The first few lines of the new European Commission proposals to clean up the energy market are enough to realize that this is a far-reaching policy initiative that will change the energy landscape in Europe forever. While there have been grumblings from some EU parliament members, warning the Commission not to go too far in its energy reform bill, these are irresistible proposals that will mark a significant change in how renewable energy is traded in Europe – moving from slow and conservative to revolutionary and entrepreneurial overnight. Yes the key amendment as foreseen by most commentators is the arrival of Contracts for Difference for all non-fossil fuel electricity generation, with the Member States obliged to channel excess revenues back…