The project contributes to an updated knowledge base that may support Nordic government authorities and policymakers in considering regulatory approaches to enable the adoption of efficient flexibility solutions. The analysis is based on a mapping of various initiatives aimed at developing local flexibility mechanisms that leverage demand-side flexibility (DSF), along with in-depth studies of experiences from ten such cases across the Nordics. Particular focus is given to the barriers and enablers for the efficient use of local demand-side flexibility from smart appliances.