In an efficient energy market that enables the cost-effective participation of all flexibility options, including Demand-side Flexibility, market prices should reflect the real value of electricity at any moment. The SEDC position paper describes ways in which this can be
SEDC answer to the European Commission’s consultation on the Review of Directive 2012/27/EU on Energy Efficiency January 2016
With the profound transformation of the energy system currently taking place in Europe, new challenges arise for Distribution System Operators to manage the network in a safe and cost-efficient manner. To maintain system stability on an interactive and decentralised electricity
SEDC answer to the European Commission’s consultation on Streamlining of Planning and Reporting Obligations as Part of the Energy Union Governance
2016 is a decisive year for on the regulatory agenda. EU decision-makers will have to put together a consistent framework that enables the further construction of the IEM and consolidates the transition to a decarbonised energy system in a competitive and reliable way
There is growing consensus among policy makers and market participants that Demand Response is a critical requirement for achieving a low carbon, efficient electricity market at a reasonable cost. This is reflected strongly within the European Network Codes, the Energy
Demand Response has gained widespread policy support in Europe, reflected in robust regulatory initiatives, including the Third Energy Package, the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and the forthcoming Network Codes. In particular, article 15.8 of the EED stipulates that Demand Response
The Third Energy Package and the Energy Efficiency Directive opened new opportunities for demand-response programmes by establishing critical enabling principles, such as the access of demand-side resources to energy markets and ‘close cooperation with demand side service providers and consumers,
