The Action Plan for Grids and Affordable Energy is a strategic initiative adopted by the European Commission in November 2023 to accelerate the rollout of future-proof electricity grids and ensure access to affordable, secure and clean energy across the EU.
The plan outlines targeted measures to support investment in electricity infrastructure, improve grid planning and permitting, enhance digitalisation and flexibility and integrate renewables more effectively. It complements the broader objectives of the Green Deal, REPowerEU and the Clean Energy Package.
Why it matters for energy and Europex:
The Action Plan reinforces the importance of efficient and transparent electricity markets in delivering affordable energy. It highlights the need for well-functioning short- and long-term power markets, improved market-based congestion management and strong price signals to incentivise investment and demand-side response. These elements directly align with Europex’s advocacy for robust, integrated and future-oriented energy exchanges.