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𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 & 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 At the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025, #EU leaders sent a clear political signal: the Union must accelerate its energy transition while safeguarding competitiveness, strategic autonomy and social resilience. ➡️ Key message on energy (Point 41 of the Conclusions): The European Council calls for an urgent step-up of efforts to secure the supply of affordable and clean energy and to build a genuine Energy Union by 2030. This will include: • Rapid electrification, using all net-zero and low-carbon solutions • Massive investments in grids, storage and cross-border interconnections • Leveraging the new Energy Union Task Force to coordinate action • Addressing the negative impact of persistently high energy prices on industry, households and Europe’s strategic autonomy • An explicit call on the European Commission to accelerate proposals to lower energy prices and support sustainable energy production This political direction is highly relevant for regulators, TSOs/DSOs, national governments, and the private sector. The message is unambiguous: energy policy is no longer just climate policy – it is industrial, social and strategic policy. As we approach 2030, the success of the Energy Union will depend on: ✔️ Harmonised and predictable market rules ✔️ Grid digitalisation and resilience ✔️ Faster permitting and investment frameworks ✔️ Protecting vulnerable consumers while ensuring market efficiency ✔️ Cross-border solidarity and coordinated planning The coming months will show whether the Commission’s forthcoming proposals can deliver the structural solutions Europe needs: lower energy prices, stable regulatory conditions and accelerated deployment of clean technologies. This is a critical moment – not only for energy specialists, but for Europe’s competitiveness and social cohesion. #EnergyUnion #EuropeanCouncil #CleanEnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #AffordableEnergy #EUCompetitiveness #StrategicAutonomy #ElectricityGrids #EnergyRegulation #NetZero2050 #Decarbonisation #EnergyPolicy #EUClimatePolicy #GreenTransition #EnergyPrices #Interconnections #EnergyStorage #RAAEY #ACER

🗞️ Electrification | Europe Industrial electrification in the EU is falling behind, posing a significant risk to achieving net zero targets, according to a recent study. This lag in transitioning energy sources could hinder the broader climate goals of the region. The study highlights several key areas of concern: ● Electrification rates in heavy industries remain below expectations. ● Current policies lack the necessary incentives for accelerated adoption. ● Investment in infrastructure is not keeping pace with demand. ● Without intervention, the EU may miss its 2050 net zero goals. This development calls for urgent policy revisions and increased investment to boost electrification efforts across industrial sectors. The future of Europe's net zero ambitions depends on addressing these gaps swiftly. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJ5p7H4E #Electrification #NetZero #EnergyTransition #Decarbonized — The Decarbonized team.

⚡ Delivering a blueprint for grid resilience in Europe ⚡ Gwenaelle Avice Huet of Schneider Electric argues that grid resilience is fundamental to Europe’s goals of #electrification, #competitiveness and #sustainability. 🎤 "Europe’s energy future is being forged in the heat of today’s crises," she says. "Modernising the grid is no longer a technical upgrade, it’s a necessity for a continent striving for energy security, competitiveness, and climate leadership. 🎤 "The challenges are clear: surging peak loads, volatile prices, and the growing threat of outages in an era of extreme weather. But the solutions are within reach. 🎤 "By scaling digital infrastructure and enacting bold, forward-thinking policy, Europe can build an energy system that is both resilient and sustainable." Read her full #exclusive article here: https://lnkd.in/eSJmvMkZ

Belgium’s electricity grids are approaching saturation, and flexible connections are emerging as a potential solution. While recent regulatory reforms at both federal and Flemish levels provide a legal basis, these arrangements come with operational and strategic challenges.   ⚖️ Key takeaways: ▪️ Flexible connections may secure access but do not guarantee firm supply, and curtailments can affect project viability. ▪️ Regulatory uncertainty remains around compensation mechanisms and flexibility scope. ▪️ Early planning is critical: assessing congestion risks and monitoring evolving rules can give companies a competitive edge.   💡 Flexible connections can be a lifeline, but only when approached with a full awareness of the risks.   👉 Read the full blog post written by Stef Feyen, Jens Mosselmans and Mathijs Van Haver of our Silver partner, NautaDutilh Brussels, here: https://lnkd.in/eURi6Y73

“As regulatory frameworks evolve, whether a project can accommodate the flexibility needed for grid access, will increasingly become a key variable in assessing a business case”, says Stef Feyen, partner in Energy law. Read our full blog post for IBJ-IJE (Instituut voor bedrijfsjuristen - Institut des juristes d'entreprise) here: https://lnkd.in/eURi6Y73 Jens Mosselmans Mathijs Van Haver

Last week, I was delighted to engage constructively with local authorities during the European Week of Regions and Cities lunch session: 👉 "Europe’s energy future is electric - but is our grid ready?" organised by Sharon Dijksma, Mayor of Utrecht. A big thank you to the other distinguished speakers Finn van Leeuwen; Nazim Khiari; Laia Guitart; Claire Roumet; and Erlijn Mulder for such insightful contributions. It was a pleasure to exchange views on grid congestion, particularly in relation to housing and sustainability, and to explore practical, scalable local solutions that can address these challenges at EU level in the context of increased electrification.   1. Improving the energy performance of buildings remains one of the most effective ways to save energy, lower bills, and reduce grid investment needs. 2. Integrating solar energy and EV infrastructure enables self-consumption, flexibility, and energy sharing, helping us make smarter use of our electricity grids. 3. We need more success stories like Merwede, an innovative EUI project tackling grid congestion in a new neighbourhood, and more best practices emerging from cities such as Utrecht and Antwerp. https://merwede.nl/   Looking ahead, several upcoming EU initiatives will help drive this transition: ⚙️ European Grid Package (Q4 2025) - accelerating and simplifying permitting for grids, storage, and charging points. 🏠 Citizens’ Energy Package (Q1 2026) - empowering citizens to actively participate in the energy market and improve energy literacy. 🔥 Electrification Action Plan & Heating & Cooling Strategy (Q1 2026) - supporting local authorities in developing Local Heating and Cooling Plans. 💡 Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in Energy (2026) - advancing AI solutions for grid optimisation and demand-side flexibility.   The public consultation on the Electrification Action Plan and Heating & Cooling Strategy is open until 20 November. Your input is invaluable! https://lnkd.in/eWTYgwNZ   #EURegionsWeek #EnergyTransition #Electrification #Sustainability #LocalAuthorities #SmartGrids #EnergyEfficiency #AIinEnergy #GreenTransition #EUenergy

smartEn Smart Energy Europe gathered multiple European #business associations and #NGOs representing various interests (from suppliers and retailers to energy efficiency providers, from manufacturers of heat pumps manufacturers, EV and chargers to smart meters and building automation and control systems) ALL urging to accelerate the activation of #flexible #demand in parallel volumes to the needed increase in #electrification. This is a #competitiveness #affordability #security priority for the EU clean & digital energy transition. Mechthild Wörsdörfer Tom Howes Adrian Hiel Anne-Maud ORLINSKI Lukasz Kolinski

The UK energy landscape is undergoing a meaningful shift, with more emphasis on flexibility, low-carbon solutions, and smarter infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gGXCmDcX #UKEnergyRevolution #CleanEnergyUK 

The European Commission has launched its public consultation #CO2 markets and infrastructure framework.   This builds from the Industrial Carbon Management (#ICM) Strategy paper, which recognised the role of #CCUS to achieve net zero, and highlighted the need for a legislative initiative to ensure the development of competitive markets and transportation infrastructure for CO2.   The consultation covers the following topics: 🤝 Providing regulatory certainty and investor confidence 🚧 Removing barriers to the cross-border transportation of CO2 ⚖️ Supporting the emergence of a competitive and cost-effective CO2 value chain ⚠️ De-risking the development of CCS   The consultation raises very relevant and interesting questions in terms of the market organisation and support needed, two aspects that we are used to thinking about at Frontier: ▶️ For example, what type of risks does the value chain face (especially the transport/storage links) and which type of measures are appropriate to mitigate those? ▶️ Does the transport/storage links present natural monopoly characteristics or high barriers to entry which could hinder competition? Do they need to be regulated? If so, when and how?   The answers to this consultation will be used for the impact assessment which will form the basis of the proposals expected in Q3 2026. It is therefore important that market actors' views are heard.   These questions are not dissimilar to the ones raised when the regulatory framework for hydrogen infrastructure was designed, and the CO2 and H2 markets show some similarities. Frontier Economics supported the European Commission in drafting the impact assessment for the hydrogen regulatory framework. We also already support actors in the CCUS market to think about those issues, in the EU but also in the UK where the business models and regulatory arrangements for CCUS infrastructure are well underway! So don't hesitate to get in touch if you want to discuss! My colleagues Catherine Galano (L’Hostis) Johanna Reichenbach Vikram Balachandar Lino Sonnen Pablo González Pinillos Claire Thornhill Nick Lynd + others and myself would be happy to chat.

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 Curious how data sharing can help solve grid congestion and accelerate the energy transition in the Netherlands? Our latest research, conducted by Melle Puntman in collaboration with Utrecht University, dives into the barriers and opportunities for smarter collaboration in the electricity sector. Discover the key insights and practical strategies in slides below! LET'S CHANGE THE SYSTEM! #EnergyTransition #DataSharing #Impact