### 12. calls on the commission to take into account the important role of storage in the energy transition when reviewing the state aid guidelines; calls on the commission to make sure that the new guidelines take into account the efficiency and the contribution to grid stability of different storage technologies , so that inefficient funding is avoided; ### 12. calls on the commission to take into account the important role of storage in the energy transition when reviewing the state aid guidelines; calls on the commission to make sure that the new guidelines take into account the nature of different storage technologies and their contribution to eu's goal for climate neutrality in 2050 and grid stability , so that inefficient and unsustainable funding is avoided;


### 12. calls on the commission to take into account the important role of storage in the energy transition when reviewing the state aid guidelines; calls on the commission to make sure that the new guidelines take into account the efficiency and the contribution to grid stability of different storage technologies , so that inefficient funding is avoided; ### 12. calls on the commission to take into account the important role of storage in the energy transition when reviewing the state aid guidelines; calls on the commission to make sure that the new guidelines take into account the efficiency and the contribution to grid stability , security and flexibility of different storage technologies , so that inefficient funding is avoided;


### power to gas ### power to x


### 13. acknowledges the high potential of green hydrogen for energy storage and as feedstock for energy-intensive industries; ### 13. acknowledges the high potential of green hydrogen for energy storage and as feedstock for energy-intensive industries; therefore welcomes the commission's efforts to launch a clean hydrogen alliance;


### 13. acknowledges the high potential of green hydrogen for energy storage and as feedstock for energy-intensive industries; ### 13. acknowledges the high potential of hydrogen , especially of green hydrogen , for longer-term and high-volume energy storage and sector integration , for example as feedstock for energy-intensive industries;


### 13. acknowledges the high potential of green hydrogen for energy storage and as feedstock for energy-intensive industries; ### 13. acknowledges the high potential of green hydrogen for energy storage and as feedstock for energy-intensive industries , transport and other sectors difficult to electrify;


### 14. notes that there are varying standards in the member states as regards the blending of hydrogen with natural gas; calls , therefore , on the commission to develop minimum blending standards for hydrogen both for the gas grid and end uses; ### 14. notes that there are varying standards in the member states as regards the blending of hydrogen with natural gas and biomethane; calls , therefore , on the commission to develop minimum blending standards for hydrogen both for the gas grid and end uses; points out that for this , a stakeholder consultation should be made to ensure that these standards are adapted to the end users’ quality needs and technological capacities to take up hydrogen-blended gas; further recommends the development of european standards for climate-neutral and renewable gases and a guarantees of origin system accounting for the avoided co2-emissions , as well as for clarifying how the gas was produced , including the feedstocks used , in order to enable the traceability of green energy for consumers and end users;


### 14. notes that there are varying standards in the member states as regards the blending of hydrogen with natural gas; calls , therefore , on the commission to develop minimum blending standards for hydrogen both for the gas grid and end uses; ### 14. notes that there are varying standards in the member states as regards the blending of hydrogen with natural gas; calls , therefore , on the commission to adopt a clear definition of green hydrogen and to develop minimum blending standards for hydrogen both for the gas grid and end uses;


### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen; ### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive socio-economic analysis of rebuilding and using gas infrastructure instead of electricity infrastructure to transport and store renewable energy;


### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen; ### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the costs and benefits of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen and other renewable gases; stresses that in order to ensure sufficient volumes of low-carbon energy and preserve the competitiveness of european industry , all production paths for green hydrogen must be assessed;


### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen; ### 15. underlines the importance of the existing gas infrastructure for storage and transportation purposes of decarbonised and renewable energy carriers; calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting and readiness of gas infrastructure for the use of hydrogen and hydrogen-blended natural gas and biomethane;


### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen; ### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of hydrogen and contrast these costs to the electricity infrastructure costs that would be necessary in the absence of such a gas infrastructure;


### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen; ### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost in terms of economic and social impact of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen;


### 16. is convinced that batteries will play a crucial role in ensuring a stable electricity supply; ### 16. is convinced that batteries will play a crucial role for enhanced frequency control due to increasing shares of pv and wind; nevertheless , a stable electricity supply needs underground gas storage to allow power generation in periods of low wind and pv production;


### 16. is convinced that batteries will play a crucial role in ensuring a stable electricity supply; ### 16. is convinced that batteries will play a crucial role in ensuring a stable electricity supply; calls for more resources to be made available for research into new types of battery , and continuous investment into established technology , encouraging the industry to produce solid state batteries , for example;


### 16. is convinced that batteries will play a crucial role in ensuring a stable electricity supply; ### 16. is convinced that batteries will play a crucial role in ensuring a flexible electricity supply; underlines that power to x will play a key role in the future of energy storage;


### 17. is concerned that the eu has a very low battery manufacturing capacity; welcomes , therefore , the european battery alliance and the strategic action plan on batteries; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the strategic action plan on batteries to be strengthened; welcomes , in this respect , the commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the strategic action plan and the circular economy; calls , in this regard , for life cycle analysis of batteries; ### 17. is concerned that the eu has a very low battery manufacturing capacity and that factories for the production of batteries in the european union risk to be mainly financed by companies from third countries; welcomes , therefore , the european battery alliance and the strategic action plan on batteries to build a competitive and sustainable value chain for the production of batteries in europe; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the strategic action plan on batteries to be strengthened; welcomes , in this respect , the commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the strategic action plan and the circular economy; calls , in this regard , for life cycle analysis of batteries;


### 17. is concerned that the eu has a very low battery manufacturing capacity; welcomes , therefore , the european battery alliance and the strategic action plan on batteries; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the strategic action plan on batteries to be strengthened; welcomes , in this respect , the commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the strategic action plan and the circular economy; calls , in this regard , for life cycle analysis of batteries; ### 17. is concerned that the eu has a very low battery manufacturing capacity; welcomes , therefore , the european battery alliance and the strategic action plan on batteries; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the strategic action plan on batteries to be strengthened; stresses the importance to create ecosystems around the battery value chain in order to foster the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry; welcomes , in this respect , the commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the strategic action plan and the circular economy; calls , in this regard , for life cycle analysis of batteries;


### 17. is concerned that the eu has a very low battery manufacturing capacity; welcomes , therefore , the european battery alliance and the strategic action plan on batteries; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the strategic action plan on batteries to be strengthened; welcomes , in this respect , the commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the strategic action plan and the circular economy; calls , in this regard , for life cycle analysis of batteries; ### 17. is concerned that the eu has a very low battery manufacturing capacity; welcomes , therefore , the european battery alliance and the strategic action plan on batteries as well as the approval by the commission of an important project of common european interest (ipcei) on batteries; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the strategic action plan on batteries to be strengthened; welcomes , in this respect , the commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the strategic action plan and the circular economy; calls , in this regard , for life cycle analysis of batteries;


### 18. is concerned about the eu’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials for battery production; is convinced that enhanced recycling schemes for batteries could deliver a significant share of the raw materials required for battery production within the eu; ### 18. is concerned about the eu’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials for battery production; highlights the role of sustainable sourcing of raw materials and potential of domestic raw material sources in eu; is convinced that enhanced recycling schemes for batteries could deliver a significant share of the raw materials required for battery production within the eu;


### 18. is concerned about the eu’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials for battery production; is convinced that enhanced recycling schemes for batteries could deliver a significant share of the raw materials required for battery production within the eu; ### 18. is concerned about the eu’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials for battery production and the social and ecological conditions in which they are extracted; is convinced that enhanced recycling schemes for batteries could deliver a significant share of the raw materials required for battery production within the eu;


### 20. calls on the commission to consider a recycling target for lithium-ion batteries when revising the batteries directive; ### 20. calls on the commission to consider a recycling target for batteries and/or a minimum share of recycled content in batteries when revising the batteries directive and to examine measures to increase the social and ecological standards within the whole value chain of battery production;


### 20. calls on the commission to consider a recycling target for lithium-ion batteries when revising the batteries directive; ### 20. calls on the commission to propose a recycling target for lithium-ion batteries when revising the batteries directive;


### 21. notes that pumped storage plays a crucial role in energy storage; is concerned that the eu is not exploiting the full potential of this carbon-neutral and highly efficient way of storing energy; ### 21. notes that pumped storage plays a crucial role in energy storage for those member states in which the technology is achievable; is concerned that the eu is not exploiting the full potential of this carbon-neutral and highly efficient way of storing energy;


### 21. notes that pumped storage plays a crucial role in energy storage; is concerned that the eu is not exploiting the full potential of this carbon-neutral and highly efficient way of storing energy; ### 21. notes that pumped storage plays a crucial role in providing system flexibility and energy storage; is concerned that the eu is not exploiting the full potential of this carbon-neutral and highly cost-efficient way of storing energy;


### 24. considers district heating to be a very efficient tool for energy storage and residential heating in densely populated areas; calls on the commission and the member states to support and develop district heating networks; ### 24. considers district heating and thermal storage to be an optimal tool to provide the necessary flexibility to integrate a greater share of renewable energy; calls on the commission and the member states to support and develop district heating networks;


### 24. considers district heating to be a very efficient tool for energy storage and residential heating in densely populated areas; calls on the commission and the member states to support and develop district heating networks; ### 24. considers district heating to be a very efficient tool for energy storage and residential heating in densely populated areas with increasing shares of renewable heating and residual heat and for providing process heating for industry; calls on the commission and the member states to support and develop district heating networks;


### the role of consumers ### the role of prosumers and consumers


### 26. believes that home batteries , domestic heat storage , vehicle-to-grid technology and demand response help to cut consumption peaks , provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated; ### 26. believes that home batteries , domestic heat storage , vehicle-to-grid technology , demand response and the deployment of smart grid as enabler technology help to cut consumption peaks , provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated; the commission should ensure that the development of a framework for energy storage , in particular for the household and residential sectors , builds in a coherent way on the relevant eu provisions on the renewable energy communities and self-consumption; calls on member states to ensure that consumers providing flexibility services receive fair remuneration; the benefits they provide to the system as a whole must be passed on to consumers as well;


### 26. believes that home batteries , domestic heat storage , vehicle-to-grid technology and demand response help to cut consumption peaks , provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated; ### 26. underlines the role of prosumers and energy communities in better harnessing the capabilities of energy storage; believes that home batteries , domestic heat storage , vehicle-to-grid technology and demand response help to cut consumption peaks , provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated;


### 26. believes that home batteries , domestic heat storage , vehicle-to-grid technology and demand response help to cut consumption peaks , provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated; ### 26. believes that home batteries , domestic heat storage , vehicle-to-grid technology , demand response and sector integration help to cut consumption peaks , provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated;


### (2) the key digital technologies joint undertaking addresses clearly defined topics that enable european industries at large to design , manufacture and use the most innovative technologies in electronic components and systems. ### (2) the key digital technologies joint undertaking addresses clearly defined topics that enable european industries at large to research , innovate , design , manufacture and use the most innovative technologies in electronic components and systems.


### (3) regulation (eu) […]23 establishes a framework for increasing the union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies , stimulating investment , strengthening the capabilities of the european semiconductor supply chain , and increasing cooperation among the member states and the commission. to create the conditions necessary to strengthen the union’s industrial innovation capacity , the chips for europe initiative (the ‘initiative’) is established. in order to ensure a consistent implementation of the initiative , the european semiconductor board should provide advice to the public authorities board. ### (3) regulation (eu) […]23 establishes a framework for increasing the union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies , stimulating public and private investment , strengthening the capabilities of the european semiconductor supply chain , and increasing cooperation among the member states and the commission. to create the conditions necessary to strengthen the union’s industrial research and innovation capacity , the chips for europe initiative (the ‘initiative’) is established. in order to ensure a consistent implementation of the initiative , the european semiconductor board should provide advice to the public authorities board.


### (5) the initiative aims to reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base , whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor ecosystem , reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies , and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. these aims should be supported by bridging the gap between the union’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation. it should promote capacity building to enable design , production and systems integration in next-generation semiconductor technologies , enhance collaboration among key players across the union , strengthening europe’s semiconductor supply and value chains , serving key industrial sectors , and creating new markets. ### (5) the initiative aims to reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base , whilst strengthening the research and innovation capacity of its semiconductor ecosystem , reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies , and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. these aims should be supported by bridging the gap between the union’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation. it should promote capacity building to enable design , production , packaging and systems integration in next-generation semiconductor technologies , enhance collaboration among key players across the union , strengthening europe’s semiconductor supply and value chains , serving key industrial sectors , and creating new markets.


### (11) with a view to accelerating implementation of the actions of the initiative and enhance cooperation between legal entities , particularly research and technology organisations , certain proposals for actions should be eligible for funding only if the action is carried out by legal entities cooperating within a consortium of at least three legal entities from three different members states. that consortium could be structured either as the european chips infrastructure consortium as proposed in the ‘chips act’ , or based on other available legal tools under union law. given that the activities supported under the initiative and implemented by the chips joint undertaking are financed from horizon europe programme and the digital europe programme , the union financial contribution to the chips joint undertaking indicated in article 128 of council regulation (eu) 2021/2085 should be increased accordingly. the administrative costs of the chips joint undertaking should also be increased in accordance with the increase of operational tasks. the private members should not contribute to the additional administrative costs. ### (11) with a view to accelerating implementation of the actions of the initiative and enhance cooperation between legal entities , particularly research and technology organisations , certain proposals for actions should be eligible for funding only if the action is carried out by legal entities cooperating within a consortium of at least three legal entities from three different members states from a broad geographical coverage. that consortium could be structured either as the european chips infrastructure consortium as proposed in the ‘chips act’ , or based on other available legal tools under union law. given that the activities supported under the initiative and implemented by the chips joint undertaking are financed from horizon europe programme and the digital europe programme , the union financial contribution to the chips joint undertaking indicated in article 128 of council regulation (eu) 2021/2085 should be increased accordingly. the administrative costs of the chips joint undertaking should also be increased in accordance with the increase of operational tasks. the private members should not contribute to the additional administrative costs.


### (13) the chips joint undertaking should facilitate cooperation between the union and international actors by defining a cooperation strategy , including identifying and promoting areas for cooperation in research and development and skills development , and implementing actions where there is a mutual benefit , mainly based on reciprocity. ### (13) the chips joint undertaking should facilitate cooperation between the union and relevant international like-minded actors by defining a cooperation strategy building on complementarities and interdependencies along the semiconductor supply chain , including identifying and promoting areas for cooperation in research , innovation and development and skills development , and implementing actions where there is a mutual benefit , mainly based on reciprocity and in compliance with horizon europe rules and international obligations.


### increase large-scale capacity throughout the union in cutting-edge and next-generation semiconductor technologies to reinforce the union’s advanced design , systems integration and semiconductor production capabilities and limit where possible the environmental footprint. ### increase large-scale capacity throughout the union in cutting-edge and next-generation semiconductor technologies to reinforce the union’s advanced design , systems integration and semiconductor production and packaging capabilities and limit where possible the environmental footprint.


### build advanced technology and engineering capacities for accelerating the development of quantum chips. ### build advanced technology and engineering capacities for accelerating the development of quantum chips and photonic semiconductors , while avoiding overlapping and duplication of efforts with the quantum technologies flagship.


### 1. the union financial contribution to the joint undertaking including eea appropriations shall be up to eur 4 175 000 000 , including up to eur 50 174 000 for administrative costs distributed as follows: ### 1. the union financial contribution to the joint undertaking including eea appropriations shall be at least eur 4 175 000 000 , including up to eur 50 174 000 for administrative costs distributed as follows:


### (3) the european green deal and the climate law set the target for the eu to become climate neutral by 2050 in a manner that contributes to european competitiveness , growth and jobs. for a decarbonised gas markets to be set up and contribute to the energy transition , significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system with an active participation of consumers in competitive markets are needed. ### (3) the european green deal and the climate law set the target for the eu to reduce its emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030 and become climate neutral by 2050 in a manner that contributes to european competitiveness , growth and jobs. this regulation should contribute to achieving these targets. for a decarbonised gas markets to be set up and contribute to the energy transition , significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system with an active participation of consumers in competitive markets are needed.


### (4) this regulation aims to facilitate the penetration of renewable and low-carbon gases into the energy system enabling a shift from fossil gas , and to allow these new gases to play an important role towards achieving the eu’s 2030 climate objectives and climate neutrality in 2050. the regulation aims also to set up a regulatory framework that enables and incentivises all market participants to take the transitional role of fossil gas into account while planning their activities to avoid lock-in effects and ensure gradual and timely phase-out of fossil gas notably in all relevant industrial sectors and for heating purposes. ### (4) this regulation aims to facilitate the penetration of renewable and low-carbon gases into the energy system enabling a shift from fossil gas , and to allow these new gases to play an important role towards achieving the eu’s 2030 climate objectives and climate neutrality in 2050. any undue barriers in this regard should be eliminated by member states. the regulation aims also to set up a regulatory framework that enables and incentivises all market participants to take the transitional role of fossil gas into account while planning their activities to avoid lock-in effects and ensure gradual and timely phase-out of fossil gas notably in all relevant industrial sectors and for heating purposes.


### (8) it is , generally , most efficient to finance infrastructure by revenues obtained from the users of that infrastructure and to avoid cross-subsidies. moreover , such cross-subsidies would , in the case of regulated assets , be incompatible with the general principle of cost-reflective tariffs. in exceptional cases , such cross-subsidies could nonetheless bring societal benefits , in particular during earlier phases of network development where booked capacity is low compared to technical capacity and uncertainty as to when future capacity demand will materialise is significant. cross-subsidies could therefore contribute to reasonable and predictable tariffs for early network users and de-risk investments for network operators. cross-subsidies could thus contribute to an investment climate supportive to the union’s , decarbonisation objectives. cross-subsidies should not be financed by network users in other member states , regardless as to whether directly or indirectly. it is thus appropriate to collect financing for cross-subsidies only from exit points to final customers within the same member state. moreover , as cross-subsidies are exceptional , it should be ensured that they are proportional , transparent , limited in time and set under regulatory supervision. ### (8) it is , generally , most efficient to finance infrastructure by revenues obtained from the users of that infrastructure and to avoid cross-subsidies. moreover , such cross-subsidies would , in the case of regulated assets , be incompatible with the general principle of cost-reflective tariffs. in exceptional cases , such cross-subsidies could nonetheless bring societal benefits , in particular during earlier phases of network development where booked capacity is low compared to technical capacity and uncertainty as to when future capacity demand will materialise is significant. cross-subsidies could therefore contribute to reasonable and predictable tariffs for early network users and de-risk investments for network operators. cross-subsidies could thus contribute to an investment climate supportive to the union’s , decarbonisation objectives. cross-subsidies should not be financed by network users in other member states , regardless as to whether directly or indirectly. it is thus appropriate to collect financing for cross-subsidies only from exit points to final customers within the same member state. moreover , as cross-subsidies are exceptional , it should be ensured that they are proportional , transparent , limited in time , set under regulatory supervision and subject to notification to the commission and acer.


### (13) conditional capacity should only be offered when network operators are not able to offer firm capacity. network operators should define the conditions for conditional capacity on the basis of operational constraints in a transparent and clear manner. the regulatory authority should ensure that the number of conditional capacity products is limited to avoid a fragmentation of the market and to ensure compliance with the principle of providing efficient third-party access. ### (13) conditional capacity should only be offered when network operators are not able to offer firm capacity. network operators should define the conditions for conditional capacity on the basis of operational constraints in a transparent and clear manner. the regulatory authority should ensure that the number and type of conditional capacity products is limited to avoid a fragmentation of the market and to ensure compliance with the principle of providing efficient third-party access.


### (16) in order to ensure optimal management of the gas transmission network in the union , a european network of transmission system operators for gas (the entso for gas) , should be provided for . the tasks of the entso for gas should be carried out in compliance with the union’s competition rules which are applicable to the decisions of the entso for gas. the tasks of the entso for gas should be well-defined and its working method should ensure efficiency , transparency and the representative nature of the entso for gas. the network codes prepared by the entso for gas are not intended to replace the necessary national network codes for non cross-border issues. given that more effective progress may be achieved through an approach at regional level , transmission system operators should set up regional structures within the overall cooperation structure , whilst ensuring that results at regional level are compatible with network codes and non-binding ten-year network development plans at union level. cooperation within such regional structures presupposes effective unbundling of network activities from production and supply activities. in the absence of such unbundling , regional cooperation between transmission system operators gives rise to a risk of anti-competitive conduct. member states should promote cooperation and monitor the effectiveness of the network operations at regional level. cooperation at regional level should be compatible with progress towards a competitive and efficient internal market in gases . ### (16) in order to ensure optimal management of the gas transmission network in the union , a european network of transmission system operators for gas (the entso for gas) , should be provided for . the tasks of the entso for gas should be carried out in compliance with the union’s competition rules which are applicable to the decisions of the entso for gas. the tasks of the entso for gas should be well-defined and its working method should ensure efficiency , transparency and the representative nature of the entso for gas. the network codes prepared by the entso for gas are not intended to replace the necessary national network codes for non cross-border issues. given that more effective progress may be achieved through an approach at regional level , transmission system operators should set up regional structures within the overall cooperation structure , whilst ensuring that results at regional level are compatible with network codes and non-binding ten-year network development plans for gas and hydrogen at union level. cooperation within such regional structures presupposes effective unbundling of network activities from production and supply activities. in the absence of such unbundling , regional cooperation between transmission system operators gives rise to a risk of anti-competitive conduct. member states should promote cooperation and monitor the effectiveness of the network operations at regional level. cooperation at regional level should be compatible with progress towards a competitive and efficient internal market in gases .


### (17) in order to ensure greater transparency regarding the development of the gas transmission network in the union , the entso for gas should draw up , publish and regularly update a non-binding union -wide ten-year network development plan on the basis of a joint scenario and the interlinked model ( union -wide network development plan). viable gas transmission networks and necessary regional interconnections , relevant from a commercial or security of supply point of view , should be included in that network development plan. ### (17) in order to ensure greater transparency regarding the development of the gas transmission network in the union , the entso for gas jointly with ennoh should draw up , publish and regularly update a non-binding union -wide ten-year network development plan for gas and hydrogen on the basis of a joint scenario and the interlinked model ( union -wide network development plan). viable gas transmission networks and necessary regional interconnections , relevant from a commercial or security of supply point of view , should be included in that network development plan.


### (38) in order to exploit the most economic locations for the production of renewable and low carbon gases , network users should benefit from discounts in capacity-based transmission tariffs. these should include a discount for injection from renewable and low carbon gases production facilities , a discount for tariffs at entry points from and exit points to storage facilities and a discount on the cross-border tariff and entry points from lng facilities. in case of a change of the value of non-cross border discounts , the regulatory authority needs to balance out the interest between networks users and network operators taking into account stable financial frameworks specifically for existing investments , in particular for renewable production facilities. where possible , indicators or conditions for changing the discount should be provided sufficiently before any decision to change the discount is taken. this discount should not affect the general tariff setting methodology , but should be provided ex-post on the relevant tariff. in order to benefit from the discount , network users should present the required information towards the transmission system operator on the basis of a certificate which would be linked to the union database. ### (38) in order to exploit the most economic locations for the production of renewable gases , network users should benefit from discounts in capacity-based transmission tariffs. these should include a discount for injection from renewable gases production facilities , a discount for tariffs at entry points from and exit points to storage facilities and a discount on the cross-border tariff. in case of a change of the value of non-cross border discounts , the regulatory authority needs to balance out the interest between networks users and network operators taking into account stable financial frameworks specifically for existing investments , in particular for renewable production facilities. where possible , indicators or conditions for changing the discount should be provided sufficiently before any decision to change the discount is taken. this discount should not affect the general tariff setting methodology , but should be provided ex-post on the relevant tariff. in order to benefit from the discount , network users should present the required information towards the transmission system operator on the basis of a certificate which would be linked to the union database.


### (39) revenue decreases from the application of discounts shall be treated as general revenue decreases , e.g. from reduced capacity sales and need to be recovered via tariffs in a timely manner , for instance by an increase of the specific tariffs following the general rules contained in article 15 of this regulation. the commission should be empowered to change the discount levels via delegated acts to mitigate structural imbalances of revenues for transmission system operators. ### (39) revenue decreases from the application of discounts shall be treated as general revenue decreases , e.g. from reduced capacity sales and need to be recovered via tariffs in a timely manner , for instance by an increase of the specific tariffs following the general rules contained in article 15 of this regulation.


### (48) until the ennoh is established , a temporary platform should be set up under the lead of the commission with the involvement of acer and all relevant market participants , including the entso for gas , the entso for electricity and the eu dso entity. this platform should support early work on scoping and developing issues relevant for the building up of the hydrogen network and markets without formal decision-making powers. the platform should be dissolved once ennoh is established. until the ennoh is established , the entso for gas will be responsible for the development of union-wide network development plans , including hydrogen networks. ### (48) until the ennoh is established , a temporary platform should be set up under the lead of the commission with the involvement of acer and all relevant market participants , including the entso for gas , the entso for electricity and the eu dso entity. this platform should support early work on scoping and developing issues relevant for the building up of the hydrogen network and markets as well as on the development of union-wide network development plans , including hydrogen networks without formal decision-making powers. the platform should be dissolved once ennoh is established.


### (49) in order to ensure transparency regarding the development of the hydrogen network in the union , the ennoh should establish , publish and regularly update a non-binding union-wide ten-year network development plan for hydrogen targeted at the needs of the developing hydrogen markets. viable hydrogen transportation networks and necessary interconnections , relevant from a commercial point of view , should be included in that network development plan. the ennoh should participate in the development of the energy system wide cost-benefit analysis – including the interlinked energy market and network model including electricity , gas and hydrogen transport infrastructure as well as storage , lng and electrolysers – , the scenarios for the ten-year network development plans and the infrastructure gaps identification report as set out in articles 11 , 12 and 13 of [the ten-e regulation as proposed in com(2020) 824 final] for the development of the lists of projects of common interest. for that purpose , the ennoh should closely cooperate with the entso for electricity and the entso for gas to facilitate system integration. the ennoh should undertake those tasks for the first time for the development of the 8th list of projects of common interest , provided it is operational and in the position to deliver the necessary input to the ten-year network development plan by 2026. ### (49) in order to ensure transparency regarding the development of the hydrogen network in the union , the ennoh , jointly with the entso for gas , should establish , publish and regularly update a non-binding union-wide ten-year network development plan for hydrogen targeted at the needs of the developing hydrogen markets. viable hydrogen transportation networks and necessary interconnections , relevant from a commercial point of view , should be included in that network development plan. the ennoh should participate in the development of the energy system wide cost-benefit analysis – including the interlinked energy market and network model including electricity , gas and hydrogen transport infrastructure as well as storage , lng and electrolysers – , the scenarios for the ten-year network development plans and the infrastructure gaps identification report as set out in articles 11 , 12 and 13 of [the ten-e regulation as proposed in com(2020) 824 final] for the development of the lists of projects of common interest. for that purpose , the ennoh should closely cooperate with the entso for electricity and the entso for gas to facilitate system integration. the ennoh should undertake those tasks for the first time for the development of the 8th list of projects of common interest , provided it is operational and in the position to deliver the necessary input to the ten-year network development plan by 2026.


### (68) in reaction to the significant and eu-wide energy price increases evidenced in autumn 2021 and their negative impacts , the communication of the commission of 13 october 2021 entitled ‘tackling rising energy prices: a toolbox for action and support’ highlighted the importance of an effective and well-functioning internal energy market and of the effective use of gas storages in europe across the single market. the communication also emphasised that a better coordination of security of supply across borders is crucial for the resilience against future shocks. on 20/21 october 2021 , the european council adopted conclusions inviting the commission to swiftly consider measures that increase the resilience of the eu’s energy system and the internal energy market , including measures which enhance security of supply. to contribute to a consistent and timely response to this crisis and possible new crisis at union level , specific rules to improve cooperation and resilience , notably concerning better-coordinated storage and solidarity rules , should be introduced in this regulation and in regulation (eu) 2017/1938. ### (68) in reaction to the significant and eu-wide energy price increases evidenced in autumn 2021 and their negative impacts , the communication of the commission of 13 october 2021 entitled ‘tackling rising energy prices: a toolbox for action and support’ highlighted the importance of an effective and well-functioning internal energy market and of the effective use of gas storages in europe across the single market. the communication also emphasised that a better coordination of security of supply across borders is crucial for the resilience against future shocks. on 20/21 october 2021 , the european council adopted conclusions inviting the commission to swiftly consider measures that increase the resilience of the eu’s energy system and the internal energy market , including measures which enhance security of supply. in response to russia’s invasion of ukraine , the commission presented the repowereu plan on 8 march 2022 in order to phase out eu’s dependency on russian fossil fuels and to accelerate the clean energy transition. to contribute to a consistent and timely response to this crisis and possible new crisis at union level , specific rules to improve cooperation and resilience ,notably concerning better-coordinated storage and solidarity rules , should be introduced in this regulation and in regulation (eu) 2017/1938 , complementing the mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities.


### (69) the analysis of the functioning of the storage capacities in the regional common risk assessments should be based on objective assessments of the needs for the security of supply , duly taking into account cross-border cooperation and the solidarity obligations under this regulation. it should also take into account the importance of avoiding stranded assets in the clean energy transition and the goal of reducing the dependency of the union to external fossil fuels providers. the analysis should include an assessment of the risks linked to the control of storage infrastructure by third country entities. the analysis should take into account the possibility to use storage facilities in other member states and for transmission system operators to set up joint procurement of strategic stocks for emergency situations provided that the conditions of this regulation are respected. the regional common risk assessments and national risk assessments should be consistent with each other in order to identify the measures of the national preventive and emergency plans in compliance with this regulation ensuring that any measures taken do not harm the security of supply of other member states and do not unduly hinder the effective functioning of the gas market. for instance they should not block or restrict the use of cross-border transport capacities. ### (69) the analysis of the functioning of the storage capacities in the regional common risk assessments should be based on objective assessments of the needs for the security of supply , duly taking into account cross-border cooperation and the solidarity obligations under this regulation. it should also take into account the importance of avoiding stranded assets in the clean energy transition and the goal of reducing the dependency of the union to external fossil fuels providers. the analysis should include an assessment of the risks linked to the control of storage infrastructure by third country entities. the analysis should take into account the possibility to use storage facilities in other member states and for transmission system operators to set up joint procurement of gas provided that the conditions of this regulation are respected. the regional common risk assessments and national risk assessments should be consistent with each other in order to identify the measures of the national preventive and emergency plans in compliance with this regulation ensuring that any measures taken do not harm the security of supply of other member states and do not unduly hinder the effective functioning of the gas market. for instance they should not block or restrict the use of cross-border transport capacities.


### (71) joint procurement of strategic stocks by several transmission operators of different member states should be designed in a way so that they can be used in case of union wide or regional emergency as part of the actions coordinated by the commission pursuant to article 12(3) of regulation (eu) 2017/1938. transmission system operators which engage in joint procurement of strategic stocks shall ensure that any joint purchasing agreement complies with the eu competition rules , and in particular with the requirements of article 101 tfeu. the notification done to assess the compliance with this regulation is without prejudice to the notification of aids granted by states , where applicable , under article 108(3) tfeu. ### (71) joint procurement of gas by several transmission operators of different member states or other undertakings designated by the member states should be designed in a way so that they can be used in the case of union or regional emergency as part of the actions coordinated by the commission pursuant to article 12(3) of regulation (eu) 2017/1938. transmission system operators or other undertakings designated by the member states which engage in joint procurement of gas shall ensure that any joint purchasing agreement complies with the eu competition rules , and in particular with the requirements of article 101 tfeu. the notification done to assess the compliance with this regulation is without prejudice to the notification of aids granted by states , where applicable , under article 108(3) tfeu.


### (72) the european energy sector is undergoing an important change towards a decarbonised economy , while ensuring security of supply and competitiveness. while cybersecurity in the electricity sub-sector is already advancing with a network code on cross-border electricity flow , sector-specific mandatory rules for the gas sub-sector are needed to ensure security of the european energy system. ### (72) the european energy sector is undergoing an important change towards a decarbonised economy based on renewable energy sources ,while ensuring security of supply and competitiveness. while cybersecurity in the electricity sub-sector is already advancing with a network code on cross-border electricity flow , sector-specific mandatory rules for the gas sub-sector are needed to ensure security of the european energy system.


### sets non-discriminatory rules for access conditions to natural gas and hydrogen systems taking into account the special characteristics of national and regional markets with a view to ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market in gases ; and ### sets non-discriminatory rules for access conditions to natural gas and hydrogen systems taking into account the special characteristics of national and regional markets with a view to ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market in gases as well as to contribute to the long term flexibility of the electricity system; and


### (38) ‘new infrastructure’ means an infrastructure not completed by 4 august 2003. ### (38) ‘new infrastructure’ means an infrastructure not completed by 31 december 2015.


### 2. a member state may allow financial transfers between regulated services that are separate as meant in in the first paragraph , provided that: ### 2. a member state shall not allow any financial transfers between regulated services that are separate as meant in in the first paragraph.


### all revenues needed for the financial transfer are collected as a dedicated charge; ### deleted


### the dedicated charge is collected only from exit points to final customers located within the same member states as the beneficiary of the financial transfer; ### deleted


### the dedicated charge and financial transfer or the methodologies underlying their calculation are approved prior to their entry into force by the regulatory authority referred to in article 70; ### deleted


### the dedicated charge and financial transfer or the methodologies underlying their calculation are approved prior to their entry into force by the regulatory authority referred to in article 70; ### the dedicated charge and financial transfer or the methodologies underlying their calculation are approved prior to their entry into force by the regulatory authority referred to in article 70 and its implementation starts at the beginning of a defined gas year;


### the approved dedicated charge and financial transfer and the methodologies , where methodologies are approved are published. ### deleted


### the approved dedicated charge and financial transfer and the methodologies , where methodologies are approved are published. ### the approved dedicated charge and financial transfer and the methodologies , where methodologies are approved are published in due time before their implementation;


### the calculation of the size and maximum duration of the financial transfer and dedicated charge; ### deleted


### the criteria to allocate contributions to the dedicated charge among final consumers connected the regulated asset base. ### deleted


### in regard to point (a) of the first subparagraph , where a transmission system operator offers the same service to different customers , it shall do so under equivalent contractual terms and conditions , either using harmonised transport contracts or a common network code approved by the competent authority in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 72 or 73 of recast gas directive as proposed in com(2021) xxx . ### in regard to point (a) of the first subparagraph , where a transmission system operator offers the same service to different customers , it shall do so under equivalent contractual terms and conditions , either using harmonised transport contracts or a common network code approved by the competent authority in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 72 or 73 of recast gas directive as proposed in com(2021) xxx . transmission system operators shall publish contractual terms and tariffs charged for network access and , if applicable , balancing charges , on their website.


### lng and storage system operators shall , at least every two years , assess market demand for new investment allowing the use of renewable and low carbon gases in the facilities. when planning new investments , lng and storage system operators shall assess market demand and take into account security of supply. lng and storage system operators shall make publicly available any plans regarding new investments allowing the usage of renewable and low carbon gases in their facilities. ### lng and storage system operators shall , at least every two years , assess market demand for new investment allowing the use of renewable and low carbon gases in the facilities such as repurposing for hydrogen derivatives and hydrogen terminals. when planning new investments , lng and storage system operators shall assess market demand and take into account security of supply. lng and storage system operators shall make publicly available any plans regarding new investments allowing the usage of renewable and low carbon gases in their facilities.


### provide appropriate economic signals for the efficient and maximum use of technical capacity , facilitate investment in new infrastructure and facilitate cross-border exchanges in natural gas; ### provide appropriate economic signals for the efficient and maximum use of technical capacity , facilitate investment in new infrastructure and facilitate cross-border exchanges in natural gas , taking into account investments in decommissioning , repurposing to hydrogen and investments in alternative demand-side solutions not requiring new infrastructure investments;


### 2. within two months of receiving an opinion of the commission , the regulatory authority shall adopt its final decision regarding the certification of the transmission system operator or hydrogen network operator , taking the utmost account of that opinion. the regulatory authority's decision and the commission's opinion shall be published together. ### 2. within two months of receiving an opinion of the commission , the regulatory authority shall adopt its final decision regarding the certification of the transmission system operator or hydrogen network operator , taking the utmost account of that opinion. the regulatory authority's decision , the commission's opinion and acer's opinion referred to in paragraph 1 , subparagraph 1 , if provided , shall be published together.


### 1. when setting tariffs , a discount for renewable and low carbon gases shall be applied to: ### 1. when setting tariffs , a discount for renewable gases shall be applied to:


### entry points from renewable and low carbon production facilities. a discount of 75% shall be applied to the respective capacity-based tariffs for the purposes of scaling-up the injection of renewable and low-carbon gases; ### entry points from renewable production facilities connected to transmission and distribution networks. a discount of 100% shall be applied to the respective capacity-based tariffs for the purposes of scaling-up the injection of renewable. member states may decide to apply a discount of 75% to low-carbon gases;


### entry points from renewable and low carbon production facilities. a discount of 75% shall be applied to the respective capacity-based tariffs for the purposes of scaling-up the injection of renewable and low-carbon gases; ### entry points from renewable production facilities. a discount of 100% shall be applied to the respective capacity-based tariffs for the purposes of scaling-up the injection of renewable gases. member states may decide to apply a discount of 75% to low-carbon gases;


### capacity-based transmission tariffs at entry points from and exit points to storage facilities , unless a storage facility is connected to more than one transmission or distribution network and used to compete with an interconnection point. such a discount shall be set at a level of 75% in the member states where the renewable and low carbon gas was first injected into system. ### capacity-based transmission tariffs at entry points from and exit points to storage facilities , unless a storage facility is connected to more than one transmission or distribution network and used to compete with an interconnection point. such a discount shall be set at a level of 100% in the member states where the renewable gas was first injected into system. member states may decide to apply a discount of 75% to low-carbon gases.


### 4. the commission shall re-examine the tariff reductions pursuant to paragraph 1 [5 years after entry into force of the regulation]. it shall issue a report providing an overview of their implementation and assess whether the level of the reductions set in paragraph 1 is still adequate in view of the latest market developments. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 63 in order to change the discount levels as set in paragraph 1. ### 4. the commission shall re-examine the tariff reductions pursuant to paragraph 1 [5 years after entry into force of the regulation]. it shall issue a report providing an overview of their implementation and of those set by regulatory authorities pursuant to paragraph 2 and assess whether the level of the reductions set in paragraph 1 is still adequate in view of the latest market developments. the report shall also include an assessment of the impacts of implemented discounts on tariff structures and stability. the report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal to revise the discount levels as set in paragraph 1 , if appropriate.


### 5. as of 1 january in the year after the adoption , network users shall receive a discount of 100% on the regulated tariff from the transmission system operator at all interconnection points , including entry points from and exit points to third countries as well as entry points from lng terminals for renewable and low-carbon gases , after providing the respective transmission system operator with a proof of sustainability , based on a valid sustainability certificate pursuant to articles 29 and 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 2001 of the european parliament and of the council10 and registered in the union database. . ### 5. as of 1 january in the year after the adoption , network users shall receive a discount of 100% on the regulated tariff from the distribution and transmission system operator at all intra-eu interconnection points for renewable and low-carbon gases , after providing the respective transmission and distribution system operator with a proof of sustainability , based on a valid sustainability certificate pursuant to articles 29 and 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 2001 of the european parliament and of the council10 and registered in the union database.


### 5. as of 1 january in the year after the adoption , network users shall receive a discount of 100% on the regulated tariff from the transmission system operator at all interconnection points , including entry points from and exit points to third countries as well as entry points from lng terminals for renewable and low-carbon gases , after providing the respective transmission system operator with a proof of sustainability , based on a valid sustainability certificate pursuant to articles 29 and 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 2001 of the european parliament and of the council10 and registered in the union database. . ### 5. as of 1 january in the year after the adoption , network users shall receive a discount on the regulated tariff from the transmission system operator at all interconnection points , including entry points from and exit points to third countries as well as entry points from lng terminals of 100 % for renewable and 75% for low-carbon gases , after providing the respective transmission system operator with a proof of sustainability , based on a valid sustainability certificate pursuant to articles 29 and 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 2001 of the european parliament and of the council10 and registered in the union database. .


### 1. transmission system operators shall ensure firm capacity for the access of production facilities of renewable and low carbon gases connected to their grid. for this purpose , transmission system operators shall develop in cooperation with the distribution system operators procedures and arrangements , including investments , to ensure reverse flow from distribution to transmission network. ### 1. transmission system operators shall ensure firm capacity for the access of production facilities of renewable and low carbon gases connected to their grid. for this purpose , transmission system operators shall develop in cooperation with the distribution system operators , network reinforcements plans as well as procedures and arrangements , including investments , to ensure the necessary network reinforcements and a reverse flow from distribution to transmission network.


### 2. paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the possibility for transmission system operators to develop alternatives to reverse flow investments , such as smart grid solutions or connection to other network operators. firm access may only be limited to offer capacities subject to operational limitations , in order to ensure economic efficiency. the regulatory authority shall ensure that any limitations in firm capacity or operational limitations are introduced on the basis of transparent and non-discriminatory procedures and do not create undue barriers to market entry. where the production facility bears the costs related to ensuring firm capacity , no limitation shall apply. ### 2. paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the possibility for transmission system operators to develop alternatives to reverse flow investments , such as smart grid solutions or connection to other network operators. firm access may only be limited to offer capacities subject to operational limitations , in order to ensure economic efficiency. the regulatory authority shall be responsible to review and approve the tso’s conditions for conditional capacity and ensure that any limitations in firm capacity or operational limitations are introduced on the basis of transparent and non-discriminatory procedures and do not create undue barriers to market entry. where the production facility bears the costs related to ensuring firm capacity , no limitation shall apply.


### conduct a public consultation on identified feasible solutions and take into consideration the results of the consultation; ### conduct a public consultation , in particular of affected end customers connected to the transmission network , on identified feasible solutions and take into consideration the results of the consultation;


### 1. transmission system operators shall accept gas flows with a hydrogen content of up to 5% by volume at interconnection points between union member states in the natural gas system from 1 october 2025 , subject to the procedure described in article 19 of this regulation. ### 1. transmission system operators shall accept gas flows with a hydrogen content of up to 5% by volume at interconnection points between union member states in the natural gas system from 1 october 2025 , subject to the procedure described in article 19 of this regulation. and the compatibility with the national energy and climate plan of the respective member state.


### 1. the entso shall submit to the commission and to acer the draft statutes , a list of members and draft rules of procedure , including the rules of procedures on the consultation of other stakeholders , of the entso for gas in case of changes of those documents or upon a reasoned request of the commission or acer . ### 1. the entso shall publish and submit to the commission and to acer the draft statutes , a list of members and draft rules of procedure , including the rules of procedures on the consultation of other stakeholders , of the entso for gas in case of changes of those documents or upon a reasoned request of the commission or acer .


### a non-binding union -wide ten-year network development plan ( union -wide network development plan) , including a european supply adequacy outlook , every two years; ### jointly with ennoh and publish biannually a non-binding union-wide ten-year network development plan , including a european supply adequacy outlook;


### a gas quality monitoring report by 15 may 2024 at the latest and every two years afterwards , including developments of gas quality parameters , developments of the level and volume of hydrogen blended into the natural gas system , forecasts for the expected development of gas quality parameters and of the volume of hydrogen blended into the natural gas system , the impact of blending hydrogen on cross-border flows as well as information on cases related to differences in gas quality specifications or in specifications of blending levels and how such cases were settled. ### a gas quality and decarbonisation monitoring report by 15 may 2024 at the latest and every two years afterwards , including developments of gas quality parameters , developments of the level and volume of renewable and low carbon gases injected into the gas system as well as of hydrogen blended into the natural gas system , forecasts for the expected development of gas quality parameters and of the volume of hydrogen blended into the natural gas system , the impact of blending hydrogen on cross-border flows as well as information on cases related to differences in gas quality specifications or in specifications of blending levels and how such cases were settled.


### the gas quality monitoring report shall also cover the development for the areas listed in point (g) where as far as relevant for the distribution network , based on information provided by the entity of distribution system operators in the union (‘eu dso entity’). ### the gas quality and decarbonisation monitoring report shall also cover the development for the areas listed in point (g) where as far as relevant for the distribution network , based on information provided by the entity of distribution system operators in the union (‘eu dso entity’).


### 1. acer shall monitor the execution of the tasks referred to in article 23(1) , (2) and (3) of the entso for gas and report to the commission. . ### 1. acer shall monitor the execution of the tasks referred to in article 23(1) , (2) and (3) of the entso for gas and report to the commission and in accordance with regulation (eu) 2022/869.


### acer shall monitor and analyse the implementation of the network codes and the guidelines adopted by the commission as laid down in articles 52) , 53 , 55 and 56 , and their effect on the harmonisation of applicable rules aimed at facilitating market integration as well as on non-discrimination , effective competition and the efficient functioning of the market , and report to the commission. ### acer shall monitor and analyse the implementation of the network codes and the guidelines adopted by the commission as laid down in articles 52 , 53 , 55 and 56 , and their effect on the harmonisation of applicable rules aimed at facilitating market and energy system integration as well as on non-discrimination , effective competition , the union’s climate and energy targets , the energy efficiency first principle , and the efficient functioning of the market , and report to the commission.


### within two months from the day of receipt , acer shall provide a duly reasoned opinion as well as recommendations to the entso for gas and to the commission where it considers that the draft annual work programme or the draft union -wide network development plan submitted by the entso for gas do not contribute to non-discrimination , effective competition , the efficient functioning of the market or a sufficient level of cross-border interconnection open to third-party access. ### within two months from the day of receipt , acer shall publish its duly reasoned opinion as well as recommendations to the entso for gas and to the commission where it considers that the draft annual work programme or the draft union -wide network development plan submitted by the entso for gas do not contribute to non-discrimination , effective competition , the efficient functioning of the market or a sufficient level of cross-border interconnection open to third-party access.


### 1. while preparing the network codes , the draft union -wide network development plan and the annual work programme referred to in article 23(1) , (2) and (3) , the entso for gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process , at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner , involving all relevant market participants , and , in particular , the organisations representing all stakeholders , in accordance with the rules of procedure referred to in article 22(1). that consultation shall also involve regulatory authorities and other national authorities , supply and production undertakings , network users including customers , distribution system operators , including relevant industry associations , technical bodies and stakeholder platforms. it shall aim at identifying the views and proposals of all relevant parties during the decision-making process. ### 1. while preparing the network codes , the draft union -wide network development plan and the annual work programme referred to in article 23(1) , (2) and (3) , the entso for gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process , at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner , involving all relevant market participants , and , in particular , the organisations representing all stakeholders , in accordance with the rules of procedure referred to in article 22(1). that consultation shall also involve regulatory authorities and other national , regional and local authorities , supply and production undertakings , network users including customers , distribution system operators , including relevant industry associations , technical bodies and stakeholder platforms. it shall aim at identifying the views and proposals of all relevant parties during the decision-making process.


### the costs related to the activities of the entso for gas referred to in articles 21 to 23 , 52 and 53 of this regulation , and in article 11 of regulation (eu) no 347/2013 of the european parliament and of the council11 shall be borne by the transmission system operators and shall be taken into account in the calculation of tariffs. regulatory authorities shall approve those costs only if they are reasonable and appropriate. ### the costs related to the activities of the entso for gas referred to in articles 21 to 23 , 52 and 53 of this regulation , and in article 11 of regulation (eu) no 347/2013 of the european parliament and of the council11 shall be borne by the transmission system operators and shall be taken into account in the calculation of tariffs. regulatory authorities shall approve those costs only if they are reasonable and appropriate and provide reasons where they are not approved.


### ten-years network development plan ### ten-years network development plan for gas and hydrogen


### the entso for gas shall adopt and publish the union -wide network development plan referred to in article 23 paragraph 3 , point (b) , every two years. the union -wide network development plan shall include the modelling of the integrated network , scenario development , a european supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system. ### the entso for gas and ennoh shall adopt and publish the union -wide network development plan for natural gas and hydrogen referred to in article 23 paragraph 3 , point (b) and in article 42 paragraph 1 point (b) , every two years. the union -wide network development plan for natural gas and hydrogen shall include the modelling of the integrated network , scenario development , a european supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system.


### build on national investment plans and chapter iv of regulation (eu) 347/2013 ; ### build on national investment plans and chapter iv of regulation (eu) 2022/869 and on the national hydrogen network development reporting as set out in article 52 of recast gas directive where available and chapter iv of regulation (eu) 2022/869;


### regarding cross-border interconnections , also build on the reasonable needs of different network users and integrate long-term commitments from investors referred to in articles 56 and 52 of [recast gas directive as proposed in com(2021)xxx] ; and ### regarding cross-border interconnections , also build on the reasonable needs of different network users and integrate long-term commitments from investors referred to in articles 55 , 56 and 52 of [recast gas directive as proposed in com(2021)xxx] ; and


### identify investment gaps , notably with respect to cross-border capacities. ### identify investment gaps , notably with respect to cross-border capacities , as well as investments with regard to the decommissioning of infrastructure or for repurposing natural gas infrastructure for the transport of hydrogen and investments for demand-side solutions not requiring new infrastructure investments.


### in regard to the second subparagraph , point (c) , a review of barriers to the increase of cross-border capacity of the network arising from different approval procedures or practices may be annexed to the union -wide network development plan. ### in regard to the second subparagraph , point (c) , a review of barriers to the increase of cross-border capacity of the network arising from different approval procedures or practices including demand-side alternatives not requiring new infrastructure investments may be annexed to the union -wide network development plan.


### 5. the transmission system operator shall always disclose the information required by this regulation in a quantifiably clear and easily accessible manner and on a non-discriminatory basis. ### 5. the transmission system operator shall always disclose the information required by this regulation in a meaningful , quantifiably clear and easily accessible way and on a non-discriminatory basis.


### 1. distribution system operators shall ensure firm capacity for the access of the production facilities renewable and low carbon gases connected to their grid. to this extent , distribution system operators shall develop in cooperation with the transmission system operators procedures and arrangements , including investments , to ensure reverse flow from distribution to transmission network. ### 1. distribution system operators shall ensure firm capacity and continuous injection for the access of the production facilities renewable and low carbon gases connected to their grid. to this extent , distribution system operators shall develop in cooperation among themselves and with the transmission system operators , network reinforcements plans as well as procedures and arrangements , including investments , to ensure the necessary network reinforcements and a reverse flow from distribution to transmission network.


### distribution system operators shall cooperate with other distribution system operators and transmission system operators to coordinate maintenance , system development , new connections and the operation of the system to ensure system integrity and with a view to maximise capacity and minimise the use of fuel gas. ### distribution system operators shall cooperate with other distribution system operators and transmission system operators to coordinate maintenance , system development , new connections , decommissioning and the operation of the system to ensure system integrity and with a view to maximise capacity and minimise the use of fuel gas.


### the costs related to the activities of the eu dso entity shall be borne by the distribution system operators that are registered members and shall be taken into account in the calculation of tariffs. regulatory authorities shall only approve costs that are reasonable and proportionate. ### the costs related to the activities of the eu dso entity shall be borne by the distribution system operators that are registered members and shall be taken into account in the calculation of tariffs. regulatory authorities shall only approve costs that are reasonable and proportionate and provide reasons where they are not approved.


### 4. within four months of receipt of the documents pursuant to paragraph 3 , acer shall provide the commission with its opinion , after consulting organisations representing all stakeholders , in particular distribution system users. ### 4. within four months of receipt of the documents pursuant to paragraph 3 , acer shall provide the commission with its opinion , after consulting organisations representing all stakeholders , in particular distribution system users , including customers.


### 1. hydrogen network operators shall cooperate to avoid restrictions to cross-border flows of hydrogen due to hydrogen quality differences. ### 1. hydrogen network operators shall cooperate to avoid restrictions to cross-border flows of hydrogen due to hydrogen quality differences in order to meet the quality requirements of different end-use applications.


### 2. until the ennoh is established , the entso for gas will be responsible for the development of union-wide network development plans for gas and hydrogen networks. in carrying out this task entso for gas shall ensure the effective consultation and inclusion of all market participants , including hydrogen market participants. ### 2. until the ennoh is established , the temporary platform referred to in paragraph 1 will be responsible for the development of union-wide network development plans for gas and hydrogen networks. in carrying out this task the platform shall ensure the effective consultation and inclusion of all market participants , including hydrogen market participants.


### adopt and publish biannually a non-binding union-wide ten-year network development plan , including a european supply adequacy outlook; ### jointly with the entso for gas adopt and publish biannually a non-binding union-wide ten-year network development plan , including a european supply adequacy outlook;


### adopt an annual outlook for the supply of hydrogen covering member states where hydrogen is used in electricity generation or for supplying households; ### adopt an annual outlook for the supply of hydrogen covering member states where hydrogen is used in electricity generation or for supplying households taking into account the local heating and cooling planning as set out in article 52a of [the recast gas directive as proposed in com(2021) xxx];


### adopt a hydrogen quality monitoring report by 15 may 2026 at the latest and every two years afterwards , including developments and forecasts for the expected developments of hydrogen quality parameters , as well as information on cases related to differences in hydrogen quality specifications and how such cases were settled; ### adopt a hydrogen quality monitoring report by 15 may 2026 at the latest and every two years afterwards , including developments and forecasts for the expected developments of hydrogen quality parameters , as well as information on cases related to differences in hydrogen quality specifications and how such cases were settled in view of meeting the quality requirements of different end-use applications;


### promote cyber security and data protection in cooperation with relevant authorities and regulated entities. ### promote cyber security regarding hydrogen networks and data protection in cooperation with relevant authorities and regulated entities.


### article 43 ### deleted


### identify investment gaps , notably with respect to cross-border capacities. ### identify investment gaps , notably with respect to cross-border capacities , as well as investments with regard to the decommissioning of natural gas infrastructure or for repurposing natural gas infrastructures for the transport of hydrogen and investments for demand-side solutions not requiring new infrastructure investments;


### 3. when developing the union-wide ten-year network development plan as referred to in article 42 , the ennoh shall cooperate with the entso for electricity and with the entso for gas , in particular on the development of the energy system wide cost-benefit analysis and the interlinked energy market and network model including electricity , gas and hydrogen transport infrastructure as well as storage , lng and hydrogen terminals and electrolysers referred to in article 11 [ten-e revision] , the scenarios for the ten-year network development plans referred to in article 12 [ten-e revision] and the infrastructure gaps identification referred to in article 13 [ten-e revision]. ### 3. when developing the union-wide ten-year network development plan as referred to in article 42 , the ennoh shall cooperate with the entso for electricity and with the entso for gas , in particular on the development of the energy system wide cost-benefit analysis , capacity needs across the energy system and the interlinked energy market and network model including electricity , gas and hydrogen transport infrastructure as well as storage , lng and hydrogen terminals and electrolysers referred to in article 11 [ten-e revision] , the scenarios for the ten-year network development plans referred to in article 12 [ten-e revision] and the infrastructure gaps identification referred to in article 13 [ten-e revision].


### the costs related to the activities of the ennoh for hydrogen referred to in articles 42 of this regulation shall be borne by the hydrogen network operators and shall be taken into account in the calculation of tariffs. regulatory authorities shall approve those costs only if they are reasonable and appropriate. ### the costs related to the activities of the ennoh for hydrogen referred to in articles 42 of this regulation shall be borne by the hydrogen network operators and shall be taken into account in the calculation of tariffs. regulatory authorities shall approve those costs only if they are reasonable and appropriate and provide reasons where they are not approved.


### 1. while preparing the proposals pursuant to the tasks referred to in article 42 , the ennoh shall conduct an extensive consultation process at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner , involving all relevant market participants , and in particular the organisations representing all stakeholders , in accordance with the rules of procedure referred to in article 40 of this regulation. the consultation process shall accommodate stakeholder comments before the final adoption of the proposal , aiming at identifying the views and proposals of all relevant parties during the decision-making process. the consultation shall also involve regulatory authorities and other national authorities , producers , network users including customers , technical bodies and stakeholder platforms. ### 1. while preparing the proposals pursuant to the tasks referred to in article 42 , the ennoh shall conduct an extensive public consultation process at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner , involving all relevant market participants , and in particular the organisations representing all stakeholders , in accordance with the rules of procedure referred to in article 40 of this regulation. the consultation process shall accommodate stakeholder comments before the final adoption of the proposal , aiming at identifying the views and proposals of all relevant parties during the decision-making process. the consultation shall also involve regulatory authorities and other national authorities , producers , network users including customers , technical bodies and stakeholder platforms.


### the commission shall , at the same time , send a copy of its decision to the regulatory authorities of the member state within the territory of which the person is resident or the seat of the undertaking is situated. ### the commission shall , at the same time , send a copy of its decision to the regulatory authorities of the member state within the territory of which the person is resident and the seat of the undertaking is situated.


### these conditions should be assessed taking into account the principle of energy solidarity. national authorities should take into account the situation in other affected member state and balance possible negative effects with the beneficial effects on its territory. ### these conditions should be assessed taking into account the principle of energy solidarity and of energy efficiency first. national authorities should take into account the situation in other affected member state and balance possible negative effects with the beneficial effects on its territory.


### where the third-country authorities consulted do not respond to the consultation within a reasonable time frame or within a set deadline not exceeding three months , the regulatory authority concerned may adopt the necessary decision. ### where the third-country authorities consulted do not respond with a reasoned opinion to the consultation within a reasonable time frame or within a set deadline not exceeding three months , the regulatory authority concerned may adopt the necessary decision.


### after five years from its adoption where the infrastructure has not become operational within that period , unless the commission decides that any delay is due to major obstacles beyond control of the person to whom the exemption has been granted. ### after five years from its adoption where the infrastructure has not become operational within that period , unless the commission decides that any delay is due to major obstacles beyond control of the entity to whom the exemption has been granted.


### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 16 , 28 , 53 , 54 , 56 and 60 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [date of entry into force]. ### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 28 , 53 , 54 , 56 and 60 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years time from [date of entry into force]. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of this period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.


### 3. the delegation of power referred to in article 16 , 28 , 53 , 54 , 56 and 60 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. it shall take effect on the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. ### 3. the delegation of power referred to in article 28 , 53 , 54 , 56 and 60 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. it shall take effect on the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.


### 6. a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 16 , 28 , 53 , 54 , 56 and 60 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council. ### 6. a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 28 , 53 , 54 , 56 and 60 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council.


### at acer's request , the regulatory authorities , the entso for electricity , the entso for gas , the ennoh , the regional coordination centres , the eu dso entity , the transmission system operators , hydrogen network operators , the nominated electricity market operators , and entities established by transmission system operators for gas , lng system operators , gas or hydrogen storage system operators or hydrogen terminal operators shall provide to acer the information in the same level of detail necessary for the purpose of carrying out acer's tasks under this regulation , unless acer has already requested and received such information. ### at acer's request , the regulatory authorities , the entso for electricity , the entso for gas , the ennoh , the regional coordination centres , the eu dso entity , the transmission system operators , hydrogen network operators , the nominated electricity market operators , and entities established by transmission system operators for gas , lng system operators , gas or hydrogen storage system operators or hydrogen terminal operators , gas and hydrogen market operators and gas and hydrogen suppliers shall provide to acer the information in the same level of detail necessary for the purpose of carrying out acer's tasks under this regulation , including information on price setting mechanisms and acquisition contracts , unless acer has already requested and received such information.


### (9b) acer may issue recommendations to regulatory authorities on the allocation of costs of solutions for restrictions to cross-border flows due to gas quality differences pursuant to article 19(8) of [gas regulation]. ### (9b) acer may issue recommendations to regulatory authorities on the allocation of costs of solutions for restrictions to cross-border flows due to gas quality differences pursuant to article 19(8) of [gas regulation] and due to disruption of supply.


### acer , in close cooperation with the commission , the member states and the relevant national authorities , including the regulatory authorities , and without prejudice to the competences of competition authorities , shall monitor the wholesale and retail markets in electricity and natural gas , in particular the retail prices of electricity and natural gas , compliance with the consumer rights laid down in directive (eu) 2019/944 and [gas directive] , the impact of market developments on household customers , access to the networks including access of electricity produced from renewable energy sources , the progress made with regard to interconnectors , potential barriers to cross-border trade , including the impact of blending hydrogen into the natural gas system and barriers to the cross-border flow of biomethane , regulatory barriers for new market entrants and smaller actors , including citizen energy communities , state interventions preventing prices from reflecting actual scarcity , such as those set out in article 10(4) of regulation (eu) 2019/943 , the performance of the member states in the area of security of supply of electricity based on the results of the european resource adequacy assessment as referred to in article 23 of that regulation , taking into account , in particular , the ex-post evaluation referred to in article 17 of regulation (eu) 2019/941. ### acer , in close cooperation with the commission , the member states and the relevant national authorities , including the regulatory authorities , and without prejudice to the competences of competition authorities , shall monitor the wholesale and retail markets in electricity and natural gas and their functioning , wholesale and retail electricity and natural gas prices as well as their setting mechanism with regard to possible anti-competitive , unfair and non transparent conducts by market operators , compliance with the consumer rights laid down in directive (eu) 2019/944 and [gas directive] , the impact of market developments on household customers , access to the networks including access of electricity produced from renewable energy sources , the progress made with regard to interconnectors , potential barriers to cross-border trade , including the impact of blending hydrogen into the natural gas system and barriers to the cross-border flow of biomethane , regulatory barriers for new market entrants and smaller actors , including citizen energy communities , state interventions preventing prices from reflecting actual scarcity , such as those set out in article 10(4) of regulation (eu) 2019/943 , the performance of the member states in the area of security of supply of electricity based on the results of the european resource adequacy assessment as referred to in article 23 of that regulation , taking into account , in particular , the ex-post evaluation referred to in article 17 of regulation (eu) 2019/941.


### acer shall publish annually a report on the results of the monitoring referred to in paragraph 1. in that report , it shall identify any barriers to the completion of the internal markets for electricity , natural gas and hydrogen.’.’ ### acer shall publish annually a report on the results of the monitoring referred to in paragraph 1. in that report , it shall identify any barriers , including anti-competitive , unfair and non transparent market conducts by market operators , to the completion of the internal markets for electricity , natural gas and hydrogen.’.’


### (4) article 7 is amended as follows: ### deleted


### joint procurement for strategic stocks ### voluntary mechanism for the joint procurement for gas


### 1. member states may set up a mechanism for the joint procurement of strategic stocks by transmission system operators as part of the preventive measures to ensure security of supply. ### 1. member states may set up a voluntary mechanism for the joint procurement of gas by transmission system operators or other undertakings designated by the member states as part of the preventive measures to ensure security of supply.


### the mechanism shall be designed in compliance with eu law and competition rules and in a way so that the strategic stocks can be used as part of the actions coordinated by the commission in case of regional or union emergency , as referred to in article 12(3). ### the mechanism shall be designed in compliance with eu law and competition rules and in a way so that gas can also be used as part of the actions coordinated by the commission in case of regional or union emergency , as referred to in article12(3).


### the mechanism shall be open to participation of all transmission system operators within the union who wish to join after its establishment. ### the mechanism shall be open to participation of all transmission system operators or other undertakings designated by the member state , gas suppliers and other relevant market participants within the union who wish to join after its establishment.


### 2. the participating member states shall notify their intention to establish such mechanism to the commission. the notification shall include the information necessary to assess the compliance with this regulation , such as the volume of gas to be purchased , the duration of the measure , the participating transmission system operators , the governance arrangements , the operating procedures and conditions for activation in an emergency situation. it shall also specify the costs and benefits expected. ### 2. the participating member states shall notify their intention to establish such a mechanism to the commission. the notification shall include the information necessary to assess the compliance with this regulation , such as the volume of gas to be purchased , the duration of the measure , the participating transmission system operators or other undertakings designated by the member states as well as gas suppliers and other relevant market participants , the governance arrangements , the operating procedures and conditions for activation in an emergency situation. it shall also specify the costs and benefits expected.


### in a clear , quantifiable , easily accessible way and on a non-discriminatory basis; ### in a meaningful , quantifiably clear and easily accessible way and on a non-discriminatory basis.