Networking and collaboration between NSGs

On 1 October, NSG representatives from most IETS member countries, met online for information and networking.

The IETS TCP is the broadest of all 38 TCPs under the IEA Technology Collaboration Programme. To cover all industrial technology and system aspects, the IETS ExCo members seeks guidance from so called National Support Groups (NSGs) within each country.

In 2014 it was decided to have NSGs for networking nationally and internationally regarding IETS matters. These groups can be set up and work in different ways depending on national conditions. It was obvious from the meeting last week that the NSGs have developed very well, representing relevant stakeholders and providing ExCo memebers with valauable information. During this meeting, all NSGs had the opportunity to describe their organization and ways of working as well as discuss how this work could be improved.

In France, the National Support Group is hosted by ALLICE – ALLiance Industrielle pour la Compétitivité et l’Efficacité Energétique and the composition, organisation and activities of this group were presented more in depth by coordinator Léo Pasquier.

Ideas for future work suggested by the participants at the meeting, e.g., a seminar series presenting ongoing IETS projects, will be discussed by the IETS ExCo.

The slides presented by the IETS Secretariat can be downloaded here