Youth Dialogue Shapes EU Clean Energy Future

A recent Youth Policy Dialogue in Brussels with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, focused on integrating youth voices into the EU's energy policies, emphasizing inclusion and education for vulnerable groups in the clean energy transition. The event highlighted priorities such as skills training for green jobs, energy affordability, and stronger electricity interconnections across Europe. Concurrently, a £3.5 million project led by the University of Bristol aims to improve energy inclusiveness globally by focusing on well-being in energy system design, particularly in The Gambia and Ghana. The project intends to develop frameworks for equitable energy access and collaboration among various stakeholders. Additionally, the Inflation Reduction Act has introduced changes to clean energy tax credits to enhance technology neutrality, aiming to simplify project qualification while incentivizing zero greenhouse gas emissions. These developments underscore the growing emphasis on responsible and inclusive energy transitions at both local and international levels.