Digitalisation is changing our lives, as energy consumers and as citizens. The smartening of the energy grids and of homes, along with the big amount of data coming from them, represent both an opportunity and a challenge for municipalities, companies, and citizens. On the one side, digitalisation in the energy market optimises operational management for local energy companies, by tackling congestion management and improving communication infrastructures. On the other side, smart networks and data analysis serve the local policy of the municipality, benefit energy consumers and ultimately can improve the life of all citizens through innovative data-based solutions, tailored to the local needs.

This Covenant of Mayors and CEDEC webinar will provide an outlook into how innovative local utilities are working together with municipalities and provide them with digitalised solutions, which optimise their systems and improve the services offered to their citizens. We will present the case of Milan (Italy), and Thuringia (Germany).

Speakers:
• Michael Agsten, TEN Thüringer Energienetze (Thuringia, Germany)
• Alberto Ventura, A2A Smart City (Milan, Italy)

Agenda:

11.00 - 11.05
Introduction
Eugenia Mansutti - CoM Office and Ludovica Sara Fondi - CEDEC (moderator)

11:05 - 11:25
The digitalisation of distribution system operations in Thuringia
By Michael Agsten

11:25 - 11:45
From Smart Grids to Smart Cities in Milan
By Alberto Ventura

11:45 - 12:00
Q&A