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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.

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How Strong Regulatory Frameworks Support Development
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.

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The Practical Guide to Women in Energy Regulation
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.

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Tanzania Advances Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Rules Following USAID, NARUC Support
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.  

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Regulators, System Operators Collaborate on Steps to Increase Reliability and Promote Investment in Black Sea Region
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. 

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Intern in Tanzania Gains Skills in Natural Gas Monitoring
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.

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Tanzanian Officials Agree on Key Plan to Improve Energy System Through Time-of-Use Rates
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