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Promoting renewables, protecting consumers and industry from high electricity prices – these are the key points of the official Commission proposals for electricity market reform. With siting criteria for green power plants, the authority is scrapping a plan that would have caused fierce controversy in Germany in particular.
By Manuel Berkel
A first draft of the electricity market reform does not envisage any fundamental system change. Instead, the Commission wants to simplify investments in renewables and flexibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises are to be able to conclude long-term contracts for low-cost green electricity more easily.
By Manuel Berkel
Member states are urging the Commission to reform the electricity market due to increased energy prices. In an interview with Manuel Berkel, the Secretary General of Eurelectric, Kristian Ruby, talks about the most pressing demands for the current consultation and the importance of longer electricity contracts for industry and private households.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission presented its package of measures against higher energy prices, two days before the heads of state and government meeting. But the member states are still pursuing different goals.
By Manuel Berkel
Yesterday evening, the Commission sent its non-paper on the gas price cap to the member states. At their meeting three weeks ago, the energy ministers had insisted on proposals. But the Commission now drastically shows the consequences of a general gas price cap.
By Manuel Berkel
Even before the emergency meeting of energy ministers on September 30, the EU Commission intends to propose new measures to calm the electricity and gas markets. Meanwhile, Poland is preparing its own law for lower electricity prices.
By Manuel Berkel