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🚨 New publication alert! Over the past six years, the EU has built a robust regulatory framework to empower energy consumers to play a vital role in the clean #EnergyTransition. And while #DemandSideFlexibility (DSF) transforms buildings, vehicles, and industries into active contributors, driving a more efficient and resilient energy system, its potential remains untapped due to persistent barriers. That’s why smartEn has published a comprehensive guide to enable demand-side flexibility in the EU27 by: ✔️ grouping and explaining key EU provisions addressing systemic challenges like #GridCongestion and rising energy demand ✔️ suggesting practical implementation steps for policymakers and system operators ✔️ highlighting the systemic and consumer benefits of activating flexibility by 2030 With actionable recommendations and an implementation timeline, this guide is your go-to resource for unlocking DSF’s potential across Europe. 📑 Download it here: https://lnkd.in/dZ_V6P-T #FDMI #FlexibleDemandManagementIndustry #EUPolicy #FlexThatDemand Dan Jørgensen Tomas Anker Christensen Niels Fuglsang Krzysztof (Chris) Bolesta Miguel Gil Tertre Seán Kelly MEP Bertrand L'Huillier Michael Bloss Mechthild Wörsdörfer Stéphane Séjourné Thomas Pellerin-Carlin Nicolás González Casares Sigrid Friis Terhi Lehtonen Benedetta Scuderi Estelle Göger Radan Kanev

The 2024 Market Monitor for #DemandSideFlexibility (DSF) offers an overview of DSF participation across 30 European markets, evaluating progress in enabling flexible demand through market-driven solutions. This edition highlights the rise of dynamic tariffs, especially in wholesale markets. However, despite its importance in balancing Europe’s increasingly electrified energy system, DSF has struggled to keep up with the rapid shifts in generation. The report emphasises that, while some progress has been made, most European markets still face significant barriers to widespread DSF adoption. Access the full report 📖 https://lnkd.in/gMTW_FKt

🤝 We are excited to welcome our new member Axle Energy to the smartEn community! Axle Energy is an #EnergyFlexibility platform, connecting distributed assets - including #EVs, #batteries, and #HeatPumps - with energy markets. The platform helps energy suppliers and manufacturers of distributed assets integrate these products and their customers with energy markets via a single API. Axle is a leading European flex platform, with over 1 GW of connected capacity. For more information, check out 🔗 https://www.axle.energy/

⚡ The Electrification Alliance met today with Energy & Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen to drive forward the conversation on smart electrification as the most cost-effective path to #ClimateNeutrality. The meeting was chaired by our Executive Director Michael Villa as part of our Electrification Alliance Chairmanship, and we are pleased that smart and flexible #electrification was at the centre of discussions. Electrification Alliance representatives highlighted the need to: ✅ Activate voluntary and market-driven flexibility from consumers where there is potential. ✅ Push for an Accelerator Strategy within the upcoming Electrification Action Plan, ensuring harmonised implementation across Member States of the 70 EU provisions on flexibility demand. ✅ Secure tripartite dialogues that involve providers of flexibility solutions. A smarter, more flexible energy system is key to achieving Europe’s clean #EnergyTransition. We look forward to continued collaboration with Commissioner Jørgensen and his team to make this vision a reality! 🌱 Giles Dickson Kristian Ruby Julie Beaufils Quentin de Hults Anna-Maria Karjalainen Paul Kenny Chris Heron william todts Julia Poliscanova (she/her) Antonella Battaglini SolarPower Europe Eurelectric WindEurope Bernard De Clercq

🏡 What makes a building smart—and when is it smart ready? Our Executive Director Michael Villa had the opportunity to address EU Member States implementing the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (#EPBD) in this new EU_BUILD UP #ExpertTalk. 🎙️ In the interview, you can explore: ✅ What defines a smart building ✅ The economic viability of smart technologies ✅ When a building is considered "smart ready" ✅ How the EPBD drives digitalisation in buildings ✅ The role of AI, data, and how to ensure digital security and user privacy Thanks to the European Commission for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion on accelerating the smart building transition across Europe. Watch the full video 🎥 https://lnkd.in/dKc2r69w #EPBD #SmartBuildings #EnergyEfficiency #Digitalisation #AI #DataSecurity #SmartReady #SmartEnergyEurope #smartEn #BuildUp

📣 Our 2024 smartEn Map on Wholesale Markets dives into how #DemandSideFlexibility (DSF) can empower consumers to access Day-Ahead and Intraday markets while helping to stabilise energy prices and enable the clean #EnergyTransition in Europe. Key findings of the report include: ✔️ Limited access for explicit trading of #FlexibleDemand: ✔️ Dynamic electricity tariffs show promise but face hurdles ✔️ #ElectricityMarketDesign implementation challenges Read the report now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dNCadYz7 Check out the webinar recording 🎦 https://lnkd.in/gvgMFCuT

⚡🚛 Electrification is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. That’s why Ayvens and the European Investment Bank (EIB)’s financing agreement represents a key milestone in accelerating direct #electrification across mobility. Ayvens and the EIB have joined forces to accelerate the transition to electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) across Europe. This €700 million green loan will enable the rollout of 19,000 eLCVs in key markets like Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands over the next three years. As Europe’s #EnergySystem is at a turning point, we welcome this new initiative that should ensure two key principles: ✅ Expanding access to clean, affordable transport to business af all seizes. ✅ Helping cities meet EU air quality & climate goals. 📄 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVS-TsEK 🔜 We’ll be releasing a position paper on corporate fleets—stay tuned!

The Flexible Demand Management Industry (#FDMI) is a diverse, innovative ecosystem driving smarter, more efficient, and consumer-focused energy use. Imagine homes, vehicles, and industries flexibly adjusting their energy consumption to save money and support a stable energy system. That future is now—and FDMI businesses are making it happen across Europe. 🗣️ Who's who in the FDMI? This dynamic industry is made up of companies with unique models, categorised into 5 key sectors: ✔️ Smart technology providers ✔️ Energy suppliers ✔️ Independent aggregators ✔️ Local energy initiative supporters ✔️ Independent market operators 💡 FDMI isn’t just a clean-tech sector; it’s central to putting consumers at the heart of Europe’s clean #EnergyTransition. Discover more in this #SmartEnergyTalks episode, where we showcase the FDMI’s transformative role in enabling #DemandSideFlexibility and the energy transition. 🎥 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dB8TCvvP 🗣️ Featuring: Michael Villa, Seydou Kane (Eaton), Marcia Poletti (Octopus Energy), Marion PERRIN (ENERGY POOL), Johanna Izett (Hive Power), Matthew Billson (Piclo) #FlexThatDemand #SmartElectrification

💡 Why does flexibility matter? The Flexible Demand Management Industry is more than a technical fix—it’s a game-changer for Europe’s energy system. By making electricity smarter and more responsive, flexibility unlocks five key benefits: ✅ Affordability – Reducing energy costs for consumers and businesses 🏭 Industrial Competitiveness – Strengthening Europe's clean-tech leadership 🌱 Decarbonisation – Maximising renewable integration and cutting emissions 🔒 Security – Enhancing energy independence and stability ⚡ Reliability – Making the grid more resilient and future-proof At the smartEn Summit 2025 'Great Flexpectations: The Flexible Demand Management Industry for a decarbonised and competitive Europe', we’ll bring together energy leaders and policymakers to tackle how we can scale flexibility and remove key barriers to implementation. Join us on 20 May 2025 in Brussels—tickets are now available! ✍ https://lnkd.in/g7CNTiUY

Today, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) the Network Code on Demand Response—a key milestone in unlocking #EnergyFlexibility across Europe’s energy markets. We welcome this new legislative proposal that should ensure two key principles: 1️⃣ Facilitating an EU-harmonised access to all markets for #DemandResponse 2️⃣ Ensuring market-based solutions are the preferred approach for system operators for procuring flexibility For Demand Response to thrive, we need EU-wide processes, harmonised product definitions, and a consistent framework. Leaving too much discretion to Member States risks fragmentation, slowing down the clean #EnergyTransition at a time when we urgently need more flexibility. 🔎 Our in-depth analysis is coming soon—stay tuned! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dBQ_mFZn