Minister Claude Turmes outlined the key steps taken by the EU to allow DR contribute to the energy transition, and now to mitigate the current crisis. He highlighted the role of aggregators and the excessive claim from incumbents to be compensated for demand reduction while this provides them benefits by reducing market prices. He mentioned the actions taken in Luxembourg in this field.
Here is the full video recording of the workshop as per the speaking order below, followed by Q&As with Tom Howes (DG ENER, EC). Presentations available are to be found below using the download links on the right for each speaker.
Paolo Bertoldi presented the key takeaways of a report by the JRC on the state of play at the end of 2021 regarding DR participation in wholesale markets among most Member States… with still many steps to be taken.
Pierre Bivas described the fast track for Member States to allow DR to participate in the wholesale market this winter, with only two straightforward rules regarding DR aggregators, and no other change.
Marc Denis described how the local community, with 20,000 homes using electrical heating, managed to have, within months, 2,100 equipped with Voltalis solution to save energy and provide demand response at wholesale level through aggregation.
Simon Bushell drew the key lessons from his experience as an aggregator for industrial consumers, and the next step to actually allow full participation of DR in all electricity markets.
