Impact assessment on the proposal for a network code on demand side flexibility : executive summary

The objective of the study is to assess policy options for introducing rules on demand response, including aggregation, energy storage, and demand curtailment (as per Electricity Regulation article 59) in accordance with the framework guidelines submitted by ACER and to investigate the corresponding impact. The introduction of such rules shall remove remaining barriers for the participation of demand response and other flexibility resources in the electricity markets and thereby support their development. The rules shall cover specific technical and market related measures as well as new responsibilities of network operators and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the necessary conditions are met for demand response and other flexibility services to participate in the electricity market.