The Swedish energy regulator has approved standardised definitions for flexibility products. This makes it easier for suppliers and aggregators to optimise customer devices for local grid needs. The more flexibility offered through these market mechanisms, the lower the costs for all energy system users.

https://ei.se/om-oss/nyheter/2026/2026-02-03-ei-godkanner-marknadsprodukter-for-flexibilitetstjanster
#Flexibility

The Swedish energy regulator has approved standardised definitions for flexibility products. This makes it easier for suppliers and aggregators to optimise customer devices for local grid needs. The more flexibility offered through these market mechanisms, the lower the costs for all energy system users.

https://ei.se/om-oss/nyheter/2026/2026-02-03-ei-godkanner-marknadsprodukter-for-flexibilitetstjanster
#Flexibility

National Grid DSO's contracted flexibility numbers are impressive. The domestic segment is showing particularly strong growth, with EV charging accounting for the majority of this. Many small units are coming together to make a big contribution.

https://dso.nationalgrid.co.uk/downloads/15111/flexibility-market-insights-report-january-2026-.pdf
#Flexibility #Grids

National Grid DSO's contracted flexibility numbers are impressive. The domestic segment is showing particularly strong growth, with EV charging accounting for the majority of this. Many small units are coming together to make a big contribution.

https://dso.nationalgrid.co.uk/downloads/15111/flexibility-market-insights-report-january-2026-.pdf
#Flexibility #Grids

"While not all consumers may wish to adapt their consumption behaviour, all consumers need to be provided access to the tools to enable their participation. Regulatory frameworks must drive, and not hinder, the delivery of such flexibility resources."

https://www.acer.europa.eu/news/rewarding-flexibility-how-retail-markets-can-empower-electricity-consumers-and-improve-affordability
#Flexibility

OpenDesk – a flexible all-in-one office suite for the public sector

https://www.opendesk.eu/de

#HackerNews #OpenDesk #OfficeSuite #PublicSector #Innovation #Flexibility

“More than 9,000 low carbon assets were registered, including smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers, batteries and heat pumps.

The results highlight a maturing flexibility market, where customers and businesses are helping to strengthen the electricity network while cutting costs and supporting Net Zero.”
https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/10/14/customers-drive-uk-power-networks-first-100-low-carbon-flexibility-tender/
#SmartCharging #flexibility

“Carefully managing electric vehicle demand could cut all U.S. electric bills by 10% annually, regardless of whether a customer owns an EV, according to new research from Brattle and ev. energy.”

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/managed-ev-charging-could-generate-30b-in-annual-savings-by-2035-report/758242/
#EV #SmartCharging #Flexibility