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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 … -
Policy rule ACM’s oversight on sustainability agreements
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has drawn up new rules on sustainability agreements between businesses. ACM does not want competition rules to stand in the way of agreements that contribute towards a more sustainable society. … -
Letter in response to sustainability initiative of waste collectors stimulating recycling
ACM is positive about the sustainability initiative of collectors of commercial waste to collaborate to promote waste-recycling. What do the arrangements entail? Several (competing) collectors of commercial waste wish to agree among themselves to always … -
Businesses can collaborate in order to achieve sustainability goals
Businesses can collaborate in order to achieve sustainability goals. That message is at the core of the new policy rule “ACM’s oversight of sustainability agreements” of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). ACM does not want … -
ACM is positive about collaboration waste collectors to stimulate recycling
Collectors of commercial waste are allowed to collaborate to promote waste-recycling. This is the conclusion of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in response to questions raised by the Dutch Waste Management Association (DWMA, in … -
ACM rejects Apple’s objections against order subject to periodic penalty payments
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has rejected the objections filed by Apple against the order subject to periodic penalty payments that ACM had previously imposed on the company. In August 2021, ACM imposed this order on Apple for … -
Summary of decision on objection regarding abuse of dominance by Apple
On July 13, 2023, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) declared the objections filed by Apple Inc and Apple Distribution International Ltd (Apple) against ACM’s penalty payments order of August 24, 2021, unfounded. On August 24, 2021 … -
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, … -
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 …