Green Innovation: cleaning up Industry or cleaner Industry

Date: Thursday 1 July 10 - 11:15 am to 12:30 pm

Type: Interactive sessions

'Green growth' is gaining momentum internationally. In the US alone up to $100 bn has been earmarked for R&D in President Obama’s recovery package. In Europe, research is far behind and is not resulting in high impact hit technologies. What keeps Europe from commercialising sustainable energy solutions based on solar- , hydro and windpower, geothermal technologies and biomass? What is the role of the energy companies in delivering sustainable products to European businesses and consumers? And what are the latest developments in energy efficiency, e.g. performance standards and awareness? How do producers and consumers and also set better eco-standards?

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