The German Energiewende, often dubbed as energy transition, pursues ambitious goals in terms of greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy production and energy efficiency improvements. Moreover, it reduces Germany?s dependency on fossil fuel imports and therefore its exposure to price and supply risks. Against this background, Germany is pursuing international energy policy cooperations, with the goal of building trusting and lasting energy relationships with partner countries. The German American Chambers of Commerce (GACC) as well as the German Consulates are supporting the German government in their aim to foster energy policy exchange with the US.

During this session at Horizon 2018 in Boston, the audience will learn more about Germany?s energy transition and lessons learned. In addition, two German organizations will present their innovative clean energy solutions and initiatives. The session will close with Q&A?s and room for discussion.

Horizon18 is the Global Solutions Platform for the Clean Economy and takes place from October 10-11, 2018 in Boston.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

10:00am	Welcome Remarks and Introduction ? Helmut Landes, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Germany to the New England States ? Susanne Rehse, Senior Manager, Business Development Consulting, German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
10:05am	Germany?s Energy Transition: Lessons learned and the way forward/perspectives ? Jens Acker, Counselor, Energy and Climate Policy, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
10:25am	Transformation towards renewables through energy storage ? Mike Erb, Global Director Procurement & Supply Chain, Fluence ? A Siemens and AES Company
10:35am	The Fraunhofer CSE TechBridge Program ? Nick Rancis, Lead, TechBridge Program, Fraunhofer CSE
10:45am	Q&A Session & Networking
11:00am	End of event

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