Presidency Letter: The merits of marginal pricing and pathways to lower energy prices in Europe
Ahead of the European Council on 19-20 March, the Eurelectric Presidency has sent a letter to EU Heads of State and Government, calling for regulatory stability and reaffirming the merits of marginal pricing in Europe’s electricity market. President Markus Rauramo, CEO of Fortum, as well as Vice Presidents Catherine MacGregor, CEO of Engie, and Georgios Stassis, Chairman […]
ACER consultation on ENTSO-E common harmonisation proposal for balancing implementation frameworks
Response to the Call for Evidence on removing barriers to power purchase agreements
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) are a win-win for offtakers and generators, and help drive Europe’s energy transition The Electricity Market Design (EMD) reforms preserved, importantly, an efficient functioning power system by maintaining the existing target model of short-term wholesale markets based on marginal pricing and focused on improving long-term hedging and contracting opportunities. Further improving […]
Grids Package Recommendations
We welcome the Grids Package for recognising grids as central to Europe’s energy and industrial strategy, for simplifying and accelerating permitting, for strengthening TSO–DSO cooperation, and for delivering a solid push to tackle connection queues. This direction strongly aligns with Eurelectric’s long-standing efforts to place grids at the top of the European energy agenda. Our […]
Fleet forward: powering the transition to electric mobility
Developed in partnership with global consultancy firm EY, this new study explores the evolving landscape of corporate mobility. Drawing on industry knowledge, market data and cross‑country analysis, the report looks at the challenges businesses face today, the benefits emerging from new operating models, and the practical insights organisations can learn from early adopters. It provides […]
Eurelectric response to the ENTSO-E consultation on the European Resource Adequacy Assessment 2025
Battle-tested power systems
Ukraine’s experience shows how quickly the threat landscape is escalating. Since September 2025, Russia has carried out more than 200 attacks on thermal power plants, while cyberattacks have risen by 30–40% and AI is fueling an arms race of ever‑more sophisticated offensive tools. The EU is facing its own surge in hybrid threats – from […]
Retail Market Functioning: Q&A Paper
This paper was compiled in collaboration with Eurelectric member companies from several European Member States. It aims to provide explanations and guidance to interested stakeholders on the essentials of retail markets, their interaction with wholesale markets, and their overall place within the EU internal electricity market. The paper addresses the following topics:
Price comparison tools and third-party intermediary platforms: shortcomings and recommendations
Price comparison tools (websites or apps) are essential for helping consumers compare electricity offers and choosing a supplier and tariff. Consumers want to rely on clear, accurate, and trustworthy information when using these tools, but the reliability and transparency of these vary. That is why the tools need to be designed with these aspects in […]