New Prioritisation Model For The Electricity Grid – Key Points In The Bill And Draft Executive Orders

Following a consultation round in which 77 external consultation responses were received, the Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities tabled a Bill (L 23) on 20 August 2026 on a more active prioritisation of access to the electricity grid. The Danish Energy Agency has now launched a consultation on the executive orders setting out the practical implementation of Bill L 23.

Bill L 23 follows up on the initiatives set out in the political agreement of 29 June 2026 on an emergency plan for the electricity grid, establishing a politically defined framework laying down which operators and projects are to be given priority in accessing the scarce capacity in the electricity grid.

The Bill resembles an enabling act which sets out the general framework for the allocation of capacity in the electricity grid, including the prioritisation and rejection of applications for grid connection, whereas the specific rules are to be laid down in executive orders.