-- The European Commission has begun seeking feedback on the performance of the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators to identify areas for improvement, the Directorate-General for Energy said Friday.
ACER was stablished in March 2011 to primarily support the integration of energy markets in the region and monitor market dynamics to deter any wholesale energy market manipulation.
The four-week call for evidence, running through May 6, aims "to assess ACER's performance in relation to its objectives, mandate, and tasks, while exploring whether any adjustments are needed to enhance its effectiveness," according to the statement.
All stakeholders, including energy regulators, market participants, industry experts, and civil society, were requested to provide their inputs on the agency's output, working methods, and interactions.
The Commission said targeted surveys and interviews will also be conducted, along with the call for evidence, to facilitate the evaluation process.
Evaluation findings will be presented to the European Parliament, the Council, and ACER's Board of Regulators in Q4, and will be made available to the public.