Thor-Sten Vertmann
Lobbying Activity
Meeting with Eurelectric aisbl
24 Apr 2024 · Expansion and digitalisation of electricity grids in Europe.
Meeting with Europacable
9 Apr 2024 · Grids infrastructure & RES connections
Meeting with Bloomberg L.P.
28 Feb 2024 · Presentation and discussion on BNEF Energy Transition Investment Trends
Meeting with newcleo
1 Feb 2024 · Nuclear energy technologies, SMRs
Meeting with Edison Spa
30 Jan 2024 · Nuclear energy, Italy
Meeting with ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE
24 Jan 2024 · Electricity market – nuclear power - hydropower
Meeting with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
3 Nov 2023 · Electricity Grids Action Plan
Meeting with
23 Oct 2023 · Roundtable meeting with 10 Secretary Generals and CEOs of the Electrification Alliance on the revised Renewable Energy Directive (revised REDII), electricity market design, grids and storage.
Meeting with Finnish Energy - Energiateollisuus ry
5 Oct 2023 · Cabinet members discussed with Finnish Energy various technical aspects of energy market developments, regulatory measures, and future investments in the renewable energy sector
Meeting with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
4 Sept 2023 · Preparation of the EU grids Forum of 07/09/2023
Meeting with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
1 Sept 2023 · Preparation of the EU grids Forum of 07/09/2023
Meeting with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
29 Aug 2023 · Preparation of the EU grids Forum of 07/09/2023
Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs
22 Jun 2023 · Electricity Market Design & follow up to joint declaration
Meeting with Greenvolt- Energias Renvováveis, S.A.
12 Jun 2023 · Presentation of Greenvolt key activities and issues (incl. permitting, efficient grid use, investment credit & PPAs, value stacking for batteries, etc.) and review of the Electricity Market Design
Meeting with Teollisuuden Voima Oyj
8 Jun 2023 · The role of nuclear power in the EU’s energy policy, the ongoing electricity market reform and the 2040 climate targets.
Meeting with
6 Jun 2023 · Accelerating Renewable Energy Deployment in Europe
Meeting with ChargeUp Europe
1 Jun 2023 · EMD and EPBD
Meeting with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
25 May 2023 · Electricity grids
Meeting with Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer
25 May 2023 · Green Deal files and Electricity Market Design
Meeting with Euroheat and Power
15 May 2023 · Presentation of a joint declaration signed by participants, highlighting a 10-Point Plan to accelerate the EU heat transition.
Meeting with SMEunited aisbl
20 Apr 2023 · Exchange on SME challenges in greening the economy and in particular the Sustainable Product Initiative and energy transition, also exchange on electricity market design and EPBD.
Meeting with ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE
30 Mar 2023 · Availability of EDF’s nuclear and hydropower fleet, maintenance planning. Future role of nuclear energy. EDF’s RES production.
Meeting with Eni S.p.A.
20 Mar 2023 · Eni overview on ongoing projects in the area of fusion energy - Net Zero Industrial Act
Meeting with ENGIE
17 Mar 2023 · Renewable energy developments (Fit for 55 and the Green deal plan and subsequent acts) and challenges, as well as the methane regulation, EMD and TEN-E.
Meeting with Fondation pour le logement des défavorisés
9 Mar 2023 · European ban of disconnections
Meeting with Vitol Holding BV
3 Mar 2023 · Presentation of Vitol's views on the upcoming EMD
Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs
2 Mar 2023 · Enhancing consumer protections in the upcoming Electricity Market Design reform.
Meeting with
28 Feb 2023 · Cost of living crisis
Meeting with Fluence Energy
20 Feb 2023 · Electricity Market Design Reform
Meeting with Vattenfall
16 Feb 2023 · The reform of the electricity markets framework.
Meeting with Euroheat and Power
10 Feb 2023 · To present the concrete contribution of heating and cooling networks to Europe’s security of supply and heating decarbonization.
Meeting with
9 Feb 2023 · Electricity market design.
Meeting with Sandbag Climate Campaign CIC
9 Feb 2023 · Presentation of Ember report about the European electricity transition “European Electricity Review 2023”.
Meeting with PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA
8 Feb 2023 · To discuss the Electricity Market Design Reform
Meeting with Pohjolan Voima Oyj
31 Jan 2023 · To exchange views on the electricity market revision.
Meeting with Stichting European Climate Foundation
19 Jan 2023 · EU response to the energy crisis, accelerating energy transition
Meeting with Centre on Regulation in Europe
18 Jan 2023 · Presentation of their policy recommendations report for an electricity market design fit for net zero.
Meeting with Eurelectric aisbl
9 Jan 2023 · Introductory meeting - views on electricity market design reform.
Meeting with Orano
15 Dec 2022 · Uranium conversion and enrichment markets.
Meeting with Suomen sähkönkäyttäjät ry (Association of Energy Users in Finland)
12 Dec 2022 · Electricity Market Updated Model
Meeting with ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE
30 Nov 2022 · - new nuclear reactor projects in France and in the EU - deployment of SMRs - situation of the French nuclear fleet
Meeting with Swedish Forest Industries Federation
30 Nov 2022 · To discuss on the ongoing work RED, ETS but also more general policies on how to reform the electricity market.
Meeting with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
28 Nov 2022 · Discussion about the Ukrainian power system status and our capacity to provide help.
Meeting with European Round Table for Industry
8 Nov 2022 · Improving the EU's industrial competitiveness - Strengthening the Single Market for Energy - Hydrogen economy.
Meeting with VERBUND AG
8 Nov 2022 · - Renewable Hydrogen - Electricity market design
Meeting with Fortum Oyj
8 Nov 2022 · Internal electricity market and nuclear energy
Meeting with Samsung Electronics Europe
6 Oct 2022 · EU Regulation 2019/2021 : finding a solution for non-respect of the review clause on consumption limits for electronics display.
Meeting with Suomen sähkönkäyttäjät ry (Association of Energy Users in Finland)
6 Oct 2022 · Discussion on the development of the electricity market model with Association of Energy Users in Finland
Meeting with European Energy Exchange AG
8 Sept 2022 · Winter preparedness
Meeting with Bloomberg L.P.
1 Sept 2022 · Winter preparedness discussion with BNEF
Meeting with Marvel Fusion GmbH
14 Jul 2022 · Fusion energy, the Commission’s regulatory approach to this energy source, and explore avenues of public support for extra-ITER fusion research.
Meeting with Syndicat des acteurs du bâtiment connecté et de l'effacement
14 Jul 2022 · The quick roll out of Demand Response to protect electricity consumers from the current crisis while paving the way to reach climate targets.
Meeting with smartEn Smart Energy Europe
11 Jul 2022 · To discuss how demand-side flexibility can play a crucial role to support EU demand reduction plan to mitigate the impact of a potential Russian gas supply disruption on the whole energy system.
Meeting with Cercle des Réseaux européens
6 Jul 2022 · To exchange about new political paradigms for energy issues with the members of the Cercle des Réseaux.
Meeting with DTEK
14 Jun 2022 · To discuss an initiative of building 30 GW of renewable energy capacities in Ukraine to supply renewable electricity to the EU to contribute to both energy resilience and climate goals.
Meeting with Teollisuuden Voima Oyj
14 Jun 2022 · To discuss the role of nuclear power in the taxonomy for sustainable finance and the Fit for 55 package.
Meeting with European Tissue Symposium
3 Jun 2022 · To discuss the impact that higher energy prices across Europe have on the tissue paper industry.
Meeting with DTEK
31 Mar 2022 · Main point at the meeting: Financial stability of the electricity sector and to provide most recent updates on the situation on the ground in Ukraine.
Meeting with Gevo, Inc.
30 Mar 2022 · To exchange views on issues such as the possible Delegated Act amending the RED II Annex IX, the upcoming Implementing Act on Voluntary Schemes, as well as the overall development of the regulatory framework on advanced biofuels.
Meeting with Electricity Supply Board
16 Mar 2022 · Introductory meeting.
Meeting with TenneT Holding B.V.
2 Feb 2022 · How to make international "hybrid" offshore projects possible in the near future? TenneT's position
Meeting with DTEK
1 Dec 2021 · The topic discussed: - Market liberalisation in Ukraine - The security of supply issues - The development of the renewables market in Ukraine
Meeting with European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals
28 Oct 2021 · Impact of rising electricity prices on mining’s competitiveness and ability to meet EU decarbonisation goals.
Meeting with
27 Oct 2021 · Discussion with CEO Alliance for Europe’s Recovery, Reform, and Resilience (R3) on contributions of industry to the transformation of Europe towards climate neutrality, in particular pan-European cross-sector projects.
Meeting with
19 Oct 2021 · Preparation of the Sustainable Product Policy Initiative and Consumer Empowerment for the Green Transition.
Meeting with UNION FRANCAISE DE L'ELECTRICITE - UFE
15 Oct 2021 · Communication on Energy Prices and upcoming energy proposals.
Meeting with Roundtable for Europe's Energy Future
15 Oct 2021 · Discussion on price dynamic and REEF’s suggestions on accelerating the transition.
Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs
30 Sept 2021 · Energy prices
Meeting with European Association of the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Equipment and Services Industry
30 Sept 2021 · Implementation of the Green Deal in the energy sector and the scaling up of investments in clean, resilient, digital electricity system.
Meeting with Energinet
29 Sept 2021 · To present the Global Power System Transformation Consortium.
Meeting with Energy Transitions Commission
14 Sept 2021 · To share their latest reports: - Making Clean Electrification Possible: 30 years to electrify the global economy; - Making the Hydrogen Economy Possible: Accelerating clean hydrogen in an electrified economy.
Meeting with Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.
8 Jul 2021 · Upcoming EU initiatives in energy related legislation (“Fit for 55” Package).
Meeting with European Forest Institute
24 Jun 2021 · Presentation on biomass – use of woody biomass.
Meeting with ENEL SpA
23 Jun 2021 · ENEL expectations regarding Commission proposals in the fit for 55 package, in particular as regards the revision of the Renewable and Energy Efficiency Directives.
Meeting with European Solar Manufacturing Council
22 Jun 2021 · EU solar PV industry in recovery and green transition. Upcoming EU initiatives related to solar PV.
Meeting with Climate Action Network Europe
17 Jun 2021 · The upcoming Fit for 55 legislative package.
Meeting with General Electric Company
1 Jun 2021 · Discussion about the energy transition facing the industry, the pace of change and range of outcomes, the key enablers and barriers, and how GE can best help in addressing these diverse challenges.
Meeting with E.ON SE
1 Jun 2021 · Fit for 55 package, as well as hydrogen infrastructure, market rules and taxonomy.
Meeting with
27 May 2021 · Contribution du secteur électrique dans le cadre du paquet Fit for 55%.
Meeting with GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe
17 May 2021 · How local DSOs enable the energy transition Role of gas DSOs Implementation of CEP EU DSO Entity EU Recovery Facility – Next Generation
Meeting with EDSO for Smart Grids
30 Apr 2021 · To present and discuss the conclusions of the study of E.DSO and Eurelectric on the needs at distribution level with a 2030 time horizon, to ensure a timely, fair and cost-effective energy transition.
Meeting with
29 Apr 2021 · The role of standardization in EU energy and climate policy.
Meeting with Confederation of European Paper Industries
15 Apr 2021 · Presentation of CEPI 2030 Industry Manifesto. Discussion on energy efficiency and renewable energy pathways for the paper industry.
Meeting with WindEurope
15 Apr 2021 · WindEurope’s proposals on the revision to the Renewable Energy Directive (REDII review) within the ‘Fit-for-55’ frame.
Meeting with KIC InnoEnergy SE
13 Apr 2021 · Presentation of the H2 Green Steel project.
Meeting with Burgenland Energie AG
6 Apr 2021 · To present their project “weiterdenker.at”.
Meeting with EUROMETAUX
18 Mar 2021 · European metals industry & industrial electrification in new EU Industrial Strategy
Meeting with SGI Europe
4 Mar 2021 · To present their position papers on the recent consultation of the European Commission on the Renewable Energy Directive II and the Energy Efficiency Directive.
Meeting with Amazon Europe Core SARL
3 Mar 2021 · Amazon's commitment to sustainability, renewable energy procurement and experience with corporate power purchase agreements and policies related to transportation electrification. Goals of the Climate Pledge and the European Green Deal.
Meeting with Green 10
2 Mar 2021 · Energy aspects of Fit for 55, renewables and energy efficiency, with special focus on biomass.
Meeting with The Coalition for Energy Savings
1 Mar 2021 · Energy aspects of Fit for 55, renewables and energy efficiency, with special focus on biomass.
Meeting with Equinor ASA
21 Jan 2021 · Blue hydrogen solutions in steel industry decarbonisation
Meeting with Schneider Electric
23 Nov 2020 · Industry 4.0 and digital solutions’ contribution to the green transition, including smart buildings
Meeting with Eurelectric aisbl
17 Nov 2020 · TEN-E and upcoming Fit for 55 proposals.Offshore strategy. Grid investments.
Meeting with
13 Oct 2020 · Presentation of Equigy platform, Project partners’ experience with flexibility solutions, Barriers to use distributed storage.
Meeting with Schneider Electric
16 Jul 2020 · Energy efficiency and renovation wave.
Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs
8 Jul 2020 · Topics on COVID impact to retail market and consumers and upcoming Renovation Wave
Meeting with ENGIE
7 Jul 2020 · Energy efficiency, electrification, and biomethane/hydrogen in Energy System Integration and Hydrogen Strategies; overview of ENGIE’s activities in energy transition, their positions on taxonomy and carbon pricing.
Meeting with EUGINE - European Engine Power Plants Association
29 Jun 2020 · Decarbonisation of gas sector in Energy System Integration and Hydrogen Strategies, and recovery plan; EUGINE activities; positions on taxonomy; possible participation in hydrogen alliance.
Meeting with INSTITUT PHOTOVOLTAIQUE D’ ILE DE FRANCE
15 Jun 2020 · Main trends of the solar power market in Europe and globally (incl. small vs. utility scale installations). Possibilities for international cooperation. Innovation in EU solar power technologies, advantages in sustainability terms.
Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE
12 Jun 2020 · BusinessEurope's support to GD. COVID19 impact on businesses, investments. BusinessEurope's inputs to energy system integration strategy, 2030 climate target plan, renovation wave. Poss. future cooperation on NECPs and upcoming EC's initiatives.
Meeting with Roundtable for Europe's Energy Future
3 Jun 2020 · Impact of COVID-19 on energy sector; REEF's views on recovery package and upcoming energy initiatives; REEF's members views on digitalisation, e-mobility, green hydrogen, offshore wind, carbon pricing; future cooperation with REEF.
Meeting with European Heat Pump Association
26 May 2020 · Energy efficiency, smart sector integration, heating and cooling for building renovation.
Meeting with European Chemical Industry Council
12 May 2020 · Economic recovery, energy system integration and the role of hydrogen in the context of decarbonisation
Meeting with EDSO for Smart Grids
28 Apr 2020 · Security of electricity supply and the role of DSOs in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, post-crisis economic recovery
Meeting with
23 Apr 2020 · How building renovation can contribute to post covid-19 recovery, how to get renovation projects off the ground, how to remove regulatory obstacles and improve advice.
Meeting with ENEL SpA
22 Apr 2020 · Introduction of Enel, decarbonization and digitalization, sustainable investment, recovery and upcoming EU energy initiatives.
Meeting with
15 Apr 2020 · Risk-preparedness in electricity sector, impact of crisis on clean energy investments, priorities of electricity sector for the upcoming energy initiatives under the Green Deal
Meeting with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
7 Apr 2020 · Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the electricity security of supply, risk-preparedness, lessons learned and way forward, upcoming electricity-related initiatives
Meeting with Roundtable for Europe's Energy Future
3 Apr 2020 · Introductory meeting with the Chairman of the REEF Roundtable, risk-preparedness in electricity sector, REEF's ideas on economic recovery, upcoming energy initiatives
Meeting with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas
3 Apr 2020 · Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the gas security of supply, lessons learned and way forward, developments on the gas market
Meeting with smartEn Smart Energy Europe
12 Mar 2020 · Energy initiatives in the Commission work programme, upcoming tertiary acts. Flexibility, energy efficiency, systems efficiency in the climate neutrality transition
Meeting with General Electric Company
4 Mar 2020 · Introduction of GE Industrial opportunities in offshore wind sector
Meeting with PubAffairsBruxelles ASBL
19 Feb 2020 · Energy initiatives in the Commission work programme, upcoming tertiary acts. Smart grids, data driven services, systems efficiency in the climate neutrality transition
Meeting with SOLAR IMPULSE FOUNDATION
18 Feb 2020 · Energy efficiency, energy solutions, European Green Deal, greenhouse gas reduction, low carbon technology
Meeting with Eurelectric aisbl
18 Feb 2020 · Introductory meeting - electrification in the energy transition - Commissioner’s possible participation in Eurelectric’s events
Meeting with Institut für Klimaschutz, Energie und Mobilität – Recht, Ökonomie und Politik e.V.
18 Feb 2020 · Overview of IKEM. Opening of the IKEM Brussels office. Transition to climate-neutrality.
Meeting with APPLiA (Home Appliance Europe)
17 Feb 2020 · Introduction of the association and the home appliance industry. Implementation of the Energy Labelling Delegated Acts.
Meeting with Central Europe Energy Partners
11 Feb 2020 · Possible CEEP event on offshore wind energy. Energy transition, including in district heating. Energy infrastructure investment needs
Meeting with CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association
5 Feb 2020 · European cement industry in transition, role of cement in economy. Decarbonization possibilities in cement industry, CCS and CCU Technologies. Circular economy in cement industry.
Meeting with Orgalim – Europe's Technology Industries
3 Feb 2020 · Decentralized energy systems, sector integration, smart energy systems
Meeting with Roundtable for Europe's Energy Future
30 Jan 2020 · Organizing a meeting of REEF and the Commissioner + REEF’s views on the energy transition
Meeting with Schneider Electric
30 Jan 2020 · Presentation of the company, green deal, electrification and renovation wave and digitalization
Meeting with European Round Table for Industry
28 Jan 2020 · European Green Deal, sector integration, energy efficiency, industrial strategy
Meeting with
27 Jan 2020 · Decentralized energy systems, establishment of EU DSO entity
Meeting with Ørsted A/S
21 Jan 2020 · Discussion on European Green Deal and the offshore wind strategy
Meeting with Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs
21 Jan 2020 · Low cost energy efficiency measures and financial support in housing sector
Meeting with BUSINESSEUROPE
21 Jan 2020 · EU industrial competitiveness, carbon pricing mechanism
Meeting with ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE
21 Jan 2020 · Discussion on the road to climate neutrality via innovation and low-carbon technologies. EDF's role in European and global energy markets.
Meeting with Edison Spa
16 Jan 2020 · Introductory meeting, discussion on priorities in energy policy
Meeting with Centre on Regulation in Europe
10 Jan 2020 · Presentation of CERRE + Discussions on Green Deal and Energy and Climate Transition
Meeting with European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity
8 Jan 2020 · European Green Deal, implementation of the clean energy package, sector integration, infrastructure
Meeting with
7 Jan 2020 · European Battery Alliance, energy transition, research and development, industrial value chains
Meeting with Finnish Energy - Energiateollisuus ry
19 Dec 2019 · Discussion on sector integration and decarbonization of the Finnish energy system