New rules for the electricity and gas markets are coming into force across the EU. Their aim is to achieve a cleaner, safer and more resilient European energy system. They protect citizens from fluctuations in energy prices and give them greater rights and control over their energy choices. Revised electricity market rules: more choice and […]
The Commission approves Spain’s €9 billion capacity mechanism to ensure the security of electricity supply
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €9 billion capacity mechanism for electricity supply in Spain. This aid measure aims to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to generate, store or consume electricity flexibly and that electricity generation meets projected demand. The Spanish aid Spain notified the Commission of the introduction […]