The power of local governmental agencies

The urgency of the energy transition is clear to the Northern provinces and municipalities. Many Northern governmental agencies have formulated an objective to become energy-neutral or climate-neutral more ambitious than the objectives formulated by the Dutch Government. The gas problem underlines the need to cease the use of fossil fuels as quickly as possible. Additionally, agencies recognise the economic and …

The Energy Academy Europe building

Industry, education and academia join forces in the new sustainable Energy Academy Europe building to work on research and innovation concerning energy transition. This building is internationally noteworthy for multiple reasons. To achieve an extreme sustainable energy level, the building has a special design with a large solar roof. The construction, some 15,000 m2 with BREEAM-rating ‘Outstanding’, was completed in …

EnTranCe

The Energy Transition Centre (EnTranCe) focuses on accelerating the innovation required to shape the energy transition. This is accomplished through applied research, experimentation and education in close cooperation with businesses and civil society organisations. The aim of the energy transition is to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a sustainable energy system. EnTranCe primarily makes use of applied research …

New Energy Coalition

New Energy Coalition is a merger of three organisations (Energy Valley, Energy Academy Europe and Energy Delta Institute) intended to develop a strong knowledge organisation to contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral energy supply. The New Energy Coalition exports Northern knowledge and experience throughout the world and assists countries and organisations in the Global South in implementing knowledge. Knowledge …

ESRIG

ESRIG is a research institute at the University of Groningen for scientific research and education on energy, the environment and sustainability. This includes experimental research, model studies and research on the interaction between society and academia. ESRIG bundles various research groups/institutes: Centre for Isotope Research (CIO) Centre for Energy and Environmental Sciences (IVEM) Science and Society Group (SSG)  Combustion Technology …

KADO

KADO is an interdisciplinary group studying hazards caused by humans. Part of a university-wide research agenda, this interdisciplinary study focuses on earthquakes in relation to extraction of natural gas, social sustainability and regional development in regions negatively affected by extraction of natural gas. KADO generates strong public involvement.

The Groningen Centre of Energy Law (GCEL)

Research at the Groningen Centre of Energy Law (GCEL) covers the entire energy chain (“from well to burner tip”) and all legislation and regulations applying to the production, transmission and supply of energy, the promotion of renewable energy sources and the need to secure energy supplies, as well as issues concerning climate change and environmental protection.

PERSON – energy transition is social transition

The Northern Netherlands are working on climate adaptation and energy transition using an integrated approach involving all layers of society. The University of Groningen Social Sciences Faculty is one of the initiators of the European Platform for Energy Research in the Social-economic Nexus (PERSON). PERSON brings together independent Social Sciences and Humanities experts from all over the world, representing the …

ACCOMPLISSH

According to the European Commission, the University of Groningen may be considered a leader on the social impact of scientific research. Within the Accomplissh framework, impact models are developed in collaboration with OESO to extend the range of scientific knowledge in twelve European countries. Climate mitigation and adaptation are important research themes.