Energy Identification Code


The Energy Identification Code or EIC is a 16-character code used in Europe to uniquely identify entities and objects related to the electricity and gas sector.
The EIC code is used for:
The EIC codes are used — among others — in the ENTSO-E Transparency Platform and in the ARIS platform, both supporting EU regulations on transparency and integrity.

Actors involved in the EIC coding scheme

The scheme is supported by a central issuing office and ENTSO-E-authorised local issuing offices in Europe.