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How can Energy Communities increase local system efficiency?

February 15, 2022

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] A new report on how energy communities can increase local system efficiency was presented today by smartEn, the European business association integrating the consumer-driven

Report | Energy communities to increase local system efficiency

February 15, 2022

The EU has been scaling up its climate and energy ambitions, and has now committed to reduce 55% of net GHG emissions by 2030. In order to achieve this target, massive investments in decentralized energy resources are required, such as

We are recruiting a Membership & Business Development Officer

February 11, 2022

Are you motivated to play an active part in Europe’s clean energy transition? smartEn is recruiting a Membership & Business Development Officer to strengthen its membership base and diversify its revenue streams. We are the European business association integrating the

Demand-side participation in Resource Adequacy Mechanisms: 14 Member States under scrutiny

January 25, 2022

A deep country-by-country analysis of the conditions for decentralised energy resources (DERs) to participate in different Resource Adequacy Mechanisms (RAMs) was presented today by smartEn, the European business association integrating the consumer-driven solutions of the clean energy transition. The smartEn

smartEn reply to the public consultation on the Digitalisation of Energy Action Plan

January 24, 2022

smartEn welcomes the Action Plan’s core objective to develop a market for Demand Side Flexibility, which is key to boost consumers’ participation and increase system efficiency. It is a key opportunity to support the ‘Fit for 55’. As a first

Article | Electricity Price Hikes? How smart buildings can keep bills low

January 4, 2022

The recent hike in energy prices has triggered deep concerns across Europe. While the root cause lies in the global gas prices on which the EU still relies for over 20% of its energy needs, the consequences have fallen on

A warm welcome to the new smartEn member, Knauf Energy Solutions!

December 21, 2021

Part of the Knauf Group, we are a GreenTech company building the world’s Virtual Energy Infrastructure (VEI). VEI replaces power generation with metered savings from energy efficiency renovations. It deploys smart connected technology to enable buildings to actively participate in supporting the energy system. At its core is a technology innovation, the negaWatt hour (nWh) meter. Read more at: https://www.knaufenergy.com/

smartEn consultation response to ENTSO-E’s Network Code on Cybersecurity

December 17, 2021

smartEn acknowledges the paramount importance of a high level of cybersecurity for the energy sector in general, and for demand-side flexibility in particular. In order to be successful, innovative solutions need trust from society and politics. smartEn has repeatedly asked

A warm welcome to i-EM to the smartEn membership!

December 2, 2021

We are thrilled to welcome i-EM to the smartEn membership! Born in 2005 as a business unit of Flyby S.r.l. Company, i-EM is now a SME subsidiary of Flyby Group and combines multi-disciplinary expertise with passion for technology innovation and

Joint Letter | “Fit for 55” package: Recommendations to promote the flexible participation of buildings, industries and vehicles

November 18, 2021

As a group of European associations committed towards the decarbonisation of Europe’s energy system, we welcome the “Fit for 55” package proposed by the European Commission. With the present letter, we would like to outline key recommendations to improve the