Dirk Van Evercooren is an independent strategic energy adviser and founder of 2 Degrees Energy (2degNRG). With more than 25 years of experience in the energy sector, he is committed to supporting the transition to a more sustainable and climate-friendly energy system. He also serves as Chair of the Board of the International Tracking Standards Foundation (I-TRACK Foundation).

Before establishing 2 Degrees Energy, Dirk spent over 18 years at the Flemish Regulator of the Electricity and Gas Market (VREG, now VNR), where he held the position of Director of Market Operations. During this period, he also represented VREG within key European organisations, including the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) and the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER).

From November 2020 until February 2024, Dirk was Managing Director of Organisation for Sustainable Energy in Flanders (ODE Vlaanderen), where he helped advance the development of renewable energy and sustainable energy solutions. He also served as a member of the Antwerp Climate Council, contributing to local climate policy and strategic initiatives.

Today, Dirk combines his extensive regulatory, market and policy experience to advise organisations on energy transition, sustainability and market development