TenneT

TenneT fully supports the European Commission's proposal to make Europe the world's first carbon neutral continent and welcomes its initiative to enshrine the goal of climate neutrality by 2050 into law. In order to achieve the goal of climate neutrality, huge investments are required, not only in new electricity connections and infrastructure, but also in innovations, digitalisation and other parts of the energy…

TenneT welcomes the Commission's ambition to make Europe the world's first carbon neutral continent and fully supports its initiative to enshrine the goal of climate neutrality by 2050 into law. We have embarked on a transition to a sustainable society and a new energy system. This requires investments, not only in new electricity connections, but also in innovations and digitalisation.

The UK and EU share comparable climate neutrality commitments, including legally binding net-zero targets by 2050. Both the UK and EU have Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) that are broadly aligned, and a political agreement reached on 19 May 2025 showing strong commitment linking these schemes. However, the current CBAM framework does not account for this convergence.

The UK and EU share comparable climate neutrality commitments, including legally binding net-zero targets by 2050. Both the UK and EU have Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) that are broadly aligned, and a political agreement reached on 19 May 2025 showing strong commitment linking these schemes. However, the current CBAM framework does not account for this convergence.

Despite growing clarity on system needs, many strategic projects remain delayed due to fragmented planning, legal complexity, and increasingly severe supply chain constraints. The revision of the TEN-E Regulation should therefore pivot from vision to implementation, equipping Member States with the tools and coordination mechanisms to plan, permit, fund, and build more effectively.

TenneT supports the ambition of the European Commission to raise the target for greenhouse gas reductions to at least 55% by 2030. Achieving this target will require swift actions from all sectors across society. European legislation and policies need to become aligned with the raised ambitions. Infrastructure is quintessential for a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system.

As one of Europes leading cross-border transmission system operators (TSO), we welcome the European Commissions initiative to strengthen the resilience of Europes energy system amid growing risks to critical infrastructure.

The four German TSOs including TenneT Germany value ACERs cooperation with TSOs in advancing European electricity markets and recognise the progress achieved through common market rules, methodologies and cross-border cooperation.