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April 19, 2018
Georgian Regulator Reflects on Growth, Relationship with USAID and NARUC

Georgian Commissioner Gocha Shonia reflects on his experience and growth as a regulator during the lengthy engagement between the Georgian National Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, USAID and NARUC. 

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Georgian Regulator Reflects on Growth, Relationship with USAID and NARUC
March 15, 2018
USAID Supports Intern at Kenyan Energy Regulator to Learn 'Soft Skills' and Reach Career Goals

With the support of USAID and Power Africa, NARUC is advancing gender equity and empowering new women leaders like Margaret through its Women in Energy Regulation Internship Program.

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USAID Supports Intern at Kenyan Energy Regulator to Learn 'Soft Skills' and Reach Career Goals
February 28, 2018
Internship at Kenyan Electricity Regulator Sets Young Woman on Path to Career Success

With assistance from USAID's Energy Division and Power Africa, a young woman in Kenya is pursuing her career goals through NARUC's  Women in Energy Regulation Internship program.

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Internship at Kenyan Electricity Regulator Sets Young Woman on Path to Career Success
February 22, 2018
Nigerian Regulator Advances Electricity Reliability and Market Reform through Eligible Customer Rule

With the support of USAID and Power Africa, NARUC assisted the Nigerian Energy Regulatory Commission (NERC) to develop and issue a rule that will improve electricity reliability for large power customers and offer generators more stable revenues.

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Nigerian Regulator Advances Electricity Reliability and Market Reform through Eligible Customer Rule
January 18, 2018
Ukrainian Regulator's Website Honored for Transparency, Consumer Friendliness

Ukraine’s energy regulator has won accolades for a website redesign that increased the agency’s transparency and eased consumer engagement following assistance from the US Agency for International Development and NARUC.

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Ukrainian Regulator's Website Honored for Transparency, Consumer Friendliness
December 12, 2017
Southeast Europe Regulators Take Important Step Toward Retail Electricity Choice

Through support from USAID, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is assisting Southeast European regulators in adopting retail choice frameworks through a new Southeast Europe regional project.

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Southeast Europe Regulators Take Important Step Toward Retail Electricity Choice
October 10, 2017
Sri Lankan Regulator Takes Significant Step Toward Renewable Energy

With the support of the U.S. Department of State and NARUC, the electricity regulator in Sri Lanka has approved a twenty-year generation plan for the country’s main utility that includes more than 2,500 MW of new wind and solar energy.

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Sri Lankan Regulator Takes Significant Step Toward Renewable Energy
August 8, 2017
A Decade of Progress in Europe and Eurasia

With the support of USAID, NARUC supported stronger governance and fostered economic opportunities in Europe and Eurasia through a cooperative agreement running from 2007 to 2017.

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A Decade of Progress in Europe and Eurasia
July 17, 2017
Sri Lankan Regulator Improves Long-Term Generation Planning

With the support of the U.S. Department of State and NARUC, the electricity regulator in Sri Lanka is taking concrete steps to enhance its processes for reviewing utility generation plans.

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Sri Lankan Regulator Improves Long-Term Generation Planning
July 12, 2017
Tanzanian Regulator Advances Key Pipeline Safety Rules

Through the support of USAID and Power Africa, the energy regulator in Tanzania has taken a key step forward in creating rules to ensure the safe and reliable movement of natural gas around the country.

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Tanzanian Regulator Advances Key Pipeline Safety Rules
June 8, 2017
Ukrainian Regulator Improves Customer Service Through Call Center

With USAID and NARUC support, the Ukrainian eletricity regulator is piloting a call center to more effectively address consumer issues and streamline the commission’s operations.

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Ukrainian Regulator Improves Customer Service Through Call Center
May 31, 2017
Kenyan Regulator Honored For Work to Improve Energy Efficiency

With the support of USAID, a regulator trained by NARUC received an award by an international organization honoring his contributions to a key energy efficiency regulation that is getting results.

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Kenyan Regulator Honored For Work to Improve Energy Efficiency
May 23, 2017
Bosnia and Herzegovina Gives Consumers More Electricity Choice

With the support of USAID, NARUC and USAID’s Energy Investment Activity, energy regulators in Bosnia and Herzegovina are now equipped with an innovative tool to give customers more control of their electricity service.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Gives Consumers More Electricity Choice
May 15, 2017
Black Sea Regulators on Path to Effective Cybersecurity Strategies

With the support of USAID and NARUC, energy regulators in the Black Sea region are taking important steps forward to strengthen the cybersecurity and resilience of their energy sectors.

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Black Sea Regulators on Path to Effective Cybersecurity Strategies
May 10, 2017
Rwandan Regulator Improves PPA Review, Stakeholder Engagement

With Power Africa and USAID support, Rwandan officials are supporting new megawatts and connections through comprehensive reviews of PPAs and more robust work with stakeholders.

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Rwandan Regulator Improves PPA Review, Stakeholder Engagement