Publications
Freely downloadable, USEF delivers all the relevant components required to understand and implement a market for flexibility. This page contains the last updates of our publications. Older publications are still available in our Archive section. Since the release of the Framework we have written a number of whitepapers, articles and brochures as add-ons and enrichments. Most of these have also been published by the National Library of the Netherlands.
USEF: The Framework Explained - Update 2021
Hans de Heer, Marten van der Laan, Aurora Sáez ArmenterosThis publication describes the context and thinking behind USEF Download
USEF White Paper: Flexibility Deployment in Europe
Aurora Sáez Armenteros, Hans de Heer, Marten van der LaanThis paper maps the range of current flexibility products, markets and regulations deployed across Europe. Download
Case study: Practical deployment of electric vehicle flexibility
Jedlix and USEF FoundationThis paper explains how smart charging is used in practice to valorize electric vehicle flexibility. Download
USEF Flexibility Trading Protocol Specifications 1.01
The USEF Flex Trading Protocol (UFTP) is a subset of the USEF Framework. Focused specifically on the exchange of flexibility between Aggregators and DSO's. Download
.XSD files USEF Flexibility Trading Protocol
The USEF Flex trading protocol (UFTP) is a subset of the USEF Framework. UFTP can can be used as stand-alone protocol for flexibility forecasting offering, ordering and settlement processes. Visit
Energy & Flexibility Services for Citizens Energy Communities
Elke Klaassen and Marten van der LaanThis paper aims to support the development and harmonization of the CEC role within the energy system. Download
Flexibility Platforms
Hans de Heer and Willem van den Reek.A detailed introduction to various existing and emerging flexibility platforms. Download
Flexibility Value Stacking
E. Klaassen, M. van der Laan, H. de Heer, A. van der Veen, W. van den ReekAn introduction to the design principles behind the market model. Download
DSO Workstream - Market-based congestion management models
John Hodemaekers, Herman Bontius (USEF)An assessment of 11 models that existed in 2017 Download
Workstream on Aggregator implementation models
Hans de Heer, Marten van der Laan (USEF)Now includes Residential segment as well as Commerce & Industrial. Download
USEF The Framework Explained
Outlines our vision and approach to the flexibility market design, with a description of the structure, market roles, tools and rules. Download