07/10/2026
Last week, our colleague Paulino García attended the Citizens’ Energy Forum in Brussels, organised by the European Commission.
The event brought together cities, energy communities, non-governmental organisations, consumer associations, businesses and citizens to discuss how the ambitions of the Citizens Energy Package can be translated into practical initiatives that deliver real benefits for citizens, cities and communities.
The Forum featured contributions from Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, alongside Members of the European Parliament, Nicolás González Casares and Seán Kelly. Discussions focused on practical ways to make the energy transition work for citizens, covering affordability, consumer protection, renewable energy sharing and experiences from communities across Europe leading the transition to clean energy.
The topics discussed at the Citizens’ Energy Forum are at the heart of the Utility Regulator’s duties to protect the short and long-term interests of energy consumers, particularly in relation to price and quality of service. Our attendance at the Forum provided valuable insights into the challenges affecting consumers across Europe, including ideas and best practice from other EU regulators.
