Agora Energiewende
Agora Energiewende is a think tank supporting the transition to clean energy in Germany. It was founded in 2012 and is funded by and the European Climate Foundation.
Its members debate under the Chatham House Rule and include Klaus Töpfer, Ottmar Edenhofer, and Claude Turmes.
In addition to studies specific to Germany, Agora published in 2016 an analysis on the economics of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in the United Kingdom. Its analyses are quoted as part of the energy debate in other countries, including Denmark and the UK.
In December 2021, stepped down as Executive Director to, like his predecessor, join the now Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action under Minister Robert Habeck as a permanent State Secretary. In July 2022, Frauke Thies took over the management together with Markus Steigenberger and also serves as Executive Director.