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Energy policy in the building sector: showcase Germany
The EVD / Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs commissioned Partners for Innovation to study the developments related to energy efficiency and renewable energy in the German building sector. The main conclusion of the study is that German policy in this area has obtained very good results and that this offers significant opportunities for companies in the Netherlands. Strong clusters of companies were built all over Germany, many innovative small businesses were able to break through, employment and export volumes rose quickly and are still rising. This is the result of Germany’s long lasting and consistent policy in energy efficiency and renewable energy, linked to industry policy, housing policy and spatial planning. Chancellor Angela Merkel firmly believes that the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology will create significant employment and export opportunities. The final version of the market study is now available at the EVD website.
Further information: Cees van Halen
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Partners for Innovation helps launching 'Meewind'
Meewind is a mutual fund for participating in a new Dutch near-shore wind farm. Participants become co-owner of the farm and contribute directly to the production of renewable energy and the reduction of CO2 emissions. A share costs 1.000 Euros. Meewind is an initiative of Seawind Capital Partners BV and has a licence of the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Within the team of Maurits Groen Environment & Communication, Partners for Innovation is commissioned to help developing the Meewind concept and to find new participants.
Further information: Emiel Hanekamp
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Cradle to cradle in Venlo, the Netherlands
On 31 January 2008, the Dutch Association for Environmental Professionals organised an inspiring workshop on cradle-to-cradle in Venlo, the Netherlands. In cradle-to-cradle production all material inputs and outputs are seen either as technical or biological nutrients. The workshop focused on practical examples of the application of the cradle-to-cradle principles, for example in de 2012 Floriade, and in the development plan of Venlo. Partners for Innovation published a web report on the workshop; click here to view the presentations and the report.
Further information: Cees van Halen
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Partners for Innovation is looking for new colleagues
Further to an increased number of projects, Partners for Innovation is looking for two new colleagues to complete its team. These professionals will work on challenging and complex projects in the fields of climate change, renewable energy and sustainable innovation. Suitable candidates have gained at least 2 years of experience in a related subject. In our view this varied and interesting job will ideally suit candidates who are looking to carve a career in this area. Click here to see the complete text of the job opportunity.
Further information: Siem Haffmans or Peter Vissers
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Partners for Innovation has moved to a new office
As of 1 December 2007 Partners for Innovation moved into new offices at the Cruquiusweg 20 in Amsterdam. The offices are located at the business park ‘Bedrijvencentrum Oost’, which is situated near the city centre of Amsterdam and is easily accessible by car and public transport. Reason for the move is the growth of activities of Partners for Innovation. Our new contact details are as follows:
Partners for Innovation
Cruquiusweg 20
1019 AT Amsterdam
tel. +31-(0)20-6200511
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