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

AMANDA OHARA

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR OF THE E+ ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE

Amanda has a master’s degree in Energy Planning from COPPE/UFRJ and a degree in Chemical Engineering from UNICAMP. She has been involved in the Brazilian energy sector for 13 years. She worked in the areas of basic engineering and corporate strategy at Petrobras, where she developed a thorough knowledge of the international market of oil, natural gas and biofuels, and the different technologies for fuel production. She has also worked as a consultant in renewable energy and energy efficiency, developing studies and coordinating activities in energy projects for the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).

EMÍLIO MATSUMURA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE E+ ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE

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

TECHNICAL REVIEWER OF THE E+ ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE

Nathalia has a degree in Electrical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Analysis, Design and Systems Management from the Estácio de Sá University. She also has a BA in Cinema from the Estácio de Sá University and studied Astronomy at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). She has experience in the management and logistics of technical purchasing, supplier coordination, project development, production management and scientific research.

E+ Governance

The E+ Institute has the Institute for Climate and Society and the Think Tank Agora Energiewende in its governance

Ana Toni

Executive Director of Institute for Climate and Society (iCS)

Philipp Hauser

Senior Associate at Agora Energiewende

Roberto Kishinami

Senior Coordinator of Energy Portfolio at Institute for Climate and Society (iCS)

Ana Toni is the executive director of Institute for Climate and Society (iCS) and a founding partner of GIP (Public Interest Management). She is an economist and has a doctorate in Political Science. She has a long history of working and supporting projects aimed at social justice, the promotion of public policies, and in the area of the environment and climate change and philanthropy. Ana was chair of the board of Greenpeace International (2010 and 2017), director of the Ford Foundation in Brazil (2003-2011) and of ActionAid Brasil (1998-2002). In addition to being a member of the board of GIFE, WINGS, ITS and Wikimedia, she is currently a member of the Network of Brazilian Female Leaders for Sustainability and on the boards of Agência Pública, Gold Standard Foundation, Instituto Escolhas, ClimaInfo, Instituto República, Baobá Fund for Racial Equality, and Transparency International.

Philipp D. Hauser is responsible for global energy and climate policies and coordinates Agora’s activities in Latin America. In this position he supports local partners in Mexico and Brazil with solving country specific energy challenges and brings German and European experiences with the energy transition to the awareness of Latin American decision-makers. Before joining Agora, Philipp had been working with ENGIE in Latin America for more than 10 years, as Vice President Energy Transition and Carbon Markets. Between 2006 and 2008, Philipp was working with EcoSecurities and focused on the development of greenhouse gas mitigation projects with renewable energies, forest conservation and industrial uses of sustainable biomass. Philipp holds a Diploma in Chemistry, awarded by the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg and a Master in Business Administration and Finance by the Coppead Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Roberto Kishinami is senior Coordinator of Energy Portfolio of Institute for Climate and Society (iCS). Roberto has a master degree in Physics from the University of São Paulo (USP) and has been a specialist on energy and climate change for the last 15 years. His clients for consultancy work on these themes were energy companies, finance institutions, private sector associations, among many others. His consulting focused on strategic planning investments for competition on global markets, with low carbon and environmental impact as competitive advantage. He is a board member of the Institute for Democracy and Sustainability, and was an international board member of Action Aid. He served as executive director of Greenpeace Brasil from 1994 to 2001.

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.