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Evaluation by ACM: congestion management can free up more grid capacity
The new rules for congestion management that the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) set in May 2022 enable system operators together with their larger users to free up more capacity on the grids for other users. As a result, sustainable … -
ACM: tariffs of system operators expected to rise due to high energy prices and investments for the energy transition
Households must take into account that, in 2024, they will pay approximately 8 euros per month extra for the transportation of natural gas and electricity to their homes. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) still needs to set the … -
ACM warns about fixed contracts with prices above the price cap
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) warns consumers about taking out new fixed contracts with prices above the price cap. The price cap will be lifted on January 1, 2024, which means that, from that date onwards, consumers will again … -
Consultation of ACM regarding long-term hedging opportunities (FCA Regulation)
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) invites market participants to take part in a consultation on the basis of the Forward Capacity Allocation Regulation (FCA Regulation) about their needs for instruments with which they are able to … -
ACM reminds energy suppliers of sending annual and final bills on time
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has shared with energy suppliers its findings that some of them do not send annual or final bills to their customers on time. Data submitted by suppliers reveals that approximately one in three … -
ACM starts preparations for the new regulatory period for system operators
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) carries out extensive research into the regulatory method that will best fit the energy transition as well as the challenges that come with it. Through its regulation, ACM wishes to accelerate the … -
ACM welcomes opinions on the draft framework for prioritizing projects with a social function
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) finds it important that, when granting access to the grid, system operators prioritize projects that help solve grid congestion. In addition, projects that contribute towards important social … -
ACM: almost all suppliers offer contracts with prices below the price cap
The Monitor on the consumer energy market (in Dutch) of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) shows that almost all suppliers of natural gas and/or electricity offer new customers contracts with prices below the price cap. Despite this … -
ACM offers more opportunities to utilize the existing grid more efficiently
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) wishes to enable system operators to offer contracts with so-called alternative transmission rights (ATRs), thereby freeing up capacity on the grid. One such example is a contract where the system … -
ACM: TenneT has implemented the measures it promised to prevent power outages as much as possible
Dutch transmission system operator TenneT has complied with its commitment to taking measures to prevent power outages as much as possible. The commitment was prompted by a power outage that occurred near the southern Dutch city of Eindhoven on June 17, …