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System operators can collaborate in order to reduce CO2 emissions
System operators for electricity and natural gas can work together in order to reduce CO2 emissions. That is one of the main conclusions of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) following a preliminary assessment of plans that the … -
ACM issues call: report misleading commercial practices and other consumer problems regarding home insulation to ACM
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) calls on homeowners that wish to add insulation to their homes and have been harmed by misleading practices, inadequate provision of information, or problems regarding warranties (including … -
ACM’s activities in 2022
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in 2022 will pay extra attention to three key priorities: the energy transition & sustainability, the digital economy, and the housing market. The housing market is a newly-added key priority, … -
ACM in 2022 focuses on energy & sustainability, the digital economy, and the housing market
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in 2022 will pay extra attention to three key priorities: the energy transition & sustainability, the digital economy, and the housing market. The housing market is a newly-added key priority, … -
ACM continues its campaign against misleading sustainability claims in the energy sector
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has conducted an investigation into misleading sustainability claims in the energy sector, assessing the claims of 10 major energy suppliers. On the basis of its findings, ACM will now launch a … -
ACM emphasizes importance of consumer protection in the process of phasing out natural gas in districts
In the Climate Agreement, it has been agreed that, by 2030, 1.5 million existing homes will have to be made more sustainable, and that these can no longer be connected to the natural-gas network. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) … -
ACM: energy companies provide correct information about origins of grey power
In its annual check of power disclosure labels, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) this year predominantly looked into the correct presentation of the origins of grey power (sometimes also called brown power). The checks of the … -
ACM has a technical study carried out into thermal-energy storage systems
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will have a study carried out into technical problems with thermal-energy storage systems (TES systems). With this study, ACM wants to gain more insight into the technical causes of problems with … -
Improved information about investments in wind-power projects thanks to ACM
At the request of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), two businesses that sell investment opportunities in wind-turbine projects to consumers have adjusted the information they provide to consumers. Consumers can invest in large … -
What is a fair share for consumers in Article 101(3) TFEU?
There is an ongoing policy debate among competition authorities on the scope of the fair share requirement under Article 101(3) TFEU in the context of sustainability agreements. This is relevant to the review of the European Commission’s horizontal …