This month’s CEER Newsletter focuses on our activities as an implementing partner of the European Commission’s EU4Energy programme and CEER’s views on elements of the proposed Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market legislative package (see the first feature). As we enjoy nicer spring weather here in Brussels, let us not forget that the Ukrainian people continue to experience a terrible invasion. CEERstands with Ukraine.
Features
Strong focus by regulators on Gas Storage and Security of Supply
Europe’s energy regulators have been working hard to respond to urgent proposals that the European Commission has been putting on the table in response to Russia's mounting threats to European energy supplies. CEER together with its members and partners has provided feedback to four European legislative documents and a strategy to bolster the Union’s security of gas supply and fill EU gas storage facilities more effectively. Furthermore, ACER and CEER are organising a joint webinar on 17 May to discuss our analyses on these topics.
EU4Energy Launch Energy Efficiency Campaign for Children
Ozzy the Hamster is one of the main characters of a new comic book entitled “Light Bulb” and is at the center of a campaign by EU4Energy in collaboration with EU Neighbours East for children in five Eastern European countries. The comic book focuses on increasing the younger generations’ understanding of energy efficiency and energy-saving measures as well as of the negative impact wasting energy has on nature and the environment. The campaign runs from 28 April to 8 May, engaging school children via different social media platforms and through school activities.
Webinar on gas storage regulation and security of supply- 17 May 10:00 – 11:30 (CET) Register to this joint ACER and CEER webinar to discuss our analyses of gas storage and security of supply. The event will provide a space for the European Commission to present its proposal to mitigate high energy prices with common gas purchases and minimum gas storage obligations. A panel discussion and Q&A session with other stakeholders will follow.
European Sustainable Energy Week 2022 The EUSEW Policy Conference 2022 is the biggest European conference dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe. This year, the Policy Conference will be organised in a hybrid format from 26-29 September 2022. CEER is an official partner of the event.
ACER-CEER views on the revision of the gas storage and security of supply Regulation In response to the European Commission’s initiative to bolster the Union’s security of gas supply to address the current geopolitical context, ACER and CEER identify some practical reflections to reach the objective of filling EU gas storage facilities more effectively, while protecting the consumer interest.
CEER's input on the revision of EU rules on market access of gas networks This feedback note outlines CEER's views on the European Commission’s legislative proposals in the Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market Package to future-proof the legal and regulatory framework for Europe’s gas sector.
ACER-CEER reflection on the EU strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable for a climate neutral future In their Reflection Paper, ACER and CEER broadly support the European Commission’s envisaged approach towards creating offshore bidding zones to integrate offshore renewable energy from hybrid systems into the EU electricity market, but identify several challenges that would benefit from further consideration for the implementation of the offshore bidding zone model.
EU4Energy's Women in Energy Blog hosted CEER President Annegret Groebel this month as part of its series "Stories of Women Leaders in Energy". In the interview, Dr Groebel speaks about her experience as an energy professional and shares her key personal and professional achievements.
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