The current discussions on energy all too often hinge toward the energy use in transport and especially the demand and production of electricity. The demand and supply of heat remains largely underexposed, this is not justified as heating (and cooling) accounts for 46% of total final energy demand worldwide. In an attempt to compensate for […]
Final program: Heat – Tuesday 24 February 2015 – 19h Read More »
YES-DC organizes an energy and development Pub quiz on January 23rd, to celebrate its 20th birthday! Join us for a fun and informative night, where teams will be formed that will compete for the championship. Admission is free, 3 drinks included. If you like to bring non YES-DC members they are more than welcome at
YES-DC lustrum Pub Quiz! 23 January 2015 Read More »
Energy market in ten years The electricity market is changing rapidly because of smart grid technologies, renewable energy and changes in electricity use. The use of wind and solar energy makes the electricity prices and the electricity supply more volatile. Smart energy technologies are implemented to deal with this volatility. These changes will shift the
Final program: “Energy market in ten years” – Wednesday 17 Dec 2014 – 19u Read More »
Congress Not an ordinary YES-DC event: The congress will bring you loads of interaction combined with expert speakers. The day will start with a lively debate, followed by two interesting talks which will get you thinking. The day will end with a workshop in which you are invited to participate and experience the knowledge of
The role of energy in accelerating development We all agree that everybody deserves access to clean energy and that it is not fair that the majority of the population in developing countries live in darkness once the sun goes down or use polluting and dangerous sources of energy for a glimmer of light. But what
The role of energy in accelerating development, Tues 4 November 2014 19:00-22:00 Read More »
Europe The European energy policy, the European electricity grid, all these topics are discussed in Brussels. It affects everyone in Europe. YES-DC is going to visit Brussels on Friday 26th September. We will visit the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy and European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E). European Commission DG Energy In
Excursion to Brussels: European Commission & ENTSO-E, Fri 26th September Read More »
Network Event, Wednesday 2 July Listen to a senior speaker, debate with professionals, meet people from the energy and environmental sector, boost your career, expand your network and have fun! [message_box title=”Evening details” color=”white”] Date: Wednesday 2 July 2014 Time: 19:00 Location: Senaatszaal, Academiegebouw, Domplein, Utrecht [/message_box] Program 19:00 – 19:05 Walk in and coffee-tea
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Biofuels for transport, are they a sustainable solution? Wednesday 21 May [message_box title=”Evening details” color=”white”] Date: Wednesday 21 May 2014 Time: 19:00 Location: B. van Zuylenzaal, Academiegebouw, Domplein, Utrecht [/message_box] The 21st of May the event on Biofuels for transportation will take place! Biofuels and their sustainability are a heavily debated topic. For the aviation
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Russian gas: a geopolitical weapon? Tuesday 15 April [message_box title=”Evening details” color=”white”] Date: Tuesday 15 April 2014 Time: 19:00 Location: Academiegebouw, Domplein, Utrecht [/message_box] Politically, the European Union supports Ukraine and sanctions Russia. How dependent are we on Russian gas? Is Russian gas a geopoliticial weapon? And how can Europe deal with ongoing and succeeding
Russian gas: a geopolitical weapon? Read More »
The Energy Service Company: A new way for realizing sustainable energy projects [message_box title=”Evening details” color=”white”] Date: Wednesday 22 January 2014 Time: 19:00-22:00h Location: MASKERADEZAAL**, Academiegebouw [/message_box] There are several reasons why energy projects are unsuccessful or not even realized, the main reasons is that expected energy savings or sustainable energy production rates are not
Young Energy Specialists and Development Co-operation (YES-DC) is an association of students and young professionals interested and/or working in the field of energy and international co-operation.