June 2024
A Diamond in the Rough: How Energy Consumption Data Can Boost AI Startups and Accelerate the Green Transition
A resilient and effective energy data infrastructure enables seamless data sharing and interoperability. This is not only essential for achieving energy efficiency but also for accelerating the green transition while fostering the growth of artificial intelligence startups. To explore such a potential, the Lisbon Council convened theOnline Roundtable A Diamond in the Rough: How Energy Consumption Data Can Boost AI Startups and Accelerate the Green Transition.
The online roundtable brought together key players in the energy and innovation sectors to discuss the importance of energy consumption data and explore best practices. Notable participants included Jack Miller,energy efficiency policy analyst at the International Energy Agency and co-author of Why AI and Energy are the New Power Couple; Henrik Brink, founder and chief executive officer of Ento; Eloi Fàbrega Ferrer,data programme manager and product owner at Flexidao; Nate Kinsey,vice president for external affairs at UtilityAPI; and Stavros Stamatoukos,policy officer at the directorate-general for energy of the European Commission.
The discussions highlighted the need for better data management, further integration of artificial intelligence in energy systems and the removal of data accessibility barriers to support the development of the cleantech ecosystem. The roundtable served as a platform for sharing insights and contributing to the ongoing dialogue on how to leverage energy data for a sustainable future.