Community Relations

“Responding to public opposition to low-carbon energy

technologies”

31 January 2019, European Parliament, Brussels

Energy transition drives the grid development – grid development is driver of

successful energy transition

Early engagement of stakeholders

Explain complexity – answer questions

Balance general interests and local burdens

Avoid Reduce/Repair Offset Community

compensation

Prevention of effects is

always preferable and is also

the most effective way to

limit them (upgrades, re-use

existing infrastructure, etc

However, not all effects can

be avoided. These can often

be limited in terms of

intensity, scale or impact

(visual integration,

biodiversity, architects, other

types of pylons, etc.)

Residual effects that could

not be avoided, reduced or

repaired can eventually be

offset (farmers

compensation, individual

compensation (Stevin)

Creation of a fund in order to

enhance the quality of the

living environment of

inhabitants/citizens.

Goal: in order to mitigate risks of delay and scope, a public reference framework has been developed

Thank you!