Four key asks for the new EU Energy Commissioner

A briefing by Ember outlining four primary policy recommendations for the new EU Energy Commissioner to accelerate the clean energy transition, focusing on grid infrastructure, open data, agri-PV, and smart electrification.

• Ember proposes the creation of a "Future Grids" Task Force reporting to the Energy Commissioner to coordinate actions across Directorates-General (DGs), monitor national grid policy implementation, and develop a roadmap for existing grid policy actions. Additionally, the organization suggests an EU-level "one-stop-shop" to enhance financing for grid investments and a technical toolbox for distribution grid digitalisation.
• To establish the EU as a leader in open energy data and modelling, Ember recommends that the Commissioner initiate a transition to open energy data and system models within the first 100 days. This includes standardising asset registration, requiring Eurostat and bodies like ACER or ENTSO-E to disclose granular data using open standards, and moving EU institutions from proprietary to open-source energy system models.
• Ember calls for a joint strategy between DG ENER and DG AGRI to unlock the potential of agri-PV through national legislation guidelines and the inclusion of agri-PV in Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) priorities, such as investment subsidies and capacity targets. Furthermore, it recommends a "Smart Electrification" Action Plan within the first 100 days to remove biases against electrification, encourage investment in batteries and storage, and develop strategies for residential and industrial demand-side flexibility.

APA

Ember (2024). Four key asks for the new EU Energy Commissioner. https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2024/09/EU-Energy-Commisioner-Asks-NEW-2024.pdf

Chicago

Ember. Four key asks for the new EU Energy Commissioner. 2024. https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2024/09/EU-Energy-Commisioner-Asks-NEW-2024.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{ember2024four, author = {{Ember}}, title = {{Four key asks for the new EU Energy Commissioner}}, institution = {Ember}, year = {2024}, month = sep, url = {https://ember-energy.org/app/uploads/2024/09/EU-Energy-Commisioner-Asks-NEW-2024.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }