Energy and Utilities

The further modernization of the EU economy and the development of more secure, affordable and sustainable energy systems for all EU citizens call for the renewal of infrastructures and the emergence of new technologies. The European Commission has set a series of ambitious goals, through the Green Deal published in December 2019, to transition towards a fully green economy and reach the global climate target of net zero by 2050.

Standardization in the energy sector contributes to better energy management by supporting the spread of best practices and providing energy users with the necessary tools to analyze and adapt their energy consumption patterns. European Standards (ENs) are a flexible tool to improve safety and performances, raise levels of energy efficiency and protect consumers, workers and the environment.

CEN and CENELEC are working with the European Commission and other stakeholders to develop and adopt European Standards to support European legislation, with a particular focus on the successful integration of the European energy market and the implementation of the EU’s climate and energy targets. European Standards provide a basis for the integration of technologies into complex systems and facilitate interoperability and data exchange.