Policy Framework Enabling Flexibility Markets—Bulgarian Case

The legislation at the EU level is decisive in developing local flexibility market. At current stage, there are far-from-sufficient regulations on market, which can be perceived as a major barrier. scope of this article to explore operational principles European market and assess regulation emerging flexible markets order help new policy framework that facilitates integration assets distribution grid. Although evaluation primarily focuses regulations, numerous modifications still being made them, such those brought about by implementation Clean Energy Package. possibility research material quickly becoming outdated makes difficult. To reduce risk, we also examine debates over potential restrictions; nonetheless, core report mainly applies laws policies were force prior second half 2022. An examination analysis providers’ motives offer conducted concurrently with regulatory assessment. inquiry was initiated identifying resources may used improve electrical system but underutilized. Underutilized refer already part society, efficient energy use, support for behavioral changes, heating systems (such district heating, heat pumps, thermal inertia), well underutilized storage capacities terms supplying electric Resources found via conducting interviews studying scientific literature. rules guidelines examined study. need continually improved because they far from complete.