E.DSO, EE-ISAC, ENCS and ENISA hosted the 8th Cybersecurity Forum – Press Release

Brussels, 30 October 2025: Europe’s leading energy and cybersecurity organisations – The Association of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO), the European Energy Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (EE-ISAC), the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) – were in Brussels today for the 8th Cybersecurity Forum, a high-level […]
E.DSO welcomes Elektrilevi OÜ, Premier Energy Distribution SA, and Sadales tīkls AC as new Full Members

Yesterday, 16 October 2025, in the framework of the E.DSO General Assembly meeting, kindly hosted by member EWE Netz in Berlin, Germany, E.DSO was pleased to welcome Elektrilevi OÜ, Estonia, Premier Energy Distribution SA, Moldova, and Sadales tīkls AC, Latvia (already an Associate Member), as new Full Members, as of January 2026. Elektrilevi OÜ is […]
BRIDGE Stand-alone report published by the Publications Office of the European Union

On 2 August, the Publications Office of the European Union published the BRIDGE report “Supporting potential synergies from increased sector coupling, sector integration and system integration”, co-authored by E.DSO Technology & Policy Advisor Laia Guitart, on behalf of the Int:Net project. The report explores how sector coupling and system integration can unlock synergies for a […]
Want to know how aggregators work in EU? Share your input by taking part in this study!

Who does the study This study is carried out by researchers affiliated with INES-TEC and Universidad Pontificia Comillas to characterise the business models of aggregators in the European Union. It will take 10 minutes. Use of data A report with the responses will be produced. An executive summary will be rendered public on the website www.beflexible.eu […]
Enhancing DSO Consumer Applications: Key Insights from the ECLIPSE Project

Digital tools are playing an increasingly vital role in the evolution of the energy transition, enabling consumers to engage actively in the transition toward a more efficient, sustainable, and decentralised energy system. Among these tools, DSO-developed energy applications will serve as a crucial interface, offering functionalities that empower consumers, enhance grid resilience, and facilitate the […]
Customer Empowerment at the FutureGrid Innovation Summit

Customer empowerment is at the heart of the energy transition, shaping system flexibility, cost efficiency, and decarbonisation. With evolving markets, consumers are no longer passive users but key players in optimising the operation of the energy system. Their participation in the energy system through demand response programs is crucial. However, achieving their active engagement requires […]
E.DSO 1st FutureGrid Innovation Summit – Press Release

Brussels, 6 February 2025 – Today, the Association of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) successfully hosted the first edition of the FutureGrid Innovation Summit under the theme “Advancing Grid Innovation: Growing Ideas into Impact.” The event, held in Brussels, was supported by sponsors the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), OverIT and Prysmian, and organised in partnership with EnergyVille. It brought together […]
E.DSO congratulates the new College of Commissioners
E.DSO congratulates the newly appointed College of Commissioners, confirmed by this week’s vote in the European Parliament. We extend special recognition to: Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Commission Executive Vice-President for the Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Wopke Hoekstra, Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth As the trusted voice of […]
The new ECLIPSE project will facilitate energy consumption reduction and support the stability and resilience of European power grids through the implementation of an open-source reference framework

14 October 2024 On 25 and 26 September, the consortium of the new Digital Europe project ECLIPSE “Energy Consumption reduction based on Open-source Reference framework” gathered in Valencia for the project kick-off. The event set the stage for a successful collaboration, aligning efforts to achieve the ambitious goals of the project. At the core of […]
E.DSO welcomes Electrodistribution Grid West EAD and Sibelga scrl as new members

Yesterday, 10 October 2024, in the framework of the E.DSO General Assembly held at Electricity Authority of Cyprus premises in Limassol, Cyprus, E.DSO was pleased to welcome Electrodistribution Grid West EAD (EPM ZAPAD), Bulgaria and Sibelga scrl, Belgium, as new members from October 2024 and January 2025, respectively. Electrodistribution Grid West EAD’s core business consists […]
E.DSO appoints Johan Mörnstam as new Chair of the Association

10 October 2024 At today’s E.DSO Board of Directors meeting in Limassol, Cyprus (kindly hosted by Electricity Authority of Cyprus) Johan Mörnstam, the CEO of E.ON Sverige was appointed as new E.DSO Chair for a two year mandate. “I am very pleased and honoured to take on this important role for the Association in the […]
E.DSO, EE-ISAC, ENCS and ENISA hosted the 7th Cybersecurity Forum – Press Release

The Association of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO), the European Energy Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (EE-ISAC), the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) hosted a public conference on power grid cybersecurity in Brussels on 1 October 2024. The conference gathered approximately 200 participants in Brussels and […]
E.DSO congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as President of the European Commission
This renewed mandate signifies not only the continuation of von der Leyen’s leadership but also a sustained commitment to the Green Deal. The 2024 version of the Green Deal prioritises industrial competitiveness and investments in clean technologies to achieve climate neutrality. Industrial competitiveness is the launchpad for Europe’s energy, security, and climate goals. We are […]
V2X: Gearing up for the electrification of our transport system

Key Outcomes from the ElaadNL V2X Symposium On 29 May, E.DSO took part in the Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Symposium organised by ElaadNL, the knowledge and innovation centre set up by the joint Dutch Grid Operators to research and test smart and sustainable charging of electric vehicles (EVs). For the occasion, the ElaadNL Testlab in Arnhem opened […]
2nd E.DSO Digital Award
The call for the 2nd E.DSO Digital Award is now closed. E.DSO, the Association of Distribution System Operators (DSOs), launched the ‘2nd E.DSO Digital Award’ in recognition of the most meaningful and relevant digital innovations contributing to the shaping of DSOs roles. This award aimed to highlight the importance of digitalisation in the energy sector […]
Green Deal Joint Statement

470+ cross-sector organisations call for EU leaders to confirm the EU Green Deal as a priority in the next EU mandate. E.DSO, together with more than 400 signatories from across the economy, remind EU leaders that delivering the EU Green Deal is the best strategy for securing Europe’s competitiveness and prosperity, providing much-needed clarity and […]
E.DSO welcomes Enel Grids as new member

On 20 June 2024, in the context of E.DSO’s Assembly and Board meetings held at E.ON premises in Malmö, Sweden, E.DSO was pleased to accept the application of Enel Grids to become its latest member. With the addition of Enel Grids, which operates in both Italy and Spain, E.DSO’s membership encompasses nearly 200 million electricity […]
Event report – Powering Tomorrow: Grids, Investments, And Skills Unleashed

On April 9, 2024, the European Parliament in Brussels served as the stage for the “Powering Tomorrow: Grids, Investments, and Skills Unleashed” event organised by E.DSO in collaboration with Greens MEP Ciaran Cuffe’s office. The event featured a diverse lineup of speakers, each bringing unique perspectives that enriched the discussion on the topic: Rémy Garaude-Verdier […]
A Spotlight on E.DSO Priorities

Welcome to E.DSO’s new series, which aims to shed a spotlight on our advocacy priorities. Each month, E.DSO will focus on a specific theme, and with the help of our members we will be releasing a video highlighting how these various topics impact the grids and DSOs in general. https://youtu.be/H3Oke9db_Lw?feature=shared For our second video, we […]
E.DSO Customer Crisis Communication & Management Webinar – Press Release

Today, 28 February 2024, E.DSO held a Crisis, Customer Communication and Management webinar, organised by its Customer Empowerment Working Stream, where four European DSOs shared their insights on how they communicated with their customers in times of big crises. Ruslan Volynets from the Ukrainian DSO DTEK shared DTEK’s strategy regarding the current ongoing war. It […]
Insights on Dedicated Measurement Devices (DMDs) unveiled at E.DSO internal Roundtable

On 6 February 2024, E.DSO convened an internal roundtable to detangle the issue of the Dedicated Measurement Devices (DMDs) as enshrined in Recital 18 and Article 7b of the compromised version of the (EU) Regulation 2019/943: Internal Market for Electricity (EMD). This discussion evolved around the regulatory and technical requirements backing the E.DSO rationale behind […]
European energy sector increasing data usage, but not yet fully data-centric – Press Release

In-depth Opendatasoft research finds challenges centre on culture, data quality and complex technology The study reveals the following narrative: 66% of these companies are fervently advocating for increased data sharing to accelerate decarbonisation efforts. However, 73% of European energy companies are struggling with significant challenges as they aim to embrace a data-centric approach and promote […]
European Commission presented today the much-anticipated Grid Action Plan, including 14 tailored actions

Brussels, 28 November 2023 In the context of the 4th PCI ENERGY DAYS, the European Commission presented today the much-anticipated Grid Action Plan, including 14 tailored actions “to make Europe’s electricity grids stronger, more interconnected, more digitalised and cyber-resilient.” Christian Buchel, president of E.DSO, stated that “Although the Grid Action Plan is a good step […]
8th Ana Aguado Scholarship Award

The European Distribution System Operators’ Association (E.DSO), the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), the Union of the Electricity Industry – Eurelectric (Eurelectric) and the Florence School of Regulation (FSR) have the pleasure of announcing the call for the 8th Ana Aguado Scholarship Award. Under this joint initiative, two student scholarships are offered by the above-mentioned […]