On the occasion of the Informal Energy Council and the High-Level Energy Conference “Charge for Change” in Linz on 17/18 September, bne jointly with Smart Energy Europe, European Energy Retailers (EER) and 3 other associations have sent an open letter to EU Energy Ministers and Permanent Representations to the EU urging Member States to support all types of flexibility and unlock their vast potentials for the energy system. For fostering the emergence of new market players and business model, it is essential to ensure non-discriminatory access for decentralized resources to electricity markets and mechanisms.