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Regulatory Frameworks MEDREG, Association of Mediterranean Energy Regulators. Philippe Raillon PAM-UNECE inter-Governmental Conference Roundtable Discussion V: Strengthening Energy Systems Geneva May 31 2013.
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Regulatory FrameworksMEDREG, Association of Mediterranean Energy Regulators Philippe Raillon PAM-UNECE inter-Governmental ConferenceRoundtable Discussion V: Strengthening Energy Systems Geneva May 31 2013
Outline1) The Role of MEDREG in the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Sector2) Exchange of Experiences: Hot Topics in the Work of MEDREG
Supporting National Regulatory Authorities • The establishment of a Mediterranean Energy Community involving all stakeholders of the energy sector requires strong and functioning NRAs in all the countries of the region • MEDREG works as a networks of partners to strengthen the role of National RegulatoryAuthorities (NRAs) • Promote a constant exchange of information and expertise among its members • Benchmarking and Recommendationson NRAs competences, means and independence
Why MEDREG? MEDREG is a fundamentaltool to: • Favoura progressive integration of national energymarketsstartingfromgroundknowledge, to respect national historical, economic, industrialspecificities • Establish minimum standards on the subject of rules and regulations applicable in the various segments of the market • Allow the identification of regional energy priorities that are in line with needs and can guarantee a long-term social and economic development
Outline1) The Role of MEDREG in the Euro-Mediterranean Energy Sector2) Exchange of Experiences: Hot Topics in the Work of MEDREG
Currentpriorities • Cooperationwithotheractors • Capacity building • Consumers • Investments
Capacity-Building Tools for Market Harmonization: The IMME Seminars • Training for Medreg members: various partnerships including notably the FSR • EU-funded IMME initiative: Progressive Integration of the Electricity Markets of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia within the Internal Electricity Market of the European Union • MEDREG contribution: organization of 3 targeted capacity-building seminars: cooperation, interconnections, markets
Energy Consumers Within Mediterranean Markets • MEDREG works towards: • Increasing the attention dedicated to household energy customers • Create a durable collaboration betweenregulators and ministriesto protect vulnerable consumers • Pursue the goals of consumer educationfavouringcompetitive markets
Investing in Energy Infrastructure • MEDREG intends to: • Cooperate, create an active debate on energy investments and reinforce synergies among energy actors E/G • Provide a shared vision of Mediterranean regulators on investments in energy infrastructure • Come to a stable regulatory framework which allows for a strategicprioritization of investments
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