Recommendations

Many persons working in business and government have used the model. Below we list a few recommendations we have received so far.

Diederik Samsom, Member of Dutch Parliament for PvdA (Labour Party)

“A fine way to show the choices we face if we seriously want to get to work with a sustainable energy supply.”

Pieter Buijs, Chief Technology Officer, DELTA

“The model drags the discussion about our energy supply out of the non-committal sphere and takes it to a higher level.”

Anton Broenink, Director Strategy and Planning, GasTerra

“The transition policy demands decisions within a year and attitude free from party politics. The subject is bigger than any form of party ideology and can only be successfully implemented by means of statesmanlike decision making: general leadership therefore.”

Rob Leijn, managing director Energy, Utilies & Telecoms, Logica

“It is of the utmost importance that energy suppliers, companies and consumers work together to make more intelligent use of energy. The Energy Transition Model raises awareness!

Halbe Zijlstra, Member of Dutch Parliament for VVD (Liberal Democrats)

“The energy transition is incredibly complex and now for the first time, there is a model to provide you with insight into the consequences of your choices. This model takes the discussion yet another step further!”

Gerrit van Tongeren, Chairman CCS Business Platform Rotterdam Climate Initiative

“We need to do better at balancing economic growth and the environment. Politics, business and NGOs need to realize this and, moreover, they need to initiate changes to this end. Developments in the field of energy are a good example of this. The Energy Transition Model offers the possibility to visualize growth of the energy sector and emissions of CO₂ and other pollutants in a clear manner.”

Ewald Breunesse, Manager Energy Transitions, Shell

“Objectivity in the discussion about our energy future: that is what we need. The Energy transition model offers the objectivity to make important choices.”

Theo Walthie, President of the Energy Transition Board

“The Energy Transition Model uses factual data to provide users with insight into various scenarios and in doing so, it makes a welcome contribution to the debate.”

Kees-Jan Rameau, Member of the Executive Board, ENECO Holding N.V

“The transition to a more sustainable energy supply is a collective challenge. The Energy transition model can make a valuable contribution to the building of bridges and making clear decisions.”