Have your say on regulatory support for stakeholder engagement in grid development
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ACER, the Renewables Grid Initiative and European Commission have launched a survey on the EU’s ‘Pact for engagement’ on stakeholder engagement in grid development.
The survey, which is aimed to address European grid operators and the national regulators that contribute to implementing the EU’s Pact for Engagement, is intended to collect information on the legal and regulatory frameworks related to stakeholder engagement in the EU.
The need to enhance public engagement for advancing energy infrastructure projects was set out in the EU’s action plan for the grids, with the ‘Pact for engagement’ launched alongside it in November 2023 to raise awareness of the key role of the grids in accelerating the clean energy transition.
In this context, ACER, the RGI and European Commission have partnered to contribute to the development and implementation of one of the points included in the pact, namely calling for an open dialogue between ministries, regulatory authorities and TSOs and DSOs on adequate regulatory support for early, regular and meaningful stakeholder engagement activities on the basis of dedicated chapters on stakeholders engagement accompanying grid investment plans.
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The survey is intended as a first step in better understanding the benefits and shortcomings of the existing regulatory and legal frameworks and practices dealing with public engagement in electricity grid infrastructure projects.
The survey is open until 23 February, with contributions from the TSOs and DSOs and regulatory authorities particularly welcomed.
While primarily addressing stakeholders in EU members states, the topics of interest are also considered relevant for other jurisdictions outside of the EU.
The results of the survey are due to be made publicly available, shared with all interested parties and are presented for further discussions by parties including stakeholder meetings of the European Commission.
