Policy Recommendations
EASE Calls for Stronger Focus on Energy Storage in the Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
EASE welcomes the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive to boost building renovation and emphasizes its support for the energy efficiency first principle to be applied in its measures. However, EASE believes that energy storage should have a stronger focus in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, considering energy systems integration and the widespread deployment of Smart Readiness Indicators are key to increasing energy efficiency.
Open Letter on Recovery and Resilience Facility: Too Little Attention and Funding for Energy Storage Solutions
13 energy storage associations raise concern about lack of funding for energy storage in recovery and resilience plans.
EASE Position Paper on the Batteries Regulation Proposal
EASE welcomes the proposal for the new Batteries Regulation proposed by the European Commission on 10 December 2020. Although several criticalities are present, the new Regulation is a step forward to tackle several of the barriers that currently hinder the battery market.
Reply to the Public Consultation on the Batteries Regulation Proposal
EASE has provided a response to the European Commission's Public Consultation on the new Batteries Regulation to further improve it in a way that is favourable to the energy storage sector. This Regulation aims to ensure that batteries placed in the EU market are sustainable and safe throughout their entire life cycle.
EASE Reply to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on the TEN-E Regulation Revision
EASE prepared a reply to the European Commission proposal to revise the EU rules on the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation. We welcome this proposal: it is a step forward, a piece of legislation more in line with the European Union’s climate objectives, although criticalities are still present.
The Revision of the Renewable Energy Directive: An Opportunity to Increase the EU’s Renewables Ambitions and Accelerate Energy Storage Deployment
EASE has provided its reply to the European Commission’s public consultation on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive. The revision of the recast Renewable Energy Directive is essential in order to achieve the target of at least 55% greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to 1990 levels.
EASE Reply to the European Commission Public Consultation on the Revision of the Directive on Intelligent Transport Systems
EASE took part in the public consultation on Directive 2010/40/EU (The ITS Directive). Intelligent Transport Systems help to significantly improve road safety, traffic efficiency and comfort, and contribute to the increase of multimodality options to improve mobility management. Their deployment can make an important contribution to the Commission priorities, in particular the European Green Deal and making Europe fit for the digital age.