Lower Austrian Lukas Renz honored as a Young Energy Ambassador in Brussels!

Lower Austrian Lukas Renz honored as a Young Energy Ambassador in Brussels!

NÖ Landhaus, 3100 St. Pölten, Österreich - On June 9, 2025, Lukas Renz in Brussels was the only Austrian to be appointed "Young Energy Ambassador". This appointment took place as part of the program, which was launched by the European Commission, and is aimed at young people in the energy sector. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and the governor of Stephan Pernkopf congratulated Renz in the Lower Austrian country house and paid tribute to his contribution to innovative strength and the goals of Lower Austria in the area of ​​renewable energies.

The "Young Energy Ambassador" program is characterized by the selection of around 30 young me representatives from Europe, which are selected annually for a one -year mandate. Renz emphasizes that this appointment is not only a personal honor for him, but also an opportunity to bring innovations into the European energy future. Over 1,300 applications were submitted for the program this year, which underlines the high demand and interest in this important topic, informed Energy .

The role of the Young Energy Ambassador

Lukas Renz is an entrepreneur from Wilhelmsburg who founded the beverage brand "Bärnstein" and the hydrogen company "Hydrosolid". Mikl-Leitner emphasizes that Renz plays a central role in future energy policy in Lower Austria, especially in view of the goal of increasing independence from fossil energy imports and strengthening security of supply.

Pernkopf reports that Lower Austria already covers 100 percent of the electricity consumption from renewable energy sources. The Young Energy Ambassadors are not only ambassadors in their area, but also active participants in political decision-making processes, including during the European sustainable energy week (EUSEW) in Brussels.

recommendations of the Young Energy Ambassadors

The newly appointed group will actively participate in the participation of political framework and local initiatives. In the past, Young Energy Ambassadors have already developed important recommendations that have been presented to the next minister of energy. This includes suggestions for the support of vulnerable groups in renewable energy communities and the introduction of education initiatives that are intended to integrate the topics of Green Transition in schools. You can find an overview of the 12 most important recommendations in the following table.