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The Evidence for King Arthur: Man or Myth?
Tony Sullivan
King Arthur by Charles Ernest Butler
The figure of Arthur has fascinated people and evolved over hundreds of years. What is perhaps less well known is that many of the themes we associate with Arthur appear 6 centuries after he allegedly lived.
In addition, there are differing views between most academics and amateur historians. A myriad of different theories placed Arthur in every corner of Britain and Europe across several centuries.
The legend of King Arthur has been reworked many times, but is there any historical truth behind the tales? Dr Miles Russell believes there is and in this podcast he highlights how elements of King Arthur's story derive from five key ancient figures. From British warlords that opposed the arrival of Julius Caesar to Roman emperors of Later Antiquity, Miles explores these individuals in 'Arthur and the Kings of Britain: The Historical Truth Behind the Myths'.
Historians generally have taken the view that he was either a mythical character or there may have been a figure in the 5th or 6th centuries, but that there is insufficient evidence.
Confronted with a confusing mix of competing theories, one turns to the source materials and experts, only to discover just how tenuous those theories are.
They often selectively used details from legends and genealogies written many hundreds of years after Arthur would have likely lived.
King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies, detail from the "Christian Heroes Tapestry", 1385 (Credit: International Studio Volume 76).
The main cause of all this sensationalism was Geoffrey of Monmouth writing his pseudo-historical 'History of the Kings of Britain' in the early 12th century. His Arthur was an all conquering king who subdued the Saxons, united Britain and invaded most of Europe: he certainly wasn't a romantic, noble or chivalrous hero.
The only date he gave was Arthur's death at Camlan in 542. Most of his story was fantasy but it inspired an explosion in interest and further works. These can be placed into two categories.
The two faces of Arthur
Defeat of the Saxons by Arthur (Credit: John Cassell)
Firstly the French Romances which introduced many of the concepts we know today: the round table, sword in the stone, the grail, Lancelot, Morgana, Lady in the Lake, Avalon, Camelot, Excalibur.
The second group of stories were the Welsh legends and Saints' Lives. Our earliest copies post date Geoffrey and have likely been influenced and corrupted.
But some were thought to have originated as early as the tenth century, still hundreds of years after Arthur's time. However it is possible that these stories inspired Geoffrey to write about Arthur, rather than the other way round.
These tales presented a very different Arthur. He was often petty, cruel and badly behaved.
A facsimile page of 'Y Gododdin', one of the most famous early Welsh texts featuring Arthur, c. 1275 (Credit: J. Gwenogvryn Evans).
The tales were full of magic, giants and quests for cauldrons or wild boars. It was very much a mythical Arthur.
So we have a 12th century invention on one hand, and a mythical magical figure on the other.
Joan of Arc is a name that's instantly recognisable to most. A controversial figure in her own day, she has remained so ever since, often being adopted as a talisman of French nationalism. But how much do we really know—or understand—about the young woman who ignited France's fightback against England during the Hundred Years' War, but who paid the ultimate price at the age of just 19?
Looking at the evidence
If we take the earliest stories then some concepts and characters remain, such as Uther and Gwenhwyfar.
Readers may be disappointed to learn that, as Month Python put it, "strange ladies lying about in ponds distributing swords" are not part of the original legends any more than round tables or knights.
King Arthur in a crude illustration from a 15th-century Welsh version of 'Historia Regum Britanniae' (Credit: National Library of Wales).
The actual evidence for Arthur's existence, listed below, was rather sparse:
The persistence of the legend over 500 years to the Middle Ages.
4 persons called Arthur appearing in the genealogical records of from the late 6th century, suggesting the name became popular.
One line in a possibly 7th century Welsh poem saying a warrior of the Gododdin around Lothian was "no Arthur."
Two entries in the Welsh Annals possibly dated to the 10th century: firstly Arthur's victory at Badon in 516, and secondly the "Strife" of Cam llan in 537 where "Arthur and Medraut fell."
The early 9th century 'Historia Brittonum' was the first to mention Arturus, which likely stems from the fairly common Latin Artorius.
Arthur likely derives from the Roman Artorius, or Arturus. Frustratingly Arthur could equally derive from Brythonic Arth– meaning bear. Arthur was described as a dux bellorum, a leader of battles, who fought with the kings of Britain against the Saxons.
In the 'Historia Brittonum' he was placed after the death of St Patrick and the Saxon leader Hengist, but before the reign of Ida or Bernicia, which implied a generation either side of 500. 12 battles were listed, among them Badon.
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We do possess reasonably good records prior to the end of Roman Britain in 410 and from after around 600 when the first Anglo-Saxon kings could be confirmed.
We also have contemporary accounts about Britain from the continent from a variety of writers between 400-600.
Yet not one hinted at any figure called Arthur or any aspect of his story.
The Round Table experiences a vision of the Holy Grail, c. 1475 (Credit: Évrard d'Espinques / Gallica Digital Library).
Possible contenders
Our sole contemporary British writer was Gildas' account, who in the first half of the 6th century confirmed the battle of Badon of around 500, but named only one person – Ambrosius Aurelianus. Gildas' account was essentially a polemic on the suffering of the Britons – far from a factual or objective history.
Writing in the 8th century and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles in the late 9th, Bede added details to Gildas – but again failed to mention Arthur although Bede dated Badon to around 493.
Despite this, there was some consistency in the stories: after the Romans left, Britain suffered barbarian raids. A council, led by Vortigern requests aid from Germanic mercenaries who later rebel. A fight back by Ambrosius culminated in the battle of Badon. This stopped the expansion of the Anglo-Saxons until the second half of the 6th century.
In this gap of c. 450-550, the 'Historia' and later sources placed Arthur.
Another contender for the historical inspiration for Arthur is that of Magnus Maximus, a Roman soldier of Spanish origin, who usurped the emperor Gratian and became a Roman emperor in the western part of the empire between 383 and 388AD. Large parts of the version of Geoffrey of Monmouth's Arthur bear parallels to the feats and actions of Magnus Maximus.
Caratacus is the third individual who Geoffrey of Monmouth's King Arthur figure seems to have been inspired by: a chieftain who resisted the Roman invasion and occupation of Britain. Whilst his guerrilla warfare tactics were relatively successful, battles were his weakness and eventually he was captured by the Romans. His life was spared following an extremely eloquent speech which convinced the emperor, Claudius, to spare him .
The last major individual who Arthur is said to have been based on is Cassivellaunus, who led the major resistance to Julius Caesar's second expedition to Britain in 54BC. His legacy was long-lasting, and Cassivellaunus appears in Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain on his own merits.
It is quite possible to create a theory out of selective 12th century legends and genealogies. However a better method may be to go through the historical records chronologically, starting with the end of Roman Britain.
That way when the evidence does appear in the timeline, we can assess it in context. It is up to the reader to decide the case for and against a historical Arthur.
Tony Sullivan spent 31 years in the London Fire Brigade before recently retiring. His interest in dark age history inspired him to write King Arthur: Man or Myth – his first for Pen & Sword – from the viewpoint of a sceptical enthusiast on the legend of King Arthur.
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Holly Hobbie pitcher...I had a Holly Hobbie lunch box when I was in fourth grade!
Pillsbury Doughboy cookie jar....I want to giggle just looking at it!
We had lunch at the Town House Tea Room after antiquing. I did not buy anything, but I do have one regret: Can you guess what I wish I had bought? I will let you know what I regret not buying later. I just want to see how well y'all know me!
Hmmm...I think you regret not buying the fiestaware or the jadeite. I love that jadeite piece. I also really like the insulators. I need to think of a craft to do with them.
Oh, I wish I could find one of the Pillsbury dough boy cookie jars. I have the doll on my mixer right now. Do you mind telling me how much it was to give me an idea of what one would cost! Hugs!
The blue sherbet glasses....I almost bought them yesterday. RJ...so glad you went on our "road trip". It was fun!
What a fun way to spend the day with friends. All lovely items, but I bet you regret not getting the Holly Hobbie little pitcher. It's so sweet and brings those fourth grade memories flooding back!
For ME it would have been the SHERBET Glasses...I LOVE that color!
Everything was enticing so It's hard to choose...MAYBE you are regretting not taking the JADEITE OR the Deviled egg plate???
Will you be going BACK for it???
Oh what a fun trip. I love everything. I would have snatched up that jadeite sugar canister. Love that green.
Now you love to paint, and I know you love art, that painting was gorgeous, had a wonderful frame. Could be. But then you did love the Holly Hobby pitcher, memories of childhood. Could be...Bit those sherbert glasses sure would make for a gorgeous table setting. Yep I am betting it was the sherbert glasses. So get back down there and go gettem.
Nope, I have no idea what you would regret. May be the sherbet glasses? I love the sugar container and the deviled eggs serving dish! I love deviled eggs and that is so cute!
These are all such lovely finds and the luncheon sounds wonderful too. Personally I adore the sherbert glasses and landscape's frame ~ the glasses remind me of a set my grandmother had only in cranberry.
I bet you enjoyed yourself. Pretty finds.
Oh god, we used to have that same Pillsbury cookie jar. The Dough Boy chuckled whenever we took the lid off. Then he took to chuckling randomly when no one was even in the kitchen, maybe when the sun hit it, we never could figure it out. I finally gave him to the Salvation Army!
What fun items! I wish I had room for all the things I would like to buy. I already have my Mom's kitchen items on display.
My Holly Hobbie lunch box is somewhere in my attic and I have that exact Pillsbury Dough Boy cookie jar in my basement. My grandmother gave him to me long ago.
Shopping in the company of the best girl friends is the best. I love the landscape painting and the Holly Hobbie pitcher.
Well, it certainly looks like a fun place! I would be hyperventilating over the Fiesta dishes, but I'm thinking you probably regret not buying either the sherbet glasses or the Holly Hobby pitcher.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Ricki Jill!


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Available works by: Hans Burgkmair German (1473 - 1531)
The Triumph of Maximilian I
The Triumphal Procession or Triumphs of Maximilian is a monumental series of more than 200 proposed woodcut prints created by many of the foremost artists of the day. Hans Burgkmair designed much of the Triumphal Procession, starting in about 1512 and contributed designs for 67 woodblocks. Other contributions were made by Albrecht Altdorfer, Hans Springinklee, Leonhard Beck, Hans Schäufelein, Wolf Huber, and Albrecht Dürer. Production of the work was stopped after the Emperor's death and thus was never finished, but of the original design 139 blocks are known to exist. Each block was meant to lead into the other, making the full work measure approximately 177 feet long and one of the largest prints ever produced. It was designed to be pasted to the walls in city halls or the palaces of princes to create a decorative frieze and an expression of the Emperor's power and magnificence.
The Triumph of Maximilian IDer Weisskunig (The White King) - Burgkmair
Hans Burgkmair German (1473-1531)
Block 37. Gefecht
Series: The Triumph of Maximilian I
Medium: Woodcut
Year: Date of block: 1522. This impression: 18th Century
Size: Approx. 15 x 15 inches
Hans Burgkmair German (1473 - 1531)
Block 3. Fifers And Drummers
Year: Date of Block: 1516-1518. This impression: 1796
Condition: Backed for strength. Some areas of loss along bottom margin edge.
Block 52. Rennen, Scheibenrennen
Condition: Paper slightly discolored.
Albrecht Altdorfer German (1480-1538)
Block 74. The Austrian Territories: Burgendt, Zeringen
Condition: Stains at edge of bottom right margin.
Block 70. The Austrian Territories: Reinek, Acht Gericht, Lieben
Condition: Minor stains in bottom margin.
Block 82. The Burgundian Territories: Namur, Zutphen, Frisia
Condition: Skillfully repaired area of loss at bottom border.
Block 65. The Austrian Territories: Freiburg, Bregentz, Saulgau
Block 125. Heralds
Year: 18th century (date of impression)
Size: 15 x 15 inches
Description: 1522 (date of plate)
Stock Number: 48415c
Der Weisskunig (The White King) - Burgkmair
Der Weisskunig or The White King is a chivalric novel and thinly disguised biography of Maximilian I. It was written in German by Maximilian and his secretary between 1505 and 1516. Although not explicitly identified as such in the book, Maximilian appears as the "young" White King, with his father Frederick III represented as the "old" White King. The text recounts their dealings with contemporary characters whose identities are disguised but easily decipherable. These include the Blue King (the King of France), the Green King (the King of Hungary) and the King of Fish (representing Venice). Maximilian is depicted as a virtuous ruler favored by God. The book is now mainly remembered for the 251 woodcut illustrations, made in Augsburg between 1514 and 1516, the principal artists for which were Hans Burgkmair and Leonhard Beck. Only a few proofs were completed between 1514–16 and the full work remained unpublished. It was not until the blocks were rediscovered in 1775 that they were first published as a complete book in Vienna.
Block 67. Battle of Stockach against the Swiss.
Series: Der Weisskunig (The White King)
After: Original text written and edited by Marcus Teitzsaurwein
Publisher: Hoffstätter, Vienna
Size: 8-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches
Block 76. Maximilian attacked Overmeere, a fortified village between Ghent and Dendermonde, chased the enemy, and took from them twelve thousand pieces of cattle.
Block 125. Battle of Roschach, against the Swiss.
Baptism of the Son of the White King
Year: date of impression 1775
References: Hollstein (Burgkmair) 75
Size: 8 5/8 x 7 5/8 inches
Description: Date of Plate c. 1509 - 1520. Illustration for Marx Treitzsaurwein, der Weisskunig, Die Geschichte Maximilian I (105 of 236)

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The Ketogenic Quandary
By: Kylee Van Horn, RDN
Despite the high-carbohydrate tradition in running, some endurance athletes are going against the grain and choosing low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diets in an attempt to change the way their bodies use energy—using fat stores first and reserving glycogen stores for later. LCHF is a general term, while the name Ketogenic is reserved for a diet high in fat, moderate in protein and very low in carbohydrates (less than 50 grams per day on average). As a result, the body utilizes ketones that are produced from fatty acids rather than glucose for energy.
How Does It Work for Athletes?
While exercising at lower intensities (because the activity is sustained, ultrarunners are typically in the middle range of VO2max), fat is utilized more readily by the body and actually produces more energy per gram than carbohydrates. However, as intensity increases (greater than 70-percent VO2max), the body needs more carbohydrates.
Some endurance athletes like Jeff Browning, 47, a coach and the winner of the 2018 Hardrock 100, and Zach Bitter, 33, the American 100-mile record holder, have displayed promising results with this diet as a strategy for maintaining long-term energy over ultra distances; however, the scientific jury is still out.
In a 2016 Metabolism journal study, endurance athletes followed a LCHF diet for an average of 20 months and reached a maximum fat oxidation rate of 1.5 grams/min at 70-percent VO2max, 50 percent higher than what carbohydrate-adapted endurance athletes have ever reported. The LCHF group also maintained their ability to replace stored carbohydrates—a feared downside of the diet. This supports the idea that long-term adaptation to a LCHF diet could help endurance athletes maintain high relative exercise intensity while reserving muscle glycogen.
Unfortunately, this study, like many others, does not evaluate performance using race-like design, leaving questions about race-specific applications.
Fat Gains
In addition to regulating energy, reducing carbohydrates during races may lead to less gastrointestinal (GI) distress because the body can only process a certain amount and type at one time. Additionally, inflammatory markers could be reduced, allowing for faster recovery.
Browning has been on a LCHF diet for nearly four years and prescribes it to many of his athletes as well.
He admits that initially, the switch can be tough, as there are variations in how long it takes to adapt. In the end, the gains have been worth it for him.
"I have experienced less GI distress during races," he says. "I also recover faster after hard efforts because I tend to experience less inflammation."
Browning adds, "There seems to be a lot of confusion around this style of eating because many people think you must eat ketogenic all the time and that you don't use carbohydrates during races. But that's not true. They play an important role in metabolism and are essential for performance."
Of Course, It's Complicated
At higher intensities (above 70-percent VO2max), the body relies on aerobic metabolism, which requires use of carbohydrates, meaning a LCHF diet might not be appropriate for athletes focusing on shorter events. Only a few studies address this issue, and many fail to account for changes in body weight and composition, which can affect performance.
For example, one 2014 Nutrients journal study reported that maximum power output in well-trained off-road cyclists was significantly decreased after four weeks on a LCHF diet. However, the study reported lower body mass and body fat for the athletes, which was not normalized in the results of the study.
Dr. Trevor Bennion, a metabolic research specialist and owner of Fitness and Physiology in Fort Collins, Colorado, is skeptical about using the LCHF diet as a training tool for this reason, saying, "For an endurance event, being able to handle a specific volume [combination of intensity and duration of exercise] relies on being able to utilize carbohydrates effectively. Without that ability being maximized, muscles can fatigue earlier."
Metabolic changes incurred may not only affect muscular fatigue, but the central nervous system as well, impacting motivation. This is due to changes in amino-acid uptake in the brain, potentially causing tiredness.
Without well-rounded planning, the diet could leave you missing out on key nutrients like Vitamins D, E, C, magnesium, calcium and iron—all of which play an important role in bone health, mood and energy production.
How to Introduce the Diet
Browning's normal diet is what he calls "primal/paleo style:" meat, vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruits and incorporates 80 to 200 grams of carbohydrates, depending on the training day.
Phase I (4 weeks):
Premise: Reach ketosis <50g carbs/day
Expect to have lower energy for 7-14 days. Keep runs below 2.5-3 hours. Some athletes will have symptoms, including: headaches, nausea, irritability, muscle cramps, lack of focus and sleep issues. Adaptation occurs when symptoms subside. Monitoring ketones via a breath monitor or urine strips offers more precision. Add ¼ tsp. sea salt 2 -3 times per day to help with the above.
Phase II (6 weeks):
Premise: Strategic Carbohydrates
Introduce foods like fruits and sweet potatoes around hard efforts and volume (i.e. hard workouts and long runs). Introduce simple carbohydrates for longer runs (100-200 calories per hour) in small amounts every few minutes.
Phase III (Ongoing):
Premise: "Ancestral" Diet Stage
Ongoing eating pattern emphasizing whole foods, limiting grains. Carbohydrate use is timed around training and uses 80 to 200 grams of carbohydrates per day.
Not Ready to Fully Commit?
Coach David Roche has some solutions:
1) For every third long run, eliminate carbohydrates the night before.
2) Do double runs on workout days without carbohydrates in between.
3) Simply skip breakfast before some easy morning runs.
*If you have specific medical conditions, consult with your physician.
Adapted from Trail Runner Magazine: https://trailrunnermag.com/nutrition/the-ketogenic-quandary.html
—Kylee Van Horn is a licensed Sports Registered Dietitian here at TAC and is a 2:49 marathoner and competitive trail runner.
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You've been hearing us talk a lot about our upcoming partnership with Amazon Smile, but you may not know EXACTLY what Amazon Smile actually is. As you know, we want to expand our reach outside of social media so that we can educate even more people on the connection between the spiritual and physical heart. In order to do this, we decided to use Amazon Smile as a fundraising tool for It's Always the Heart.
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Regarding upcoming cuts in pay for our school district. The adage 'hope for the best, plan for the worst' is a good strategy to employ in this situation. If your current financial situation is one of living paycheck to paycheck, it would be best to get on a strict budget right now. The 4 furlough days cut about 2% of our income away this past year. That probably hurt some, but was small enough to overlook in many cases. With the prospect of another 11 furlough days next year, we had better have a plan. 11+4=15 furlough days total. That is about 8.3% of our salaries. While we aren't supposed to need that unless the governor's tax initiative doesn't pass, I recommend that each of us exercise the self-discipline to live on 8.3% less from the beginning of the school year. Set aside the overage in an emergency fund. If you can, set up your budget this way by cutting back on lifestyle or selling an item on which you are now making payments. You are going to be in much better shape for the cuts next year. If the cuts don't happen you'll have a nice little emergency fund all ready to go. However, if the cuts do go into place you won't be caught off guard. You can go into them with confidence—knowing you are ready. Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University can help you with this.
For more particulars on our district's situation, see the slideshow here. My apologies. Some of the shots are a little fuzzier than others.
Whether the tax initiative passes or not, decline is on the horizon for California. Our state business climate is very poor because of regulation and taxes. Private sector businesses fund the public sector. If the private sector leaves the state, school district funding will only get worse. And guess what, our governor's little tax initiative is one more example of making government bigger, and as a result, our business climate worse. If you would like to read more on how this works visit my post about Politics as Easy as Pie. Overall, I cannot in good conscience vote yes for the governor's tax initiative.
Power Grab or Stop Special Interest Money?
Last year Mark Mix gave a talk at the Pro Family Legislators conference on compulsory unionism which I have found very informative. I've blogged about it before.
In 1935 the Wagner Act forced all workers in America to be in unions whether they liked it or not. Mr. Mix talked about Samuel Gompers who was an early union organizer who advocated for volunteerism as opposed to compulsory union membership. "No lasting gain has ever come from compulsion. If we seek to force, we but tear apart that which united, is invincible." His reasoning was that unions would be more cohesive and stronger if they were voluntary groups. Unfortunately, Other union leaders did not agree. In 1935, at any rate, the Wagner Act made compulsory unionism the law of the land. This was and is in opposition to our 1st amendment freedom of association. In other words, if we have the freedom to choose with whom we will associate, don't we have the converse right to choose with whom we will not associate?
Unions quickly gained an enormous amount of power. For instance, the Mineworkers Union basically shut down the war effort soon after by refusing to mine coal until their demands were met. Congress amended the Wagner Act with the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947. Among other things the act made it so states could enact 'right to work' laws. Since that time 22 states have opted for 'right to work' legislation. 'Right to Work' basically means no one can be compelled to join a union nor be compelled not to join a union. In other words, the only unions in 'right to work' states would be voluntary unions. Just like Gompers ennvisioned. Today our most prosperous states are those right to work states. The industries in heavily unionized states have crumbled or are crumbling under the overburden of union demands.
I for one am in favor of voluntary unionism. I am a member of a voluntary teacher association. I am also a member of the compulsory teachers union CTA.
There is legislation afoot that would allow teachers the choice of whether they want their union dues to be automatically deducted from their check as they are currently. I think this legislation has merit. Unions are calling it "The Corporate Power Grab Initiative". The other side is calling it the "Stop Special Interest Money Now Act". They have very different stories to tell about what the act does and does not do. One point of disagreement is on who gives more to politicians. CTA claims that corporations out give unions 15 to 1. But I was recently told by a CTA officer that CTA is the most powerful voice in Sacramento… Here is a site that tracks giving to politicians.
The Stop Special Interest Money Now Act may be the right act for giving freedom back to workers in California and eliminating the overbearing liberal voice of union officials in our state legislature. I invite you to read the text of the act for yourself and enter the discussion by making a comment here. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of this proposed law.


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15 Dec 2020 The Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA) is now up and running!
The Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA) has been officially launched on 14 December 2020. The newly created association already counts 137 members from the European Battery community willing to contribute to the ambitious upcoming Research & Innovation Partnership on Batteries under Horizon Europe, the next Framework programme for Research and Innovation of the European Union
Brussels, 15 December 2020 – Yesterday, the Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA A.i.s.b.l.) has held its first Statutory General Assembly which reviewed and validated the Articles of the Association and elected the representatives of its Governing Bodies (complete list of BEPA elected representatives enclosed).
The Batteries European Partnership's ambition is to establish by 2030 a world-class battery innovation ecosystem in Europe to boost a competitive, sustainable and circular European battery value chain for the power sector and e-mobility, enabling the transformation towards a carbon-neutral society.
The official contractual agreement between the European Commission and BEPA should be signed in April 2021. The agreement will be the foundation of a Public-Private Partnership, bringing together - on the public side - the European Commission and - on the private side - all the interested stakeholders of the European battery community regrouped in BEPA, the Batteries European Partnership Association.
BEPA already gathers a total of 137 members of which 54 are industrial players, 56 research organisations, and 27 associations and others.
The main missions of the BEPA will be:
to provide strategic recommendations for battery-related R&I activities to be funded under the Horizon Europe Work Programmes related to batteries
to support and oversee the portfolio of projects funded under the Partnership Work Programmes
to create and reinforce networks between the battery value chain Industry, Research and Technology Organisations, universities and others, and ensure synergies with other European Partnerships and initiatives
to support the development of EU regulations on battery standards, safety, and sustainability and actively promote and monitor innovation uptake in the market.
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On the 14th December BEPA General Assembly, the following candidates have been elected to the governing bodies of the Association:
CHAIR and VICE-CHAIRS
Chair of the Association: Michael Lippert, SAFT
Vice-Chair acting as Treasurer of the Association: Kurt Vandeputte, UMICORE
Research Vice-chair of the Association: Simon Perraud, CEA
Battery raw materials industry:
Jani Kiuru, FINNISH MINERALS GROUP
Battery advanced materials industry:
Kurt Vandeputte, UMICORE
Battery manufacturing industry:
Michael Lippert, SAFT
Battery manufacturing supply industry:
Carlo Novarese, COMAU
Battery automotive industry:
Franz Geyer, BMW
Other battery applications industry:
Luigi Lanuzza, ENEL X
Battery research members:
Simon Perraud, CEA
Edel Sheridan, SINTEF ENERGI
Secretary-General:
Philippe Jacques, EMIRI
ASSOCIATION DELEGATION
In addition to the Executive Board members,
Tuomas Van der Meer, METSO OUTOTEC
Daniel Gloesener, SOLVAY
Olivier Colas, BLUESOLUTIONS
Daria Hedberg, GEYSER BATTERIES
Bernhard Riegel, HOPPECKE BATTERIEN
Stefano Saguatti, MANZ
Volker Hennige, AVL List
Christophe Petitjean, VALEO
Laurent Torcheux, EDF
Roberto Cingolani, LEONARDO Company
Battery recycling industry:
Tero Holländer, FORTUM
Oscar Miguel Crespo, CIDETEC
Henning Lorrmann, FRAUNHOFER Gesellschaft
Kristina Edström, UPPSALA University
Observers:
Patrick Clerens, EASE
Claude Chanson, RECHARGE
24 Nov 2020 Horizon Europe's Budget Allocation: Time to Invest in RD&I Targeting Key EU Strategic Industrial Ecosystems to Ensure EU Technology Sovereignty
EMIRI would like to join EARTO in the efforts made to advocate for a budget share of at least 60% of Horizon Europe's total budget to its Pillar II "Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness".
Thanks to the great support of the European Parliament in the last negotiations, Horizon Europe's budget will be reinforced of €4bn which raises the Programme budget to €84,9bn (in 2018 prices, including the €75,9bn from the MFF and the €5bn from NGEU). This additional budget for Horizon Europe is welcomed and EMIRI thanks again the European Parliament for its supportive actions during the MFF negotiations. Now comes the time for the EU Institutions to decide where to allocate this €4bn top-off.
EARTO longstanding position, largely supported by EMIRI and other industrial partners in our Joint Statement for an Ambitious Horizon Europe Programme, is that EU Institutions should allocate a budget share of at least 60% of Horizon Europe's total budget to its Pillar II "Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness". The reinforcement of the Horizon Europe Pillar II's budget with the extra €4bn budget is now a must.
Indeed, the EU Institutions should recognise Europe's need to strongly invest in excellent pan-European collaborative RD&I which can be found mainly under Horizon Europe Pillar II. This Pillar II will be key to support several major EU interlinked policy targets:
European technology sovereignty as well as the Digital and Green transitions cannot be achieved without increased investments in RD&I targeting key strategic EU industrial sectors and value chains. To achieve the objectives of the Green Deal and the digitalisation, overarching RD&I investments are needed to bring coherence, give extra directionality, and complement the investments being defined by Member States within their national recovery and resilience plans.
The new EU Industrial Strategy, announced to be reinforced again in coming months, will focus on key EU industrial ecosystems based on key enabling technologies (KETs). Within Horizon Europe, the future development of KETs is planned solely under Pillar II. To meet the goals set for the key EU industrial ecosystems, boosting EU capacities on key technologies will be crucial: for this a stronger budget for Pillar II is definitively needed.
The new EU industrial alliances being created will be mainly supported by Horizon Europe Pillar II with its EU RD&I Partnerships and by the up-coming EU Strategy on Technology Infrastructure (announced in the EC ERA Communication). Higher investments are needed in Pillar II to avoid that the programme's regulation (which caps the partnerships budget at 40% of the Pillar's budget) compromises the support given by Horizon Europe to the new EU industrial alliances. In addition, the Pillar II requires extra funding also to ensure that the programme ensure a proper coverage of the lower and intermediate TRLs levels of cross-border collaborative RD&I.
It is now time to ensure that EU RD&I policy will effectively support to EU twin transition and EU industrial policy. The reinforcement of the Horizon Europe Pillar II's budget with the extra €4bn budget hard won by the European Parliament is now a must for Europe's future resilience and sustainability.
24 Nov 2020 Batteries European Partnership: Become a member of the association and Save-the-Date for the first General Assembly!
Towards a competitive European industrial battery value chain for stationary applications and e-mobility. Become a member of BEPA, the under-creation Batteries European Partnership Association!
Since early November 2020, the application process to become a member of the Batteries European Partnership Association was launched.
The Batteries European Partnership is an official candidate to Horizon Europe European partnerships. It is supported by four core associations (EMIRI, RECHARGE, EUCAR and EASE) and will gather - on the public side - the European Commission and - on the private side - all the interested stakeholders of the European battery community regrouped in a dedicated association: the Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA).
to provide recommendations for calls for proposals supported within the specific parts of the Horizon Europe Work Programmes related to batteries;
to implement and regularly update the commonly agreed Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for batteries;
to support and oversee the portfolio of projects funded under the Partnership Work Programmes.
but also to create and reinforce networks between the battery, RTOs, universities and other organisations, and ensure synergies with other European Partnerships and initiatives;
and to support the development of EU regulations on battery standards, safety, and sustainability and actively promote and monitor innovation uptake in the market.
The first Statutory General Assembly of the Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA) is scheduled on Monday, 14 December from 9:30 to 12:30. Main objectives of this first General Assembly will be to review and validate the Articles of the Association, to elect the representatives of the Governing Bodies as well as to approve the 2021 budget and schedule of membership fees.
Membership to BEPA is open to legal entities with relevant activities in R&D, demonstration, industrialisation, production, commercialisation or deployment of the technologies and services within the scope of the Partnership, sharing and supporting the objectives of the Partnership, and performing activities in the European Union (or countries associated to the Horizon Europe Programme).
The Membership will be subject to payment of an annual membership fee, which varies depending on the membership category. Please find below the provisional schedule of fees which should allow for a balanced 2021 budget.
1. Industry members (incl. for-profit research)
Large (headcount>5000 or turnover >1,5 bn €)
Intermediate (headcount 250-4999 or turnover 50 ml-1,5 bn €)
Medium (headcount 50-250 or turnover 10-50 ml €)
Small (headcount <50 or turnover <10 ml €)
2. Research members (non-profit)
Large (headcount >250)
Small (headcount <250)
3. Associate members (membership without a voting right)
Associations, NGOs and other stakeholders
How to become a member and possibly apply to an elected position
To become a member of BEPA, please fill in the application form at this link.
The original signature of a duly-empowered representative of your organisation is required for the records of the Association. Once your application is submitted online, you will need to download a PDF version, print it, have it signed by a duly-empowered representative and send it via email to the Secretariat (secretariat.bepa@clerens.eu) and via physical mail to the Secretariat, Avenue Adolphe Lacomblé 59/8, B-1030 Brussels.
Moreover, once an organisation has submitted the application form to become a full member of BEPA (governing positions are not accessible to Associate members), the person appointed as its representative can apply to one of the 24 elected positions:
9 positions for representatives in both the Executive Board and the Association Delegation
15 additional positions in the Association Delegation
To apply to one of the above-mentioned governing positions, please fill in by November 30, 2020, at the latest the application form available at this link.
Articles of Association and Code of Conduct
The Articles of Association (AoA) define the purpose, the activities, the membership conditions and main aspects related to BEPA's governance. These AoA will be submitted for approval during the first Statutory General Assembly. Any proposal for amendment has to be submitted in writing to the Secretariat at secretariat.bepa@clerens.eu by December 2, 2020, at the latest.
The Code of conduct of BEPA details additional rules to be respected by the members of the Association. Any proposal for amendment has to be submitted in writing to the Secretariat at secretariat.bepa@clerens.eu by December 2, 2020, at the latest.
DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLES OF THE ASSOCIATION
Would you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the BEPA Secretariat secretariat.bepa@clerens.eu.
We are looking forward to co-designing together the future R&I activities for the benefit of the European battery value-chain!
18 Jun 2020 Proposed European Partnership on Batteries - Online Presentation event on June 26, 10:00-12:00
Online event - June 26, 2020, 10:00-12:00
European Partnership Proposal for an Industrial Battery Value Chain
BATTERIES| Towards a competitive European industrial battery value chain for stationary applications and e-mobility
In autumn 2019 the European Commission services asked potential partners to further elaborate proposals for candidate European Partnerships identified during the strategic planning of Horizon Europe. The aim of European Partnerships, in particular between the European Commission and the private sector, is to deliver on global challenges and industrial modernisation through concerted research and innovation efforts.
In this context, representative European associations of different segments of the battery value chain (EMIRI for advanced materials, RECHARGE for battery cells, EUCAR for automotive applications and EASE for stationary applications), with strong support from ETIP BATTERIES EUROPE, EERA and BATTERY 2030+ initiative, have been heavily involved in the preparation of a new co-programmed European Partnership – BATTERIES, Towards a competitive European industrial battery value chain for stationary applications and e-mobility – to contribute to meet the objective of the Green Deal of Europe being the first climate-neutral continent in 2050.
The proposed Batteries Partnership is one of the 49 candidate European Partnerships identified in Horizon Europe's strategic planning process. The official draft proposal of the Batteries Partnership is available here. The proposal offers detailed explanations of what the co-programmed partnership on Batteries is all about – with its vision and objectives, its expected activities and impacts, its governance and target groups composition… The Batteries partnership will build the best possible innovation ecosystem to boost a competitive, sustainable and circular European battery value chain, driving the transformation of both the mobility and energy sectors towards a carbon-neutral society. It will allow the development of the needed synergies to support disruptive and incremental innovation and accelerate the full exploitation of all innovative solutions across the entire value chain. This public / private collaboration will be extremely advantageous for the creation of sustainable innovative solutions throughout Europe and beyond, greatly contributing to the implementation of the EU Green Deal ambition.
By bringing every stakeholder at the table, the Batteries partnership will help to develop a coherent and strategic R&I programme to successfully support the expanding industrial Battery value chain in Europe. The Batteries partnership will also act as a catalyst, to support and leverage commitments from the private side, facilitating clustering and technology transfer, disseminating knowledge and promoting the new skills required for the development and uptake of the new technologies.
To learn more on the proposed Batteries partnership and how you - as a stakeholder of the European Battery community - can contribute to building its strategic research and innovation agenda and, later on, shaping R&I topics proposals for Horizon Europe work programmes,
please join the
online information event on June 26, 2020
Registration is free of charge and open until June 24.
Please forward this invitation to all whom it may concern in your organisation.
Would you be interested to actively contribute in the Partnership once in place by joining the to-be-created private-side association, please express your interest by filling this expression of interest form and we will make sure to keep you posted on the next steps.
Download: ec_rtd_he-partnerships-european-industrial-battery-value-chain.pdf
03 Apr 2020 European green-tech sectors call for continued climate leadership ambitions
The European industry and research organizations RECHARGE, EASE, AVERE, Cycling Industries Europe, EMIRI and Batteries 2030+ today published a joint statement calling upon policymakers at European and national scale to continue to demonstrate their climate leadership ambitions amid the global Covid-19 crisis.
As governments announce recovery packages to counter the abrupt economic slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, they should not lose sight of the relevance of fighting climate change and the crisis potential linked to failing to do so, they said.
"Right now, all efforts must be focused on delivering immediate help to relieve our exhausted health and social-welfare systems and to ensure that those who are at imminent risk receive the emergency help they need", the associations said. "The long-term stimulus packages for the relaunch of our economy, however, hold an unprecedented opportunity for the European Union to foster its climate leadership ambitions and to further invest in the infrastructure of a future-ready economy", Claude Chanson, General Manager at RECHARGE added.
Patrick Clerens, Secretary General of EASE highlighted that "investments in companies, products and services supporting climate-friendly activities will trigger the much-needed economic growth".
Together, the associations represent the entire value chain of the advanced energy storage and electrification sectors relevant for the achievement of the EU's climate-neutrality, industrial leadership and technological advancements targets.
"We urge policymakers and partners in the industry to hold on to their CO2 reduction and circular economy objectives. The post-Covid period should not be the time to move backwards but to further strengthen our commitments to a sustainable and environmentally-friendly society", they said.
Philippe Vangeel, Secretary General AVERE, said: "The Coronavirus crisis does not mean we can drop our goals for a sustainable future. We hope this current crisis will be over as soon as possible, but climate change is still going to be there and impact us. This means that we need to stay the course and develop and implement solutions that let us curb our emissions: electromobility leading to zero-emissions transport is surely one of them".
Philippe Jacques, Managing Director at EMIRI, added: "Our governments have the unique opportunity to adopt economic recovery packages that can dramatically boost the deployment of clean and sustainable technologies for low-carbon energy and mobility solutions, too".
RECHARGE is the European industry association for advanced rechargeable and lithium batteries and applications. Founded in 1998, it is our mission to promote advanced rechargeable batteries as a technology that will contribute to a more empowered, sustainable and circular economy. www.rechargebatteries.org.
The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) located in Brussels, Belgium, is the leading member-supported association representing organisations active across the entire energy storage value chain. EASE supports the deployment of energy storage to support the cost-effective transition to a resilient, climate-neutral, and secure energy system. www.ease-storage.eu
AVERE (The European Association for Electromobility) is the European association that promotes electromobility and sustainable transport across Europe. It is the only European association representing and advocating for electromobility on behalf of industry, academia, and EV users at both EU and national levels. Our Members consist of associations supporting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles and electromobility across Europe. We currently have active members in 14 European countries, notably some of the most successful EV countries like Norway, France, and The Netherlands. www.avere.org
Cycling Industries Europe is a trade association representing the cycling industries in Europe. The members of Cycling Industries Europe come from across the globe and represent the entire supply chain, from bicycle and parts makers to bike sharing, cycle logistics, online services, financial services, infrastructure, tourism and consultancy. www.cyclingindustries.com
EMIRI – the Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative - represents about 60 organizations (industry, research, associations) active in Advanced Materials Technologies for clean and sustainable energy & mobility. Located in Brussels, the association contributes to industrial leadership of developers, producers and key users of Advanced Materials by shaping an appropriate innovation, energy and industrial policy framework at European level. www.emiri.eu
BATTERY 2030+ is the large-scale and long-term European research initiative with the vision of inventing the sustainable batteries of the future, to enable Europe to reach the goals of a climate-neutral society envisaged in the European Green Deal. www.battery2030.eu
Download: Joint Press Release_Call for continued climate ambitions.pdf
11 Oct 2019 Join Battery 2030+ Workshop - Building the roadmap for inventing the batteries of the future - Brussels, November 20, 2019
Workshop - Building the roadmap for inventing the batteries of the future
20 November 2019, 09:00 – 17:00
Vrije Universiteit Brussels
The need to achieve green sustainable rechargeable batteries with the highest possible energy and power content, in addition to a long life, is of utmost importance to reach the goal of a fossil-free society. The long-term BATTERY 2030+ initiative brings research institutions, industry and public funders together to develop the next generation of ultra-performing, sustainable and safe batteries. The objective is to provide European industry with disruptive technologies and competitive edge across the full value chain, that will enable Europe to take the lead in battery science and technology. The initiative was launched in March 2019 and is currently supported by a Horizon 2020 Coordination and Support Action (CSA). As a first step, a roadmap for long-term research has been drafted, including propositions for future research and innovation actions. A full version of the roadmap will be submitted to the European Commission at the beginning of next year.
Join us and contribute to shaping the long-term research efforts on a national and European level. Your input is essential to define the way forward. During the workshop, all stakeholders of the battery value chain in Europe will have the possibility to discuss and provide input on the current status of the roadmap for long-term battery research.
After a general presentation positioning the Battery 2030+ initiative in the European landscape, more specific exchanges will be organised to discuss the main research areas that have been identified to address the challenges and opportunities for Europe to develop next-generation batteries:
Accelerated discovery and design of battery materials and interfaces
Smart sensing and self-healing functionalities
Manufacturability and recyclability
The discussions will also target the need for additional long-term research areas.
More information on Battery 2030+ initiative is available here
November 20, 2019 - 9:00 - 17:00
Bd de la Plaine, 2 / Pleinlaan, 2 - 1050 Brussels
Access map (Entrance 13)
Registration is free of charge and open until November 14
Due to limited capacity, you are invited to register as soon as possible
Tentative Programme
Registration / Welcome Coffee
Welcome, VUB representative
Keynote speech, European Commission
Battery 2030+, a European long term research initiative
Prof. Kristina Edström, Coordinator Battery 2030+
Setting the scene: Global challenges for the battery revolution
Keynote, Prof. Khalil Amine, Advanced Lithium Battery Technology team at Argonne National Laboratory (USA)
Panel discussion, moderated by Edel Sheridan
Coffee break and networking
Battery 2030+ Roadmap
Simon Perraud, CEA, Deputy-Coordinator Battery 2030+
Battery 2030+ Roadmap - Discussion and Q&A
Panel discussion moderated by Edel Sheridan, Leader for Strategic Development, Batteries, SINTEF
Group discussions on roadmap topics
Back in plenary - Summary with reports from the groups
Wrap-up and closing remarks
07 Oct 2019 EMIRI Technology Roadmap – Where advanced materials can make the difference to achieve clean and sustainable Energy and Mobility
The EMIRI Technology Roadmap holds the key Research and Innovation priorities for advanced materials within seven distinctive fields of the clean and sustainable energy and mobility sectors.
The advanced materials demand for clean and sustainable energy and mobility will grow continuously until 2050 and beyond. There is a rapidly increasing request for better, safer, more affordable and environmentally friendly solutions. The industrial competition is fierce, not only from established world regions but also from new, strong challengers.
The EMIRI Technology roadmap pinpoints where further investments and supportive measures in research and innovation are needed to create and deploy new solutions and to transform global challenges into new opportunities for European businesses and societies. EMIRI believes that a sizeable, stable, long-term and multi-annual Innovation Pillar, relying upon a programmatic approach, and offering the industry a clear outlook on where and how EU is aligning its innovation priorities, is central in succeeding in enabling a prosperous, sustainable and climate-neutral EU economy by 2050. The industrial research and demonstration actions (TRL 4 to 7) proposed are exactly tailored to Horizon Europe's pillar II "Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness", which translates the technology assets to market needs with high risks but also high gains. Further on, to maintain critical new advanced material development, EMIRI also supports a strengthened focus on the development of advanced materials in the lower technology readiness level research programs in pillar I and pillar II. The EMIRI strategic R&I priorities for Horizon Europe - the upcoming European framework programme for Research and Innovation - are presented in the following linked document http://bit.ly/2MeeaMa, also available as attached document below.
Since 2012, EMIRI, the Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative, is representing more than 50 organisations (industry, research, associations) active in advanced materials for clean and sustainable energy & mobility technologies. EMIRI contributes to industrial leadership of developers, producers and key users of advanced materials by shaping innovation, manufacturing and energy policy framework at the European level.
Download: EMIRI Technology Roadmap - September 2019 (cond).pdf
16 Sep 2019 EMIRI to present its key R&I priorities for Horizon Europe on September 27, 2019 in Brussels - Join us!
27 September 2019, 11:00 – 14:30
Science 14, Rue de la Science,14b, Brussels, Belgium
EMIRI key R&I priorities
enabling a prosperous, sustainable and climate-neutral
EU economy by 2050
High-performance advanced materials are at the core of the technological innovations needed to reach a sustainable and climate-neutral economy and society. Such materials are a part of the solution to our global challenges, offering better performance in their use, at lower cost, resource and energy requirements, and improved sustainability at the end-of-life of the products.
Ahead of Horizon Europe strategic programming, EMIRI - the Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative - presents its technology roadmap, highlighting priority R&I areas where new advanced materials can really make the difference in the clean and sustainable energy and mobility sectors, and as such help leading the way to industry growth and a more sustainable future.
The conference will be followed by a networking lunch.
Friday September 27, 2019
Conference: 11:00 - 13:30
Lunch: 13:30 - 14:30
Science 14, Atrium
Rue de la Science 14b, Brussels
Registration is open until September 23. Due to limited capacity, we will confirm the registration prior to the event.
For more information, feel free to mail us on:info@emiri.eu
Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative AISBL - Rue de Ransbeek, 310, 1120 Brussels http://emiri.eu
16 Sep 2019 Joint Statement for an Ambitious Horizon Europe Programme
EMIRI, together with 92 European associations representing key European research & innovation stakeholders, urges the EU Institutions to make research, development and innovation (RD&I) a priority within the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027. We call on the Council of the EU to raise the budget allocated to the Horizon Europe programme to at least €120 billion (in 2018 prices), of which at least 60% should be dedicated to the "Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness" pillar.
Read the full statement and see the full list of signatories in the attached document
Download: 20190916_Joint Statement for an Ambitous Horizon Europe Programme.pdf
27 May 2019 EMIRI workshop at EuroNanoForum 2019
Registration to EMIRI workshop during EuroNanoForum 2019 is now open. Please register to the workshop HERE
In addition, please note that you have also
1. to register to EuroNanoforum2019 conference (Participants coming only for the 3rd day will pay a reduced 1 day fee of 150€);
2. to obtain an accreditation, in order to gain access to the conference venue (latest 2 June 2019).
Further information is available on the conference website. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact EMIRI (info@emiri.eu) or EuroNanoForum 2019 Organising Committee (info@euronanoforum2019.eu).
The workshop will focus on up-coming actions to shape Horizon Europe programme for Research and innovation, targeting a pan-European ecosystem gathering Academia, Research & Technology Organisations and Industry. It will also showcase several examples of innovation support in the field of Advanced Materials for clean energy and clean mobility
We look forward to welcoming you at our event and count on your active participation to our discussions.
26 Sep 2018 Announcement of EMIRI's new Managing Director
EMIRI, the Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative, Europe's leading association in the field of advanced materials for clean energy & clean mobility applications, has nominated Philippe JACQUES as its new Managing Director.
The organization represents the interests of more than 50 organizations (industry players, research entities, associations) developing, manufacturing and commercializing advanced materials for clean energy & clean mobility technologies which are key for Europe's Energy Union.
As from October 1st, 2018, Philippe will replace Dr Fabrice STASSIN, who will take other responsibilities for Umicore Government Affairs in the frame of the European Battery Alliance.
For more information, please open the attached document.
Download: EMIRI - Announcement of new MD.pdf
14 May 2018 EMIRI joint-event at European Parliament on April 25th 2018
On April 25th 2018, EMIRI co-organized with Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council), ESTEP, SPIRE 2030, EURAMET - The European Association of National Metrology Institutes and Knowledge4Innovation (K4I) at the European Parliament a dinner debate hosted by MEP Ivana Maletic and opened by MEP Paul Rübig to discuss « Where is Industry in FP9? ».
You can find here the document supporting EMIRI speech - Please feel free to disseminate in our Advanced Materials community.
Download: EMIRI speech at K4I EP Event April 25th 2018.pdf
26 Feb 2018 EMIRI workshop on Advanced Materials at EU Industry Day 2018
The EMIRI workshop held during EU Industry Day was a success (docs at http://bit.ly/2CfL3Wf) ... in terms of coherence & strength of messages voiced by industrial speakers (Umicore, Solvay, Dow Chemical, AGC Glass, Arcelor Mittal) and all requesting EU Commission to pay much more attention to Advanced Materials in FP9.
Despite being the heart of all clean energy & clean mobility technologies and representing today 50% of all jobs in clean energy & clean mobility value chains, our innovation ecosystem received only 15% of Horizon 2020 funding to clean energy & clean mobility.
This should not continue in FP9 if we are serious about accelerating innovation in clean energy & clean mobility, developing industrial competitiveness, and creating economic opportunities for European citizens ... which is the Mission at the core of VP Maroš Šefčovič's « Clean Energy Industrial Forum » focussing on batteries, renewable energy and construction.
Regarding batteries, industrial & innovation actors will present 20 priority actions in support of EU battery alliance (https://lnkd.in/gidnTMg) and it was a pleasure for EMIRI to contribute to actions on advanced Li-ion & solid-state batteries building upon our previous work and recommendations in Integrated SET Plan.
06 Feb 2018 EMIRI workshop at EU Industry Day 2018
Registration to EMIRI workshop during EU Industry Day is now open (till February 8th) at https://ec.europa.eu/info/events/eu-industry-day_en
Taking place on February 22nd from 16:30 to 18:00 and featuring speakers from the industry of advanced materials (Umicore, Solvay, Dow Chemical, AGC Glass Europe, Arcelor Mittal), the EMIRI workshop will focus on the strategic role that advanced materials play in accelerating innovation & restoring European competitiveness in clean energy & clean mobility.
Download: EMIRI EU Industry Day.jpg
30 Jan 2018 EMIRI position papers for FP9
In the light of discussions currently taking place in Brussels on EU Commission's forthcoming framework programme (FP9, beyond 2020), EMIRI consolidated the views of members regarding their expectations for advanced materials R&I in FP9.
The result of this exchange of views is distilled into 2 position papers being "A call for action in FP9 on advanced materials for clean energy & clean mobility" available at http://bit.ly/2GcMDXE and "Europe needs a Mission aimed at accelerating innovation & restoring European competitiveness in clean energy & clean mobility technologies" available at http://bit.ly/2E6y5rG.
Do not hesitate to spread these position papers and reach out to fabrice.stassin@emiri.eu in case of questions & comments.
03 Jan 2018 2017 ... A year of achievements for EMIRI !
Happy New Year ... May 2018 bring us as many challenges & achievements as 2017 to accelerate our transition to clean energy & clean mobility.
Download: 2017 achievements message linkedin.pdf
29 Nov 2017 European Parliament dinner debate on "KETs (key enabling technologies) & Industry in the future Framework Programme (FP9)"
The European Parliament dinner debate on "KETs (key enabling technologies) & Industry in the future Framework Programme (FP9)" co-organized, in frame of European Innovation Summit, by EMIRI, SUSCHEM and SPIRE was a success.
The purpose of the event was to raise the awareness of EU policy makers as to the crucial role KETs play in maintaining & developing European industrial leadership to solve global challenges such as clean energy & mobility, circular economy, the move to a digital world.
50+ representatives from EU Commission, Europea Parliament, Member States' delegations, industry and research organizations attended the event which is a strong indicator of the interest and support for key enabling technologies.
Our thanks go to our host MEP Christian Ehler, Mr Robert Schröder from Cabinet Moedas, our moderator Martin Porter, our speakers from Umicore (for EMIRI), Clariant (for SUSCHEM), LKAB (for SPIRE), and the co-organizing team at SUSCHEM & SPIRE.
We will now follow up and scrutinize the future actions by EU Commission and European Parliament to make sure the crucial role of KETs keeps being promoted and that support to KETs does not disappear in FP9.
Download: Umicore presentation at EIS event - v05 281117.pdf
10 Nov 2017 EMIRI Tech Talk on PV & CSP 2017
The EMIRI Tech Talk on PV & CSP organized on October 24th 2017 in Brussels with the presence of 40+ organizations active in the field was a success. The presentations given during the EMIRI Tech Talk are available for download at http://bit.ly/2ltK254
Europe features a very active R&D Community on (advanced materials for) PV & CSP. Teaming up between different actors is the way to go to make sure PV & CSP stay on EU Commission map and European industrial position in the field is protected and developped.
10 Nov 2017 EMIRI Brokerage & Ideation Event 2017
Attended by representatives of more than 40 organizations (industry, research and technology organizations, universities) active in the field of (advanced materials & nanotech for) clean energy & clean mobility technologies, the EMIRI Brokerage & Ideation Event 2017 was a success.
Presentations by EMIRI, EU Commission DG R&I (Horizon 2020), EIT KIC Raw Materials and KIC InnoEnergy are available at http://bit.ly/2hp9wzq
If your organization is not an EMIRI Member and you wish to keep being informed on EMIRI activities & developments in frame of forthcoming FP9, you are invited to join "free of charge" the EMIRI Community by clicking on http://bit.ly/2qOdGnd
22 Jun 2017 Advanced Materials for clean energy – investing in Europe's success
Advanced Materials for clean energy – investing in Europe's success
Find here a document version of the interview of Dr Fabrice Stassin (Managing Director of EMIRI) given to the "EURONANOFORUM 2017 Conference" supported by EU Commission in frame of Maltese Presidency of EU).
Download: EMIRI - Interview for EURONANOFORUM 2017 (supported by EU Commission in frame of Maltese Presidency of EU) - June 2017.pdf
The new EMIRI Technology Roadmap is now available for download (attached document, also available HERE).
At the core of clean and sustainable energy and mobility technologies, necessary to tackle climate change, lie undoubtedly Advanced Materials. Without constant innovation in Advanced Materials, driving up the performance, durability and sustainability of these technologies while reducing their cost would not be possible.
Detailing the Advanced Materials challenges to tackle and the innovation approaches recommended, the 2nd edition of the EMIRI Technology Roadmap is a reference for policy-makers in EU and its Member States co-designing Horizon Europe, for the industry as well as the research world.
Please disseminate ! ... Together we can ensure a stronger awareness of the key enabling role of Advanced Materials ...
30 Jan 2018 EMIRI position papers on FP9
23 Nov 2017 EMIRI-promoted Mission for FP9
Europe needs a Mission aimed at "Accelerating innovation & restoring EU competitiveness in clean energy & clean mobility technologies", enabled by Advanced Materials and other Key Enabling Technologies.
In attachment, our draft synthetic note communicated to key stakeholders and policy-makers.
We welcome your comments and questions at fabrice.stassin@emiri.eu
Download: EMIRI-promoted Mission for FP9 231117 v01.pdf
17 Mar 2017 EMIRI Survey on Advanced Materials for Batteries (for stationary energy storage and electromobility)
Initiated during the EMIRI Tech Talk & European Workshop, the Survey on Advanced Materials for Batteries in Europe is conducted with the aim of providing European Commission and Member States with industrial (innovation) insights for policy-making in the field.
We invite all interested parties to provide us in a structured way with their individual answers to our 8 Questions.
After completing the Survey, please return to fabrice.stassin@emiri.eu
Individual answers will not be shared between individual respondents and with European Commission or Member States.
Only a consolidated & anonymized version will be disseminated with European Commission and Member States.
We thank you for your insights and valuable input.
EMIRI Team
Download: EMIRI - Survey on Advanced Materials for Batteries (for stationary energy storage and electromobility).xlsx
15 Mar 2017 EMIRI Tech Talk on Batteries for Energy Storage - Access to presentations
The 1st 'EMIRI Tech Talk' on Advanced Materials for Batteries for stationary energy storage & clean mobility was a success !
Open to EMIRI Members, EU Commission and other invitees, the Tech Talk attracted 75 attendees from 40 organizations (incl. 16 companies) exposed to talks by EMIRI, EU Commission DG R&I, Joint Research Centre, SUSTESCO, EASE, EGVIA and Umicore.
EMIRI Tech Talks offer EMIRI Members an updated overview of insights on Technology, Players, Markets & EU Policies from the perspective of Advanced Materials and covering technologies covered in the EMERIT roadmap of EMIRI.
Presentations are available at the following SlideShare links:
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27 Feb 2017 EMIRI presentation at "Global Energy 2025", the opening session of TMS 2017 in San Diego USA
It was an honour for EMIRI to open on February 26th the plenary session of TMS 2017 Annual Meeting.
The plenary session "Global Energy 2025" was organized by US-based TMS, the Chinese Society for Metals and the Federation of European Materials Societies.
My presentation "Establishing the Industrial Leadership of Europe in Advanced Materials for the Energy Union - Towards a European Industrial Strategy powered by Innovation" is available at the link below.
Download: EMIRI - TMS 2017 - Plenary talk at Global Energy 2025 - February 26th 2017.pdf
22 Dec 2016 Increasing the energy performance of buildings – The enabling role of Research & Innovation in Advanced Materials
EMIRI's latest contribution to "European Energy Innovation" Magazine Winter 2016 Edition is now available at http://www.europeanenergyinnovation.eu/Portals/0/publications/EuropeanEnergyInnovation-Winter2016.pdf (page 24).
Over 2015, EMIRI worked in close collaboration with EU Commission Directorate General Research & Innovation to create the EMERIT Industry-Driven Initiative (EMERIT stands for "Energy Materials for Europe – Research & Industry innovating Together").
Among the 10 actions listed in the Integrated SET Plan of EU Commission, Action 5 "Develop new materials and technologies for energy efficiency solutions for buildings" is well covered in EMERIT by clearly focusing on Advanced Materials used over 5 technologies.
Transparent conductive coatings
Smart windows and switchable glazing
Building-integrated photovoltaics
Electrochemical (batteries) and thermal energy storage
Energy efficient highly glazed high rise facade systems
Learn more on EMERIT Industry-Driven Initiative at http://emiri.eu/uploads/content_files/25/value__file/EMERIT%20Industry-Driven%20Initiative%202016.pdf
07 Dec 2016 EMIRI launches the 'EMIRI Tech Talk' series starting with Batteries for Energy Storage (stationary & e-mobility)
The 1st 'EMIRI Tech Talk' is open to EMIRI members, EU Commission officials as well as other selected stakeholders (upon their request).
The objective of the EMIRI Tech Talks is to offer EMIRI members an updated overview of insights on Technology, Key Players, Markets & EU Policies from the perspective of Advanced Materials and covering the range of technologies identified as key in the EMERIT Industry-Driven Initiative.
So please save the date of February 23rd 2017 from 10:00 to 13:00 (incl. networking lunch) at Umicore Headquarters, Rue du Marais 31, 1000 Brussels.
Participants to the 'EMIRI Tech Talk' are also invited to attend the 'European Workshop on Nanotechnologies & Advanced Materials for Batteries' (follows the 'EMIRI Tech Talk' on February 23rd & 24th at Umicore HQ).
The Workshop is organized by three EU projects (MAT4BAT, ALION, BASMATI) with support of CEA, EMIRI and EU Commission DG R&I. It will include presentations of FP7 & Horizon 2020 projects by their project coordinator and will give participants an overview of EU projects (current status and R&I needs).
During workshop, input will also be gathered to provide recommendations to EU Commission on how to tackle the Energy Storage challenge from the perspective of Advanced Materials.
Download: EMIRI Tech Talk on Batteries for Energy Storage - Draft Agenda.pdf
07 Dec 2016 EMIRI at SET Plan Conference 2016 of Bratislava
During the SET (Strategic Energy Technologies) Plan Conference organized by EU Commission and Slovakia in Bratislava, EMIRI contributed with a poster on "Re-industrialization of EU & the Energy Union - The Contribution of Advanced Materials for Low Carbon Energy Technologies".
The poster gives a quick overview on global trends in low carbon energy and their impact on EU-based Industry of Advanced Materials. The 3 strategic recommendations of EMIRI for further manufacturing of Advanced Materials in EU are also outlined and the EMERIT Industry-Driven Initiative is highlighted.
The poster is available here.
Download: EMIRI Poster at SET Plan Conference 2016.pdf
19 Nov 2016 Re-Industrialization of EU - The Contribution of Advanced Materials for Low Carbon Energy Technologies
Global industry is changing faster than ever before. These changes are triggered by accelerating fusion of physical, digital and biological systems. We are already witnessing profound shifts across all industries in other world regions, marked by the emergence of new business models, the disruption of incumbents and the reshaping of production, consumption, transportation and delivery systems.
EU is at a crossroads - It will either catch up with other regions and embrace these changes, or spiral down, losing its industrial competitiveness, losing "earning power" to safeguard living standards, accumulating job losses and experiencing social instability.
Low carbon energy (LCE) technologies (energy performance in buildings, energy capture & storage, decarbonization) are developing fast and represent an important opportunity for EU-based industry of Advanced Materials. EMIRI (the Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative) estimates this EU-based industry today at 30 billion euro yearly revenues, over 500.000 direct & indirect jobs (close to 50% of total EU-based jobs in renewable energy) and close to 3 billion euro of yearly investment in R&D and capital expenditures.
Global trends are however impacting our industry of Advanced Materials for LCE technologies:
Developing countries invest more than developed countries in the deployment of LCE technologies and appear as the key markets (China is global leader investing 2.5 times more than Europe in renewable energy with an installed capacity at 26% of world total)
Manufacturing of devices and components used in LCE technologies is moving to growing markets leading to new industrial champions and European dependency on imported technologies (1st wind turbine & photovoltaic cell suppliers are Chinese)
Europe is losing leadership in R&D investment and innovation eco-systems develop outside Europe (China and Europe spend each $2.8 billion but spending in Europe fell 8% compared to 2014 (government spending down 18%) while it rose 4% in China)
These trends strongly impact job creation in EU in LCE technologies. Losing ground, EU becomes a LCE technology importer, and represents less than 15% of jobs in the sector (1.17 million jobs in EU according to International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA)) while China accounts for 44% of total.
Based on historical strengths, our industry is strongly anchored in EU and serving global markets but to maintain leadership, develop manufacturing presence and innovation power in EU, we recommend that EU and Member States:
Stimulate, in frame of Energy Union, a stronger growth of European market for LCE technologies … Otherwise the EU-based sector of Advanced Materials will not develop local manufacturing presence if growing markets are outside Europe
Focus innovation support on fewer priorities in line with business realities so that industry can develop competitive innovation-driven products … Otherwise manufacturing could still happen in EU but based on innovation from elsewhere
Create a business-friendly environment so that manufacturing in EU comes at a benefit … Otherwise the European markets could become steadily served from outside
If EU implements policies driving innovation, manufacturing and market development of LCE technologies, the EU-based industry of Advanced Materials can develop strong business positions. European society will benefit from presence of a competitive industry safeguarding investments, generating growth and employment, and creating strong innovation ecosystems. By 2025, annual revenues of the sector could reach past 40 billion euro, generating an additional 300.000 jobs (65.000 direct jobs including 3.000 in R&D) and leading to an additional cumulated investment of 15 billion euro.
Find out more in the presentation given at the "RE in EU" Conference of Bratislava organized in October 2016 by EU Commission and Slovakia in frame of Slovak Presidency of the Council of the EU.
This presentation was also shared with the high-level guests of the IUMRS Global Leadership & Service Award Ceremony held at the European Parliament in November 2016.
Download: EMIRI on Re-industrialization of EU - The case for Advanced Materials for LCE technologies.pdf
18 Nov 2016 Discover EMERIT - The Industry-Driven Initiative on Innovation in Advanced Materials for Low Carbon Energy Technologies
The industry of Advanced Materials for LCE (low carbon energy) technologies is strongly anchored in Europe and serving global markets. EMIRI (the Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative) conservatively estimates our Europe-based industry today at 30 billion euro yearly revenues, over 500.000 direct & indirect jobs (more jobs than any renewable energy value chain in EU and close to 50% of total EU-based jobs in renewable energy) and close to 3 billion euro of yearly investment in R&D and capital expenditures.
Global trends are however affecting the EU-based Industry of Advanced Materials for LCE and EU policies need to consider these. Maintaining leadership, developing manufacturing presence and innovation power in Europe requires among others to focus innovation support on fewer priorities in line with business realities so that industry can develop competitive innovation-driven products.
EMIRI calls for an Innovation Pillar based on collaboration between public and private, aligned with 10 actions of Integrated SET (Strategic Energy Technologies) Plan and industry orientations. Covering Advanced Materials for energy performance in buildings, for competitive renewable energy, for energy system integration and for decarbonization, the Innovation Pillar will bridge the gap between laboratory and market, reduce innovation risks and accelerate innovation to reach better and faster the market for LCE technologies.
Over 2015, EMIRI worked in close collaboration with European Commission Directorate General Research & Innovation to create the EMERIT Industry-Driven Initiative (EMERIT stands for "Energy Materials for Europe – Research & Industry innovating Together") which lays the foundations & priorities of the Innovation Pillar. EMERIT rests upon 4 Key Components featuring max 20 Innovation Topics covering priorities supported by Industry & Research in field of LCE technologies.
For any further question, comment, do not hesitate to reach out to EMIRI and we will be happy to help you out.
Download: EMERIT Industry-Driven Initiative 2016.pdf
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Spider-Man: Far From Home is the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming, the first solo outing for Tom Holland's version of the character.Though this is Sony's third take on Spider-Man, with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield having previously portrayed the webslinger in the Spider-Man trilogy and The Amazing Spider-Man respectively, the current Spider-Man is the first to be included in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Check out the trailer here!
The main characters from Homecoming will all return, with Tom Holland of course reprising his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Zendaya returning as Michelle Jones, and Jacob Batalon returning as Ned, while Marissa Tomei will also return as May Parker.The film's main villain seems set to be Mysterio, who will be portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal, although no details have been revealed regarding how his story will develop.Far From Home is also set to feature appearances by Samuel L. Jackson and Cobie Smulders, who will reprise their roles as Nick Fury and Maria Hill respectively.
Spider-Man: Far From Home is slated for release on July 5, 2019. It will be the third MCU film of the year, with Captain Marvel releasing on March 8 and Avengers 4 on May 3
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Hi Mary Anne, sorry for the response delay. Good question!
If you forget your passcode, you will need to restore your device.
1. Insert your USB cable from your iPad into your computer that you use to sync from. Do not plug the other end into your iPad (yet). Let that part dangle.
3. Turn off your iPad. (Hold down the Power button until you see the message to Swipe to turn the iPad off. Swipe and turn the iPad off).
4. On your iPad, press and hold down the HOME button. Simultaneously connect the USB cable to your iPad (the dangling end). By connecting your iPad to the USB cable, this will turn the iPad on. Keep holding down the HOME button. Now you should get a message in iTunes on your computer that your iPad in Recovery Mode has been detected.
5. Click OK and click on the Summary Tab in iTunes.
6. Click the Restore button. This will restore your iPad to the factory settings, as if it just came out of the box.
7. Assuming you backed up your data previously, you will now be given an option to load a backup from iTunes. Follow the prompts and you will be good to go.
NOTE: I can't emphasize enough how important it is to backup regularly but I can see how the manufacturers are leaning more towards cloud-based services to help us more and more. For example, all my iTunes purchases are now registered in the cloud, in my private account. My documents, because I set them up this way, are all synced regularly via Dropbox, again in my personal account. So worst case, if I didn't have a recent backup of my iPad data, or any backup, once I linked up my iCloud and Dropbox services on my restored iPad, most of my personal data would be restored.
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Proposal from Kingspan Insulation for council tax incentives, green mortgages and Home Upgrade Grants to help reduce energy demand within existing UK homes
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The Chancellor's Summer Statement confirmed funding to help households invest in the energy efficiency of their homes as part of the Green Homes Grant. Kingspan Insulation has published a series of recommendations to further drive investment and provide the market conditions to drive sustainable demand for energy efficient products. The paper, which has already been shared with policy makers, brings together work undertaken by the company over recent years to inform the policy debate.
Whilst the new grant scheme is welcome, this report emphasises the need for a holistic package of measures including incentives, information provision and regulation to bring the worst performing properties up to standard. The policies outlined in the report target the 'able to pay' market, which represents the largest proportion of housing and the worst energy performance ratings.
Kingspan Insulation has recommended financial levers to help overcome the upfront cost barrier to uptake and encourage action through differential council tax incentives such as rebates for the installation of energy efficiency measures or variable rates based on carbon emissions. Other options include grants such as the Home Upgrade Grants confirmed yesterday by the Chancellor, and Green Mortgages, in line with the pilot scheme announced recently by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). In addition, the paper recommends the introduction of building passports to improve awareness and understanding of property performance and provide households with renovation roadmaps. These measures are supported by the Committee on Climate Change in their latest progress report to Parliament.
As plans are introduced to align the economic recovery with the low-carbon transition, this paper seeks to support the Government in its decision-making. Supporting energy efficiency upgrades will enhance the 'Green Recovery' creating jobs across the country, lowering energy costs and importantly contributing to the UK's Net Zero target.
Adrian Pargeter from Kingspan Insulation said: "The need to reduce emissions and lower energy demand from our buildings has never been clearer. It is essential that the Government seizes the opportunity of a Green Recovery by introducing an ambitious policy framework that will not only help households in the short-term but also provides a sustainable market and delivers long-term change so that the UK meets its carbon targets and we realise the economic benefits associated with supporting energy efficiency improvements. We hope that this paper contributes to the debate and we look forward to the upcoming Buildings and Heat Roadmap and the Spending Review later this year which we are optimistic will take on board some of these policy recommendations."
Simon Storer, Chief Executive of Insulation Manufacturers Association said: "We welcome and support the paper published by our member Kingspan Insulation which clearly sets out a suite of policies to encourage retrofit in the able to pay sector. If we are to achieve net zero carbon by 2050, it is essential to motivate this sector towards the installation of energy efficiency measures in a fabric first approach. This includes installing high quality insulation which will provide long-term and cost effective savings for consumers, with opportunities in a green jobs market, whilst ensuring that homes are fit for the future."
The paper can be viewed here.
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GT&T moves to hike landline rates … GCA urges Public Utilities Commission to reject proposal
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GT&T and GCA Representatives at PUC hearing
Telecommunications and Technology Provider, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT), is currently advocating for an increase in landline rates, as they've applied to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for "Approval of a Tariff Regime for Access and Landline Metered Charges".
The application, dated October 1, last, was made on the premise of "rebalancing prices of telecommunications services" in anticipation of the liberalization of the telecommunications industry.
The company claims that the new tariffs and rates on their landline service are necessary to bring prices for different services in line with the cost of providing those services.
The company is proposing an increase of $50 on Access for its services because "there is a great gap between the price (tariffed rate) and the cost to providing said service."
GTT's application states that, even though a tariff review was granted last year, that was due to the fact that there was an increase in local rates and a decrease in international rates, making the rate of return experienced by GTT minimal. As such, it posits that GTT's rates must align with underlying service costs "prior to the formalized introduction of competition". The application clarifies that this is a service that must requires the consumer to be "opted-in".
The adjustment, the application states, provides 10 free minutes of call service to calls within the network and five minutes to calls outside of the network, including voicemail service. All additional minutes on these calls would cost two times the rate on calls within the network and outside of the network. The company intends to raise the current rates of $0.80 and $0.40 off peak to $1.25 and $0.75 off peak.
The company intends to offer the following residential bundles to its consumers:
1) "All inclusive" (within and outside the network service), including the access charge "for $6,500 per month as well as call forwarding, voicemail and call waiting charges
2) "Intra calls" (within the network) with 100 minutes of "inter calls" (outside network) for $2,750 per month, as well as a voicemail charge. This charge does not include the access fee, which the customer must also incur as a separate expense.
3) "intra calls only" (within network) for $650 per month, as well as a voicemail charge. This charge does not include the access fee, which the customer must also incur as a separate expense.
4) "friends and family calling bundle for five persons unlimited for $1,850", as well as a voicemail charges. This charge does not include the access fee, which the customer must also incur as a separate expense.
Customer Type Service Description Old Charge (GY$) New Charge (GY$)
Intra – Exchange 1-2 lines 750.00 800.00 with an increment of 50.00 to be added 6 months after implementation
Residential Greater than 2 lines 1,500.00 1,600.00 with an increment of 50.00 to be added 6 months after implementation
Business 1-4 Lines 2,250.00 2,500.00
Business Greater than 4 lines 4,500.00 No rate adjustment being requested of the PUC
Table showing increased access charges proposed by GT&T
President of the Guyana Consumer's Association, Pat Dial, said that the GCA rejects the proposal made by GT&T to have these new charges implemented. He urged the PUC to consider the application as invalid, at a hearing held on this application by the PUC at Roraima Duke Lodge, yesterday.
Dial said the application conveniently omits the fact that the telecommunications giant holds a monopoly on these services, which has given it the opportunity to profit widely from the lack of competition.
He referred to when Digicel had just entered the Guyanese market to provide cellular services, stating that the company had offered its services at about half the rate GTT was charging, and still made considerable profits.
He further stated that it is nonsensical to apply for an increase in consumer rates and claim that it was considered in the best interests of the consumer, as GTT's application had implied.
Advisor to Dial, Yog Mahadeo, told the commission at the hearing that there needs to be an assessment of the value of the service that GT&T intends to provide, and of the usefulness of that service to consumers.
He recommended that an independent valuation be done on the services. He said that the costs provided in the application for the services provided by GTT are not properly disaggregated, which renders the consumers to certain rate increases on services they may not need. He further posited that increases should not be allocated without being aware of the revenue that the costs will bring.
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