EP - Launch of FTI Study on Demand-Side Flexibility & Grid Efficiency

EP - Launch of FTI Study on Demand-Side Flexibility & Grid Efficiency

2025-03-19T13:30:00+00:00

2025-03-19T15:00:00+00:00

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Smart Grids: Unlocking Cost-Reflective Network Charges19 March 2025 | 14:30 - 16:00European Parliament, Room ASP 5E1Organiser: smartEn – Smart Energy Europe, representing over 100 companies offering smart solutions for flexible energy consumption.Hosting MEP: Benedetta Scuderi, Group of the Greens/European Free AllianceDescriptionSince 2019, the principle of cost-reflective network charges has been enshrined in EU law but largely overlooked. smartEn collaborated with FTI Consulting to explore tariff design options and quantify their benefits.Implementing these charges allows system operators to enhance grid efficiency, reduce costs, and integrate flexible consumers.This event coincides with the European Parliament’s INI report launch, ensuring discussions build on its momentum.Agenda14:30 - 14:35 | Welcome and Introductory RemarksMichael Villa, Executive Director, smartEn14:35 - 14:45 | Introductory Remarks by Hosting MEPBenedetta Scuderi, MEP14:45 - 14:55 | Introductory Remarks by European CommissionChristof Lessenich, European Commission, DG ENER (TBC)14:55 - 15:10 | Presentation of StudyTim Schittekatte, Senior Director, FTI Consulting15:10 - 15:40 | Panel Focus on ImplementationMāra Bērziņa, Secretary General, CEERCarlos Castel, Team Lead Expert Groups & Task Forces, DSO EntityMarcia Poletti, Head of European System Change, OctopusModerator: Andrés Pinto-Bello Gómez, smartEn15:40 - 15:50 | Moderated Q&A with AudienceModerator: Andrés Pinto-Bello Gómez, smartEn15:50 - 15:55 | ConclusionStefan Doerig, Chair of the Board, smartEn

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