ENERGY COMMUNITIES AND ENERGY POVERTY: THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF ENERGY
Michele Emiliano, President of the Puglia Region; Fabrizio Iaccarino, Head of Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Enel Italy; Most Reverend Monsignor Filippo Santoro, Emeritus Archbishop of Taranto, Special Delegate of the Holy Father for the Memores Domini; Mario Antonio Scino, Chief of Staff of the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security. Moderated by Giuliano Frosini, Professor at Luiss Business School.
This meeting focuses on the role of energy communities in promoting equitable access to energy and combating energy poverty. Knowledge and perspectives will be shared on energy communities as a tool to democratize energy, fostering active citizen participation and decentralized production of renewable energy. Additionally, the issue of energy poverty will be addressed, exploring innovative solutions to ensure access to energy for all, with particular attention to sustainability and social justice. The goal is to achieve a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable energy system.