Citizen Participation in the Energy Transition

Municipality of Delft / Urban Energy Institute TU Delft
Location: Lecture Hall at DUWO Building, Professor Schermerhornstraat 4, Delft 

As part of Delft Climate Week, the Urban Energy Institute (UEI) of TU Delft and the Municipality of Delft are organizing an event focused on participation issues within the energy transition. During the event, we will explore key participation questions, such as: 

• How can the municipality facilitate collective measures while considering the different speeds at which individuals are becoming more sustainable? 

• How can participation be effectively organized across the city, taking into account time, capacity and funding? 

• How can residents' involvement be made more inclusive and wider reaching? 

Practical Examples 
Using practical examples and innovative research, we will discuss strategies to stimulate broader participation. Experts will share their insights, and participants are encouraged to engage actively in discussions. We invite everyone to contribute to this important dialogue. Together, we aim to find solutions to these complex issues to shape Delft's energy future in a fair and inclusive manner. 

Program:
14:45 – 15:00 Walk-in with coffee  
15:00 – 15:05: Welcome by Urban Energy Institute & Municipality of Delft, by Henk Visscher (TU Delft) 
15:05 – 15:25: Introduction of lessons, challenges, and dilemmas by Suzan Mannens (Municipality of Delft) 
15:25 – 16:15: Pitches & policy recommendations by researchers from the Urban Energy Institute: Ragy Elgendy, Diletta Ricci, Stefanie Horian, and Ladislav Krutisch (in English) 
16:15 – 16:45: Panel discussion with Art den Boer (Municipality of Delft), Ingrid Lips (Residents' Association Heel Tanthof Delft) & Wim Schut (VvE resident) 
16:45 – 17:00: Interactive reflection with the public 
17:00 – 18:00: Closing & Networking drinks 

Language: The primary language of the event will be Dutch, with some presentations in English. 

Registration is required. Please sign up here 

Interested in a preview of the research to be presented during the event? 
Check out this article showcasing the work of four PhD researchers from the Urban Energy Institute: No Home LeftBehind: Involving Dutch Residents in the Energy Transition. 

For the full program of Delft Climate Week, visit: 
Delft Climate Week Program