Raffaele Piria Email & Phone Number

Berlin Area, Germany

Studies, strategy development, high level dialogue formats on a broad range of European and international energy and climate policy issues.Coordinating a program to support the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy's (climate and) energy partnerships with the United States and Canada. In the last couple of years intense work on energy transition strategies, international hydrogen policy issues, methane emissions. Other clients include the European Commission (DG… Show more Studies, strategy development, high level dialogue formats on a broad range of European and international energy and climate policy issues.Coordinating a program to support the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy's (climate and) energy partnerships with the United States and Canada. In the last couple of years intense work on energy transition strategies, international hydrogen policy issues, methane emissions. Other clients include the European Commission (DG Climate, DG Energy), the German Federal Ministry for Research, German Federal Ministry for Environment, the German Federal Environment Agency, NGOs, charities and, occasionally, private companies and trade associations. Show less

Berlin Area, Germany

As an independent energy policy expert, I worked for NGOs, foundations, research institutes and renewable energy industry associations.More info at. http://raffaelepiria.eu

Berlin

SEFEP was a charity funded organisation acting as a convenor. It funded and initiated projects to facilitate a rapid transition to high shares of renewables in the power sector in Europe. As Programme Director, I initiated and coordinated a series of projects to foster acceptance for transmission capacities between Germany and Norway, within Germany and to explore the potential for other fleixibility options where grid transmission is not feasible.See below "Publications" and… Show more SEFEP was a charity funded organisation acting as a convenor. It funded and initiated projects to facilitate a rapid transition to high shares of renewables in the power sector in Europe. As Programme Director, I initiated and coordinated a series of projects to foster acceptance for transmission capacities between Germany and Norway, within Germany and to explore the potential for other fleixibility options where grid transmission is not feasible.See below "Publications" and "Projects", or http://raffaelepiria.eu/projects/ Show less

Managing a team of ten. Established the policy consulting department of eclareon.Leading projects analysing the policy framework for renewables at international level; advising public institutions and private clients on these issues.

Elected member of the Board of Directors and elected Vice-President.

Berlin

Redefined the international strategy of the company. Created controlling tools and procedures.Conceived and launched new successful regular solar industry events.

Brussels Area, Belgium

After the birth of my second child, I asked to be relieved from the duties of the general management and continued as ESTIF Policy Director.Successful integration of the previosuly neglected sector "Renewable Heating and Cooling" into the EU's energy policy framework.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Brokered the merger between two previously existing associations; established the ESTIF organisation from scratch; manifold increased of number of members and budget.Defined a winning political strategy for the sector at European level: framed the political notion of "Renewable Heating and Cooling" that was previously neglected in the EU energy policy debate.Supervised and partly managed several projects in the fields of standards & certification, events, training, communication… Show more Brokered the merger between two previously existing associations; established the ESTIF organisation from scratch; manifold increased of number of members and budget.Defined a winning political strategy for the sector at European level: framed the political notion of "Renewable Heating and Cooling" that was previously neglected in the EU energy policy debate.Supervised and partly managed several projects in the fields of standards & certification, events, training, communication, statistics.Managed a team of three and international projects with dozens of partners. Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

Drafting studies and position papers on economic and political aspects of district heating, CHP (combiend heat and power), emission trading.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Researching on the implementation patterns of European programs in the area of renewables, fossil fuels and nuclear energy. Supporting the daily poltiical activities in the European Parliament.

Msc, European Politics And Policy

Majors: Utilities Regulation, Energy market design, energy policy, EU Institutions.Thesis on the formulation of the directive proposal.

Diplom Politologe (Equivalnt To Master In Political Science), Economics, Politics, History, 1 ("Very Good", Top Grade)

Maturità, Ancient Greek, Latin, Philosophy