Policy Papers
Energy Storage in the Renewable Energy Directive III
EASE welcomes EU policymakers’ efforts to revise the Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) as part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package, expected July 2021. Accelerating the deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) is essential to achieve the EU’s ambitious goals of a 55% GHG emissions reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.
READ MOREEASE Reply to the Revision of the Hydrogen and Gas Market Decarbonisation Package
EASE has provided a reply to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on the revision of the EU gas networks rules on market access addressing the Hydrogen and Gas Market Decarbonisation Package. EASE is preparing a response to this consultation to improve the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive and Regulation proposal in a way that is favourable to the energy storage sector.
READ MOREEASE Calls for Stronger Focus on Energy Storage in the Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
EASE welcomes the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive to boost building renovation and emphasizes its support for the energy efficiency first principle to be applied in its measures. However, EASE believes that energy storage should have a stronger focus in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, considering energy systems integration and the widespread deployment of Smart Readiness Indicators are key to increasing energy efficiency.
READ MOREOpen Letter on Recovery and Resilience Facility: Too Little Attention and Funding for Energy Storage Solutions
13 energy storage associations raise concern about lack of funding for energy storage in recovery and resilience plans.
READ MOREEASE Position Paper on the Batteries Regulation Proposal
EASE welcomes the proposal for the new Batteries Regulation proposed by the European Commission on 10 December 2020. Although several criticalities are present, the new Regulation is a step forward to tackle several of the barriers that currently hinder the battery market.
READ MOREReply to the Public Consultation on the Batteries Regulation Proposal
EASE has provided a response to the European Commission's Public Consultation on the new Batteries Regulation to further improve it in a way that is favourable to the energy storage sector. This Regulation aims to ensure that batteries placed in the EU market are sustainable and safe throughout their entire life cycle.
READ MOREEASE Reply to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on the TEN-E Regulation Revision
EASE prepared a reply to the European Commission proposal to revise the EU rules on the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation. We welcome this proposal: it is a step forward, a piece of legislation more in line with the European Union’s climate objectives, although criticalities are still present.
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