Italy North IDCC methodology consultation proceeds unchanged, confirming Jan 2028 Central Europe DA alignment driver

The primary source reiterates the same consultation parameters already captured: Italy North TSOs' Article 21 CACM intraday common capacity calculation (IDCC) methodology amendment consultation remains open from 12 Oct to 11 Nov 2026, with the stated driver unchanged as alignment with the Central Europe day-ahead process go-live currently scheduled for January 2028. No new substantive detail, date shift, or regulatory development is introduced versus the prior captured state.

Confirmation of the unchanged consultation window and rationale sustains the existing assessment: the IDCC amendment is a CCR-specific capacity calculation adjustment tied to the broader Central Europe DA integration timeline, with implications for how intraday cross-zonal capacity will be calculated and allocated in Italy North once the amendment is finalized and the DA process goes live.

Because this source restates rather than updates the previously logged consultation details, it functions as a stability signal rather than a new development—there is no indication yet of stakeholder feedback volume, contentious issues, or any schedule slippage in either the consultation deadline or the Central Europe DA go-live date. Market participants and other CCR TSOs should continue monitoring for the post-consultation outcome (TSO response to comments, NRA approval process under CACM Article 9/12) as the next substantive milestone, rather than expecting further changes before the 11 Nov 2026 deadline.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1222 (CACM) - Article 21 (intraday common capacity calculation methodology) and Article 12 (public consultation requirement)

Public consultation closes · 11 Nov 2026

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