The Electricity Working Group (EWG) of the European energy regulators deals with issues related to the European electricity grids and the EU electricity market. In 2012, the EWG will focus on the following areas of work:

• Quality of supply - this has been a constant theme for regulatory exchange of good practices and knowledge since the start of European cooperation, and resulted in the 5th quality benchmarking report. In 2012, voltage quality monitoring will be addresed in Guidelines of Good Practice.
  
• Smart grids - have for several years been one of the top subjects of the electricity sector. It is a cross-cutting issue for infrastructure development, the fight against climate change and network regulation which deserves European energy regulators' continuous attention also in 2012.
  
• Sustainable development  -  in the form of energy efficiency, renewable energy and emissions trading this area has an effect on electricity markets and networks, and consequently, has continuously been at the centre of European energy regulators’ interest. In 2012, this line of work will be continued by updating the previous Status Review on Renewable Energy Support in Europe, finalising - following public consultation - the report on the implication of non-harmonised renewable support schemes.
  
• Security of supply - relates to a number of issues where CEER has had a high commitment. 2012 will see the continuation of the previous efforts to address the challenges of security of supply from the viewpoint of generation adequacy, elaborating Guidelines of Good Practice.