1. GiacomoValentini
Senior policy analyst

2. A long
familiarity with
Brussels and
the EU
My specialities: Policy analysis and advice, especially in energy and
environment
For companies operating in Europe, it is crucial to know how the EU
operates. Brussels as the capital of Europe, has developed
procedures and networks which companies operating in Europe
must understand well in order to fully exploit. I offer
 In-depth analysis of EU decision making,
 Insight into Europe-wide business trends,
 Connections between EU and national regulatory frameworks,
 Advice in corporate communications strategies, including social
responsibility with a focus on corporate environmental policies and
communication.

3. Focus on
European
Energy and
Innovation
1. Energy and climate policy in Europe, and the UN FCCC
process.
2. EU energy market legislation and impact on industry
and the economy.
3. EU research and innovation policy: smart cities,
smart grids, energy storage.
4. Insight into EU policy making and regulatory trends,

4. Energy and
climate
policies
1. The EU:
 The 2030 strategy
 The EU ETS
 The Energy Union project
 Consolidating the internal energy market
2. Policies of selected EU member states
 Germany: the Energiewende
 The UK: the Electricity Market Reform
3. The UN FCCC process
 Towards COP21
 Carbon markets
Focus on the interaction of energy and climate policies and the
impact on energy markets and business.

5. The Energy
and Innovation
Nexus
As Europe seeks to reduce its greenhouse emissions, the role of
technology in the energy sector grows.
 EU research and innovation policy
 Smart cities,
 Smart grids,
 Energy storage
 Role of electric vehicles in Europe's energy future
... In short, all the technology areas that are preparing the energy
system of the future.

6. Contact
Information
GiacomoValentini
Gvalentini@outlook.com