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TenneT Holding B.V.

TenneT

TenneT is a leading European electricity transmission system operator managing over 25,000 kilometers of high-voltage grids in the Netherlands and Germany.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Bas Eickhout (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Nov 2025 · F-gases

Meeting with Rosalinde Van Der Vlies (Director Energy) and European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity

18 Nov 2025 · Horizon Project Interopera and potential follow-up

Meeting with Estelle Goeger (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. and

4 Nov 2025 · Overview of the Commission's Single Market Strategy.

Meeting with Bart Groothuis (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Oct 2025 · Electricity grids

Meeting with Jeannette Baljeu (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Oct 2025 · Electricity grids

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Head of Unit Energy) and Enexis Groep and

15 Oct 2025 · Exchange on the Dutch Case: Energy Transition and Grid Challenges

TenneT urges stronger grid resilience and cyber security standards

13 Oct 2025
Topic — The European Commission is revising its energy security framework to adapt to decarbonisation and geopolitical changes.
Message — TenneT requests legislation to address vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices and define baseline security requirements for operational technology. They also advocate for reinforced protection against intentional physical interference for offshore infrastructure like subsea cables.123
Why — Stronger security standards would help TenneT manage supplier risks and protect its critical transmission infrastructure.4
Impact — Manufacturers of grid-linked equipment would face new regulatory burdens to address identified security vulnerabilities.5
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TenneT warns CBAM risks penalizing UK renewable energy imports

25 Sept 2025
Topic — Rules for converting third-country carbon prices into CBAM certificates for embedded emissions.
Message — TenneT recommends accelerating the linkage between EU and UK emission trading systems. They also suggest extending the transition period until negotiations are concluded. Finally, they request a new impact assessment specifically for electricity imports.123
Why — This would prevent costly administrative burdens and maintain efficient electricity market trading.45
Impact — Renewable energy exporters lose as default carbon values unfairly penalize clean electricity.6
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Meeting with Nicola Pesaresi (Head of Unit Competition)

16 Sept 2025 · Discussion on the German electricity market

Meeting with Lukasz Kolinski (Director Energy) and

2 Sept 2025 · Electricity market, system security for European grids, connection queues for batteries

TenneT urges EU to accelerate grid permitting and funding

4 Aug 2025
Topic — Consultation on measures to upgrade and expand European electricity and hydrogen infrastructure.
Message — TenneT proposes replacing rigid cost-sharing rules with flexible, voluntary models between countries. They also demand faster permitting by designating electricity grids as projects of overriding public interest. Finally, the group wants simpler administrative procedures for strategic infrastructure projects.123
Why — This would reduce administrative burdens and accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure.4
Impact — Environmental protections could be weakened by granting exemptions from habitat and water directives.5
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Meeting with Mohammed Chahim (Member of the European Parliament)

26 May 2025 · Wind Power

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 Bas Eickhout (Member of the European Parliament)

14 May 2025 · Electrification and grids

TenneT seeks flexible procurement rules to accelerate energy transition

4 Mar 2025
Topic — The European Commission is evaluating whether existing public procurement rules remain effective and relevant.
Message — TenneT requests higher limits for contract modifications and the removal of value caps on framework agreements. They also want to exclude bidders linked to foreign countries that threaten national security.123
Why — Greater flexibility would reduce administrative burdens and speed up vital energy infrastructure projects.45
Impact — Contractors with ties to third countries could be excluded from sensitive infrastructure projects.6
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Meeting with Mohammed Chahim (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Feb 2025 · Werkbezoek EQUANS

Meeting with Jeannette Baljeu (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Feb 2025 · Werkbezoek offshore potential north sea en tour platform

Meeting with Christof Lessenich (Head of Unit Energy)

5 Feb 2025 · TenneT and the ENER C3 exchanged about topics from current relevance as capacity markets, bidding zones and flexibility.

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy)

5 Dec 2024 · Energy markets

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and RWE AG and

13 Sept 2024 · Energiepolitik - allgemein

Meeting with Andrea Wechsler (Member of the European Parliament) and European Association Automotive Suppliers and

3 Sept 2024 · EU Energy and Industry Policy

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and ENGIE and

11 Jul 2024 · Energiepolitik allgemein

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

31 May 2024 · Energiepolitik allgemein

Meeting with Michael Bloss (Member of the European Parliament) and Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment) and

2 May 2024 · Green Industrial Deal

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

26 Jan 2024 · Energiepolitik allgemein

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

15 Nov 2023 · Roundtable for Europe’s Energy Future (REEF)

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

6 Sept 2023 · High level dinner before the ENSTO-E grids event – discussion on the challenges for European networks and electrification.

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament)

20 Mar 2023 · Exchange on the electricity market design (staff level)

Meeting with Tom Berendsen (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Mar 2023 · Electricity Market Design - Meeting with APA

Meeting with Mohammed Chahim (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Oct 2022 · FF55

Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Riccardo Maggi (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

12 Oct 2022 · Energy crisis response, fit for 55, permitting

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

12 Oct 2022 · Kurzfristige und langfristige Reaktionen auf die derzeitige Energiekrise, mögliche Eingriffe ins Marktdesign, Beschleunigung erneuerbare Energien onshore und offshore, künftige Versorgungssicherheit, optimale Integration und Hochlauf von Wasserstoff

Meeting with Jens Geier (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

1 Apr 2022 · Exchange on the gas market directive

Meeting with Aleksandra Tomczak (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Riccardo Maggi (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

10 Feb 2022 · Offshore energy development needs and prospects

Meeting with Barbara Glowacka (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson), Thor-Sten Vertmann (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson)

2 Feb 2022 · How to make international "hybrid" offshore projects possible in the near future? TenneT's position

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans), Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

1 Dec 2021 · European Green Deal

Meeting with Markus Pieper (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Climate Action Network Europe and

9 Nov 2021 · RED III

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)

1 Jun 2021 · Participation at the TenneT annual event

Response to Revision of the guidelines for trans-European Energy infrastructure

8 Mar 2021

TenneT supports the ambition of the European Commission to raise the target for greenhouse gas reductions to at least 55% by 2030. Achieving this target will require swift actions from all sectors across society. European legislation and policies need to become aligned with the raised ambitions. Infrastructure is quintessential for a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system. Infrastructure not only integrates the European energy system further, it also connects (offshore) renewable energy sources to customers and new demand centres related to industrial electrification and green hydrogen production. TenneT therefore very much welcomes the announced revision of the TEN-E regulation , as infrastructure connects Europe with a brighter energy future. Due to the long lead times of infrastructure expansion, it is necessary to take measures now already for infrastructure to be ready in the years 2030-2035. TenneT supports the general intentions of the TEN-E revision. TenneT particularly welcomes the strengthened focus on sustainability, the energy transition and the consideration of energy system integration with cross-sectoral infrastructure planning. The explicit inclusion of hydrogen, storage and energy system integration into the framework of PCIs and PMIs is very important for the future energy system. The streamlining of permitting procedures for PCIs can hopefully contribute to achieving the more ambitious Green Deal targets for 2030 already. TenneT has a special interest in the TEN-E regulation, as the largest European offshore grid investor (around 27 GW connected and €20 BLN investments by 2030). Furthermore, TenneT is actively transporting significant volumes of energy from shore to inland areas, is a frontrunner in energy system design and has a specific geographical position along the North Sea with non-EU neighbours. Based on our expertise and experience, there are some concerns about the practical feasibility of some of the provisions laid down in the proposed regulation. Therefore, TenneT has four specific suggestions to enhance European grid planning: 1. Ensure that offshore grid planning takes place in a regional manner 2. Provide sufficient room for cooperation with third countries. 3. Align offshore and onshore network planning with each other and synchronize their timeframes. 4. Work towards a legislative and regulatory financial framework that supports European network developments. More detailed information on the specific suggestions can be found in the attached document.
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Response to Climate change mitigation and adaptation taxonomy

18 Dec 2020

As a Transmission System Operator, TenneT is a large contributor to the energy transition and is also a frontrunner in the use of green financing to fund our grid infrastructure investments. Therefore, we have actively participated in the further development of sustainable finance and its regulation by the European Union. We are happy to see that our main activity – the construction and operation of the transmission system in our control area – is seen as an enabling activity for climate change mitigation in the draft delegated act. We are satisfied that the draft text of the delegated act thereby recognizes our efforts in mitigating climate change and has taken the proposals of the Technical Expert Group report on board. It is also good to see that 'a system' has now been defined in the text of the Annex 1 (Section 4.9, point five), as this is a crucial point with most of the technical criteria relating to the applicable transmission system. We do however have one specific remark on the Annex 1 of the proposed draft delegated act. This relates to the criterion two of section 4.9. Grid infrastructure needs to precede the construction and generation of renewable electricity sources due to significant differences in the lead times of construction of generation and the construction of grid infrastructure. The investment planning of renewable generation is often not aligned with the required investments in grid expansions or enhancements, which often leads to delays in the realisation of projects due to differences in the lead times of the construction. The planning of grid infrastructure investments is therefore related to outlooks on future generation dispatch and resource adequacy. The necessary investments in grid infrastructure to enable the roll-out of renewable energy is thus already done before this renewable energy is connected. Therefore, we would prefer to evaluate the performance of the system over a rolling forward-looking five-year period based upon best available insight. Of course, this should be coupled with an ex-post evaluation of achieved performance. With the high pace of the energy transition, a backward-looking five-year period does not accurately reflect current developments in energy systems. We wholeheartedly support the recognition of the interconnected European electricity system as an enabling infrastructure for climate change mitigation and are satisfied that investments done under criterion one would count as sustainable. However, with the proposal for criterion two of section 4.9, there could be a risk that certain investments in other systems that would actually contribute to its sustainability are not regarded as such. This is due to the inherent delay within the parameter. As an example: an investment scheduled for 2021 would be evaluated using a parameter based on the years 2015 – 2019. However, developments in the energy system are going so fast that the historical performance of energy systems does not accurately reflect its current state. Hence, the suggestion to evaluate the parameter on a forward-looking basis. We would appreciate it if the European Commission could take this point on board and adept the parameter accordingly.
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Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

16 Dec 2020 · Speech at TenneT E-Top 2020 (European Green Deal and Energy Transition)

Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

27 Nov 2020 · virtual conversation on the European Green Deal with trainees of Dutch network administrators

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

13 Oct 2020 · Presentation of Equigy platform, Project partners’ experience with flexibility solutions, Barriers to use distributed storage.

Response to Offshore renewable energy strategy

11 Aug 2020

TenneT is the largest developer, builder and operator of offshore wind grid connections in the EU, active both in the Netherlands and in Germany. We are convinced that, with the right political and regulatory framework, it would be possible to build: • Before 2030 a first “windconnector”-project in the North Sea, combining offshore grid connections and EU market integration via its interconnection functionality with neighbouring countries, and • In the next decade the first internationally coordinated roll-out of first hub-and-spoke projects with a standardised hub size of 10-16 GW, providing combined efficient grid connection and interconnections to multiple countries on a large scale. To create a long-term reliable and attractive investment framework both for offshore wind generation and offshore grid connections, the European Commission and the Member States should define as soon as possible the pathway to achieving the final targets towards climate neutrality beyond the intermediate targets set for 2030, including ambitious offshore wind expansion targets. To have electricity transmission infrastructure in place in time, a planning horizon until 2030 is not sufficient. Transmission System Operators are already planning the grid for 2035 and beyond and only with a long term investment horizon the energy system can be designed optimally from a socio-economic perspective. To enable the opportunities for EU offshore wind development mentioned above, the European Commission and the Member States should consider the following: • Agreeing jointly on ambitious and clear offshore wind expansion targets, at 5-year intervals, for 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045 and 2050, so that TSOs can anticipate and contribute to the development of efficient and internationally coordinated connection systems that are optimally integrated in the EU energy system; • Setting up an integral energy system approach to international offshore wind development including tailor made arrangements and regulation to facilitate the deployment of hybrid and internationally coordinated projects; • Developing an integral cross-sectoral grid development approach, including large scale flexibility and aligned with the gas infrastructure, where the offshore wind roll-out and integration in the onshore grid, is assessed from a long term socio-economic welfare and security supply perspective; • Enabling and facilitating a content-based discussions on market arrangements, ensuring timely guidance and/or decisions to facilitate hybrid project development for the mid- and long-term e.g. by having a North Seas Regulatory Market Design package developed by the European Commission; • Aligning technology (HVDC) and voltage level (525kV) as a technical precondition for development of cost efficient windconnectors. Creating standards or incentives for the interoperability of system of different HVDC manufacturers; • Creating incentives to internationalise national projects (e.g. incentives for German or Dutch project to be connected also to other Member States); • Signing an Intergovernmental Agreement covering location and scope (connected wind capacity, connection and interconnection capacities and landing points) for a first hybrid project; • Preparing an Intergovernmental Agreement covering minimum investment commitments according to a precise timetable up to 2050 with specific GW tenders, the treatment of RES credits etc.; • Taking a political decision of Member States and the EU to agree to a flexible and cost conscious approach towards charging fees and surcharges for electricity consumed and towards allocating renewable generation quotas; • Providing targeted financial support for cross-border renewable and/or hybrid projects (e.g. through TEN-E guideline) to provide investment signals relevant and necessary from an EU perspective; • Increasing the research infrastructure and research funding of the European Commission to support the development to the extent necessary.
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Response to Climate Law

28 Apr 2020

TenneT fully supports the European Commission's proposal to make Europe the world's first carbon neutral continent and welcomes its initiative to enshrine the goal of climate neutrality by 2050 into law. In order to achieve the goal of climate neutrality, huge investments are required, not only in new electricity connections and infrastructure, but also in innovations, digitalisation and other parts of the energy system. The large-scale integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid will require a flexible, digital and interconnected power grid and the move to more holistic energy system thinking e.g. through smart sector integration to keep the cost of the entire energy system affordable. In TenneT's view, the following measures are required in the energy sector for making climate neutrality a success: • Providing a long-term perspective post-2030 with clear targets for GHG-emissions and renewable shares for the years 2035, 2040, 2045 and 2050 to create a reliable framework and pipeline for investments and further cost reductions. • Political willingness to actively support TSOs in increasing public acceptance for building new electricity grid connections, to facilitate predicted growth in demand by end users. • Political willingness to create a clear, supportive, and smart regulatory framework in order to unlock innovations and flexibility, including the necessary digital solutions. • A clear and supportive regulatory framework for the integration of Power-to-Gas (clean hydrogen) installations into the system. This adds the necessary flexibility and keeps the total number of grid expansions to a minimum to also avoid unnecessary costs. • Strengthening the impact of CO2-emissions as an important criterion for future decision-making on energy policy and investments. For making the swift transition to a carbon-neutral economy a success, governments as well as regulators need to align in making the reduction of CO2-emissions a priority. At the same time affordability and maintaining a very high level of security of supply and system stability are key requirements. Please find detailed comments on the European Commission's proposal for the European Climate Law in the attached file.
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Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

18 Feb 2020 · European Green Deal

Response to Climate Law

5 Feb 2020

TenneT welcomes the Commission's ambition to make Europe the world's first carbon neutral continent and fully supports its initiative to enshrine the goal of climate neutrality by 2050 into law. We have embarked on a transition to a sustainable society and a new energy system. This requires investments, not only in new electricity connections, but also in innovations and digitalisation. The large-scale integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid will require a flexible, digital and interconnected power grid and the move to more holistic energy system thinking. For making the swift transition to a carbon-neutral economy a success, the EU's existing legal and regulatory framework needs to provide certainty for investors, and governments as well as regulators need to be aligned in making the reduction of CO2-emissions a key criterion in future policies. At the same time affordability and maintaining a very high level of security of supply and system stability are key requirements. TenneT, Europe's first cross-border electricity transmission system operator (TSO) and a driver of the energy transition, believes that the following steps would help putting the energy system of Europe on a sustainable pathway to decarbonisation: • Providing a long-term perspective: To reach ambitious mid-term and long-term greenhouse gas reduction targets, a reliable and predictable framework is key. Europe and Member States should not only decide on concrete CO2 and renewables targets for 2030, but also look beyond and give decision-makers a reliable framework for the decades after 2030. Especially investments in infrastructure, like energy grids, need a long-term perspective. • Strengthening electricity grids: The electricity grid is the backbone of the energy transition and TSOs play a key role in bringing green electricity to the consumer. Europe's grids should therefore be further strengthened to drive the energy transition and continue to ensure high security of supply. Political decision-makers should support public acceptance for the necessary new grids. For the effective and affordable integration of large-scale offshore wind a coordinated approach between countries is quintessential. • Making CO2-impact a criterion for policy-making: When proposing new laws or regulations the CO2-impact of each measure should be assessed in every case. CO2 should become a second measurement unit, whereas today many measures are only assessed regarding their economic consequences. Europe's energy and electricity markets should therefore be tested as to how well they help to reduce CO2 emissions. Rules and regulations should minimise the CO2 impact and not increase emissions. Moreover, they should reward TSOs for taking steps towards CO2 neutrality, for example by means of internal carbon pricing or by allowing the costs for procurement of ‘green losses'. • Realising the potential of sector coupling: Europe needs to set the right incentives for the integration of gas and power systems, both for minimising CO2-emissions, as well as for keeping the energy system stable. Green electrons and green molecules should be co-optimised to cater for future energy needs. • Embracing digital solutions: To integrate the rising share of renewable fluctuating and decentralised energy into the grid, Europe needs to embrace innovative solutions, such as using electric-vehicles to balance the grid and making the grid smarter e.g. through blockchain technology. To unlock the potential of decentralised flexibility and to make energy consumers benefit from the energy transition, decentralised assets should be able to participate in the energy market at equal footing to conventional players.
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Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

23 Jul 2019 · EU Energy policy

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and Amazon Europe Core SARL and

23 Mar 2018 · Energy sector

Meeting with Christian Linder (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

13 Oct 2016 · North Sea offshore wind cooperation

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and RTE Réseau de transport d'électricité and

16 Feb 2016 · Market Design

Meeting with Christian Linder (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

17 Jul 2015 · Market driven Demand Response

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

5 Mar 2015 · Electricity Markets

Meeting with Christian Linder (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič) and VERBUND AG and

11 Feb 2015 · Energy Union

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

27 Jan 2015 · Introduction of Market Design on Smart Grids Capacity

Meeting with Joachim Balke (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

27 Jan 2015 · Introduction of Market design

Meeting with Dominique Ristori (Director-General Energy) and EPEX SPOT and APX Holding B.V.

12 Jan 2015 · Power spot markets