"The debates surrounding the energy turnaround make one thing clear: It would be wrong to rely solely on politics to set the right course," says Rosa Hemmers, Chairwoman of Grüner Strom Label e.V. (GSL). "In the expansion of renewable energies to date, it has become clear that there is always a need for organizations, companies and citizens to lead the way and provide additional impetus. With the conference, we want to bring these actors together and offer them the space to present their projects and discuss new ideas." "We are pleased that the conference is taking place with us in Heidelberg - because as a 100% municipal company that is already advancing the energy turnaround very concretely in the region with many local partners, we are very happy to support the exchange of ideas and initiatives," says Michael Teigeler, Managing Director of Stadtwerke Heidelberg Energie.
The event will present both the latest developments and already implemented measures for a renewable energy system. Among them also such, which were promoted in the context of the green electricity certification. Well-known representatives and organizations from business, science and society have confirmed their participation, for example:
- Dr. Thomas E. Banning, Chairman of the Management Board NATURSTROM AG
- Prof. Dr. Peter Birkner, Member of the Board of Management Mainova AG
- Dieter Brübach, Board of Directors B.A.U.M. e.V.
- Eva Hauser, Energy Markets Division, Institute for Future Energy Systems (IZES)
- Dr. Reinhard Mackensen, Head of Department Energy Informatics and Information Systems, Fraunhofer IWES
Well-known journalist Volker Angres, head of the ZDF.umwelt editorial team, was recruited to moderate the panel discussion on the topic "Where do impulses for innovations come from?
The conference will be followed by an evening reception to mark the 15th anniversary of Grüner Strom Label e.V.. On the following July 3, there will also be the opportunity to take part in an excursion to an innovative wood-fired combined heat and power plant on the premises of the Heidelberg municipal utility company in the Pfaffengrund district.
Program and registration now on www.innovationskonferenz.net. Short-term decision-makers can secure the 'Early Bird Advantage' of around 20 % discount on the regular price until May 31.
About Grüner Strom Label e.V.
The Grüner Strom Label e.V. certifies green energy products. The association awards two seals of approval for this purpose: the Green Electricity Label for green electricity with added value and the Green Gas Label for environmentally compatible biogas. The association is backed by seven non-profit environmental and consumer associations and peace organizations. The Green Electricity and Green Gas labels are the only quality seals for green electricity and biogas in Germany that are supported by leading environmental associations.
