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EU DSO Entity

DSO Entity

EU DSO Entity is an official body representing electricity distribution system operators to develop network codes and support the energy transition.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament)

3 Dec 2025 · Exchange on MFF and European Competitiveness Fund

Response to EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) – EU funding for civil protection, preparedness and response to crises

27 Oct 2025

DSO Entity welcomes the proposal of the European Commission for the next long term budget of the EU, which highlights in substance the relevance of the electricity distribution systems. Distribution System Operators (DSOs) are central to Europes competitiveness, clean energy transition, and resilience, yet current MFF proposals lack dedicated recognition and funding for distribution-level investments. To ensure DSOs can support Europes climate, energy, and economic objectives, DSO Entity highlights the following recommendations: - Ensure equal treatment of distribution-level investments alongside generation and transmission within MFF priorities. This could be guaranteed by the introduction of earmarks for smart and resilient electricity grids in key funding instruments, guaranteeing DSOs access to EU financial support. - Ensure equitable allocation between transmission cross-border projects and smart grids under the CEF-E framework. - Guide Member States to include DSOs under their National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) so to not leave it to national priorities only. In this case, earmarking funds for distribution grid development would be of considerable importance. - Guarantee funding for grid modernization and digitalization under the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) while aligning procurement rules with EU legislation to avoid administrative burdens, so to build a comprehensive and simplified application framework.
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EU DSO Entity urges dedicated grid funding in budget

27 Oct 2025
Topic — Consultation on the EU's next long-term budget focusing on competitiveness and funding.
Message — DSOs call for equal treatment of distribution investments alongside generation and transmission. They recommend earmarking funds for smart grids and inclusion in national investment plans.123
Why — Earmarked funds would lower financial risks for DSOs and support expensive modernization efforts.45
Impact — Other industrial sectors could receive less funding if the budget includes specific grid earmarks.6
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Electricity Distributors Demand Dedicated Funding in Next EU Budget

27 Oct 2025
Topic — The European Commission is consulting on the next long-term EU budget framework for 2028-2034.
Message — The organization calls for dedicated funding earmarks for smart electricity grids to ensure equal treatment with transmission projects. They urge the Commission to guide Member States to include distribution operators in regional spending plans and simplify application procedures.123
Why — Guaranteed financial support would help bridge the massive investment gap needed for grid modernization.45
Impact — Consumers face higher bills and a slower green transition without sufficient grid infrastructure.67
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Response to Evaluation of the Measuring Instruments Directive

8 Oct 2025

EU DSO Entity is pleased to submit this joint response to the European Commissions call for evidence (Have Your Say) on the need to perform a new assessment on the suitability of the Measuring Instrument Directive (MID). We thank the Commission for the opportunity to provide feedback on this important legislative initiative. DSO Entity firmly believes this evaluation could indeed influence future legislative changes regarding metering, data quality, and overall interoperability, affecting all distribution system operators (DSOs) across the EU. A consolidated file containing all our DSO experts inputs has been uploaded. We believe these contributions will support the Commission in refining the MID and data interoperability matters, working towards an interconnected and decentralized energy system. DSO Entity remains committed to supporting this process and stands ready to engage further as needed.
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EU DSO Entity urges more funding for decentralized energy grids

10 Jul 2025
Topic — Consultation on measures to upgrade, digitalise, and expand European power grid infrastructure.
Message — The group calls for dedicated EU funding and clearer investment guidance for national regulators. It emphasizes prioritizing the integration of decentralized renewables and local distribution networks.123
Why — Strategic recognition would unlock massive financial subsidies and protect their infrastructure investment returns.45
Impact — Transmission system operators face losing their dominant status and priority in European funding allocation.67
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Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e. V. and

23 May 2025 · EU Energiepolitik

Meeting with Bruno Tobback (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Apr 2025 · Breakfast - No grids, no glory: why investing in grids is pivotal for EU economy

Meeting with Anna Stürgkh (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

8 Apr 2025 · INI Report on Grids

Meeting with Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Apr 2025 · Grid permiting

Meeting with Dan Nica (Member of the European Parliament) and BUSINESSEUROPE and

25 Mar 2025 · Debate on The role of CEE countries and Romania in strengthening the competitiveness of the European Union

Meeting with Miguel Jose Garcia Jones (Cabinet of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra)

6 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the investment needs that flexible energy grids will require.

Meeting with Seán Kelly (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

6 Mar 2025 · Insights into the electricity grid sector

Meeting with Dan Jørgensen (Commissioner) and

5 Mar 2025 · Networks

Meeting with Anna Stürgkh (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and E.ON SE

4 Feb 2025 · INI Report on grids

Meeting with Dan Jørgensen (Commissioner) and

30 Jan 2025 · Affordable Energy action Plan

Meeting with Anna Stürgkh (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and ENEDIS

21 Jan 2025 · INI Report on grids

Meeting with Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Eurelectric aisbl and GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe

15 Jan 2025 · Energy Breakfast

Meeting with Jutta Paulus (Member of the European Parliament) and Eurelectric aisbl and

15 Jan 2025 · Energy Breakfast

Meeting with Bruno Tobback (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Eurelectric aisbl and GEODE - The voice of local energy distributors across Europe

15 Jan 2025 · Event on The role of electricity distribution grids in the green transition

Meeting with Anna Stürgkh (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Nov 2024 · Event preperation

Meeting with Jutta Paulus (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Nov 2024 · Europe’s electricity distribution grid

Meeting with Andrea Wechsler (Member of the European Parliament) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

6 Nov 2024 · EU Policy

Response to Targeted technical update of EU rules on measuring instruments

18 Oct 2024

We at EU DSO Entity appreciate the initiative to update the MID. To unlock the full potential of smart metering technology it is essential to adjust technical requirements for metering devices, moving from a device-centric to a holistic view of metering as an entire system environment. The changes in particular requirements are, as far as we know, anticipated as an initial step to update the legal framework about metering for network operators in general. Future MID must correlate to technical and regulatory developments, such as EV charging infrastructure and DMDs. We are interested in collaborating with the dedicated EU bodies in further development of MID. EU DSO Entity particularly offers the support of their experts network for the planned update initiative.
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Meeting with Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Sept 2024 · Grids

Meeting with Claudia Gamon (Member of the European Parliament) and Österreichs E-Wirtschaft

7 Mar 2024 · Netzaktionsplan

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy) and EPIA SolarPower Europe and

26 Feb 2024 · Clean Transition Dialogue on EGD Infrastructures

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

26 Feb 2024 · Clean Transition Dialogue on EGD Infrastructures

Meeting with Claudia Gamon (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Feb 2024 · PCI List

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament) and BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e. V. and

12 Jan 2024 · Exchange on industrial and energy policy

Response to Network Code on Cybersecurity

17 Nov 2023

Please find the feedback of EU DSO Entity on the sector-specific rules on cybersecurity (network code) in the document attached
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Meeting with Nicolás González Casares (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

16 Oct 2023 · MEP González Casares' Team on Electricity Market Design

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Jun 2023 · Exchange on electricity market design (staff level)

Meeting with Nicolás González Casares (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

8 May 2023 · Electricity Market Design

EU DSO Entity seeks streamlined reporting and metering clarity

3 May 2023
Topic — The consultation revises EU electricity market design to enhance resilience and lower prices.
Message — The entity emphasizes the importance of not creating inconsistencies or redundancies with existing flexibility reporting obligations. They support using dedicated metering devices for data settlement, provided they are not used for billing energy. They also propose that renewable support schemes take into consideration locational criteria to avoid grid congestion.123
Why — This would minimize administrative overlap and support more efficient investments in electrical infrastructure.4
Impact — Individual consumers would bear the expenses for installing additional voluntary meters at their location.5
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Meeting with Beatrice Covassi (Member of the European Parliament) and European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and Bentley Systems, Incorporated

26 Apr 2023 · Digitalisation of Energy Infrastructures