The development of Smart Grids is a prerequisite for reaching key energy objectives – decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency and the share of renewable energy – bringing us effectively and cost-efficiently to a more sustainable and competitive energy future.

Panel Debate: Gas and Renewables - a New Reality?
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Elisabetta Gardini MEP (IT, EPP) and GasNaturally will host a discussion on the complementarity of gas and renewables.
As the debate around the future energy market design unfolds, speakers will discuss the market limitations which are curtailing the growth of enabling technologies. Drawing on the preliminary feedback from the consultation on the new energy market design and a technical case study, participants will be encouraged to share their views on the best means to establish an efficient and effective power market design for Europe.
Web Link: http://www.gasnaturally.eu/
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