RGI Statement Circular Economy Act

In a world of scarcity and rising geopolitical tensions, circularity is not only an environmental imperative but a strategic necessity for Europe’s security, competitiveness, energy and economic resilience, and job creation. Since the adoption of the first Circular Economy Act in 2015, the EU has been leading the progress towards a circular economy globally. However, electricity infrastructure has been a missing puzzle piece in the last decade.

Electricity grids are the backbone of the energy transition, integrating renewables into the energy system, enabling electrification, ensuring security of supply, and contributing to energy affordability. Recognising and enabling the potential of circular strategies within electricity grid infrastructure development is essential to reduce dependencies, waste, and impacts on ecosystems, while accelerating grid build-out.