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Record interest in energy conference
There is a rallying in Värmland around the energy transition. This is how the great interest and commitment to the Energy Conference 2024 at Glava Energy Center can be interpreted. Among the 130 registered participants were politicians, officials, urban planners, energy specialists, energy researchers, entrepreneurs, industry representatives, and investors.
New board member reflects the breadth of the energy issue
Research advisor Erica Åkerberg from the Grants and Innovations Office at Karlstad University is the new board member of Glava Energy Center. She takes over from university colleague and professor of material physics Lars Johansson, who was bid farewell at Monday's association meeting.
Several speakers confirmed for the Energy Conference 2024
Several speakers confirmed for the Energy Conference 2024. Energy leadership, regional development, the future electricity market, and citizen dialogue are some of the themes at the Energy Conference 2024. Among the speakers are Kerstin Arnemo, Arne Bergvik, Sofia Hidén, and Josefin Danielsson. Sign up today!
"Good communication contributes to the energy transition"
Glava Energy Center welcomes Albin Norén as a communicator for the LOKEN project, Local Energy Management Värmland. He is fundamentally a journalist and most recently comes from Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan where he worked as a development manager and produced the podcast Bygdefolk – about opportunities and challenges of living in rural Värmland.
Experienced project manager sees great innovative potential in LOKEN
Glava Energy Center welcomes Eva Lingwall as project and process manager for LOKEN, Local Energy Management Värmland. She comes most recently from Region Värmland where she has worked in regional development focusing on energy, environment, and sustainability issues.
Värmland sparks major energy project across municipalities and corporations
Glava Energy Center and Karlstad University have secured funding for their joint project LOKEN – Local Energy Management Värmland. Over three years, the project aims to support the energy transition in Värmland's municipalities, test smart energy solutions, and establish a new regional platform for collaboration among academia, businesses, and public entities. The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and Region Värmland.