The E8 Network of Expertise for the Global Environment
2006 Evian Summit
The e7 became the e8 at the close of EDF’s Chairmanship year at the annual
During a half-day workshop during the Summit, the e8 Chairmen discussed energy security issues and presentations were given by representatives of the World Bank and the World Economic Forum on security issues in both developed and developing countries. The exchanges resulted in an e8 statement on global energy issues, conveying the viewpoints of the electricity sector to the G8 leaders who will discuss the same theme at the St-Petersburg G8 Summit in July 2006.
In addition, e8 Chairmen exchanged their views on nuclear energy, renewable energies and an ambitious programme to share expertise with developing countries on improvements made in e8 company facilities, particularly with regard to clean coal technologies. The progress of e8 capital investment projects was also discussed.
Chairmanship of the e8 passed to Kansai Electric Company (
The new e8 logo was unveiled at the Evian Summit.
e8 Priorities
Major global environmental and social issues that affect the electric utility industry are considered to be the top priorities of the e8.
The issues of sustainable development, climate change, social trust, and internationalisation are the focus of the e8's actions.