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March 17, 2023
An Interview with Elijah Sichone, Executive Director of the Regional Electricity Regulators Association of Southern Africa, on the Importance of Integrating Distributed Energy Resources and Developing a Regional Energy Market: Hear from Elijah Sichone, the Executive Director of the Regional Electricity Regulators Association of Southern Africa.; Read More

March 9, 2023
An Interview with Tanzanian Interns on their Professional Development and the Importance of Female Representation in the Energy Sector: Since 2017, the Women in Energy Regulation Internship Program has partnered with energy regulators from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal, and Zambia to place young women in short-term positions within their country's energy commissions. Hear from three interns who worked with Tanzania’s Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA).; Read More

March 8, 2023
Promoting Women's Participation in Energy Regulation: Zambian Interns Tell All: Hear from Women in Energy Regulation Internship Program interns on what they have learned during their time with the Zambia Energy Regulation Board.; Read More

February 22, 2023
Reflections from Armenian Commissioner Sergey Aghinyan on the Value of Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration Among Energy Regulators from Around the World: Learn about Armenian Commissioner Sergey Aghinyan's experiences as a volunteer for USAID and NARUC activities and how he is 'paying it forward.'; Read More

December 7, 2022
Approaches to Regulating Distributed Generation in Central America: This report provides a high-level overview of regulatory objectives, challenges, and considered solutions related to the development of distributed generation in Central America.; Read More

October 13, 2022
An Interview with FERK's Ivana Boro Tomic on Her Journey in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Energy Sector and Finding Her Voice: Learn about Ivana's experiences as a woman working in the energy sector and how she has put what she learned from USAID/NARUC trainings into practice.; Read More

October 12, 2022
Rwandan Regulator Supports Increased Adoption of Captive Power and Distributed Energy Resources, Integration of Renewable Energy Technologies onto the Grid: Learn about how the Rwandan regulator is working to increase megawatts and connections within the country.; Read More

October 11, 2022
New Electricity Market Development Publication on Market Transparency Platforms: This publication is designed to guide regulators in Europe and Eurasia in implementing effective market transparency and establishing transparency platforms.; Read More

September 27, 2022
Georgian Regulator 'Pays it Forward' by Sharing Best Practices Learned from USAID & NARUC Assistance with Regulators from Around the World: Representatives from the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC) play a key role in USAID’s and NARUC’s work in the Europe & Eurasia region. In recent years, GNERC regulatory staff have, in turn, become expert volunteers for USAID and NARUC in Africa and Asia.; Read More

August 23, 2022
An Interview with Dr. Marsha Atherley-Ikechi on the Role of Renewable Energy in Creating a Resilient Future for Barbados' Energy Sector: Learn about how the energy regulator in Barbados is working to achieve 100% renewable energy goals by 2030.; Read More

April 1, 2022
Electricity Market Development: Dry Run Process Model For Energy Regulators: This document is designed to guide and equip regulators with the knowledge to oversee the implementation of an effective dry run process.; Read More

January 24, 2022
Tariff Toolkit: Primer on the Impact of Electricity Tariff Reform on Infrastructure Development and Economic Development: This primer discusses the impact of electricity tariff reforms on a country’s economic development.; Read More

January 4, 2022
Zambian Regulator Embraces Public Outreach Strategy to Promote Transparency and Build Trust with the Public and Energy Sector Stakeholders: Learn about how the energy regulator in Zambia is working to enhance the clarity and transparency of regulatory processes and decisions.; Read More

November 16, 2021
Regulators in Southern Africa Make Progress Towards Promoting Cross-Border Electricity Trade: Learn about how energy regulators in Southern Africa are working to increase electricity reliability and access by further harmonizing their power sectors and improving conditions for cross-border electricity trade.; Read More

November 11, 2021
New Cost of Service Study Manual Developed to Help Ethiopian Energy Sector Stakeholders Design Cost-Based Electricity Rates and Expand Electricity Access: Learn about how energy sector stakeholders in Ethiopia are working to design fair and reasonable rates. These efforts will improve the financial viability of the utilities, stimulate investment in new electricity infrastructure, and better position Ethiopia to participate in the East Africa Power Pool, thus increasing electricity access to its population.; Read More