Consultation on the proposed amendments to the TEN-E Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 on guidelines for trans-European networks in energy (the TEN-E Regulation) aims to foster development of cross-border energy infrastructure in Europe, thereby contributing to the wider objectives of creating a genuine EU internal energy market, safeguarding security of supply, and promoting renewable energy.

To reflect the EU’s increased climate ambition and facilitate reduced Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from previously hard to decarbonise sectors, negotiations to update the TEN-E Regulation are taking place in 2021.

A proposed draft regulation to update and replace the current EU regulation was published by the European Commission in December 2020, which will form the basis for negotiations between member states and the Commission in early 2021. The proposal includes the introduction of new and updated infrastructure categories to support smart electricity grids and increased penetration of renewable energy, including hydrogen. The Commission’s proposal also includes measures to specifically promote offshore renewables through connecting offshore and onshore infrastructure.

This consultation is being held to gather the views of stakeholders which will help us to develop a negotiating position on the Commission’s Proposal.

All relevant documentation, including the European Commission’s proposed amendment to the TEN-Regulation and Annexes, has been published on the DG Energy website.

Further information on the proposed amendment of the TEN-E Regulation has been provided on the European Commission website.

The closing date for submissions is 5.30pm on Wednesday 17 February 2021

Submissions should be sent by email to SMBX.OffshoreWind@decc.gov.ie or by post to:

TEN-E Regulation Consultation

International and Offshore Energy Division

Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

29-31 Adelaide Road

Dublin

Ireland

D02 X285

We are committed to engaging with stakeholders in a clear, open and transparent manner. Any person or organisation can make a submission in relation to this consultation. All submissions and feedback will be considered before the final version of the Micro-generation Support Scheme is published.

By responding to the consultation, respondents consent to their name being published online with the submission. Please note: responses to this consultation are subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and Access to Information on the Environment Regulations 2007-2014. Confidential or commercially sensitive information should be clearly identified in your submission.

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