Does the EU smart grid strategy empower consumers to actively participate in the energy transition through demand response programs, energy management solutions, support for prosumer participation, and consumer awareness initiatives for meeting climate change mitigating goals? As a follow-up question, does it give the EU electricity customers greater visibility, control, and incentives to manage their energy usage efficiently? In turn, does the EU aim to harness the collective efforts of households and businesses to achieve a more sustainable and resilient energy system? Kindly comment.