Elia Group
Bernard De Clercq is an experienced professional currently serving as a Member of the Board at the Renewables Grid Initiative since July 2022. At Elia, Bernard has held multiple roles, including Group Head of EU Affairs and Senior Public and Regulatory Affairs Advisor since March 2011, where responsibilities include evaluating policies and liaising with political and regulatory stakeholders. Prior experience includes work as an Attaché in European Affairs at the Belgian Foreign Affairs Ministry from October 2009 to February 2011, a Recruitment Consultant at JP Gray Contract from May 2008 to October 2009, and as an interim staff member at the European Commission in 2007-2008, where notable contributions included drafting market reports and assisting with technology initiatives. Bernard's education encompasses studies at prestigious institutions, including the European University Institute and the University of Antwerp.
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Elia Group is a key player in electricity transmission. We ensure that production and consumption are balanced around the clock, supplying 30 million end users with electricity. Through our subsidiaries in Belgium (Elia) and the north and east of Germany (50Hertz), we operate 19,349 km of high-voltage connections, meaning that we are one of Europe’s top 5 transmission system operators. With a reliability level of 99.99%, we provide society with a robust power grid, which is important for socioeconomic prosperity. We also aspire to be a catalyst for a successful energy transition, helping to establish a reliable, sustainable and affordable energy system.