Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER)’s Post

📢 EU Energy Ministers convened this week for the Energy Council to tackle pressing challenges as the EU gears up for a new legislative cycle where energy independence, security, and competitiveness will be at the core. Ministers engaged in insightful discussions on accelerating the transition to clean energy, ensuring energy security, and addressing the affordability of energy for consumers.     While no formal legislative decisions were reached at the meeting, the discussions provided valuable insights and laid the groundwork for future policy developments.     Curious about what was discussed? Here are our highlights 👇   #Energy #EUCompetitiveness #REPowerEU 

📣 State of the Energy Union 2024 report was published on 🗓 11 September 2024 ✔ State of the Energy Union 2024 report: 1️⃣ Describes how the #EU has managed unprecedented challenges in the #energy #policy landscape during this Commission’s mandate, equipping the EU with a #regulatory #framework for pursuing the #CleanEnergyTransition and laying the foundations for renewed #economic growth and competitiveness. 2️⃣ Shows EU progress to ensure secure, competitive and affordable #energy for all. More information 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dAY4zQMD 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g-v4Exbk

Connecting Europe Facility (#CEF) | The way forward as of #2024 | #energy #2023 | Latest #achievements and way forward | As of 2024, fundamental changes will take place in the programme with the entry into force of the revised TEN-E Regulation. Eligibility under CEF Energy funding will cover new categories of PCIs, namely #offshoreelectricitygrids, #hydrogeninfrastructure and #gassmartgrids. These new corridors and thematic areas aim to further #develop and #interconnect #energynetworks in #europe for an #effective #energytransition whilst contributing to the achievement of European Union #climategoals. The funding for conventional #naturalgas infrastructure is discontinued Under the revised #regulation, CEF Energy will support the implementation of PCIs in 11 priority corridors and in thematic areas in order to help bridge the funding gap of the new TEN-E infrastructure categories with urgent needs. In addition, CEF Energy funding will enable and accelerate PCI implementation, complementing the regulatory framework and incentives laid down. Furthermore, a new category of projects (Projects of Mutual Interest - PMIs), with a third country involved, has been put in place. PMIs should be able to demonstrate significant net socioeconomic benefits at EU level and in at least one third country. PMIs are eligible for inclusion in the Union list provided that the policy framework has a high level of convergence, is supported by enforcement mechanisms and demonstrates a contribution to the EU’s and third #country’ overall energy and #climatepolicy objectives. The first list of #PCIs/#PMIs under the revised TEN-E Regulation was published in November 2023 and the first call for proposals under the new list is expected to be launched in 2024. In addition, for the CB RES sector, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency will also launch a call for status as well as a call for grants for works and studies. > By European Commission

The EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has extended the mandate of Director Christian Pilgaard Zinglersen for another five years. A key challenge facing Europe, and a promise of the European Commission under its new political mandate, is to enhance EU competitiveness while reducing energy bills for companies and households, he said.

The recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) signals a profound transformation for the US energy sector. With an anticipated infusion of over $430bn in climate and clean energy programmes over the next decade, these legislations are designed to expedite the shift towards a decarbonised energy system. We take a look at how these legislations will revolutionise the US' energy landscape. #CleanEnergy #InflationReductionAct #EnergySystems #US #RenewableEnergy https://bit.ly/3x2Idl6

Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a preliminary list of 10 potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs), to expedite the deployment of new transmission projects in regions with a demonstrated need for an expanded high voltage system. These corridors cover more than 3,500 miles across the Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, New York and New England, Southwest and Northern Plains. The comment period for the NIETCs ends on June 24. The DOE will narrow the list down and begin drafting reports, environmental review, taking public comments and more. I am delighted with this announcement, as I believe such long term planning will bolster the energy transition and provide guidance to developers who are siting future energy resources. “This program is going to help us build out transmission capacity quickly and efficiently for the people who need it most without compromising on the quality of environmental reviews or community outreach,” Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said. Sources: https://lnkd.in/gNGFTqjf https://lnkd.in/gHiKn9r7 https://lnkd.in/gjd-KJPF #NIETC #NIETCs #transmission #planning #transmissionplanning #DOE #nationalinterest #energytransition #solarpower #windpower

Some news of historical importance, no matter which side of the fence (or argument) you stand. During the 35th Statutory Meeting of the Energy Charter Conference, on 3 December 2024, the modernised version of the Energy Charter Treaty was adopted. Some key points of discussion during the modernisation process which stalled the process for more than two years were: - Has the modernised text achieved the right balance in limiting fossil fuel protection and promoting energy transition and climate change? - Has the modernised text take the right approach in restricting access to ECT protection for intra-EU investments? - Has the modernised text aligned protection with fourth generation IIAs and better defined protection? - Has it adopted the key modern procedural reforms in terms of transparency, disclosure of third party funding, restrictions in relation to MFN clauses etc? Plenty to read and digest. #ect #energychartertreaty #modernisation #isds #climatechange #energytransition #renewablenergy #internationalarbitration #eu More details at https://lnkd.in/eZxjJPtP

👍 Georgia is making strides to align its energy sector with European standards, with strong support from the Energy Community Secretariat. Earlier this week, we gathered 47 representatives from key Georgian energy and legislative bodies to discuss progress on draft amendments to the law on Energy and Water Supply. These changes aim to benefit consumers, enhance market competition, and support the energy transition. The Secretariat remains committed to assisting Georgia in the timely adoption of these crucial amendments. 💡🔧 #EnergyReform #SustainableFuture #EUStandards #GeorgiaEnergy

Energy transition is not only about adapting and decarbonising our energy systems but also about adapting the way organisations and bodies tasked with delivering the scale of change approach the challenge. The ability for organisations to look outside their traditional methods and approaches to accelerate change will transform performance, but it can only be done together!

While the currently amended #EU legislation already addresses several issues to advance the #energytransition and grid expansion, in this year of #euelections2024 there are still massive challenges ahead: with the implementation of these new regulations and the proposal of further action, such as the Grid Action Plan. System security and energy transition require grid development and European cooperation. That is why our COO Michael Jesberger and EU affairs expert Peter Scheerer were in Brussels last week to discuss the upcoming challenges ahead and highlight possible aspects related to grid expansion, the need for secure generation capacity and the further development of network codes. We thank the members of the European Parliament and the EU Commission, WindEurope, SolarPower Europe and Agora Energiewende for the fruitful discussions and insights. Let's boost the energy transition together!