The idea of “sector coupling” was recently proposed by the European Commission in the context of the Madrid Forum.
The concept of “sector coupling” builds on the need for greater integration between the electricity and gas sectors – by optimising the existing synergies in the generation, transport, and distribution of electricity and gas – with the ultimate scope to build a decarbonized and hybrid EU energy system.
The Florence School of Regulation aims to facilitate and extend the debate on sector coupling and its challenges by exploring new ideas, innovative projects and technologies which could facilitate the coupling of the electricity and gas sectors – as well as the regulatory implications that the changes will entail.
At the 32nd meeting of the Madrid Forum, Klaus-Dieter Borchardt, deputy Director General of EU Commission’s DG Energy, announced the…
On Friday 17 May 2018, the Florence School of Regulation hosted the regulatory policy workshop: ‘Sector Coupling 2.0: Power-to-Gas in…
FSR Topic of the Month Upgrading the EU gas market: the ultimate challenge? by Ilaria Conti (FSR) Does the “coupled dimension”…
FSR Topic of the Month Upgrading the EU gas market: the ultimate challenge? by Ilaria Conti (FSR) Sector coupling and…
On Friday 12 October 2018, the Florence School of Regulation hosted the Policy Workshop: ‘Coupling the Sectors’, directed by Alberto…
by Ilaria Conti (FSR) Target number one: “decarbonisation” The latest European Gas Regulatory Forum, which took place in Madrid…
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