# Energy grid management and infrastructure in Estonia andslof > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/energy-grid-management-and-infrastructure-in-estonia-andslof > Updated: 2026-09-29T10:52:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Estonia and Slovenia have initiated efforts to manage rising electricity demand through strategic studies and pilot programs. In Estonia, a joint study coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry is evaluating electricity generation, storage, and cross-border connections to inform future energy policy. Meanwhile, Slovenia is testing smart meters and electric vehicle fleets to develop a flexible power market that responds to price signals and network conditions. In Estonia, infrastructure development has progressed with the opening of a renovated 110/10 kV substation in Kuuste, aimed at improving reliability for thousands of customers and supporting new production and consumption. To fund necessary network investments and crisis preparedness, the operator Elering announced adjustments to network fees for 2027. While the main network fee will increase, simultaneous reductions in balancing and renewable energy fees are intended to offset the change for consumers. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Estonian energy companies upgrade grid and adjust network fees Elektrilevi has opened a renovated substation in Kuuste to improve grid reliability, while Elering plans to adjust network fees in 2027 to fund infrastructure investments without increasing total consumer costs 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/estonian-energy-companies-upgrade-grid-and-adjust-network-fees ### 2026-09-28: Estonia and Slovenia advance energy grid and demand management studies Estonia is studying optimal electricity generation and storage to meet rising demand, while Slovenia tests smart meters and EV fleets to enhance grid flexibility and market optimization. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/estonia-and-slovenia-advance-energy-grid-and-demand-management-studies --- Cite as: Energy grid management and infrastructure in Estonia andslof. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/energy-grid-management-and-infrastructure-in-estonia-andslof