Cefic outlines its views on the EU Grids Package, emphasising the critical role of grid infrastructure in enabling industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation. While electrification is key to climate neutrality, rising system costs threaten its viability for energy-intensive sectors. Cefic urges the EU to prioritise efficient use of existing grid assets, accelerate grid connections, and manage network tariffs to support industrial users.
Key Takeaways:
- Introduce harmonised, criteria-based approaches to reduce long waiting times and prioritise high-impact industrial projects.
- Prioritise upgrades and dynamic operations over costly new builds to reduce system costs and support baseload users.
- Adjust network charges to reflect industrial usage patterns, incentivise flexibility, and integrate electricity, hydrogen, and CO₂ networks in long-term planning