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European energy regulators agree on joint balancing of electricity
European regulators, united in the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), have given the green light to the European network code on electricity balancing. Now that this decision has been taken, it means that the European Commission will … -
Taking a major step forward in coupling European electricity markets
The European member states have taken a major step forward in the coupling of the electricity markets in Europe. They have approved the text of a new Regulation, enabling transmission system operators to match supply and demand even better. That ability … -
Transmission of natural gas becomes easier in Europe
New European rules will make transmission of natural gas in Europe easier. They will contribute to the realization of an affordable and secure supply of energy. Calculations of tariffs in Europe will more and more converge The new rules will determine … -
‘Roam like at home’ tariffs within the EU will start on June 15
New tariffs for calling, texting or surfing online with a mobile phone in another European country than your own will take effect on June 15, 2017. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs … -
Speech of Anita Vegter on consumer protection in the Netherlands
In her speech, which was presented in English, Ms. Anita Vegter explained how consumer protection is organized in the Netherlands, which is based on the foundation that had already been laid by the private system, while keeping an eye on the role of … -
Consumers will adjust their energy consumption to the supply of solar and wind power
“There should be a single European market for energy. That would allow unimpeded transmission of electricity and natural gas from countries with surpluses to countries with shortages. At the same time, we wish to be more flexible with energy supply and … -
ACM designates power exchanges as NEMOs
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has designated the power exchanges APX and Nord Pool Spot as nominated electricity market operators (NEMOs), which means they are allowed to sell electricity on the cross-border connections of the … -
Speech of Anita Vegter on the future of EU Cooperation for enforcement of consumer legislation
Anita Vegter, member of the board of the ACM, spoke in the round-table discussion on ‘CPC Regulation: possibilities and opportunities’ about the future of EU Cooperation for enforcement of consumer legislation. The speech was held in Rome on 7 July 2014 … -
TenneT must come up with concrete spending proposals regarding auction proceeds
Last year, Dutch transmission system operator TenneT received EUR 165 million through the auction of cross-border transmission capacity for electricity. This has been revealed by the Auction Proceeds Report, which is published by the Netherlands Authority … -
Speech of Anita Vegter at UNCTAD’s roundtable on ‘The Benefits of Competition Policy for Consumers’
Anita Vegter, member of the board of the ACM, spoke in the round-table discussion on ‘The Benefits of Competition Policy for consumers’ about ACM’s experiences as regulator in the privatized Energy sector. In her speech she illustrated how competition, …