ENERGY IS VITAL. WE NEED REALISM

In collaboration with Compagnia delle Opere

Paolo Arrigoni, President of GSE; Marco Bernardi, President of Illumia; Giorgio Gori, Member of the European Parliament; Italo Moroni, Executive Director, Energy & Utilities Engineering; Nicola Procaccini, Member of the European Parliament and Head of Energy for Fratelli d’Italia; Francesco Salerni, Director of Strategy, Digital and Sustainability at Terna Group. Moderated by Felice Vai, Vice President of Compagnia delle Opere

The energy transition is one of the most difficult challenges of our time and therefore requires a balance between ambition and realism. On one hand, it is necessary to set goals that rise to the climate and energy challenges we face. On the other, it is crucial to acknowledge the technological, economic, and social constraints that accompany this path. Adopting a realistic approach does not mean giving up on change, but rather choosing strategies that consider the time and resources needed— without pursuing ideological approaches or imposing burdensome solutions on families and businesses. While halting this process could jeopardize long-term goals, managing it with insufficient pragmatism could have serious short- and medium-term consequences, with major economic and social repercussions. The course of this journey largely depends on the determination of governments and policymakers to find solutions that reconcile all competing needs. Realism shapes and guides the hope for a just transition.