Tuesday 7 April 2015 Paul Voss and Euroheat & Power wish a happy birthday to Energy Cities!


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April 7, 2015

http://www.energy-cities.eu/-25-years-of-Energy-Cities-

Happy Birthday to an Old Friend!


Since my first steps in the world of district energy networks 4 years ago, I have found Energy Cities to be a constant source of support, cooperation and inspiration! 
The diversity of the membership combined with the credibility that comes representing local actors ‘on the ground’ make Energy Cities a vital voice in the European energy debate and a welcome counterbalance to the Brussels-centric vision that (perhaps too) often shapes it.

Euroheat & Power values Energy Cities as a partner in our shared pursuit of an energy transition that happens with instead of to citizens and communities all across the EU. On a more personal level, I have, without exception, been impressed by the quality, integrity, professionalism and overall decency of the numerous team members I have worked with. It’s a great group with a real vision and I have always respected their passion and commitment. By working together and I think we’ve made a difference and helped put the ‘community energy’ concept high on the EU’s agenda, particularly in recent months.

In the 25 years to come, I wish Energy Cities every success as an organisation and, more importantly, I hope to see their vision of a truly decentralised energy system based on sustainable use of local resources – once seen as a quirky and even idealistic concept – become the new normal. If this happens, Europe will be a better place to live and we will all owe Energy Cities a debt of gratitude. I look forward to lots more close cooperation in the coming months and years. In the meantime, on behalf of our entire organisation, a very Happy Birthday to Energy Cities!

My very best regards,
Paul Voss
Managing Director of Euroheat and Power
www.euroheat.org


Energy Cities is turning 25! 
See our partners’ wishes for this anniversary:
Stefan Scheuer, Coalition for Energy Savings
Gert de Block, CEDEC
Adrian Joyce, Renovate Europe Campaign

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