Policy Papers

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.

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.

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.

EASE has provided its reply to the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive. The revision of the recast Renewable Energy Directive is essential in order to achieve the target of at least 55% greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to 1990 levels.

EASE took part in the public consultation on Directive 2010/40/EU (The ITS Directive). Intelligent Transport Systems help to significantly improve road safety, traffic efficiency and comfort, and contribute to the increase of multimodality options to improve mobility management. Their deployment can make an important contribution to the Commission priorities, in particular the European Green Deal and making Europe fit for the digital age.

EASE took part in the European Commission Public Consultation for the Revision of the Guidelines on State Aid for Environmental Protection and Energy 2014-2020. EASE supports updating the Guidelines to achieve a normative framework that is aligned with the EU’s ambitious decarbonisation targets and the European Green Deal more broadly.