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Strategy for smart sector integration

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In the context of the European Green Deal, this Strategy aims at facilitating the deeper decarbonisation of the European energy system, and thus of the economy, while ensuring secure and affordable energy to European citizens and businesses. It outlines how to better link the various energy sectors (electricity, gas, buildings, mobility, industry), allowing to optimize the energy system as a whole by harnessing synergies across sectors.

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107 responses

BusinessEurope urges technology-neutral approach to EU sector integration

BUSINESSEUROPE, 8 Jun 2020

BusinessEurope requests a technology-neutral framework that enables both direct electrification and renewable gases. They emphasize the need for market-based solutions with stable regulatory frameworks and avoiding overregulation. The organization calls for increased cooperation between gas and electricity network operators and support for hydrogen infrastructure development.
This would preserve market flexibility and reduce compliance costs for industry.
Climate advocates lose faster decarbonization through preferential electrification pathways.

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Climate Action Network Europe, 20 May 2020

In an integrated energy system, energy supply and demand sectors interact more closely in order to facilitate a reduced energy demand and the quick scale-up of renewable energy sources. Based on the interplay of generators and consumers in a well-connected energy infrastructure, inefficient…

Chemical Industry Urges Coordinated Energy Integration for Climate Goals

European Chemical Industry Council, 15 May 2020

The organization requests technology-neutral support for low-carbon gases and hydrogen, coordinated infrastructure planning across energy sectors, and recognition of chemical-to-fuel processes in emissions accounting. They emphasize the need to assess total energy requirements including storage constraints.
This would enable continued use of gas infrastructure and avoid costly full electrification.
Climate advocates lose faster emission reductions from delaying full renewable electrification.

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The European Steel Association, 4 Jun 2020

Please find attached the contribution from EUROFER, the European steel association

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BASF SE, 8 Jun 2020

BASF welcomes the opportunity to give its feedback on smart sector Integration and EU hydrogen strategy. Please find enclosed our detailed contribution. BASF comments on both consultations in this document. Our comments are guided by the list of questions proposed by the Commission.

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Eurelectric aisbl, 8 Jun 2020

The electricity sector is transforming the energy system to make it more and more responsive, resilient and efficient. The achievement of EU climate targets will require the decarbonisation of all sectors, with direct electrification and the electricity system as the most efficient drivers.…

EU Refining Industry Urges Recognition of Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels

FuelsEurope, 8 Jun 2020

FuelsEurope requests that low-carbon liquid fuels be recognized as central solutions for decarbonizing hard-to-electrify transport sectors. They advocate for technology-neutral policies and market signals that support investment in alternative fuels and industrial hubs.
This would preserve their role in transport fuels and position refineries as energy hubs.
Battery electric vehicle advocates lose policy focus on direct electrification as primary solution.

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Confederation of Danish Industry, 8 Jun 2020

Please find attached DI Energy’s response to a future EU strategy on energy sector integration. The Confederation of Danish Industry has the following identification number in the EU Transparency Register: 5749958415-41

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Siemens AG, 8 Jun 2020

Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to provide feedback to the strategy on smart sector integration. Please find our contribution attached.

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Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer, 26 May 2020

The EU and Germany want to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050. This requires significant reductions of CO2 emissions in all sectors of the economy. The European Green Deal will accelerate this process. The energy supply in industry, transport, buildings, many production processes, and the…

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Eni S.p.A., 8 Jun 2020

ENI’s feedback – Consultation on the Strategy for energy system integration We thank the European Commission for the opportunity to provide input on the public consultation on the Smart Sector Integration. Eni's commitment aims to respond, with concrete, rapid and economically sustainable…

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Hydrogen Europe, 8 Jun 2020

Hydrogen Europe is the European association representing the interest of the hydrogen and fuel cell industry and its stakeholders. We promote hydrogen as the enabler of a zero-emission society. With more than 160 companies, 78 research organisations and 23 national associations as members, our…

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Wirtschaftskammer Österreich, 8 Jun 2020

The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to publish a strategy on "Smart Sector Integration" in the context of the European Green Deal. Measures leading towards sector integration are necessary to achieve climate neutrality in the long term. The…

Neste urges EU to include renewable fuels in integration strategy

Neste Oyj, 8 Jun 2020

Neste argues for including renewable fuels to decarbonize sectors like aviation and heavy-duty transport. They propose an EU-wide blending mandate for sustainable aviation fuels and well-to-wheel emission assessments.
Policy support for liquid fuels secures long-term demand for Neste's refinery investments.
Electric vehicle manufacturers lose market dominance if liquid fuels extend combustion engine lifespans.

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EUROCHAMBRES – Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 8 Jun 2020

EUROCHAMBRES, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the Smart Sector Integration Strategy. In view of the Covid-19 pandemic Chambers would like to underline that all measures, including the work prior to and the actions…

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Schneider Electric, 14 Jun 2020

Schneider Electric welcomes the opportunity to reply to the EC roadmap on Smart Sector Integration Strategy. This initiative is key to ensure Europe is on track to meet its ambition to become the first climate neutral continent on the planet and reduce CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2030. To…

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IBERDROLA, 2 Jun 2020

Please find Iberdrola's comments to the "Strategy for smart sector integration" Sincerely, Eva Chamizo

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Third Generation Environmentalism Ltd, 8 Jun 2020

The energy system is approaching two major tipping points. Separate parallel systems are increasingly interconnected with electricity becoming the dominant connecting vector; and system operators now need to dynamically adjust both supply and demand to maintain system stability rather than relying…

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European Aluminium AISBL, 8 Jun 2020

European Aluminium represents the entire value chain of the aluminium industry in Europe. We welcome the opportunity to share our views on the European Commission upcoming Energy Sector Integration and Hydrogen Strategies. These are important policy milestones and an opportunity to accelerate the…

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Ørsted A/S, 15 May 2020

While existing technologies, particularly direct electrification, can (and must) take us a long way towards climate neutrality, some segments of our economy need more complex solutions. Specifically, indirect electrification via Power-to-X (PtX) can help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors such as…

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SGI Europe, 29 May 2020

In the context of the current corona crisis and the discussions of EU Ministers for a recovery plan, CEEP continues to support the agreed EU climate neutrality targets in 2050 and sees it as an important message to keep the European Green Deal and its climate policies in the center of the recovery…

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BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e. V., 26 May 2020

BDEW supports the goal of EU climate neutrality by 2050 and is committed to the energy sector playing a key role in achieving the 2050 climate target. BDEW stresses that the targets will only be achieved if the necessary framework conditions are created and social compatibility, competitiveness and…

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Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V., 8 Jun 2020

Mit Blick auf die Klimaziele bis 2050 kann die vollständige Substitution fossiler Brenn- bzw. Kraftstoffe in den Sektoren Verkehr und Wärme nur durch zusätzlichen Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien (EE) erreicht werden. Die Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) begrüßt daher das Vorhaben der…

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RWE AG, 8 Jun 2020

RWE AG is one of the major European power generators operating a portfolio of around 43 gigawatts of generation capacity. In its new constellation following the completion of the transaction with E.ON, RWE has a generation capacity from renewables including hydropower and biomass of approximately…

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International Association of Oil Gas Producers Europe, 29 May 2020

The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers’ (IOGP) member companies account for approximately 90% of oil and gas produced in Europe. IOGP supports the goals of the Paris Agreement and the EU’s objective of climate neutrality by 2050 upon the implementation of enabling measures. Many…

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Equinor ASA, 8 Jun 2020

Equinor herewith submits its consultation response in relation to the Energy System Integration Strategy. Enclosed you will find our detailed contribution in which we concentrate on 4 of the proposed questions and contains the following key messages: • Reaching Europe’s 2050 climate neutrality…

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EUROGAS, 29 May 2020

Eurogas is fully committed to achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement and supports the European Commission’s long-term vision of a carbon neutral economy by 2050. Eurogas advocates for an energy transition that delivers a diversified, economically, and environmentally sustainable energy…

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E.ON SE, 8 Jun 2020

We welcome the European Commission’s holistic approach to the integration of energy systems. A break from silo thinking can accelerate decarbonization and increase resource efficiency. Capitalizing on the interlinks between the energy and end-use sectors, and links within the energy sector itself,…

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Fertilizers Europe, 8 Jun 2020

Fertilizers Europe thanks the European Commission for the possibility to share its general views on the ‘roadmap’ for the development of the EU Strategy for Smart Sector Integration. • Under the right economic and regulatory conditions our industry can help shape the Smart Sector Integration by…

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APPLiA (Home Appliance Europe), 12 May 2020

APPLiA supports empowering consumers as part of the energy transition to meet the goals of decarbonization and the European Green Deal. Smart sector integration and the expansion of uptake of energy-smart homes and appliances offers are unique opportunity for consumers to play a more active role in…

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European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, 8 Jun 2020

ENTSO-E welcomes the EC initiative for an EU Strategy for smart sector integration (SSI). A well-integrated energy system linking different sectors and exploiting synergies between electricity, gas, transport, industry etc. is necessary to deliver the EU climate neutrality objectives in a timely,…

Spanish industry urges technological neutrality in EU energy integration

CEOE - Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales, 8 Jun 2020

CEOE demands a strategy that avoids pre-selecting specific technologies, instead favoring the lowest-cost options and utilizing existing infrastructure. They suggest transferring energy planning responsibilities to an independent entity to ensure fair competition across all energy carriers.
The organization would preserve the value of existing gas assets and reduce underutilization risks.
Non-regulated sectors and energy importers would face higher costs from carbon taxes.

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Vattenfall, 2 Jun 2020

Hydrogen, produced from renewable energy, and other renewable gasses can play an important role in supporting the decarbonisation of society and economy, where direct electrification is technically not possible or not feasible. The current European legislative framework does not sufficiently…

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Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V., 8 Jun 2020

Der NABU begrüßt die Entwicklung einer Strategy for smart sector integration. Um die Ziele des Pariser Abkommens zu erreichen, braucht es einen ganzheitlichen, sektorenübergreifenden Ansatz. Mit dem naturverträglichen Ausbau der kosteneffizienten erneuerbaren Energien erhöht sich der Bedarf an…

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Zero Waste Europe, 15 May 2020

Zero Waste Europe welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback on the roadmap on “An EU Smart Sector Integration Strategy’. To ensure policy coherence with circular economy policies we attach our comments and suggestions. Also summarised below: We recommend to prevent further lock-in to energy…

Finnish chemical industry demands globally competitive green electricity

Chemical Industry Federation of Finland (Kemianteollisuus ry), 8 Jun 2020

They request secure distribution of emission free electricity that is cost competitive globally. They call for financing pilot projects and clear rules for carbon accounting between sectors.
Financial support and cheap renewable energy would help maintain their global market competitiveness.
Fossil fuel providers will see reduced demand as chemical plants shift to electrification.

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European Alliance to Save Energy, 8 Jun 2020

European Alliance to Save Energy’s contribution to the Roadmap on the EU strategy on energy sector integration The EU has been at the forefront of international efforts to fight climate change. In the current context, more than ever, it should continue in this direction by focusing its economic…

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Veolia Environnement, 8 Jun 2020

Veolia has been developing expertise in fostering local energy loops and working right in the sector integration nexus of sectors such as energy, waste and water management. We achieve this by exploring resources such as refuse derived fuel (RDF) from non recyclable waste, waste heat from…

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Repsol, S.A., 8 Jun 2020

Repsol welcomes the European Commission’s intention to present an EU Strategy on Smart Sector Integration, as well as the opportunity to provide feedback to its Roadmap. Please find attached Repsol’s comments.

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Euroheat and Power, 4 Jun 2020

Energy sector integration represents the quickest and most efficient path for the EU to accelerate its decarbonisation efforts, it is key to tap into this–so far–under-exploited potential. The concept of smart energy sector integration should be understood and applied in its broadest sense, going…

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Snam S.p.A., 8 Jun 2020

Snam welcomes the “Strategy on the Energy System Integration”, developed in synergy with the Hydrogen and Industrial strategies, as major opportunity to frame a coordinated response addressing both the economic downturn associated with Covid-19 and the climate change challenges. Today natural gas…

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Bioenergy Europe, 8 Jun 2020

Bioenergy Europe welcomes the effort to achieve further integration in the EU energy sector and bioenergy industry is already enabling the links between heating and cooling, electricity and transport sectors. However, Bioenergy Europe believes that the scope of the proposed roadmap should be…

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Green Power Denmark, 8 Jun 2020

Please find Danish Energy's comments and recommendations on what the strategy for energy system integration should entail in the attached file. Danish Energy highly welcomes the European Commission’s initiative on a European strategy for energy system integration. Linking energy systems and…

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Edison Spa, 8 Jun 2020

The objective of climate neutrality by 2050 requires a profound rethinking of some of the main features of the European economy, while preserving and develop the internal energy market to foster synergies and ensure security of supply. A rethinking of the energy sector around the notion of ‘system…

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International Copper Association Europe, 8 Jun 2020

ECI sees the Strategy on Energy Sector Integration as a key element to bridge the transition to a climate-neutral economy with the ambition to keep a modern and thriving industry in Europe. The copper industry is committed to keep contributing towards a climate-neutral energy system, by the supply,…

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Forum Atomique Européen, 8 Jun 2020

FORATOM welcomes the climate objectives of the European Green Deal, in particular, transforming Europe into the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Europe must exploit the synergies enabled by an integrated clean energy system that will power a climate neutral economy, guarantee a secure…

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The Coalition for Energy Savings, 8 Jun 2020

Smart sector integration is seen as a contribution to increase the flexibility of the energy system and thus to facilitate the energy transition. It addresses the interlinkages between different sectors, namely gas, electricity and heat. This includes also the possibilities to recover unavoidable…

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Deutscher Naturschutzring, Dachverband der deutschen Natur-, Tier- und Umweltschutzverbände (DNR) e.V., 8 Jun 2020

In einem integrierten Energiesystem interagieren die Angebots- und die Nachfrageseite stärker miteinander, um die rasche Systemintegration der erneuerbaren Energien zu erleichtern. Auf der Grundlage des Zusammenspiels von Erzeugern und Verbrauchern in einer gut vernetzten Energieinfrastruktur…

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ACCIONA, S.A., 3 Jun 2020

The attached document represents ACCIONA's contribution to the European Commission’s request for input from all stakeholders and EU citizens on the EU Strategy for Smart Sector Integration that is currently under preparation. ACCIONA is a global company with a business model based on…

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Compagnie de SAINT-GOBAIN, 8 Jun 2020

Saint-Gobain welcomes the initiative ‘An EU Smart Sector Integration Strategy’ and its goal of linking different sectors of the economy to deliver on the objectives of the European Green Deal in a cost-effective manner. Our contribution focuses on the role that buildings can play in enabling the…

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Bellona Europa, 8 Jun 2020

The EU Smart Sector Integration Strategy is a prominent element of the European Energy Transition, which is why Bellona supports the Commission's initiative to quantify its impact and ensure its environmental integrity. Efficient use of resources could provide a moderate environmental benefit and…

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ENEDIS, 5 Jun 2020

Enedis welcomes the upcoming European Commission’s smart sector integration strategy, as a critical part of the European Green Deal. Indeed, the increasing role of infrastructures has to be fully addressed. Smart sector integration should be a mean to decarbonise the energy sector. One of the main…

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Liquid Gas Europe, 15 May 2020

Liquid Gas Europe is a European association composed of national Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) associations, the main European LPG suppliers, distributors and equipment manufacturers. With the support of its working groups of industry experts, Liquid Gas Europe is actively involved in concrete…

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Gas Infrastructure Europe, 8 Jun 2020

While the energy sector is under an extreme pressure from COVID-19, the European gas infrastructure, responsible for more than fifty thousand jobs, has proven to be resilient in these times. It continues to deliver low emission energy to the European industries and services, heat homes of millions…

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European Geothermal Energy Council, 5 Jun 2020

We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA) on an EU Smart Sector Integration Strategy. Our observations and recommendations are: 1. Purpose: The aim of smart sector integration must be to accelerate the energy transition by increasing the pace of investment in…

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RTE Réseau de transport d'électricité, 5 Jun 2020

Our convictions on the challenges of smart sector integration Transmission System Operators are natural enablers of sector integration • Europe's ability to accommodate the development of renewable energies, electric mobility, hydrogen, etc. depends on the transformation and reinforcement of…

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The European Association for the Promotion of Cogeneration, 8 Jun 2020

COGEN Europe welcomes the Commission’s intention to take an integrated approach to energy systems. The cogeneration sector is committed to building a resilient, decentralised and carbon-neutral European energy system by 2050, with cogeneration as its backbone. The success of the Green Deal…

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Gas Distributors for Sustainability, 8 Jun 2020

GD4S fully supports the smart sector integration strategy, regarding it both as an essential step on the road to climate neutrality and vitally important in the context of the EU recovery plan. GD4S believes that gas solutions and renewable gases, including biomethane and hydrogen, are essential…

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CSC – IT CENTER FOR SCIENCE LTD., 14 May 2020

CSC - IT Center for Science Ltd. sees smart energy sector integration as an important means in pursuing the objectives of the Green Deal. Decarbonising sectors such as heating, transport and industry requires more efficient and cleaner ways to produce energy, and innovations that reduce the amount…

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Enagás S.A., 8 Jun 2020

Renewable, decarbonised and low-carbon gases (Clean Gases) are essential for achieving the 2050 decarbonisation targets Acknowledging that only a certain level of electrification of the EU economy is possible, the decarbonization of the different sectors will be achieved by a combination of…

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EDP - Energias de Portugal, SA, 8 Jun 2020

EDP - Energias de Portugal welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the EU Strategy for smart sector integration. Please find attached EDP - Energias de Portugal comments.

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Commissariat à l'Energie atomique et aux énergies alternatives, 26 May 2020

Energy systems integration is at the core of the French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA)’s strategy. Our research have led us to believe that reaching carbon neutrality while ensuring a good level of energy security in a context where fossil fuel reserves are depleting will…

Czech Industry Confederation urges technology-neutral EU energy integration

Svaz průmyslu a dopravy ČR, 8 Jun 2020

The group demands a stable regulatory framework built on the Clean Energy Package. They advocate for repurposing gas infrastructure and including carbon capture in the strategy. Fixed quotas for hydrogen consumption should be rejected.
Repurposing existing gas networks prevents stranded investments and ensures industrial cost-efficiency.
Heavy industries face decarbonisation failure without a pan-European carbon capture infrastructure.

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EDSO for Smart Grids, 5 Jun 2020

Summary The very goals the SSI Strategy rely on increasing electrification of all sectors and efficient cross-sector integration where fully electrified solutions are not possible. Therefore, smart grid infrastructure and related investments are needed. Moreover, the consumer perspective is…

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European Association for Storage of Energy, 25 May 2020

EASE – the European Association for Storage of Energy – would like to provide input on how to better link up the energy system and exploit the synergies enabled by an integrated energy system. To achieve a truly integrated energy system, energy storage technologies are key drivers for smart sector…

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Zero Emissions Platform, 8 Jun 2020

The Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) is a European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP) under the Commission’s Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), and acts as technical adviser on the deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) under Horizon…

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European Energy Exchange AG, 8 Jun 2020

European Energy Exchange (EEX) considers the use of cross-sector potential the decisive factor for the speed and success of the energy transition. An integrated energy system offers the possibility to release system and grid flexibility and to put infrastructure and resources to their best use,…

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Association of the European Heating Industry, 2 Jun 2020

Please find enclosed the contribution of the European Heating Industry (EHI) to the public consultation on the Strategy for Smart Sector Integration. We remain at your disposal for any question you may have. With kind regards, Paolo Basso.

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Jernkontoret, 8 Jun 2020

See attached file.

CEEP urges flexible, technology-neutral approach to energy sector integration

Central Europe Energy Partners, 8 Jun 2020

The group requests a flexible strategy respecting different national starting points. They advocate for carbon capture and all forms of hydrogen production. Massive infrastructure investments in electricity and gas networks are also required.
This protects members' regional interests by allowing the continued use of gas infrastructure.
Climate activists lose as the proposal extends the use of non-renewable gaseous fuels.

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Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants, 8 Jun 2020

Please find attached CEWEP response to a future EU strategy on energy sector integration.

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Food & Water Action Europe, 12 May 2020

The Sector Integration strategy will play an important role in enabling Europe's energy transition. In order to ensure that this transition is compatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, the sector integration strategy should include the following elements: The…

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STEAG GmbH, 8 Jun 2020

Sektorintegration findet im Energiebereich bereits umfassend statt. Selektive Förderung, die Verdrängung des Marktes u.a. durch technologiespezifische Unterstützung bedroht und belastet bestehende Sektorintegration und zudem die Energieeffizienz. Bei der Strategie ist das Risiko einer…

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Verband der Deutschen Biokraftstoffindustrie, 8 Jun 2020

VDB welcomes the initiative of the European Commission on sector coupling. It is essential to create a smarter and more integrated energy system in order to further reduce GHG emissions. All sectors have to fully contribute to decarboni-sation, including those where progress has been low to date,…

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Gaz Réseau Distribution France, 5 Jun 2020

The Strategy on smart sector integration is an essential step to climate neutrality. GRDF fully supports these actions which are even more important in the context of the EU economic recovery plan. GRDF is convinced that gas solutions and renewable gases, including biomethane and hydrogen, are…

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ČEZ, a.s., 13 May 2020

The CEZ Group appreciates the opportunity to express its views on the future sector integration. Based on the EC questions the attached CEZ Group’s position paper strives to outline the priorities and issues which should be tackled in the strategy. In CEZ Groups´ view: - Market signals should be…

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NaTran, 8 Jun 2020

In this period of unprecedented public health challenges and economic tensions, GRTgaz is convinced that climate change mitigation and economic recovery cannot be separated. Beyond meeting climate objectives, the Green Deal should drive economic growth and create sustainable local jobs. It should…

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European Partnership for Energy and the Environment, 29 May 2020

Heating and cooling represent approximately 50% of the total final energy consumption in the EU. One fifth of the final energy consumed by heating and cooling is based on renewable energies – most of it is renewable heat and a little more than 10% are heat pumps. However, 80% of the final energy…

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CO2 Value Europe AISBL, 8 Jun 2020

CO2 Value Europe (CVE) is the European association dedicated to Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and represents over 65 members from different sectors along the CCU value chain. CVE welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to promote integrated energy systems with the aim to curb CO2…

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Knauf Energy Solutions, 8 Jun 2020

Supporting digitally enabled energy efficiency renovations is a cost-effective manner to link the buildings sector into the energy system to deliver on EU climate targets. The EU’s strategy for energy system integration proposals come at a time when the digital revolution can allow buildings to be…

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Bureau Brussels Consulting, 8 Jun 2020

The European Data Centre Association (EUDCA) represents the European data centre (DC) operators community. EUDCA is pleased to submit commentary to this consultation, and wants to focus on the following key points: • EUDCA supports this Strategy - as a fully electrified industry, we believe that…

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EUTurbines, 28 May 2020

EUTurbines and EUGINE, the associations representing gas power plants technologies, welcome the initiative and appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to this process. EUGINE and EUTurbines believe that only with a robust framework and adequate support mechanisms, an efficient and…

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European Industrial Gases Association AISBL, 5 Jun 2020

EIGA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the call for input on the EU Strategy for Smart Sector Integration. In annex, EIGA's feedback is provided to each of the guidance questions.

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Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA - Polish Oil and Gas Company, 8 Jun 2020

• Upcoming EU energy sector integration measures should leverage available merits of the EU energy system in order to ensure sustainable and cost-effective transition to low-emission economy and then enable accomplishment of the EU climate neutrality objective. • Natural gas could be one of the…

EREF urges renewable-led approach to EU energy sector integration

European Renewable Energies Federation asbl, 8 Jun 2020

EREF advocates for a market design prioritizing renewables and flexibility while phasing out fossil fuels. They request EU guidelines to ensure energy storage is fairly rewarded for its system services. All future gases should be renewable, specifically green hydrogen.
These measures would ensure renewable energy producers receive fair market value and improved network access.
Fossil fuel and nuclear plants lose out as the strategy targets inflexible overcapacity for reduction.

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Metlen Energy & Metals, 5 Jun 2020

Please find attached the contribution of MYTILINEOS SA to the consultation on a strategy for energy system integration.

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Equilibre des Energies, 4 Jun 2020

In order to optimise sector integration, policy-makers need to agree on the main goal that is to be pursued. Decarbonisation and energy efficiency are two different goals that can be associated to some extent but not entirely. Improving energy efficiency makes it possible to reduce GHG emissions…

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European Smart Energy Solution Providers, 19 May 2020

ESMIG contribution to the Consultation on the EU strategy for the integration of the smart sector for a future integrated European energy system is attached.

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European Federation of Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services, 8 Jun 2020

EFIEES represents energy service companies (ESCOs) and their national associations in 12 Member States. They represent over 130.000 professionals engaged in the design and implementation of energy-efficiency solutions in buildings and industry. In some countries, they also operate district heating…

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Danish District Heating Association/Dansk Fjernvarme, 8 Jun 2020

The Danish district heating sector fully supports the national Danish climate target established in December 2019, when 8 out of the 10 parties in the Danish Parliament agreed on a national Climate Act with a legally binding target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent by 2030 (compared…

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Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry, 5 Jun 2020

Aus Sicht der deutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie müsste man folgende Punkte beachten: 1. Strom: • Wir haben viele Betriebe, die relativ viel Strom benötigen (z.B. Webereien und Spinnereien) • Diese könnten problemlos Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien einsetzen und würden dies auch gerne…

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Bioenergia ry - Bioenergy Association of Finland, 8 Jun 2020

Electrification is already ongoing. Replacement of oil, natural gas and coal with clean electricity is a welcome development. It is an ambitious goal to achieve. At the same time two other aspects should be considered in the equation: the total efficiency and carbon balance of the desired energy…

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European Committee of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers, 22 May 2020

Eurovent would like to provide feedback to the European Commission on the roadmap for the strategy for energy system integration. Energy efficiency should be the core principle in any clean energy strategy. Together with renewable energy, electrification, and energy storage, it provides most of the…

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Republiková únia zamestnávateľov, 5 Jun 2020

Clean energy – strategy for energy system integration Climate neutrality and the deep decarbonisation of EU’s economy requires a fundamental restructuring of cross-sectoral energy use. The positive aspect of the system integration is that it can combine the benefits of different energy systems to…

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European Solar Thermal Electricity Association, 8 Jun 2020

ESTELA welcomes and supports the initiative of the European Commission to put forward a strategy for a strategic smart sector integration, provided it covers real needs at real costs. Concentrated Solar Thermal Technologies (CST) are an important part of the “European Solar Industry” which…

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Environmental Defense Fund, Incorporated, 14 May 2020

Reverse engineering from a climate neutral future, the most important fact to be aware of is that in 2040, 50% of the warming caused by this year’s GHG emissions will come from anthropogenic methane, a powerful climate forcer, 84-87 times more potent than CO2 in the first twenty years after it has…

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European Confederation of Fuel Distributors, 8 Jun 2020

The European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD) received with great interest the European Commission’s roadmap on its future initiative on An EU Smart Sector Integration Strategy. Representing both distributors of liquid fuels for heating purposes and independent petrol station owners, our…

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Ervia Limited, 28 May 2020

Ervia welcomes the opportunity to respond to An EU Smart Sector Integration Strategy The strategy recognises that there is an increasing requirement for the electricity and gas networks to work together, in a hybrid system, with the overall objective to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.…

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, 8 Jun 2020

Het Verbond van Belgische Ondernemingen (VBO FEB) onderschrijft de noodzaak van de transformatie van ons energiesysteem met (1) een stijgend gebruik van (hernieuwbare en koolstofarme) elektriciteit, (2) de vervanging van vloeibare en gasvormige fossiele brandstoffen door koolstofarme en -neutrale…

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Association for District Heating of the Czech Republic, 8 Jun 2020

Energy sector integration in the broader sense could represent the easiest and most efficient path for the EU to accelerate its decarbonisation efforts, and possibility to tap often unexploited potential. The concept of smart energy sector integration should be understood and applied in its…

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REScoop.eu, 8 Jun 2020

We welcome the Commission’s ambition to establish a smart sector integration strategy as a way to achieve Europe’s long-term decarbonization objectives. We believe that a citizen-centred approach, whereby individual citizens and communities can take ownership and participate, are necessary…

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Verband der Industriellen Energie- und Kraftwirtschaft, 8 Jun 2020

Der VIK begrüßt die Initiative der Europäischen Kommission, die Sektorenkopplung innerhalb des europäischen Wirtschaftsraums ausbauen zu wollen. Aus Sicht des VIK ist damit ein klarer europäischer Mehrwert in Bezug auf Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte verbunden, die sich an den Sustainable Development Goals…

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, 8 Jun 2020

VDMA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the elaboration of the EU Strategy for Energy System Integration. VDMA supports the continued strive towards the 2050 climate neutrality target including due consideration of the Paris Agreement measures and goals. The long-term transformation must…

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AFECOR - European Control Manufacturers Association, 7 Jun 2020

• A strong focus on electricity and efforts made have led to significant progress in decarbonizing power generation by increasing the share of renewable energy sources. Taking the perspective into account, technical solutions based on this energy carrier have been rolled out. • Further increase of…

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European Association of Internal Combustion Engine and Alternative Powertrain Manufacturers, 5 Jun 2020

EUROMOT (the European Association of Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers) supports the Commission’s initiative to develop an EU Smart Sector Integration Strategy. Please find attached the EUROMOT’s comprehensive response to the Commission’s roadmap. In such a paper, we focus on the following…

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The European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, 3 Jun 2020

Eurofuel, the European Heating Oil Association, supports the principle of Smart Sector Integration Strategy. We have a few suggestions: 1. The role of low-carbon fuels The roadmap mentions that “fossil-based gases and fuels need to be progressively replaced by renewable and decarbonised gases and…

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Český plynárenský svaz, 21 May 2020

The Czech Gas Association would like to highlight, that when analysing energy system integration, the holistic approach should be always taken into account and besides electricity sector, the strategy has to focus equally on heating and cooling, transport and energy use in industry. Otherwise,…