Consider adapting the design of an existing capacity mechanism to promote the participation of non-fossil flexibility, including demand side response and energy storage.

Member States operating a capacity mechanism must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

It is Art. 19g(1), second sentence, in the Electricity market design — non-fossil flexibility. as of 2026-09-06
The act gives its timing as: In force; applies where a Member State chooses to apply such a scheme. as of 2026-09-06
It names one industry by name: Power. as of 2026-09-06
Compliance is checked by none, one-off. as of 2026-09-06

Addressee Member States operating a capacity mechanismAct Regulation (EU) 2019/943, Arts. 19e–19h, consolidated 16.07.2024Article Art. 19g(1), second sentenceClass Governments

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

operating a capacity mechanism

Obligation

Consider adapting the design of an existing capacity mechanism to promote the participation of non-fossil flexibility, including demand side response and energy storage.

Who is affected

Addressee

Member States operating a capacity mechanism

Class

Governments

Sectors

Names Power and heat · Reaches Batteries and solar

Applies

In force; applies where a Member State chooses to apply such a scheme

Burden drivers

No burden drivers recorded on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

Member States which apply a capacity mechanism shall consider to make the necessary adaptations in the design of the capacity mechanisms to promote the participation of non-fossil flexibility such as demand side response and energy storage

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