World Energy Day 2024

On 14 February, the World Energy DayThis day serves as a reminder of the effort to raise awareness of the vital importance of energy in our lives and its impact on the world. Energy is the engine that drives economic development, innovation and improves people's quality of life. However, we also face significant challenges, such as the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy sources and ensure equitable access to energy worldwide.

This year, the theme of the World Energy Day focuses on the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive energy system. The transition to renewable energies, such as solar, wind and hydropower, is highlighted as a key priority. In doing so, we not only reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources, but also mitigate negative impacts on the environment, promoting a sustainable balance between human needs and the preservation of the planet.

This World Energy Day also invites us to reflect on how each of us can contribute to a more sustainable energy future. Small actions, such as reducing household energy consumption, using renewable energy sources and supporting local initiatives, have a significant impact when they add up.

From the Fundación Asturiana de la Energía, work is ongoing in different European projects that contribute to addressing specific energy challenges. One of them is the JUSTEM which aims to carry out actions and develop tools to support regions in energy transition in the development of projects aimed at combating energy poverty. It will be carried out under the approach of an active participation of citizens and an adaptation of regional strategies. To this end, an assessment of the current situation in the participating regions will be carried out, tools will be developed to facilitate the participation of the general public, workshops with citizens will be organised, a proposal for a plan aimed at combating energy poverty will be developed and a portfolio of projects will be created. Each of these actions will be carried out in the 6 participating regions, all of which are coal regions in the process of energy transition.