Registration - Electrification and the Primary Energy Fallacy Explained
Electrification and the Primary Energy Fallacy Explained
LIVE WEBINAR
30th April 2025
Facilitator
Leon Stille
Leon Stille has a background in Earth Sciences (Bsc) and renewable energy technology (Msc) from the University of Utrecht and is currently pursuing a doctorate in business administration on renewable energy policies. From the start of his career, he has focused on conventional and renewable energy technology development and education. He has held commercial roles in several energy companies such as the Dutch gas grid operator Alliander and international Oil & Gas Company Frames. He worked for the Netherlands organization of Applied sciences (TNO) as business development manager dedicated to enabling and accelerating the energy transition. In this role he has initiated several large-scale international research, development, and pilot programs towards industrial applications of CCUS, biogas and gas conversion and production technologies (hydrogen, ammonia and DME). Always with a strong international focus, specifically in Europe, South-East Asia, North America, and East Africa. He was also the chairmen of the company advisory board of the European Biogas Association for several years. Leon was General manager of New energy business school (former Energy Delta Institute), a business school focused on energy transition topics, between 2019 and beginning of 2023.
Currently, Leon works as managing director of new energy institute. New energy institute is focused on expert advice, education, and innovation. Consulting for companies like the Boston consulting group, Shell, TNO and Berq rng. He is also key lecturer for renewable gas and hydrogen for new energy business school, expert speaker on energy transition topics for several universities (MBA energy transition of the university of Groningen, university of Rotterdam) and often speaks and moderates at conferences and events. He also holds positions as scientific advisor to the European Biogas Association, committee member sustainability of the international gas union and advisor to the global energy community initiative and has 3 patents on biogas purification and conversion.
Guest Speaker
Joeri Van Dun
Joeri Van Dun is a mechanical engineer, graduated from Eindhoven University of Technology (2015), with a master specialization in Sustainable Energy Technology and graduation project on batteries. He has worked for TNO Caribbean as a ‘Sustainable Energy and Battery Storage Advisor’ for 4 years on Aruba. In that role he also executed projects on Bonaire, Curacao, Cuba and in Colombia. The government of Aruba had the ambitious aim to use 100% sustainable energy in 2020. TNO was brought in to realize this. Van Dun worked as an advisor on a very broad scope of projects in relation to sustainable energy and as project leader for energy storage topics, smart grid development and grid integration pilots. Flagship project was the Smart Community Aruba, a 20-unit residential area used as a living lab to test innovative technologies regarding the areas of sustainable energy, microgrids, water, waste, e-mobility and food. Back in the Netherlands, he started Sustainable Energy Advice (SEA) in 2018. SEA develops rooftop solar for non-profit organisations (over 3 MWp combined) and energy storage projects for locations that face constraints from the congested power system in the Netherlands. Moreover, SEA helps other companies with project management and consultancy in both the Netherlands and the Caribbean (New Energy Institute, NTSC Energy, Power Consultancy Group, SkyTree, Green Recovery, etc.).
Description
Electrification is central to the energy transition, yet traditional metrics like the primary energy factor distort its true efficiency and benefits. This webinar explains the primary energy fallacy, demonstrating why electrification outperforms fossil-based systems in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and economic potential. Learn how electrification is reshaping transport, heating, and industrial processes
Key Takeaways
• Understand the primary energy fallacy and its impact on energy debates.
• Learn why electrification offers superior efficiency and decarbonization potential.
• Explore electrification solutions in transport, heating, and industry.
Outline
1. Introduction
• Defining the primary energy fallacy and why it matters.
• Misconceptions about energy efficiency in electrified systems.
2. Electrification Across Sectors
• Transport: Why EVs are far more efficient than combustion engines.
• Heating: Heat pumps vs. gas boilers.
• Industry: Challenges and opportunities for electrified processes.
3. Debunking Myths
• Explaining energy density and efficiency in electrification.
• Addressing common arguments against electrification.
4. Real-world Applications
• Examples of successful electrification projects and their outcomes.
• Policy frameworks that support electrification’s expansion.
5. Q&A Session