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Sign up for the fourth network meeting for power market modelling
NVE, Statnett and Statkraft are inviting for the fourth networking meeting for power market modelling, November 18th, with the overarching topic Modelling flexibility: Navigating the trade-offs between simplification and detail. The meeting is of high relevance for those working on modeling the Nordic power market, with invited speakers that are experts in their field. We welcome all professionals across the industry to sign up!
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New report - Glaciological investigations in Norway in 2023
In a new report NVE presents results from measurements of Norwegian glaciers in 2023. The report describes measurements of glacier mass balance and glacier front variations. There is also information about measurement of glacier movement, jøkulhlaups and meteorological measurements at some glaciers. The last chapter of the report deals with safety and exercises regarding fieldwork on glaciers. Since the early 1960s, this report series has been published in print. Now the report is only available as a digital version.
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Fact sheet on the development of Norwegian glaciers with results from 2023
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Annual report – Glaciological investigations in Norway 2022
In a new report NVE presents results from measurements of Norwegian glaciers in 2022. The report describes measurements of glacier mass balance and glacier front variations. There is also information about measurement of glacier movement, jøkulhlaups and meteorological measurements at some glaciers. The last chapter of the report deals with the anniversary of 60 years of measurements of Norwegian glaciers in NVE. Since the early 1960s, this report series has been published in print. As of this edition, the report will only be available as a digital version.
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Consultation – hedging opportunities in Norwegian bidding zones
The national regulatory authority (NVE-RME) is carrying out a consultation with market participants about their needs for cross-zonal risk hedging opportunities on Norwegian bidding zone borders.
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Join the professional network for power market modelling and attend the first network meeting
NVE, Statnett and Statkraft have started a professional network for power market modelling with the intension to share knowledge and develop good practice within power market modelling. We also want to contribute to an industry standard in a modelling framework.
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Fact sheet on the development of Norwegian glaciers with results from 2022
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Invitation to user conference on power market modelling
NVE, Statnett and Statkraft invites everyone who works with power market models to a user centric conference.
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Norways smart meter journey completes as 99 % of Norwegians now have a smart meter
The planning of modern smart meters in Norway began in the early 20’s, with 2019 being the year when NVE made it a legal requirement for every grid company. Three and a half years later, almost 99 % of all metering points in the low-distribution grid have a smart meter.
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Annual report – Glaciological investigations in Norway 2021
In a new report NVE presents results from measurements of Norwegian glaciers in 2021. The report describes measurements of glacier mass balance and glacier length changes. There is also information about measurement of glacier movement, jøkulhlaups and meteorological measurements at some glaciers. The last chapter of the report deals with historic photo documentation of glaciers over the period 1949-1979.
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ACER is consulting on a framework guideline for flexibility
The purpose of the framework guideline is to make it easier for consumers and prosumers to participate more actively in the power market. An ordinary consumer will, for example, be able to offer Statnett (the national TSO in Norway) or the local DSO to switch off EV charging or the water heater during constrained power situations and get paid for this service. In the long run, this will also contribute to a more efficient and stable operation of the power system.
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ACER and CEER launches a public consultation on the possible developments of the EU electricity forward market
ACER and CEER have written a draft policy paper that identifies the main problems experienced in the EU’s electricity forward market, proposing some possible solutions to the challenges. Stakeholders are invited to share their views.
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Fact sheet on the development of Norwegian glaciers with results from 2021
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Annual report – Glaciological investigations in Norway 2020
In a new report NVE presents results from measurements of Norwegian glaciers in 2020. The report describes measurements of glacier mass balance and glacier length changes. There is also information about measurement of glacier movement, jøkulhlaups and meteorological measurements at some glaciers.
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The Norwegian Government recently incorporated four Commission Regulations into the EEA agreement.
On 11 June 2021, the Norwegian Government adopted four Commission regulations from the EU's Third Energy Package into the EEA agreement. The Norwegian Government also passed amendments to the Energy Act.
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What regulators stood for in 2020!
Earlier this year, The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) published a paper on “What regulators stood for in 2020!”.
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CEER Report on Billing Issues in the Clean Energy for All Europeans Package
In this report on billing issues in the Clean Energy Package, CEER focuses on how billing is one of the main tools for communication between supplier and consumers. With bills becoming more complex due to increased information, the report looks at how bills can be more clear, concise, and transparent for consumers, benefiting Europeans, including Norwegians.
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NordREG’s Network Regulation Working Group (WG) has published a Report on Electricity Distribution Tariffs
In the Report on Electricity Distribution Tariffs, the Network Regulation WG focuses on how tariffs should be designed to stimulate efficient market utilization. The overall objective is not just to give customers correct price signals through the distribution tariff, but also to get customers to react to the price signals they receive.
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CEER has published its Annual Report on Regulatory Frameworks for European Energy Networks
This report provides a general overview of the regulatory systems for electricity and gas networks in most EU Member States, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Iceland and Norway in 2020.
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Monitoring glaciers in mainland Norway and Svalbard using Sentinel
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CEER Paper on DSO Procedures of Procurement of Flexibility
RME has been an important contributor towards this paper, providing insights on what the implications are for incentives, prerequisites and interactions among the involved parties with DSO access to and use of flexibility.
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2020 Graham Cogley Award to Paul Weber
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Consultation on the methodology for capacity calculation in the day-ahead and intraday timeframe
The Nordic national regulatory authorities (NRAs) have launched a consultation on the methodology for capacity calculation in the day-ahead and intraday timeframe.
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Paper on Electricity Distribution Tariffs Supporting the Energy Transition recently published
The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) recently published its 'Paper on Electricity Distribution Tariffs Supporting the Energy Transition'.
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Studies report on changes of Norwegian glaciers
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NordREG publishes recommendations on a harmonised Nordic regulatory framework for independent aggregators
Aggregators have the potential of playing a key role in a fast-changing power system by making it easier for consumers to offer flexibility to the power system. Specifically, this means that aggregators can enter into agreements with electricity customers, allowing them to shift consumption away from peak and constrained periods.
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CEER Report on regulatory frameworks for European energy networks
The Norwegian Energy Regulatory Authority (RME) has contributed towards a report that describes regulatory frameworks within the energy sector in EU Member States, Iceland and Norway. This is an annual report, published on CEER’s website. CEER is a platform for cooperation and information exchange between independent energy regulators of Europe.
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Svartisen data package
A data package of subglacial pressure data and other related data from the Svartisen area is now available.
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Gunnar Østrem 1922-2020
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NordREG has published recommendations to improve consumer rights
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ACER launches three public consultations on electricity balancing
The European Union (EU) Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has three ongoing public consultations according to the EU Regulation on Electricity Balancing to provide common rules across Member States.
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CEERs regulatory strategy on energy digitalisation that benefits consumers
NVE is actively involved in CEER’s 3D Strategy, of which Digitalisation is one of three pillars. This Paper highlights a pathway to getting the best out of digitalisation in the energy sector, with a focus on benefitting and protecting consumers, by increasing the productivity of the energy system, enabling new services, as well as introducing new platforms and market places that transform the sector.
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Mapping glacier lakes and surface velocities using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery
Two new reports from NVE present mapping of glacier lakes and surface velocities using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery over the period 2015-2018.
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CEER Conclusions Paper on New Services and DSO Involvement
Earlier this year, CEER published its Conclusions Paper on New Services and DSO Involvement.
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EEA funded program cooperation between Romania and Norway – conference in Bucharest June 18-19, 2019 on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Renewable energy
At the initiative of the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in Norway and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), a bilateral conference was held in Bucharest, Romania June 18-19, 2019.
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Workshop on hydrology and hydropower development in Nepal
NVE and ICIMOD arranged a workshop for relevant stakeholders in the hydropower sector to discuss and identify various needs for services and specific data for sustainable hydropower planning and development.
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Little snow on the glaciers
Generally there is less snow than usual on glaciers in Jotunheimen. Take care when hiking on glaciers this Easter and the rest of spring.
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Energy regulators seek to enable digitalisation in the interest of consumers
The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) has launched a public consultation on its report ‘Dynamic regulation to enable digitalisation of the energy system’.
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ACER decision on the methodology for pricing cross-border capacity in the European intraday electricity market
ACER recently published a decision that sets the framework for the pricing of capacity among bidding zones in the intraday electricity market.
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Energy regulators propose a cross-sectoral Guide on Bundled Products to protect consumers
The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) recently launched a public consultation on a Guide on Bundled Products aimed at protecting consumers. The goal is to work with sectoral regulators, consumer protection authorities, etc. to develop guidance for companies and regulators in all sectors, not just the energy sector. Interested parties are invited to respond to the public consultation by 14 November 2018.
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NordREG meeting on Cross Border Capacities
In cooperation with the Nordic TSOs, NordREG (the Nordic energy regulators) is holding a meeting on the TSOs' current practice of calculation of Cross Border Capacities in the Nordic region, taking place on 25 October. Stakeholders are invited to register.
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Looking for glacier photos
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Fact sheet on licensing and grid connection
A new fact sheet for data center developers and new industry about grid connection and licensing in Norway.
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Subglacial conditions of Engabreen
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Sustainable URban Flood management (SURF)
The SURF project with its research partners Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the City of Oslo Agency for Water and Wastewater services, intends to increase knowledge and to build expertise and competence in urban hydrology in and for relevant Norwegian institutions and municipalities.
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Ecodesign and Energy Labelling directives cause 3 TWh energy savings in Norwegian household appliances in 2030
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Public Hearing on amendments to AMS security requirements in the Metering and Settlement Regulation
A proposal for more detailed security requirements for Advanced Metering System (AMS), to ensure comprehensive protection of the metering value chain, is currently on public hearing in Norway.
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The Nordic TSOs are requested to submit the common proposal for the determination of LFC blocks according to SO GL
According to Article 141(2) of the Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 of 2 August 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity transmission system operation (SO GL), the Nordic Transmission System Operators (TSOs) shall submit a joint proposal for the determination of the load frequency control blocks (LFC block) to the Nordic national regulatory authorities (NRAs) by 14 January 2018. Load-frequency control block’ or ‘LFC block’ means a part of a synchronous area or an entire synchronous area, physically demarcated by points of measurement at interconnectors to other LFC blocks, consisting of one or more LFC areas, operated by one or more TSOs fulfilling the obligations of load-frequency control.
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NVE signs cooperation agreement with counterpart institutions in Georgia
On Tuesday 23rd January NVE signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Cooperation Agreements with counterpart institutions in Georgia for a new round of institutional Cooperation.
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DNV GL report on competing NEMOs
DNV GL, in cooperation with Björn Hagman (Hagman Energy AB) and Professor Erling Hjelmeng (University of Oslo), has been commissioned by NVE to determine whether CACM establishes real competition between NEMOs and whether the regulation ensures effective competition on equal terms.
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White Papers drawn up by the Regulatory Authorities CEER/ACER in Connection with The Winter Package
A number of White Papers are currently being published in the work to create clean energy in Europe, where NVE participates actively in cooperation with CEER and ACER to promote views on the EC's legislative package. Read all about it here:
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Incentives Schemes for Regulating DSOs
The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) is currently undertaking a public hearing on ‘Incentives Schemes for Regulating DSOs, including for Innovation' where goals and tools for regulation of distribution system operators from an NRA perspective are presented.
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Flexibility Use at Distribution Level
CEER is currently holding a public consultation on Flexibility Use at Distribution Level.
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Investment Conditions in European Countries
In January 2017, the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) published a report on investment conditions in European countries.
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Review of Current and Future Data Management Models
In December 2016, the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) published a review of current and future data management models.
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NVE's input towards the EC's Winter Package
NVE has submitted its comments to the European Commission's regulatory proposals provided in the so-called 'Winter Package'. Common rules contribute to efficient energy trading and added value in many respects for Norway. Although the EU is generally heading in the right direction, NVE does disagree with certain of the suggestions.
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Good Practice on Comparison Tools
CEER launched a public consultation on ‘Guidelines of Good Practice on Comparison Tools in the new Energy Market Design’ at the end of 2016.
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Economic assessment of fees for network planning studies
Oslo Economics recently produced a report on 'Economic assessment of fees for network planning studies'.
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Old ice in Juvfonne
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ACER calls for limiting the discrimination between internal and cross-zonal electricity exchanges
ACER recently published a Recommendation on the common capacity calculation and redispatching and countertrading cost sharing methodologies. This Recommendation establishes a set of high-level principles that aim to ensure that cross-zonal exchanges are not unduly discriminated against internal exchanges.
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ACER decides on the electricity TSOs’ proposal for Capacity Calculation Regions
On 18 November, ACER issued a Decision on the Capacity Calculation Regions (CCR) Proposal in accordance with Article 9(11) of EU Regulation 2015/1222 on Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management (CACM) and the Agency’s Founding Regulation (Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 713/2009).
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ACER-CEER Launch: Annual report on the results of monitoring the internal electricity and natural gas markets
ACER (Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators) and CEER (Council of European Energy Regulators) recently presented the main findings of their annual Market Monitoring Report on the internal electricity and natural gas markets.
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CEER 6th Benchmarking Report on the Quality of Electricity and Gas Supply
CEER (Council of European Energy Regulators) has published its 6th Benchmarking Report on the Quality of Electricity and Gas Supply in Europe.
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International exchange of experience in Oslo
Representatives from energy regulators in Angola, Bhutan, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Tanzania and Uganda recently gathered in Oslo to share knowledge and experience.
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SVALI gave better understanding of Norwegian glaciers
Scientist in several Nordic countries have been working together over the past five years to understand how quickly glaciers can change and how this can affect sea level rise. Improved data on the melting of Norwegian glaciers is just one of the results now that the project has finished.
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Homogenised and calibrated glacier mass balance data
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Hazardous glacier-related events in Norway
The 2014 report, the 'Inventory of glacier-related hazardous events in Norway', records all knows hazardous-events, mainly jøkulhlaups (GLOFs), ice avalanches, glacier length changes, and mountaineering accidents. These events can have significant impacts, and cause a threat to human life.