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency in Europe, featuring a series of activities aimed at building a sustainable and secure energy future for Europe.

A hybrid format

Like last year, EUSEW 2023 will be organized in a hybrid format, both online and in person. Participants are invited to register and can choose to join the event on site at the Charlemagne building in Brussels, or online, to participate in discussions on various topics related to the overall theme.

By 2022, the event had welcomed more than 8,000 on-site and online participants, including public authorities, energy policy experts, private companies, NGOs, EU project partners, researchers, youth and consumers. This year’s event is expected to attract similar participation.

Highlights of EUSEW 2023 include:

EUSEW Policy Conference, June 20-22. Key topics include skills for energy transition, energy efficiency, renewable energy, accessibility and inclusion, decarbonization policies and international cooperation. 60 sessions are organized by the European Commission and energy stakeholders and include high-level speakers to discuss, debate and share best practices.

The prestigious EU Sustainable Energy Awards ceremony on June 20, in the presence of EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, recognizes individuals and projects for their outstanding efforts in four categories: Innovation, Local Energy Action and Women in Energy. In addition, a young energy champion will be named in recognition of their achievements.

The fourth edition of the European Youth Energy Day, on June 20, which includes a World Café of 30 young Europeans and a session dedicated to energy communities.

A series of networking events throughout the week, where attendees can connect with others in the sustainable energy community, including an Energy Fair (offering organizations and associations the opportunity to showcase their initiatives and interact with attendees).

And, from April to the end of June, locally organized Sustainable Energy Days are held around the world to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Launched in 2007 by the European Commission, EUSEW is organized by the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) in close collaboration with the Directorate General for Energy.

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru significantly increase renewable electricity production, reaching nearly 70% of the regional electricity mix, according to a recent Wood Mackenzie study on Latin America's energy sector.
The Canadian government announces an investment of more than $40mn to fund 13 energy projects led by Indigenous communities across the country, aiming to improve energy efficiency and increase local renewable energy use.
The German Ministry of Economy plans to significantly expand aid aimed at reducing industrial electricity costs, increasing eligible companies from 350 to 2,200, at an estimated cost of €4bn ($4.7bn).
A major electricity blackout paralyzed large parts of the Czech Republic, interrupting transport and essential networks, raising immediate economic concerns, and highlighting the vulnerability of energy infrastructures to unforeseen technical incidents.
French greenhouse gas emissions are expected to rise by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2025, indicating a global slowdown in reductions forecast for the full year, according to Citepa, an independent organisation responsible for national monitoring.
The Republican budget bill passed by the U.S. Senate accelerates the phase-out of tax credits for renewable energies, favoring fossil fuels and raising economic concerns among solar and wind industry professionals.
Rapid growth in solar and wind capacities will lead to a significant rise in electricity curtailment in Brazil, as existing transmission infrastructure remains inadequate to handle this massive influx of energy, according to a recent study by consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.
In April 2025, fossil fuels represented 49.5% of South Korea's electricity mix, dropping below the symbolic threshold of 50% for the first time, primarily due to a historic decline in coal-generated electricity production.
The US Senate Finance Committee modifies the '45Z' tax credit to standardize the tax treatment of renewable fuels, thereby encouraging advanced biofuel production starting October 2025.
According to the 2025 report on global energy access, despite notable progress in renewable energy, insufficient targeted financing continues to hinder electricity and clean cooking access, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
While advanced economies maintain global energy leadership, China and the United States have significantly progressed in the security and sustainability of their energy systems, according to the World Economic Forum's annual report.
On the sidelines of the US–Africa summit in Luanda, Algiers and Luanda consolidate their energy collaboration to better exploit their oil, gas, and mining potential, targeting a common strategy in regional and international markets.
The UK's Climate Change Committee is urging the government to quickly reduce electricity costs to facilitate the adoption of heat pumps and electric vehicles, judged too slow to achieve the set climate targets.
The European Commission will extend until the end of 2030 an expanded state-aid framework, allowing capitals to fund low-carbon technologies and nuclear power to preserve competitiveness against China and the United States.
Japan's grid operator forecasts an energy shortfall of up to 89 GW by 2050 due to rising demand from semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence technologies.
Energy-intensive European industries will be eligible for temporary state aid to mitigate high electricity prices, according to a new regulatory framework proposed by the European Commission under the "Clean Industrial Deal."
Mauritius seeks international investors to swiftly build a floating power plant of around 100 MW, aiming to secure the national energy supply by January 2026 and address current production shortfalls.
Madrid announces immediate energy storage measures while Lisbon secures its electrical grid, responding to the historic outage that affected the entire Iberian Peninsula in late April.
Indonesia has unveiled its new national energy plan, projecting an increase of 69.5 GW in electricity capacity over ten years, largely funded by independent producers, to address rapidly rising domestic demand.
French Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher condemns the parliamentary moratorium on new renewable energy installations, warning of the potential loss of 150,000 industrial jobs and increased energy dependence on foreign countries.