The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) expects EU electricity grid investment to continue rising through 2030, but warned project delays and grid congestion could lift consumer costs. Of 18 countries submitting forecasts, 15 expect 2030 investment to exceed 2025 levels; the Netherlands projects nearly fivefold growth while Estonia, Latvia and Cyprus expect declines. Industry estimates show consumers’ share of grid costs could increase 50–100% by 2050 versus today. ACER said h

The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) expects EU electricity grid investment to continue rising through 2030, but warned project delays and grid congestion could lift consumer costs. Of 18 countries submitting forecasts, 15 expect 2030 investment to exceed 2025 levels; the Netherlands projects nearly fivefold growth while Estonia, Latvia and Cyprus expect declines. Industry estimates show consumers’ share of grid costs could increase 50–100% by 2050 versus today. ACER said higher investment demand will likely raise network usage charges, with rising manufacturing input prices adding to cost pressure. To meet climate targets, EU gas demand is projected to fall about 18% by 2030 versus 2025, reducing the user base for fixed pipeline costs and putting further upward pressure on network fees.