Action Needed – Advancing Flexible and Efficient Electricity Grid Operations
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Dear Members of the Energy Council, As the Electrification Alliance, a network of 10 European organisations representing all segments of the electricity value chain, we write to call on Member States to foster the flexible and efficient operation of electricity grids while planning their sufficient …
The Electrification Alliance advocates for electrification as a key driver in the European Council’s 2024-2029 Strategic Agenda
Brussels, 11 April 2024 – Ahead of Council discussions on the Strategic Agenda 2024-2029, the Electrification Alliance – a network of 10 European organisations representing all segments of the electricity value chain – reiterates why accelerating clean electrification is paramount to solving the priorities defined …
Time to turn energy taxation from an obstacle to a driver of the energy transition
Letter from the Electrification Alliance to the EU-27 Finance Ministers, regarding the Energy Taxation Directive negotiations, ahead of the informal meeting of Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers of the 22-24 February 2024 Dear Ministers, Direct electrification via homegrown clean energy sources is the most efficient …
Electrification Alliance Statement on Europe’s 2040 Climate Target
The Electrification Alliance welcomes the EU's commitment to clean and smart electrification as the key driver for the 2040 climate target, aiming for a 30% reduction in energy consumption. Yet we advocate for a clear Electrification Action Plan, with an intermediary target of at least …
EU Unveils Action Plan to Boost Electricity Grids for Green Transition
In a significant move towards advancing the European Green Deal and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy systems, the European Commission has published a comprehensive Action Plan aimed at enhancing the efficiency and expansion of electricity grids across the European Union. The Electrification Alliance welcomes …
Net Zero? It’s all about electrification.
Today, the Electrification Alliance unveiled a new ‘Electrification Manifesto’ urging the European Commission to fast-track the electrification of Europe. The Manifesto calls for a dedicated Electrification Action Plan in the first 100 days of the incoming European Commission’s mandate. At the launch event, European Commissioner …
ELECTRIFYING EUROPE – HOW ELECTRIFICATION IS SWITCHING ON JOBS AND SKILLS
Electrification is good for jobs and employment. Electrification and the move to a net-zero economy will create jobs for people with all levels of education and training and at different stages of their lives and careers.or electrification to make the net-zero transition happen, Europe will need …
Joint Statement on the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD)
Brussels, March 24, 2023 To: [attaché name]Permanent Representation of [Member State] to the European Union The Electrification Alliance is heartened to see the progress made by the Czech Presidency in reaching a first compromise text on the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD), which clarifies the tax …
‘Fit for 55’ must deliver a radical transformation to the way that Europe produces, consumes, transmits and distributes energy
by the Electrification Alliance The ‘Fit for 55’ package represents Europe’s opportunity to deliver the radical transformation needed in the way we produce, consume and distribute energy. It sends a positive signal towards the decarbonisation of the energy system with clear climate and energy targets …
Letter of recommendations by the Electrification Alliance on Electricity Pricing
The increase in wholesale electricity prices that Europe is experiencing is triggering concerns and political debate across the continent. The Electrification Alliance, an alliance of 10 European associations that firmly believe electrification is the future of the European Union’s energy system, would like to share …
