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Central Europe Energy Partners
CEEP Annual Report 2021
The report offers a comprehensive look at our activities during 2021 with four key topics highlighted: fair transition, energy system integration and the role of hydrogen, EU emission trading system and offshore wind energy. "The energy transition is at the heart of [...]
Funding mechanisms under the revised EU ETS and Social Climate Fund
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is one of the main pillars of EU’s climate and energy policy and its revision is crucial to the Fit for 55 Package, adopted by the European Commission (EC) in July 2021. In this paper, ERCST and CEEP provide an [...]
CEEP report: Resilience of the Central European power sector in the time of transition
On December 3, during the 6th Central European Day of Energy, CEEP released a report on the resilience of the Central European power sector in the time of transition, written by REKK. In the report, we focus on resilience in the context of coal phase-out and the rapid [...]
CEEP publishes its annual report for 2020
The report offers a comprehensive look at our activities during 2020 with four key topics highlighted: fair transition, energy system integration and the role of hydrogen, EU emission trading system and offshore wind energy. 2020 was the first year of implementation [...]
ERCST-CEEP’s recommendations on funding mechanisms in the revised EU ETS
On 14 July, the European Commission will present its Fit for 55 package that aims to deliver the 2030 climate target of 55%. The package will include 13 policy strands that fundamentally overhaul the EU’s climate policy. It will also include the revision of the EU [...]
CEEP’s feedback to the Commission’s IIA on the revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directives
CEEP welcomes the possibility to provide feedback to the Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directives (AAQD). Clean air is essential for the health of people and the environment. Air quality is a major global, complex [...]
The latest CEEP Policy Paper, discussing prospects for offshore wind development in Central Europe, is out!
The new CEEP Policy Paper on the prospects for offshore wind development in Central Europe: how to boost offshore energy in the Baltic, Black and Adriatic seas examines the current state of affairs and future prospects of the offshore wind development in Central [...]
Central Europe Energy Partner’s feedback to the Taxonomy criteria
Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) welcomes the possibility to provide feedback on the technical screening criteria (Annex I and II) of EU Taxonomy for climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation. We are fully committed to meeting the ambitious energy [...]
Central Europe Energy Partner’s feedback to the ETS roadmap
Central Europe Energy Partners welcomes the possibility to provide feedback to the Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the ETS. CEEP believes that the following adjustments to the ETS system could benefit all countries in Central Europe: [...]
Central Europe Energy Partners’ feedback to the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans roadmap
Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) welcomes the possibility to provide feedback to the Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on the revision on the CO2 emission standards for cars and vans. This current Regulation has a strong mechanism to incentivise an uptake [...]
CEEP report Q3-Q4 2020: Prospects for offshore wind development in Central Europe
The third and fourth edition of the CEEP reports touches on an important topic: prospects for offshore wind development in Central Europe. Wind energy has become a major driver for RES deployment in Europe and seems fundamental to reaching Europe’s climate and energy [...]
CEEP-ERCST paper: The role of the EU ETS funding mechanisms in delivering the European Green Deal
Following up to the event on the EU ETS funding mechanisms, Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) in cooperation with European Roundtable of Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) presents an updated paper on size and functioning of the funding mechanisms [...]
CEEP’s feedback to the RED II revision roadmap
Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP), an organisation representing the interests of the energy companies from Central Europe, welcomes the possibility to provide feedback to the Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the RED II. CEEP believes [...]
CEEP feedback on Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy
CEEP acknowledges a great potential of offshore renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, which can become an important element of the future EU energy system. This is why, we welcome the Commission’s initiative to draft the Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy. The [...]
CEEP report Q2 2020 Energy System Integration and the role of hydrogen
The second edition of CEEP report in 2020 focuses on the Energy System Integration and the role of hydrogen. These topics have recently gained a lot of attention in the debates in Brussels and the capitals how to frame the future energy systems with a perspective to [...]
CEEP feedback on the roadmap of the revision of Regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN-E Regulation)
Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) welcomes the initiative to revise the guidelines for trans- European Energy infrastructure. This regulation has been crucial for better integration of European energy markets. Particularly in Central and Eastern Europe it has [...]
CEEP feedback on Smart Sector Integration Strategy
Smart Sector Integration represents an important part of the process of transformation of European economy towards climate neutrality and as such can contribute to the European Green Deal, if properly planned and executed. Similarly to many other strategies the [...]
Central Europe Energy Partner’s feedback on the ‘European Climate Law’
Central Europe Energy Partner (CEEP) strongly believes that the transformation towards an innovative and low emitting economy should proceed in sustainable and balanced way. We welcome the proposal for a regulation establishing the framework for achieving climate [...]
Central Europe Energy Partner’s feedback on the ‘2030 Climate Target Plan’
Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) is ready to assist the European Commission in drafting its climate and energy policies, pointing out the specific socio-economic situation of energy and energy-intensive sectors of Central European companies. This is why we [...]
CEEP REPORT (Q1): Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) and its importance for Central Europe energy transition
The first CEEP Report in 2020 focuses on the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) and Fund (JTF) which are a tool of support for the regions and sectors most affected by the transition. We present in this edition a variety of voices from Brussels and the Central European [...]
Central Europe Energy Partner’s feedback on the ‘Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’
CEEP submitted a feedback to the Commission Roadmap for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP), as an organisation representing energy and energy-intensive companies, supports a fair and balanced transition to a neutral carbon [...]
Central Europe Energy Partner’s feedback on the Just Transition Fund
CEEP submitted a feedback to the Commission proposal for a regulation establishing the Just Transition Fund. Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) as an organization representing energy and energy-intensive companies from Central European Member States supports a fair [...]
Central Europe Energy Partner’s feedback on the ‘Climate Law’
CEEP submitted a feedback to the Commission Roadmap for the Climate Law. Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP), as an organisation representing energy and energy-intensive companies, supports a fair and balanced transition to a neutral carbon economy. Having [...]
Energy transition pathways in Central Europe
Energy transition pathways in Central Europe will vary from one country to another depending on the energy-mix, local natural resources and financial capabilities. It will generate more costs due to the greater use of fossil fuels and more belated energy systems. [...]
Joint Statement of five energy associations on the Just Energy Transition Fund
Energy associations from Central Europe call for a robust Just Energy Transition Fund with significant resources constituting new money allocated to the EU budget and clear eligibility criteria, which will take into account the different starting point and level of [...]
CEEP Position Paper: Just Energy Transition Fund Targeted support for the transition towards an inclusive carbon-neutral economy
The transition towards a carbon-neutral economy will transform the functioning of modern societies. In order for it to be achieved, considerable changes must be introduced to the fundamental elements of current socio-economic models: how energy is produced and [...]
CEEP Report (Q3) 2019: Pathways of energy transition in Central Europe
The 4th edition of the Central European Day of Energy (CEDE) will take place on 28th of November 2019 in Brussels and will focus on “Pathways of energy transition in Central Europe”. The event is organised by CEEP in cooperation with the European Commission DG Energy. [...]
REPORT: Implementation of the funding mechanisms in the fourth phase of the EU ETS: state of play
The revision for the fourth phase of the EU Emission Trading System (ETS), covering the period 2021 - 2030, introduced a number of changes concerning the funding mechanisms for climate and transition purposes in the system. Three of these funding mechanisms are aimed [...]
CEEP REPORT (Q2): Electricity storage and batteries
In the second edition in 2019, CEEP report focuses on the emerging importance of the electricity storage technology for the future of electricity systems and presents some cases of deployment of this technology in Central and Eastern Europe. In order to cover at best [...]
CEEP REPORT (Q1): LNG’s role in gas supplies diversification in Central Europe
In the first report for 2019, CEEP focuses on the emergence of a global LNG market and the increasing possibility of LNG import to the EU. The choice of this topic precedes the 1st EU-US High-Level Business to Business Energy Forum “Towards large-scale U.S. LNG [...]
Policy Paper: Cross-border energy cooperation in Central Europe. Towards flexible, secure and sustainable regional energy markets.
Regional cooperation has become one of the genuine pillars of European energy policy. It is pursued in all five dimensions of the Energy Union: security of energy supply, internal energy market, energy efficiency, climate policy and research and development. [...]
CEEP Report (Q3): Cross-border energy cooperation in Central Europe
The 3rd edition of the Central European Day of Energy (CEDE) that will be held on 5th of November in Brussels, is focused on Cross-border energy cooperation in Central Europe, showing different cases of regional cooperation in the region. As a preparatory step to the [...]
REPORT: Funding Mechanisms in the fourth phase of the EU ETS, exploring what is known and identifying issues for clarification and discussion
The revision for the fourth phase of the EU Emission Trading System (ETS), covering the period 2021 - 2030, introduced a number of important changes concerning the ‘funding mechanisms’ in the system. Firstly, the existing mechanisms – the Solidarity Provision and the [...]
CEEP Report (Q2): RES development in Central and Eastern Europe
The deployment of renewable energy sources (RES) is of paramount importance for a successful energy transition, comprising a decreased dependency on import of fossil fuels and emission of greenhouse gases. RES are becoming more performing and mature on the market, and [...]
CEEP Report (Q1): Capacity mechanisms in Central and Eastern Europe
The European Council together with the European Parliament and the European Commission will be working out a new European electricity market design, in trilogue negotiations, over the coming months. As a result, the new regulatory design for the EU electricity market [...]
CEEP Report (Q4): Energy innovations in Central Europe. Developments, challenges and ways forward
The European energy sector has been changing rapidly in recent years and one of the driving forces of this process is innovation. Most of energy companies recognised the importance of investments in new technologies which bring substantial economic and environmental [...]
CEEP Report (Q3): New technologies driving the energy transition in Central Europe
The 2nd edition of Central European Day of Energy (CEDE) will focus on “New technologies driving the energy transition in Central Europe”, 11th of December, Brussels. As a preparation step to this event, CEEP gathered in this report a series of innovation projects and [...]
CEEP Report (Q2): Governance of the Energy Union
CEEP gathered in this report a series of opinions and analysis on the proposed Governance of the Energy Union with a special focus on Central Europe and potential impact on the energy and industry sector. To start with, Marco GIULI from the European Policy Center, [...]
CEEP Report (Q1): The Clean Energy for All Europeans legislative proposals
CEEP' members present their point of view on The Clean Energy for All Europeans legislative proposals released by the European Commission back in 2016, 30th of November, and assess its impact on Central and Eastern Europe energy sector. This first edition of the CEEP [...]
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