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for DSOs. This body can very well end
up taking crucial decisions for DSOs
and set the scope for DSO activities in wander off in different directions, we
Europe.
DSOs will need a bigger toolbox to
cope with the challenges of a more
decentralised energy system, in which
power. These issues should be of
interest to all European DSOs and
they can count on EURELECTRIC to
represent them at EU level.
Q What is the biggest threat that
the energy sector is facing? Do
you see any threats to the energy
sector – and what should the sector
do to prevent them?
The biggest threat in this period of
transition is fragmentation - both
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politically and in the sector. If we lose
sight of the common objectives and
all lose.
Brexit is a real risk for the sector. What ETS) will need to be recalibrated, and
will happen to companies that are
going to be isolated in a new U.K.
entity? Will Brexit cause a delay in the
adoption of the Clean Energy Package?
Q Indeed, the world is going
through turbulent times. What
do you think will be the impact of
Brexit on the EU power sector and
how will it impact the current
legislation process?
Brexit could lead to delays in the
development of the European Energy
Union. This is mainly because of
institutional issues, such as the new
number of parliamentarians, voting
weight in the Council and so on.
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU
the energy efficiency directive will need
to be revisited in terms of how much
energy needs to be saved essentially.
Due to Brexit, there are many other
different regulations that impact on the
functioning of the power sector.
We know that we are losing a good
partner, but we will have to find
solutions to collaborate. As far at
the EURELECTRIC membership is
concerned, we are happy that our UK
members would like to continue being
a part of EURELECTRIC and I am sure
we can build on that. l