ESB REthink Energy
A lecture series, co-organised by the IIEA and ESB, that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and community stakeholders to address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition.
REthink Energy
The REthink energy series is a partnership between the IIEA and ESB that aims to provide a platform for discussion on themes ranging from competitiveness in energy policy to the social implications of infrastructure development. The events in this series will foster dialogue on the most pressing issues affecting the energy sector today.
Events
Clean Power by 2030: The UK’s Path to Energy Security and Net Zero
Chris Stark, Head of the UK’s Mission for Clean Power in the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, gives a keynote address as part of the 2025 REthink Energy Series in partnership with ESB.
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Challenging Climate Myths: Science, Media, and Public Trust
This webinar features a keynote address by Professor Emily Shuckburgh, Director of Cambridge Zero, followed by a fireside chat with Dr Eileen Culloty, Deputy Director at the DCU Institute for Media, Democracy, and Society, where they will discuss the persistence of climate change myths.
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A Decade After the Paris Agreement: Global Progress and Challenges in Clean Energy Transitions
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The Royal Society Report on Large-Scale Energy Storage
Professor Chris Llewellyn will discuss the Royal Society Report on Large-Scale Energy Storage.
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The European Commission as a Global Energy Player
The European Commission as a global energy player
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Fighting Climate Change with Dialogue
A Webinar presentation by Katherine Hayhoe on Fighting Climate Change with Dialogue
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The Architecture of the New Decarbonised Energy System
In the third installment of the REthink Energy series, Laura Sandys, CBE, will discuss the architecture of the modern energy system.
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Getting Past Fire: Moving Fast to a Post-Combustion Planet
Renowned author, environmentalist, and founder of the climate campaign organisations Third Act and 350.org, Bill McKibben, shares his thoughts on how to end large-scale combustion on our planet.
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The Geopolitics of Energy in Europe
Tim Gould assesses the geopolitics of energy in Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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The Future of the European Hydrogen Economy
In this session, three international experts explore the potential of green hydrogen in the EU’s transition to a carbon-neutral future.
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The Geopolitics of the Energy Transition: How Will the Pursuit of Net-Zero Change International Politics?
Professor Meghan O’Sullivan will discuss how the transition away from fossil fuels will remake the geopolitical landscape.
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The World Energy Council’s Vision to Humanise the Global Energy Transition
Dr Wilkinson will outline the World Energy Council’s vision to reconnect people with the planet and to meet the global imperative of a net-zero energy future.
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A Secure, Stable and Clean Electricity Future: Perspectives from Europe and the USA
Thomas R. Kuhn and Pat O’Doherty will assess the role of secure and clean electricity in the net-zero energy future.
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The Value of Energy: A New Framework for the Transition to Net Zero
Three expert speakers assess the implications of a new framework to accelerate economic growth and facilitate a clean energy transition.
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WEBINAR: The Future of Flying: Zero-Emission Aviation
Mr Llewellyn will highlight the factors needed to lay the groundwork for a climate-neutral commercial aircraft.
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A Decade After the Paris Agreement: Global Progress and Challenges in Clean Energy Transitions
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Curtailment: The overlooked challenge to meeting Ireland’s renewable energy targets
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REthink Energy: The Ripple Effect: The Impacts of Brexit and COVID-19 on the Energy Sector
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