First edition of "Energy for Romania" event opens dialogue between leaders in energy, education and civil society
The first edition of the event "Energy for Romania ”, organized by the Electrica Group and the Electrica Foundation, took place at Hala Filaret, the site of the first power plant in Bucharest. It brought together over 150 participants,…
The first edition of the event "Energy for Romania ”, organized by the Electrica Group and the Electrica Foundation, took place at Hala Filaret, the site of the first power plant in Bucharest. It brought together over 150 participants, including representatives from the public authorities, leaders from the energy sector, the capital market, academia, and non-governmental organizations, for an open dialogue about how energy, education, and social responsibility can merge to build a future sustainable for Romania.
Alexandru Chiriță (CEO Electrica): "In 2022, when I joined the Electrica Group, the share price was 6 lei. Together with my colleagues, I dreamed of what seemed impossible, and today, when the share reached 23 lei, I can say that that dream has become a reality. Many ask me what I did to succeed. The truth is that I didn't do anything alone; I just gave people the freedom to be professionals and to build, day by day, the company we all want. But perhaps the most important thing is that we have succeeded in combining investments and economic performance with social and educational projects that give meaning to our development.”
Leaders in energy and administration attended the opening
In the opening of the event, Mihai Diaconu (President of the Board of Directors of Electrica) emphasized the connection between economic performance and social responsibility: "In 2025, in Romania, there are still thousands of households without access to electricity. The energy infrastructure that we manage is vital for the development of communities, and our success cannot be measured only by financial indicators, but also by the real impact on people.”
Radu Burnete (Presidential Advisor) emphasized Romania's strategic role: "Romania can be a regional leader in energy, but we must invest quickly in production, networks, and market development to achieve this goal. We need competitive energy prices and a friendly market for private capital to support the energy transition.”
The message was reinforced by Bogdan Ivan (Minister of Energy), who highlighted that the energy system is a pillar for the whole economy: "The energy system is not only about energy or gas, but about Romania’s economy and how the country can turn into an economic champion. I can't wait for the dream of many Romanians to come true and Romania to become a country that’s no longer dependent on energy imports, but is a net exporter of energy, while the energy prices for individual consumers and companies are below the EU average.”
