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Policy positions
Joint Industry Statement: Recognise behind-the-meter generation that supports the electricity grid
In its proposal to improve the Union’s electricity market design from March 2023, the European Commission proposed to explicitly exclude behind-the-meter generation when bidding for a peak shaving product as well as in flexibility support schemes. EUGINE, together with other manufacturers and users of decentralised, “behind-the-meter” generation, has co-signed a letter calling policymakers to avoid […]
05 Jul 2023
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For an Electricity Market Design that ensures Reliability and Adequacy
EUGINE and EUTurbines jointly released their position paper on the European Commission proposal to improve the Union’s electricity market design. In a nutshell, we propose to:
04 May 2023
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EUGINE proposes family definition for acceptance of simulation models for FRT analysis
Following Regulation 2016/631 (RfG NC), Equipment certificates can be used to show that a power generating unit complies with the requirements found in a grid code. Obtaining an equipment certificate from an accredited certification body is an expensive and time-consuming process, involving testing and simulations. Today, in many countries, in order to obtain individual equipment […]
27 Apr 2023
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Joint EUGINE EUTurbines Communication – Minding the gap: why long-term flexibility matters
The EU climate goals set to 2030 and 2050 continue to push Europe to undergo an accelerated decarbonisation transition. The Commission has expressed the importance of sector integration in such a transition, heading “(…) towards an effective, affordable and deep decarbonisation of the European economy in line with the Paris Agreement and the UN’s 2030 […]
14 Apr 2023
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Joint Industry Statement: An Electricity Market Design Fit for Net Zero
The Electricity Market Design reform is an opportunity to future-proof the regulatory framework to enable the decarbonisation of the European economy. Within this context, EUGINE, together with some of the major European energy trade associations, are jointly urging the European Commission to consider multiple recommendations when elaborating its legislative proposal.
01 Mar 2023
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Consultation on the Revision of the EU’s Electricity Market Design – EUGINE Contribution
On the 23 of January 2023 the European Commission launched a public consultation seeking feedback on different options to “make electricity bills more independent from the short-term cost of fossil fuels”, “drive renewable investments”, promote “alternatives to gas to keep the electricity system in balance” and gather views on “lessons learned from short term market […]
13 Feb 2023
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For a Market Design that Supports Security of Supply and Adequacy
EUGINE and EUTurbines, the gas power plant technology providers, have published a common paper outlining ideas on how to re-design the European electricity market to ensure it supports security of supply and generation adequacy. A key message is that it is important not to mix up short-term measures, aiming at limiting the impact of the […]
19 Jan 2023
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EUGINE Proposals for Amendments to the Network Code on Requirements for Generators
At the end of November 2022, EUGINE submitted its proposals for amendments to the network code on Requirements for Generators (NC RfG). The EUGINE proposals pursue eight clearly defined objectives:
18 Dec 2022
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For a Gas Package that truly supports the roll-out of H2-Ready Appliances
In the context of the review of the gas market rules (“gas markets and hydrogen package”), EUGINE, EUTurbines and EHI call on policymakers to enact a legislative framework that truly supports the roll-out of hydrogen-ready appliances. At the centre of such a framework, a “hydrogen ready” definition will help create transparency and a common understanding […]
28 Oct 2022
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EUGINE Statement on Emergency Interventions to Address High Energy Prices
EUGINE is the European association representing manufacturers of engine power plants and their key components. Engine power plants are an integral part of the energy system at both distribution and transmission level. They provide efficient and reliable power and heat and can run on a multitude of fuels, including biogas and hydrogen. The members of […]
29 Sep 2022
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Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act (CDA) – Why it is needed
In its July plenary, the European Parliament will vote on the Complementary Climate Delegated Act (CDA) that should include, under strict conditions, specific nuclear and gas energy activities in the list of economic activities covered by the EU taxonomy. There are four key reasons why this CDA is direly needed: To preserve security of electricity supply To support […]
27 Jun 2022
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EUGINE News - Policy positions
REPowerEU: The contributions of the European power plant industry
REPowerEU aims at rapidly reducing the European Unions’ dependence on Russian fossil fuels by fast forwarding the clean transition, saving energy and diversifying energy supplies. The European power plant industry, represented by EUTurbines and EUGINE, welcomes theREPowerEU Plan and supports the necessary efforts to become independent of Russianfossil fuels. Our sector stands ready to support […]
24 Jun 2022
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ACER Public Consultation on the Policy Paper on the revision of NC RfG and NC DC – EUGINE Contribution
In May 2022, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) drafted a consultation paper on the possible amendments to the network code on requirements for grid connection of generators and network code on demand connection. A consultation was also launched to collect input from […]
11 Jun 2022
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Gas Package needs to support the decarbonisation of power plants
The European power plant industry, represented by EUTurbines and EUGINE, supports the full and quick decarbonisation of Europe’s gas infrastructure and the uptake of the hydrogen economy as intended by the gas market package. The texts presented by the European Commission focus on the supply and network aspects, but unfortunately neglect the needs of major […]
04 Jun 2022
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RePowerEU: EUGINE co-signs statement welcoming progress towards clear targets for renewable gases deployment
Following the launch of the European Commission’s Communication on more affordable, secure and sustainable energy (RePowerEU), EUGINE and over 10 other associations welcome progress towards clear EU targets to accelerate renewable gases deployment.
09 Mar 2022
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EED Recast Should not Block the Development of Efficient, Decarbonised Solutions
The proposal to “recast” (ie, rewrite) the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), presented by the European Commission in July 2021, is currently being examined by the European Parliament and Council. In that context, EUGINE calls on the co-legislators to correct some of the shortcomings of the Commission proposal, most notably the sidelining of efficient solutions such […]
16 Feb 2022
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Gas power generation in the EU Taxonomy – Our Assessment
At the end of 2021, the European Commission published its long-awaited draft Complementary Delegated Act (DA) on gas and nuclear. EUGINE welcomes the recognition of the importance of gas power generation for the energy transition in this draft complementary DA, which should enable the journey to a climate-neutral energy system and economy. In the longer […]
17 Jan 2022
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GBER should recognise the capacity of gas technology to switch to renewable operation
EUGINE has provided input to the European Commission on the Targeted review of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER). The GBER allows EU Member States to provide state funding to certain activities (such as small cogeneration plants) without having the seek the Commission’s approval first. In our feedback, we underlined that the reviewed text should better recognise […]
14 Dec 2021
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Power plants get ready to run on hydrogen – now policy needs to follow
Hydrogen power plants can complement wind and solar power to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy supply. During an online event organized on 16 November 21, EUGINE and EUTurbines publicly presented their “H2-Ready” approach for converting gas power plants for their use with hydrogen. This industry initiative will help investors and policymakers identify future-proof gas […]
26 Nov 2021
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EUGINE replies to consultation on the amendment of the EU electricity balancing pricing methodology
ACER, the European agency for the cooperation of energy regulators, launched a public consultation on the amendment of the EU electricity balancing pricing methodology. The main element of the consultation was to gather views on an amendment proposal presented by Transmission System Operators, aimed at temporarily reducing the technical price limits (“price caps”) in balancing markets.
23 Nov 2021
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Joint Statement: A Taxonomy Delivering Sustainable Growth in Europe
EUGINE, together with 11 other sectorial associations, has co-signed a statement calling for a Taxonomy “Climate Delegated Act” that truly promotes necessary investments enabling a sustainable transition to climate neutrality. The joint statement lists several key points already repeatedly underlined by our association, namely: The need for evidence-based and realistic technical screening criteria The need […]
13 Oct 2021