The upcoming Grids Package is an opportunity to evaluate the regulatory framework for this public good. How we plan, develop and invest in our grids has a huge influence on our ability to reach our climate goals and spread the costs fairly across society. A Grids Package that facilitates energy communities will allow more citizens across Europe to benefit from locally-owned and produced renewable energy, increasing social acceptance, and scaling up the EU’s energy transition in both urban and rural areas. Read our response to the EU Commission's call for evidence in our new policy paper.