Founded in 2018, E+ Energy Transition Institute is already connected to a global network of think tanks.

OUR STORY

The Brazilian energy transition has gained the perfect space to house and expand its debates.

E+ Energy Transition Institute originated from the inspiration of the team from the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS), with their experience in international dialogues about energy transition and low carbon economies. E+ Institute is being developed by iCS to become, subsequently, an autonomous and independent organization.

Founded in 2018, E+ Energy Transition Institute is already connected to a global network of think tanks. These centers of reflection are part of the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks (INETTT) – led and supported by Agora Energiewende, with headquarters in Germany.

Since its foundation, adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the team from E+ Institute and its partners have researched, produced, gathered together and offered knowledge about advanced proposals in terms of energy transition.

This includes since information to qualify the debate to the design of new regulatory, institutional and financial arrangements, in addition to monitoring the technological revolution that has been modifying the way of producing, distributing and consuming energy.

PURPOSE

Make the energy transition a vector of social development in Brazil.

MISSION

To guide the agenda of energy transition, through the production of knowledge and the promotion of debates, considering geopolitical, scientific, technological, economic, social and environmental aspects.

VISION

We believe in a dynamic, integrated energy sector, aware that the transition is permanent, and must be socially just, economically efficient and always committed to the scientific evidence of climate change.

E+ Values

Independence

Guarantee the institutional impartiality and a sensible and non-partisan perspective;

Technologically agnostic

We are not against or in favor of specific technologies;

Dialogue

An essential tool for the sustainability, the constructive and disruptive thinking and the engagement of society;

Technical and scientific rigor

Our work is scientifically based and technically consistent;

Pragmatism and objectivity in the long term

We seek pragmatic solutions with significant long-term repercussions;

Sustainability

Balancing economic, environmental and social interests.

METHODOLOGY

APPROACH

Our methodology is based on the interaction with the think tanks that are members of the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks (INETTT) and on the inclusive and permanent dialogue with experts and stakeholders in Brazil. E+ Institute seeks to identify and anticipate trends and barriers to the construction of a low carbon energy sector and to develop scientifically sound and politically viable ways of responding to these questions, whether they are economic, technological or political.

Processes

E+ PANEL

The E+ Panel, the advisory board of E+ Institute

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TRANSPARENCY

It is part of the essence of E+ Energy Transition Institute to be accountable to society for the work that it performs for the benefit of the Brazilian energy transition.

E+ Institute is financed by funds from international foundations and organizations raised by the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS) and does not receive funds from companies or from the Brazilian government. This guarantees our independence, transparency and plurality in conducting discussions with all sectors of society.

Independence and accountability to society.

E+ Team

EMÍLIO MATSUMURA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Emilio is the CEO of the E+ Energy Transition Institute. Previously, he was Advisor to the CEO at the Energy Research Office (EPE), with the main responsibility of the executive coordination of the Ten-Year Plan of Energy Expansion (PDE) and the 2050 National Energy Plan (PNE). During his 14 years at EPE, he held the position of Deputy Superintendent and Advisor to the Economic and Energy Studies Department. Emilio’s previous professional experiences include working as an economic consultant for the Economic Law Office of the Ministry of Justice and for financial institutions, as an assistant manager of international funds, and as a technical reviewer in academic publications. Currently, he lectures Microeconomics and Econometrics at IBMEC Business School. He was also a lecturer of several undergraduate courses in Economics at PUC-Rio, EPGE/FGV, FUCAPE in Vitória (ES), and at Faculdade Cândido Mendes. Emilio received his D.Sc. and B.Sc. in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio).

NATHALIA PAES LEME

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADVISOR

Nathalia is studying for a master’s degree in Energy Planning at the PPE/COPPE/UFRJ. She holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Analysis, Design and Systems Management from the Estácio de Sá University. She also holds a degree in Cinema from the Estácio de Sá University and studied Astronomy at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Nathalia has already worked in the industry, communication and technical areas. She has experience in management and supplier coordination, project development, production management, translation and dissemination of technical knowledge and scientific research. At the E+ Institute, she supports the Executive Director on institutional development, management of the different coordinations, relationships with stakeholders and funders, and planning, monitoring, and guiding the activities and products developed by the E+ Institute.

VÍVIAN CARDOSO

COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR

Vívian is the Communication Coordinator at E+ Energy Transition Institute. She has a degree in Social Communication with an emphasis on Advertising from Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), specialization in Marketing from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Digital Marketing from Ibmec Business School and courses in Branding and Brand Management. Currently, she is studying Economics and Sustainability at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Vívian’s previous professional experiences include working as Communication and Marketing in multinational companies in the energy sector.

MARINA AZEVEDO

CONSULTORA TÉCNICA

She has a degree in Environmental Engineering from UFRJ, a master’s degree in Energy Systems Planning from FEM/UNICAMP, and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Energy Planning at PPE/UFRJ. She studied for 2 semesters at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, as a scholarship holder of the Science without Borders Program. She was an intern in the department of Gas and Energy at Petrobras. As a researcher at FGV Energia, she worked in the electricity sector department with analysis of renewable sources, business models, energy portfolios, financial feasibility studies of projects, demand response and distributed generation.

E+ Board

The E+ Institute has experts on its board

Alice Amorim

Humboldt Chancellor Fellow

Philipp Hauser

Senior Associate Industry & Latin America at Agora Energiewende

Rutelly Marques

Legislative Consultant of the Brazil Federal Senate

Alice holds a Law degree from UERJ (State University of Rio de Janeiro) and a MSc in Political Economy of Late Development from the London School of Economics. She has experience in corporate law and a long track record in projects with civil society organizations in the field of sustainable development and climate change. Alice was Coordinator of the Climate Policy and Outreach Portfólio at iCS - Institute for Climate and Society, and before that she coordinated climate and development projects at GiP - Public Interest Management. Alice currently resides in Germany where she is a Humboldt Chancellor Fellow, conducting research on civil society's influence on parliamentary engagement on climate agendas.

Philipp Hauser is a Senior Associate at the Think Tank Agora Energiewende, based in Berlin, Germany, and leads studies and activities in the area of energy transition, with a focus on industrial transformation and Latin America. Philipp is of German origin, holds a Master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Freiburg, Germany, and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Coppead Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil. After finishing his master's degree at Coppead, Philipp worked for 15 years in Brazil in the areas of climate policy and energy transition. He started his career at ecosecurities, a company that pioneered the development of low-carbon projects and strategies, and was vice president of energy transition at Engie. During his career, Philipp has designed and implemented several innovative business models in the areas of climate change, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. Within the scope of his activities at Agora Energiewende and in partnership with the E+ Energy Transition Institute, Philipp continues to support discussions on the opportunities of the energy transition for Brazil's development.

Bachelor's degree in Economic Sciences and Master's degree in Economics from UFMG. He has been a Legislative Consultant of the Federal Senate in the area of Economics since March 2014. He held the position of Program Director of the Executive Secretariat of the Ministry of Mines & Energy from 2016 to 2018. As a Specialist in Public Policies and Government Management (2002-2014), he held the position of Deputy Secretary of the Secretariat for Economic Monitoring (Seae) of the Ministry of Finance (2008 to 2014). He was also Member of the Board of Directors of Light S/A (2011-2014), Member of the Board of Director of the National Department of Transports Infrastructure (2011-2014), Board Member of the Energy Research Company (2011), Fiscal Advisor of Banco da Amazônia S/A (2009-2011). He is an associate professor on MBA courses in the regulatory area offered by the Fundação Getúlio Vargas in Brasília-DF, he was also a faculty member of the Infrastructure Policies Specialization course, at the National School of Public Administration (ENAP). Author of publications on economic regulation, focusing on the electricity sector, market competitiveness.

INETTT
PARTNERS NETWORK

E+ Institute is part of a global network of think tanks

E+ Energy Transition Institute is connected to a global network of think tanks, the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks (INETTT), established in 9 countries – Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Turkey and Vietnam. This network promotes the exchange of experiences and knowledge, multilateral cooperation, projects and joint activities to boost energy transition in the world.