EU capitals' Grids Package compromise would redraw congestion income rules
By Louis de Briant ( June 15, 2026, 16:30 GMT | Insight) -- EU governments want a reform of Europe's electricity infrastructure to see grid congestion income allocated through a phase-in mechanism starting at just 10 percent and only rising gradually, according to a compromise text. The draft stance on the EU Grids Package also creates a new funding category for electricity infrastructure security and resilience and foresees greater control for member states over grid planning, permitting procedures and implementation rules.EU governments want a reform of Europe's electricity infrastructure to see grid congestion income allocated through a phase-in mechanism starting at just 10 percent and only rising gradually, according to an internal negotiating document....
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