Putting reform into practice: EU4Energy brings European regulatory expertise to Armenia
On 2 and 3 November, the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER), through its EU4Energy Phase III project, organised a two-day expert workshop in Yerevan, Armenia.
The event was dedicated to advancing Armenia’s electricity market reform and strengthening the country’s regulatory and institutional framework.
The workshop brought together representatives of Armenian institutions with experts from the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (MEKH) to exchange practical experience and discuss regulatory approaches supporting the implementation of Armenia’s ongoing electricity sector reforms.
“The European Union remains committed to supporting Armenia in developing a more secure, sustainable and competitive energy sector,” said Johann Hesse, Head of Cooperation Section at the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia. “Successful electricity market reform requires more than legislative changes as it depends on strong institutions, transparent market arrangements and effective regulatory oversight. Through EU4Energy Phase III, we are supporting Armenian institutions in translating reform priorities into practical solutions, drawing on European experience while taking into account Armenia’s specific needs and circumstances.”
“Armenia’s electricity market reform requires a strong regulatory framework and effective implementation,” said Mesrop Mesropyan, Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of Armenia. “The discussions with experts from Hungary and the European Union are of great value. These will provide an opportunity to address the liberalisation and balancing of the electricity market, the regulation of energy storage systems, the development of the institutional capacities of regulatory bodies, the ensuring of compliance with legal requirements, the protection of consumer rights, and the enhancement of market transparency.”
Over the two days, participants addressed key aspects of electricity market reform, including electricity market liberalisation and balancing mechanisms, energy storage regulation, institutional organisation and regulatory governance, enforcement and sanctioning powers, and coordination between energy regulators and competition authorities.
Particular attention was also given to consumer protection, quality of service, complaint handling, Guarantees of Origin and renewable energy disclosure, highlighting the importance of transparent market arrangements and effective consumer safeguards.
Through expert presentations and moderated discussions, Armenian and Hungarian counterparts explored practical regulatory challenges, shared lessons learned and discussed approaches relevant to the further development of Armenia’s electricity sector.
The EU4Energy Phase III is funded by the European Union with a total budget of €6 million and is implemented by CEER. The project aims to contribute to the accelerated transition to interconnected, secure, sustainable, and low-emission energy systems in the Eastern Partnership Countries.
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