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ACM revises method decisions for system operators
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revised the method decisions for the 2022 – 2026 period. In its method decisions, ACM sets for each system operator the methodology with which the system operators’ tariffs are determined. From … -
DGB Energie to stop its telemarketing activities aimed at attracting new customers
For the next three years, Dutch energy company DGB Energie will not sell any energy contracts through telemarketing activities. DGB Energie has made this commitment to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). ACM has handed down a … -
Consultation of ACM’s regulatory method: broad support for more investments in the energy transition
Businesses, municipalities, interest groups, experts, and system operators all underlined the importance of the energy transition, and agree that, over the next years, system operators must have more financial leeway to make all necessary investments. … -
ACM: fixed energy contracts offer the most certainty when price cap is lifted
Consumers that wish to have certainty regarding their energy bills in 2024 are best advised to go for fixed contracts with prices below the current price cap. According to the Monitor on the consumer energy market by the Netherlands Authority for … -
Six percent of Dutch households have energy contracts above the price cap, more people choose fixed contracts
Approximately six percent of Dutch households have contracts for electricity and natural gas with prices above the price cap. In almost all situations, these households will be better off taking out another contract. On 1 January 2024, the price cap will … -
Broad support for prioritizing projects with a social function, ACM calls on system operators to start making preparations
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has received 78 responses to the draft code amendment decision on opportunities for prioritization of transport requests (in Dutch: ontwerpcodebesluit prioriteringsruimte transportverzoeken). These … -
ACM checks whether energy suppliers are ready for the winter period
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has requested financial data from all energy suppliers in order to check whether they are well-prepared for the coming heating season. ACM checks whether energy suppliers have sufficiently hedged … -
ACM sees increase in number of fixed energy contracts with lower prices
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) sees that the number of fixed energy contracts has risen sharply compared with last month. In addition, more new fixed contracts with prices below the price cap are offered. These are some of the … -
ACM sees reason for reduced transport tariff for batteries
Through its power to set the transport tariffs, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) supports initiatives that relieve stress on the grid and that make the grid more flexible. As such, we help realize the transition to a sustainable … -
ACM invites all interested parties to share their opinions about the new tariff methodology
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) invites all interested parties to share their opinions about the new tariff methodology for system operators will be set in the future. Due to the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, …