What is a
Network Code?
Network Codes are specific and technical binding rules for the operation of Europe’s cross-border electricity networks as outlined in Regulation (EC)714/ 2009).
They follow a specific procedure, which differs from EU general legislations.
The new rules are adopted as “guidelines” or “network codes” and are ultimately published as legally binding EU Implementing Regulations.
How is a
Network Code
developed ?
Scoping Phase
Upon initiative of the European Commission, ACER performs the scoping exercise and the draft of the Framework Guidelines for the Network Code
Official Request Phase
European Commission gives mandate to DSO Entity and ENTSO-E to jointly develop a proposal of Network Code
Drafting Phase
DSO Entity and ENTSO-E draft a proposal of Network Code and submit it to ACER
Final Stage
ACER and the European Commission review and finalise the Network Code
Adoption
Network Code (Regulation) enters into
force and is directly applicable
in Member States
Beyond working on the development of Network Codes, DSO Entity is engaged in other delegated tasks connected to its mandate provided under the Electricity Market Regulation 2019/943/EU
DSO Entity work streams on technical files
- Coordinated by: Arsim Bytyqi
Cybersecurity (EG CS)
Implementation of Network Code Cybersecurity (Article 59 of the Electricity Market Regulation 2019/943/EU)
- Coordinated by: Fernando Dominguez
Data Interoperability (EG DI)
Set-up of Joint Working Group with ENTSO-E on data role model (Art. 23 & 24 of the Electricity Market Directive 2019/944/EU
- Coordinated by: Stephan Gross
Digitalisation of the energy system (TF DESAP)
Development of Digital Twin and Smart Grid Indicators with ENTSO-E (Art. 55(d) of the Electricity Market Regulation 2019/943/EU)
- Coordinated by: Mehtap Alper
Distributed Flexibility (EG DF)
Development of Network Code Demand Response
- Coordinated by: Serdar Bolat
Existing Network Codes (EG NC)
Amendment of Network Codes Grid Connection (Art. 60 of the Electricity Market Regulation 2019/943/EU)
- Coordinated by: Fernando Dominguez
Finance (TF FIN)
Identifying good regulatory and finance tools to facilitate the delivery of the energy transition.
- Coordinated by: Anneli Teelahk
Legal (TF Legal)
Advising DSO Entity’s EGs/TFs upon their requests on legal issues, including supporting them regarding development and implementation of EU law and preparing DSO Entity’s legal assessment of network codes or other related legislative acts.
- Coordinated by: Stephan Gross
Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TF TYNDP)
Contribute to the development of TYNDP scenarios by ENTSO-E (Art. 55(2b) & 57(1) of the Electricity Market Regulation 2019/943/EU)
Planned Public Consultations
Welcome to our consultation dedicated area. DSO ENTITY values the opinion and the contributions of key stakeholders on different topics. For this reason, we are pleased to offer on our platform a transparent on-line tool for consultations related to the drafting process on major thematic we work here at DSO Entity. Among them: network codes, Ten-Year Network Development Plans (TYNDP), Data Interoperability, Flexibility and many more.
Please find below open and past consultations.
You can submit your contribution clicking on any open consultation available on this page.
Open Consultations
Open 14 January, 2025
Closed 14 February, 2025
Public Consultation for Cyber–Attack Classification Scale Methodology
As laid down by Art. 56 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943,DSO Entity is entitled to conduct a public consultation. We’re inviting the public to provide feedback on a new Cyber-attack Classification...
Closed Consultations
Open 8 November, 2024
Closed 6 December, 2024
Definition of the type and format of data, and the methodology for the analysis by transmission system operators and distribution system operators of the flexibility needs at national level
Background information: In accordance with Article 19e of the (EU) 2019/943 which entered into force with the (EU) 2024/1724, Electricity Market Design Reform (EMDR), DSO Entity and ENTSO-E have been...
Open 5 November, 2024
Closed 5 December, 2024
Public Consultation for Cyber Risk Assessment Methodology
Short description of the Public Consultation: As laid down by Art. 56 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, EU DSO Entity is entitled to conduct a public consultation. Your feedback on the...
Open 29 September, 2023
Closed 10 November, 2023
Public Consultation on the Network Code Demand Response draft
Based on Article 59(9) of the Regulation (EU) 2019/943, on 9 March 2023 the EU Commission invited DSO Entity and ENTSO-E to submit a proposal to ACER for the network...