Publications
PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS & OPEN LETTERS
Joint Statement l The critical role of smart electric transport in addressing the energy crisis
Europe is going through its worst energy crisis since the 1970s. All levers must be activated to minimize its impact on European households and companies. We, the undersigned associations active in...
Joint declaration on the upcoming EU Action Plan on digitalising the energy sector
As the European Commission stated in March 2020 with the EU industrial strategy, Europe must leverage the potential of the digital transformation, which is a key enabler for reaching the Green Deal...
Open Letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Frans Timmermans & Kadri Simson l Demand-side flexibility is a strategic answer to the energy crisis: implement the Electricity Market Design now
Demand reduction and optimisation are at the heart of recent emergency interventions adopted by the EU. It requires a signal to which consumers can react. Hence, the Commission should refrain from...
Open Letter to Jozef Síkela, Frans Timmermans & Kadri Simson | Activate consumers’ flexibility to shift peak electricity demand, reduce gas consumption and cut energy bills for households and industries
Empowering consumers to play a vital role in reducing gas demand by unleashing their demand-side flexibility is a cost-effective solution to the pressing energy emergency. Our homes, offices,...
Open Letter to Frans Timmermans & Kadri Simson | Demand-side flexibility: a cost-effective and rapid response for an emergency situation
The rising energy prices and the implications on EU energy security following Russia’s attack on Ukraine require a common EU response. This is why smartEn – Smart Energy Europe, the European...
Electrification Alliance letter on a strategy for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy
This is a strategic moment for European leaders to fully embrace the merits of the Green Deal in terms of decarbonisation, economic resilience and citizens’ involvement, as well as strategic...
smartEn reply to the public consultation on the Digitalisation of Energy Action Plan
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...
smartEn consultation response to ENTSO-E’s Network Code on Cybersecurity
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Joint Letter | “Fit for 55” package: Recommendations to promote the flexible participation of buildings, industries and vehicles
Joint letter from 11 European associations
12 European business organisations are calling for efficient, renewables-based and flexible building renovations in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive revision
We, together with 11 European associations, have sent a letter to Frans Timmermans and Kadri Simson supporting the intention to revise the EPBD and to recommend it applies the Energy Efficiency...
smartEn consultation response to ENTSO-E’s proposal for a minimum activation time period required for LERs to remain available during alert state
smartEn replied to the ENTSO-E consultation on a minimum activation time increase from 15 minutes to 30 minutes for FCR. Our main concerns with the ENTSO-E proposal are: lack of transparency on cost...
Electricity price hikes: Letter from the Electrification Alliance to EU Policy Makers on recommendations
Together with our Electrification Alliance partners, we have sent a letter to key policy-makers addressing the increase in wholesale electricity prices in Europe with insights and recommendations....