WindEurope and RenewableUK have joined more than 30 companies and industry organisations in calling for a closer energy partnership between the UK and the EU. The aim is to reduce electricity costs, strengthen energy security and accelerate the development of clean power across Europe. Ahead of the EU-UK summit in Brussels on 20 November, the organisations are urging leaders to deepen cooperation on energy policy, electricity trading, offshore wind and clean energy supply chains.
The signatories welcome the expected agreement to link the UK and EU Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), but call for a clear implementation timetable and swift exemptions for both sides from the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which applies a carbon price to imported goods. Linking the systems would create a larger, more integrated carbon market, support cleaner electricity trading and avoid additional costs and barriers for the energy sector.
The letter also calls for progress on future electricity trading arrangements. A more pragmatic approach to cross-border trading would allow greater use of interconnectors, improve access to clean electricity generated in the North Sea and support a more resilient energy system at lower cost.
The organisations welcome continued cooperation through the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) agreement and urge both parties to strengthen the partnership ahead of the next North Sea Summit in 2028. They identify the UK's offshore wind sector as an important contributor to NSEC's shared targets, supply chain development and cost reductions.
The signatories also call for the UK to be recognised as a trusted partner in strengthening Europe's clean technology and electricity grid supply chains.
