The first concrete steps towards the Energy Union

Following the presentation of the Energy Union Summer Package by Maroš Šefčovič (Commission Vice-President for the Energy Union) and Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy), CEEP General Secretary Valeria Ronzitti said:

We welcome this Summer Package; the proposals brought forward are the first concrete steps towards the implementation of this much-needed Energy Union, a key for both European energy and climate policy and for economic growth and job creation.

 

The proposal for a review of the ETS is of particular importance for public services’ providers, as an important part of the EU climate policy. Carbon leakage measures are needed, but it must be ensured that carbon pricing better supports the overall goal of de-carbonisation and the objectives set up on climate in view of COP21.

 

The consultation on electricity market design is also a very important step for the internal energy market and a key dimension for the implementation of the Energy Union. However, guaranteeing that a value is attached to the contribution of firm capacity remains critical to ensure security of supply, both for citizens and for businesses.

 

Finally, the Commission’s ambition of improving public acceptance of the Energy Union is important for the realization of the highly needed infrastructure projects.”

More on CEEP position on the Energy Union: CEEP opinion on “A framework strategy for a resilient Energy Union with a forward-looking climate change policy” (published on 20 May 2015)