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04/06, 14.00 CEST

Webinar - New trends in electricity regulation: the case of the EU

Organiser: Florence School of Regulation (FSR)

This FSR online debate will shed some light on the new trends in EU electricity regulation, and how it鈥檚 adapting to decarbonisation, digitalisation, and distribution grid challenges.

The European Union has one of the most developed electricity systems in the world. Its citizens and firms normally enjoy reliable and affordable access to electricity wherever they are. Building on this solid starting point, the EU aims to decarbonise its electricity mix over the next decade, expand the use of electricity, and put consumers at the centre.

Delivering efficiently on these commitments challenges regulators across the continent and calls for an evolution of the regulatory framework. Solutions designed in the 1990s during the liberalisation of the industry are no longer entirely fit for purpose. Investment needs in grids have increased sharply due to renewables and electrification of final uses. At the same time, and for similar reasons, distribution grids have gained prominence. Innovation is essential to ensure efficiency while providing high-quality services.

This FSR online debate will shed some light on the new trends in EU electricity regulation.

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05/06, 14.00 CEST

Webinar - The regulatory regime of electricity interconnectors with third countries

Organiser: Florence School of Regulation (FSR)

This FSR Debate aims at assessing the regulatory regime currently applicable to interconnectors with third countries and in which way this framework could be enhanced to enable their development.

Electricity interconnectors with third countries, aimed at importing renewable-based electricity into Europe, are likely to become an increasingly important instrument in pursuing the decarbonisation of the EU energy sector. This FSR Debate will explore the regulatory framework applicable to these interconnectors and how it could be enhanced to support their development.

The ambitious decarbonisation targets to which the EU has committed suggest that all available options are considered 鈥� including expanding the geographical scope for siting renewable-based electricity generation to non-European regions. This generation is typically characterised by a better endowment of wind and solar resources and is therefore capable of providing energy production at competitive prices in the future.

In this context, some electricity interconnection projects are being considered 鈥� under both the regulated and unregulated regimes 鈥� between countries in the Mediterranean basin, aiming at a deeper energy sector integration.

The European regulatory framework, extremely mature and detailed when it comes to interconnections between Member States, is still incomplete and not always clear with regard to the integration with third countries, especially when these are implemented as merchant initiatives.

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12/06, 15.00 CEST

Webinar - Launch Event: Extension of the CBAM Scope

Organiser: The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST)

As the EU navigates the CBAM transitional period, 2025 stands out as a critical year for shaping its future. With crucial reviews underway and key implementing decisions pending before the definitive period begins, the landscape is actively evolving. A central question in current discussions is the potential expansion of the CBAM scope.

This second report under ERCST鈥檚 鈥楤order Carbon Adjustments in the EU 鈥� Phase VI鈥� workstream will explore the extension of the CBAM scope to additional sectors and downstream products.

At this event, the ERCST will launch and present a paper that analyzes the potential for expanding the CBAM scope to additional sectors and downstream products, in anticipation of the formal review by the European Commission planned for this year.

Based on active stakeholder engagement, it will assess the implications of expanding (or not expanding) the CBAM scope, and offer recommendations on the factors to evaluate when deciding to bring new sectors and/or products under the scope.

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18/06, 14.00 CEST

Webinar - Flexibility and market integration to improve energy affordability and EU competitiveness

Organiser: Florence School of Regulation (FSR)

Join this debate exploring how to unlock flexibility and complete market integration to reduce energy costs and support EU competitiveness.

This debate will focus on how to enhance system flexibility and to complete market integration to minimise the cost of accomodating increasing shares of renewables into the electricity system, thus reducing overall energy system costs to the benefit of EU energy consumers and to improve EU competitiveness. More specifically, the Debate will discuss how to remove the current limitations 鈥� e.g. incomplete market integration and barriers to the participation of distributed resources in the markets 鈥� to the full potential of renewable-based generation to reduce electricity costs.

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03/06, 15.00 CEST

Webinar - Policy Frameworks for BECCS

Organiser: The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST)

The European Union鈥檚 commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 necessitates the deployment of negative emissions technologies, with Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) being a pivotal component. BECCS offers the unique advantage of generating renewable energy while simultaneously removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, its large-scale implementation requires careful policy planning to ensure that it aligns with sustainable land use practices and does not adversely affect food security or compete excessively for land resources.

This paper is dedicated to exploring how policy can advance BECCS deployment within the EU in a manner that harmonizes land use with carbon dioxide removal objectives. We will delve into the legislative measures and regulatory frameworks needed to facilitate sustainable BECCS integration into the EU鈥檚 climate and energy policies. The discussions will address the complexities of aligning land use policies with BECCS goals, considering the multifaceted challenges of land availability and biomass sourcing.

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03/07,14.00CEST听听听听听听听听

Webinar - Advancing the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Third Generation National Climate Plans

Organiser: The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

With only 9 months left before the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30), there is an urgent need for countries to deliver ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs) that implement the global stocktake outcome, including transitioning away from fossil fuels. However, research from the International Institute for Sustainable Development shows that past NDCs have largely not addressed transitioning away from fossil fuel production, raising the question of how this matter can be included in future NDCs.

Meanwhile, since COP 28, there have been significant changes in the global context of the clean energy transition. United States President Donald Trump has pledged to 鈥渄rill, baby, drill,鈥� and his tariffs have important implications for clean energy supply chains. In Europe, we have seen some retrenchment of the clean energy transition. However, it remains critical for the Global North to take the lead in the transition away from fossil fuels. In this changing context, this webinar will provide recommendations for strong implementation of the global stocktake outcome in NDCs.

Panellists from governments and international organizations will share their experiences and views on implementing the transition away from fossil fuels via third-generation NDCs, including how to make these plans fundable, and will reflect on how NDCs can facilitate a clean and just energy transition in emerging and developing economies. Panellists will also share what they expect to be contained in NDCs to be delivered by COP 30.

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