How can I ensure that my energy project is socially acceptable?
Join us to learn how Google and the City of Hamina are ensuring the social acceptability of their energy projects. Kymen Sanomat explains what aspects of the projects are of interest to the media and local residents.
Webinar on the Social Acceptability of Projects: April 20, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Watch the webinar recording here: Link to the webinar
Program
Opening of the event
Jami Holtari, CEO, Finnish Hydrogen Valley Association
Jami Holtari explains why social acceptance has become a critical factor in the success of energy projects and introduces the webinar’s experts.
What project operators should consider in energy projects to ensure social acceptance – The Case of the Hamina Data Center
Olavi Kemppi, Chief Operating Officer, Google
Major industrial investments always transform the local community. Google has been operating in Hamina for a long time and has built an active relationship with local stakeholders. In his presentation, Olavi Kemppi will discuss how an international company can earn its place in the community, how to communicate openly, and what concrete factors need to be considered early on to ensure the project’s social acceptability.
How can a city prepare for an energy project so that its implementation goes smoothly?
City ArchitectMilla Koskivirta, City of Hamina
The municipality’s role in the energy transition is to act simultaneously as an enabler, a regulator, and an advocate for residents. Milla Koskivirta sheds light on the city’s perspective: how to align land-use planning, administrative processes, and public discourse. The presentation explores how the city can anticipate future projects and create a communicative environment where projects, residents, and the evolving city of Hamina come together in harmony.
What interests city residents about energy projects?
Social Affairs Reporter,Antti Kaarto, Kymen Sanomat
Social affairs reporter Antti Kaarto brings the voice of residents and taxpayers to the event. What questions come up in the newsroom when major energy projects are announced? Is it concern for the environment, hope for new jobs, or fear of changes to the living environment? This discussion provides project developers and decision-makers with valuable insight into what matters to city residents and which questions they must be able to answer honestly and clearly.
Discussion and Summary
The webinar will conclude with a group discussion, during which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers.
Register for the webinar:tommi.siikaniva@vetylaakso.fi
Jointhe webinar:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/34038323807333?p=h4Nm3IHz2r9QOLv2yR
The webinar will be recorded, so if you can't attend, you can watch it later on our website.
Now’s the time to get on the line!
(The webinar is part of the "Powering Southeast Finland with Green Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide" project, which is implemented by the Finnish Hydrogen Valley Association and co-funded by the EU.)
