As the EU adopts short-term measures to wean ourselves off Russian gas, a larger question looms: how to prepare for our medium and long-term energy independence? Building additional fossil fuel infrastructure, like LNG terminals, means we can buy fuels from friendlier nations. But it keeps us locked into an old energy system and on track for a climate disaster, according to the IPCC.

Renewables, if deployed massively, could fill the gap. However, they face intermittency and seasonality issues. To succeed, they need to be part of a systemic overhaul of our energy system, including electrifying and reducing demand, building storage capabilities, and re-investing in our electric and gas infrastructure. The good news is the EU is already developing all the technologies needed to achieve this moonshot.

During this On The Agenda webinar, we will review the different paths to energy independence, weigh their respective opportunities and drawbacks, and help listeners understand how EU cleantech fits into the picture.

Speakers include:

Daniel Kaddik, Executive Director, European Liberal Forum

Claudia Gamon, Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe Group

Guido Dalessi, CEO Elestor

Laura Cramer, Investment Director, Rubio Impact Ventures

Moderator: Jules Besnainou, Executive Director, Cleantech for Europe

On the Agenda is the European Liberal Forum's monthly webinar bringing updates on topics on the agenda of European leaders and policymakers. This event is co-financed by the European Parliament.