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February 28, 2025
Celebrating 26 Years of NARUC's International Programs: In accordance with the U.S. President’s Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid, issued on January 24, 2025, the United States Agency for International Development and the U.S. State Department directed the suspension and termination of various grant-funded projects, including those under NARUC’s International Programs. In response to this, NARUC has made the difficult but necessary decision to wind down its International Programs in early March 2025 given the lack of federal funding support. NARUC has worked in the regulatory community for the past 26 years, and many recipients of direct technical support have gone on to European Union accession and then become strong partners in implementing NARUC’s technical assistance projects around the world. NARUC’s initial work with regulators in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union paved the way to working with energy regulators in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

January 10, 2025
USAID & NARUC AWLE Initiative - Results per Country: This flyer details results per country participating in the USAID and NARUC Advancing Women Leaders in Energy (AWLE) Initiative as of January 2025.

January 7, 2025
Interns from Armenia and Kosovo Share Newly Gained Perspectives on Regulation, Career Path Development, and Gender Balance in the Energy Sector: With funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), NARUC is introducing young women to careers in the energy sector through its Women in Energy Internship Program, which began in 2023 and is part of a larger Advancing Women Leaders in Energy (AWLE) initiative. NARUC connected with two interns placed at the Energy Regulatory Office of Kosovo (ERO) – Edona Ahmeti and Gresa Salihi – as well as Angela Hakobyan, an intern from the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of Armenia – to learn about their experiences during the internship program.

October 16, 2024
Regulation on the Transmission System Operator’s Responsibilities During Emergency and Restoration (Template): October 2024 - With USAID support, NARUC works to empower energy regulators from the Europe and Eurasia region in establishing emergency response coordination protocols to strengthen the energy security and resilience of their energy sectors. As part of this effort, we have developed an emergency preparedness regulation template for the electricity sector that will help regulators to ensure compliance with European Union requirements. It can be customized to fit country-specific needs, and contains guiding comments that incorporate regulatory best practices.

August 5, 2024
Moldovan Regulator Makes Strides in Building Trust with the Public, Communicating with Stakeholders, and Responding to Energy Crises: With support from USAID and NARUC, the National Agency for Energy Regulation of Moldova (ANRE) finalized and approved a new communications strategy for 2024-2027. By establishing a strategic plan that delivers cohesive messages on the commission’s roles, responsibilities, and achievements, ANRE can better convey its value proposition to the public and foster effective collaboration across energy stakeholders that enables a unified approach toward achieving market development goals. The finalization of the strategy also supports USAID’s U.S.-Europe Energy Bridge goal of bolstering the resilience of critical infrastructure by empowering ANRE staff to respond more efficiently to crises that affect energy prices and supply, such as geopolitical events, natural disasters, and cyberattacks.

June 3, 2024
Activity calendar - June 2024: We are currently recruiting volunteers for activities in the coming months, with opportunities for NARUC members and energy experts to support our projects in renewable energy integration, public communications, and other fields.

April 30, 2024
Get Involved with NARUC's International Programs!: Webinar on April 30, 2024 Are you interested in helping to improve the quality and effectiveness of energy regulation in developing countries around the world by sharing your knowledge and experiences working in the energy sector? If so, we invite you to learn more about NARUC's International Programs, including where we work, the types of work we do, and how to become an expert volunteer for our activities abroad. We will also explore the benefits of volunteering, including professional development, collaborating with your peers, and learning about other parts of the world, to name a few.

April 15, 2024
Human Resources Departments at Georgian, Moldovan, and Ukrainian Commissions Take Measures to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Published in April 2024, this feature story highlights how the Human Resources (HR) departments of the National Agency for Energy Regulation of Moldova, the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission, and the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission of Ukraine are improving their HR frameworks and countering limiting socio-cultural norms to build a more inclusive workforce.

March 18, 2024
Moroccan Regulator Drives Energy Sector Growth and Prioritizes Sustainable Development: Published in March 2024, this feature story highlights support for the Moroccan regulator to establish strong regulatory frameworks for sustainable development within the energy sector and ensure the right conditions are in place to attract private investment.

March 12, 2024
Regulators in Europe and Eurasia Launch Competitive Electricity Markets and Lay Foundation for Regional Market Integration: Published in March 2024, this feature story highlights cooperation among national regulatory authorities in the Europe and Eurasia region to couple their respective markets and become part of the single European market for electricity.