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Cross-border exchange of electricity will lead to lower prices
The transmission system operators (TSOs) of the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, France, and Austria must reserve at least 20% of the capacities on their high-voltage grids for cross-border transport. As a result thereof, more trade in … -
Direct-current network experiment may help towards the energy transition
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) wants to allow Dutch distribution system operator Liander to create the first direct-current network in the Netherlands at Lelystad Airport Businesspark. With this experiment, Liander wants to gain … -
Dutch DSO Westland wants to experiment with a new energy model
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) wants to grant Westland, a Dutch distribution system operator (DSO), permission to experiment with the so-called Smart Grid Westland-model (SGW). Participants in this experiment will not pay the … -
ACM Conference 2018 - Presentation Monika de Volder (BEUC)
Presentation of Monika de Volder (BEUC) on the topic of “Energy consumers in transition” during the in depth discussion “Energy consumers in transition” of the ACM 2018 conference. … Duurzaamheid … Elektriciteit … … -
ACM Conference 2018 - Presentation Jørgen S. Christensen (Ecogrid 2.0)
Presentation of Jørgen S. Christensen (Ecogrid 2.0) on the topic of “Energy consumers in transition” during the in depth discussion “Energy consumers in transition” of the ACM 2018 conference. … Elektriciteit … Gas … … -
ACM fines Volkswagen for misleading practices in diesel scandal
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has established that Volkswagen AG (Volkswagen) misled consumers in the sale of its diesel cars with type EA 189 engines. Volkswagen advertised these cars as environmentally friendly, while the … -
Fine Volkswagen AG for unfair commercial practices
Volkswagen AG placed defeat device software in cars of its Volkswagen, SEAT, ŠKODA and Audi brands manufactured between 2009 and 2015. This software recognized the test environment and ensured that the nitrogen oxide emissions in that environment were … -
ACM decisions on Emerging Technologies
Decisions on classification of Emerging Technologies in the context of Regulation 2016/631 EC (Requirements for Generators) On May 17, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued 4 decisions (on the classification of power-generating module … -
InSight 2017
Make full use of the strengths of the market and the government. That is the central message that the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) puts forward in this year’s publication of ‘InSight’ (in Dutch: Het Signaal). What are the … -
Give the market the opportunity to function properly in the energy transition
Give the market the opportunity to function properly in the energy transition. That will result in innovation and competitive prices. Market participants must be able to make optimal use of the grid. Distribution system operators (DSOs) must facilitate …