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SMART ENERGY

Western Europe

Monitoring, analysis and benchmarking of electricity networks tariff setting models, implementation of smart grids and meters, development of the internal market for electricity and green targets for the energy and ICT sectors.

The service currently covers the five largest European markets – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK.

Key deliverables

Cross Country Analysis

  • Comparative tables benchmarking key regulatory topics in each of the five countries. Published quarterly.
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Public Consultations

  • Database of relevant energy consultations published by national regulatory authorities in each of the covered countries

Directory of Events

  • Database of relevant events on smart energy regulation in the covered countries

Enquiry Service

  • Allows clients to obtain comprehensive answers to specific regulatory questions at no extra cost.

Scope

Topics include:

  • Regulatory models for electricity network tariff setting (cost+, price cap, revenue cap, etc.)
  • Remuneration of CAPEX for electricity operators
  • Efficiency incentives for OPEX
  • Main KPIs for operators’ performance and allowance for innovation
  • Rollout and regulation of smart grids and meters
  • Related privacy and network security issues
  • “Green” regulation of the energy and ICT sectors
  • Responsibilities of energy regulators
  • Generation, transmission and distribution system operators, suppliers
  • Level and structure of the electricity bill
  • Wholesale trading
  • Cross-border interconnection
  • Solar photovoltaic incentivizing: feed-in tariffs
  • Nuclear energy’s role/phasing out
  • Consultant studies for the European Commission