A key tool in achieving a decarbonised EU building stock is the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), which also measures in qualitative terms a building’s smartness and flexibility. smartEn acknowledges the value of the SRI and calls for a correct assessment of the flex-readiness of
Making better use of the grids thanks to the contribution of existing and future connected flexible consumers is an efficient approach to tackle urgently the congestion challenge. The Flexible Demand Management Industry that smartEn represents can empower grid users, i.e.
The Flexible Demand Management Industry provides solutions to all consumers – citizens, businesses, buildings, electric vehicles (EVs) and industries – to become flexible and be rewarded for playing an active role in the clean energy transition. As such, it needs
Empowered energy consumers can contribute to a clean, secure and efficient energy system. Yet, many restrictions still hinder the activation of flexible demand across Europe. As price spikes and negative prices are increasingly frequent, sending clear signals on when and
This paper serves as a comprehensive toolkit, providing essential information on why flexible consumers matter for the transition to a cleaner, more resilient and competitive energy system. Through the successful regulatory efforts at EU level, groundwork has already been laid
The energy price hikes experienced in the European Union throughout 2022 prompted the Commission to propose a revision of the Electricity Market Design (EMD) to better integrate renewables, enhance the role of flexibility and empower consumers. The energy crisis would
The clean electrification of our EU energy system is slowly advancing and should accelerate if Europe wants to increase its energy security and efforts towards climate neutrality. Grids shall facilitate this transition by connecting and cooperating in a market-based way
As the EU transitions from the traditional centralised energy system to a decentralised, digitalised and decarbonised system, Demand-Side Flexibility (DSF) is a crucial, reliable and cost-effective resource whose potential needs to be untapped. The accelerated electrification of end-use sectors and
On 14 March 2023 the European Commission proposed a revision of the EU electricity market design to boost the system integration of renewables, better protect consumers and enhance industrial competitiveness. This was deemed necessary as the result of price spikes
Buildings in the EU currently account for 40% of the European energy demand, their consumption is 75% inefficient and are responsible for 36% of CO2 emissions. It is therefore crucial to improve their energy and carbon performance, notably by stimulating
