Identifying Trends in European Transmission Expenditures Navigant provided the European Commission with data to inform a long-term view of expenditure trends and prepare multi-annual budgets October 18, 2018 Challenge Europe is facing new trends in investments in transmission infrastructure. The energy industry’s transition toward more sustainable sources and, in particular, variable renewables creates large reinforcements of cross-border electricity grids, an uncertain future for gas corridors, and strategic questions on the need for storage. The European Commission’s (EC’s) procedure on Projects of Common Interests provides support to key projects through faster permitting and financial support. To have a long-term view and prepare its multi-annual budgets, the EC sought a quantified and

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