Press Release: DSO Entity and ENTSO-E sign a Declaration of Intent to develop a Digital Twin of the European Electricity Grid
At an official ceremony today, DSO Entity and ENTSO-E signed a joint declaration marking the start of the development of a ‘Digital Twin’ of the European Electricity Grid, which aims to coordinate investment to foster the digitalisation of the energy system. The declaration was signed by Vincenzo Ranieri, President of DSO Entity and Hervé Laffaye, […]
DSO Entity and other European associations sign a Declaration on joint common principles to enhance consumer protection this winter
In the presence of the European Commission, DSO Entity together with other associations (BEUC, CEER, Eurelectric, Eurogas, EER, E.DSO, CEDEC and GEODE) signed a “declaration on enhanced consumer protection this winter”. This joint statement between retailers, regulators, distributers, and consumer organisations is intended to help consumers affected by the impact of high energy prices. Click […]
DSO Entity welcomes ACER’s initiative to review the existing Grid Connection Network Codes
On 24 November 2022, DSO Entity replied to ACER’s consultation on amending the existing Network Codes on the Requirements for Generators (RfG) and Demand Connection (DC), reiterating a number of its proposals to improve and harmonise EU rules. Aligned with EU objectives and the development of new technologies, enhancing electrification is a priority for achieving […]
DSO Entity answers the public consultation on the draft Implementing Regulation on the access to electricity metering and consumption data
On 5 September 2022, DSO Entity shared its input on the draft ‘Implementing Regulation (IR) on access to electricity metering and consumption data’, in response to the ‘have your say’ consultation opened by the European Commission. DSO Entity welcomes the publication of this draft Implementing Regulation and the role that DSO Entity can play jointly […]
Framework Guidelines on Demand Response: DSO Entity submits its contribution to the consultation launched by ACER
On 1 June 2022, the European Commission asked ACER to submit non-binding framework guidelines setting out clear and objective principles for the development of a Network Code on Demand Response. ACER launched a public consultation between 2 June and 12 August to collect comments from stakeholders. On 12 August 2022, DSO Entity submitted its input […]
DSOs submit contribution to ACER-CEER’s public consultation on the existing European Electricity Grid Connection Network Codes (GCC NCs)
On 10 June 2022, DSO Entity together with the four DSOs associations (CEDEC, E.DSO, Eurelectric, and GEODE) submitted their combined reply to the public consultation opened by the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) on the amendment of the existing Network Codes on Grid Connection (GCC NCs). Proposed by the European Commission and […]
DSO Entity and ENTSO-E signed Memorandum of Understanding
DSO Entity and ENTSO-E have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a first step in their cooperation. The signing took place at a virtual event in the presence of both Presidents, Hervé Laffaye (ENTSO-E) and Vincenzo Ranieri (DSO Entity). It was witnessed by Catharina Sikow-Magny, representing the European Commission (DG ENER). In the Memorandum […]
DSO Entity and ENTSO-E launch a public consultation to collect the views of stakeholders on the Network Code on Cybersecurity
Following a request from the European Commission in a letter dated 23 July 2021, and in accordance with Article 59 (9) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity, ENTSO-E in collaboration with DSO Entity will submit a proposal for the Network Code on Cybersecurity (NCCS) by 14 January […]
DSO Entity and ENTSO-E submit Network Code on Cybersecurity to ACER for review
DSO Entity and ENTSO-E have submitted their joint proposal for the Network Code on Cybersecurity to ACER in accordance with Article 59 (9) of the Electricity Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The Network Code on Cybersecurity aims to set a European framework for the cybersecurity of cross-border electricity flows. It includes rules on cyber risk assessment, common […]
Press Release: DSO Entity appoints new Secretary General
DSO Entity has appointed Peter Vermaat as its new Secretary General. Mr Vermaat is already carrying out work for DSO Entity and officially starts his mandate on 1 October. Following his appointment, Mr Vermaat said: “I am delighted to take up this new role as I see DSO Entity being an extremely important platform to […]