Fall 2003: New energy legislation in Albania

2003 marks an important turn in the development of the energy sector in Albania, as two very important documents have been approved:
-The strategy of the energy sector
-The "For the electric energy sector " law
The two documents, together with the restructuring of the only vertically integrated monopoly, target the increase of efficiency, supply and investor security as well as efficient use of the sources of energy.
The "For the electric energy sector" law dated 22.05.2003(No. 9072) and approved by the Parliament, gives increased authority and independence to the Albanian Regulatory in the licensing and complete authority in pricing and tariff setting, which provides the opportunity for a market opening. It also provides for unification of the legal framework as part of Albania's integration in the Regional South East European energy market.

Spring 2003: Strengthening Ties: The Second Visit of the ERE/IURC Partnership

From January 11-18, a delegation from the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Albania (ERE) visited the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) in Indianapolis.  The delegation consisted of Chairman Engjell Cuci, Commissioner Mehdi Canga, Commissioner Pandeli Angjeli, Commissioner Rajmonda Islamaj, Commissioner Kristaq Zhupa, and Mr. Kastriot Sulka, Head of the ERE's Tariff Department.  The ERE/IURC Partnership is supported by funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).

From left to right: Commissioner Mehdi Canga (ERE), Dr. Robert Ichord (USAID), Commissioner Rajmonda Islamaj (ERE), Chairman William McCarty (IURC), Executive Director Charles Gray (NARUC), Ambassador Fatos Tarifa, Chairman Engjell Cuci (ERE), Commissioner Pandeli Angjeli (ERE), Commissioner Kristaq Zhupa (ERE)

This visit concludes the introductory aspects of the ERE/IURC Energy Regulatory Partnership.  The two introductory activities were designed to provide an in depth view of the authority, autonomy, and accountability of each agency.  The next series of activities and training opportunities will deal with specific regulatory issues of interest to both Commissions.  During the activities held in Tirana and Indianapolis, the commissioners and staff of both agencies actively participated in the sessions and engaged their counterparts on a number of issues.  The ERE/IURC Partnership is off to a successful start because both partners are dedicated to a successful Partnership and eager to learn from each other.

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