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March 9, 2020
Regulatory Accounting: A Primer for Utility Regulators: The second component of our Tariff Toolkit, "Regulatory Accounting: A Primer for Utility Regulators" is a guide to the structure and function of a system of accounts that regulated utilities can use to ensure they are accurately recording and categorizing financial transactions and presenting coherent data to the regulator.; Read More

October 29, 2019
Promoting Transparency and Public Participation in Energy Regulation: A Communications Primer for Utility Regulators: With the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) – Energy Division, Office of Energy & Infrastructure, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) has undertaken the task of developing a Cost Reflective Tariff Toolkit. The toolkit is intended to constitute several short practical primers that can be used by utility service regulators in countries with emerging economies to design rates that are based on actual cost of service and to effectively engage the public and key stakeholders in the decision-making process.; Read More

June 17, 2019
Zambian Regulators Advance Framework to Support Off-Grid Electricity Development - Copy: Leaders in Zambia have set into motion a profoundly important effort to expand access to affordable, reliable electricity. For isolated and remote communities, officials believe that off-grid systems will serve as an essential component to increasing access to modern electricity services in Zambia.; Read More

February 15, 2019
In a Regional First, Bosnia Launches Electricity Price Comparison Tool: Through support from USAID, NARUC, and the USAID Energy Investment Activity, regulators from BiH publicly launched an online electricity price comparison tool in December 2018. This tool will help customers better understand the electricity sector and, more importantly, save money on their electricity bills.; Read More

November 5, 2018
The Indispensable Role of Energy Regulators in Protecting the Electric Grid: Regulators play an indispensable role in achieving effective cybersecurity in the energy sector, and serve a key role in efforts by USAID and NARUC to improve electricity sector cybersecurity in Europe and Eurasia.; Read More

October 18, 2018
Through USAID-supported Cybersecurity Project, U.S. and Eastern European Energy Regulators Develop Model for Regulatory Cybersecurity Strategies Worldwide: To provide needed support to regulators in Europe and Eurasia, USAID and NARUC developed the Black Sea Cybersecurity Strategy Development Guide, which helps regulators customize a strategy in alignment with international best practices.; Read More

October 17, 2018
The Regulatory Cybersecurity Strategy: a Key Building Block for an Energy Sector's Cybersecurity Policy Framework: A regulatory strategy is not the first thing people associate with cybersecurity. But, for regulators, utilities and others, it is a critical first step to the success of any cyber program.; Read More

October 12, 2018
Nigerian Regulators Advances Key Accounting Tool to Support Electricity Sector Improvement: Through the support of USAID and Power Africa, regulators in Nigeria have taken a major step toward a more sustainable, competitive and self-reliant electricity system; Read More

July 24, 2018
Gender Internship Cultivates Interest in Effective Utilization of Energy: Through the support of USAID's Energy Division and Power Africa, a participant in the Women in Energy Regulation Internship Program cultivated an interest in conservation and the effective utilization of energy.; Read More

July 6, 2018
How Strong Regulatory Frameworks Support Development: Regulatory reforms can open up new opportunities for businesses, improve the health and safety of a country’s citizens and facilitate greater connections within a region. But don’t just take our word for it -- here are three ways strong regulatory frameworks can support development.; Read More

June 18, 2018
The Practical Guide to Women in Energy Regulation: Developed in collaboration with USAID’s Energy Division, the Practical Guide to Women in Energy Regulation provides an overview of the current role of women within the energy sector and identifies approaches to gender equity that consider women as employees, decision-makers and stakeholders, energy users and participants in the energy value chain.; Read More

June 17, 2018
Tanzania Advances Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Rules Following USAID, NARUC Support: The Tanzanian government has advanced midstream and downstream natural gas activities by instituting key pipeline safety rules, in part through the assistance and support of USAID, Power Africa and NARUC.; Read More

May 29, 2018
Regulators, System Operators Collaborate on Steps to Increase Reliability and Promote Investment in Black Sea Region: Through the support of USAID and in collaboration with the U.S. Energy Association, NARUC supported regulators and transmission system operators in the Black Sea region through a first-of-its-kind report on balancing resources.; Read More

May 7, 2018
Intern in Tanzania Gains Skills in Natural Gas Monitoring: Through the support of USAID’s Energy Division and Power Africa, Anitha Privatus Kaijage is developing skills and knowledge that will further her career in the energy sector via an internship at the Tanzanian regulatory agency.; Read More

May 2, 2018
Tanzanian Officials Agree on Key Plan to Improve Energy System Through Time-of-Use Rates: Through support from USAID, Power Africa and NARUC, Tanzanian regulators have joined utility and government officials on a key plan to improve energy efficiency and electric system utilization through time-of-use rates.; Read More

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Leaders in Zambia have set into motion a profoundly important effort to expand access to affordable, reliable electricity. For isolated and remote communities, officials believe that off-grid systems will serve as an essential component to increasing access to modern electricity services in Zambia.

Regulators play an indispensable role in achieving effective cybersecurity in the energy sector, and serve a key role in efforts by USAID and NARUC to improve electricity sector cybersecurity in Europe and Eurasia.

To provide needed support to regulators in Europe and Eurasia, USAID and NARUC developed the Black Sea Cybersecurity Strategy Development Guide, which helps regulators customize a strategy in alignment with international best practices.

A regulatory strategy is not the first thing people associate with cybersecurity. But, for regulators, utilities and others, it is a critical first step to the success of any cyber program.

Through the support of USAID and Power Africa, regulators in Nigeria have taken a major step toward a more sustainable, competitive and self-reliant electricity system

Through the support of USAID's Energy Division and Power Africa, a participant in the Women in Energy Regulation Internship Program cultivated an interest in conservation and the effective utilization of energy.

Regulatory reforms can open up new opportunities for businesses, improve the health and safety of a country’s citizens and facilitate greater connections within a region. But don’t just take our word for it -- here are three ways strong regulatory frameworks can support development.

The Tanzanian government has advanced midstream and downstream natural gas activities by instituting key pipeline safety rules, in part through the assistance and support of USAID, Power Africa and NARUC.

Through the support of USAID and in collaboration with the U.S. Energy Association, NARUC supported regulators and transmission system operators in the Black Sea region through a first-of-its-kind report on balancing resources.

Through the support of USAID’s Energy Division and Power Africa, Anitha Privatus Kaijage is developing skills and knowledge that will further her career in the energy sector via an internship at the Tanzanian regulatory agency.

Through support from USAID, Power Africa and NARUC, Tanzanian regulators have joined utility and government officials on a key plan to improve energy efficiency and electric system utilization through time-of-use rates.