Unlocking electrification: rethinking tax barriers

When: Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 16:00 - 16:45
Where: "Powering the Future" stage - Hall 9

Session description

Electrification is central to strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, lowering energy costs, and accelerating the shift to a cleaner, more resilient economy. Speakers will also examine how well‑designed fiscal measures can deliver short‑term price relief for consumers and industry while accelerating widespread adoption of electrification solutions, ensuring Europe stays ahead in the global energy transition.

Session chair

Rheanna Johnston

Senior Policy Advisor EU Energy Transition, E3G

Panel

Manuel García Hernández

Director General for Energy Policy and Mining, Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographical Challenge of the Government of Spain

Antonio Lopez-Nicolas

Chief Economist, European Commission DG ENER

Sem Oxenaar

Senior Associate, The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)

Laurens Rutten

Senior Policy Officer, Energy, European Consumer Organisation (BEUC)