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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!