Today, the European Commission unveiled its European #GridsPackage ⚡ – an important step to modernise Europe’s electricity #grids and deliver clean, affordable energy. Reducing our costly dependence on fossil fuel imports benefits both households and businesses and strengthens Europe’s energy security. 🌍 1/x

NEW report! Coordinated #energyinfrastructure planning could save Europe over €560 billion by 2050 💶That figure rises to €750 billion if the savings from avoided back-up power plants are included.

Less than a month before the EU Commission is expected to publish its #GridsPackage, our new paper shows how smarter planning can:

• direct investments where they have the biggest impact
• unlock system-wide efficiencies
• speed up the rollout of #renewables 1/x