CRM Product design
The CRM product is developed in collaboration with stakeholders. Before any key changes, Elia holds public consultations, during which market parties can share their feedback.
The Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM) is an essential part of Belgium’s power system, designed to ensure security of supply now and in the future. The CRM product design is shaped by a structured process that values stakeholder input, transparency, and regulatory oversight. This page gives an overview of how the CRM has been developed and which key documents support its evolution.
Functioning rules and formal documents
At the heart of the CRM product design are the Functioning Rules. These rules detail the full operational, contractual, and procedural framework for the CRM scheme, including how capacity is auctioned, remunerated, and how obligations and penalties are managed. The Functioning Rules are published by May 15th every year, following a proposal from Elia and a decision of the CREG. Before Elia proposes changes to the Functioning Rules, a public consultation is organized. The most recent version is published on the website of the CREG.
Next, in the context of its legal obligations, Elia also publishes several documents related to the CRM.
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FAQ
This FAQ is an facilitation tool to the Belgian Capacity Remuneration Mechanism. It is a tool to help facilitate understanding of the CRM and associated documents. Any parties wishing to obtain a complete understanding of the law and its implementing decrees, the proposed rules of operation and the proposed capacity contract should refer to these documents, which are the only references to be relied upon for the application of the Belgian CRM.
FAQ
This FAQ is an facilitation tool to the Belgian Capacity Remuneration Mechanism. It is a tool to help facilitate understanding of the CRM and associated documents. Any parties wishing to obtain a complete understanding of the law and its implementing decrees, the proposed rules of operation and the proposed capacity contract should refer to these documents, which are the only references to be relied upon for the application of the Belgian CRM.
FAQ
This FAQ is an facilitation tool to the Belgian Capacity Remuneration Mechanism. It is a tool to help facilitate understanding of the CRM and associated documents. Any parties wishing to obtain a complete understanding of the law and its implementing decrees, the proposed rules of operation and the proposed capacity contract should refer to these documents, which are the only references to be relied upon for the application of the Belgian CRM.
FAQ
This FAQ is an facilitation tool to the Belgian Capacity Remuneration Mechanism. It is a tool to help facilitate understanding of the CRM and associated documents. Any parties wishing to obtain a complete understanding of the law and its implementing decrees, the proposed rules of operation and the proposed capacity contract should refer to these documents, which are the only references to be relied upon for the application of the Belgian CRM.
FAQ
This FAQ is an facilitation tool to the Belgian Capacity Remuneration Mechanism. It is a tool to help facilitate understanding of the CRM and associated documents. Any parties wishing to obtain a complete understanding of the law and its implementing decrees, the proposed rules of operation and the proposed capacity contract should refer to these documents, which are the only references to be relied upon for the application of the Belgian CRM.
Design notes
To make the CRM framework practical and transparent, Elia maintains design notes that explain key mechanisms in detail. An overview of the CRM design notes is provided below:Public consultations
The CRM design has been shaped in close collaboration with stakeholders. Before any key change, Elia holds public consultations. For documents and summaries related to past consultations as well as to react to ongoing consultations, please refer toPublic consultations.
Working Group Adequacy
The Working Group on Adequacy (WG Adequacy) also plays a major role in the evolution of the CRM. The documents and reports from WG Adequacy are available here: WG Adequacy
