A comprehensive online library bringing together resources on various regulatory issues from technical issue papers, benchmarking reports, sector analysis and podcasts produced by ERRA and its partner organisations.
ERRA gathers regulators from nuclear and nuclear newcomer countries, creating a suitable platform to exchange views and experiences within our organization. That is why the ERRA Presidium decided to launch the first of this kind of conference focusing on the intersection of nuclear energy and energy regulation in a format that gathers international organizations, TSOs, policymakers, and NRAs. The ERRA Nuclear Energy Regulatory Forum (NERF), which was held in Warsaw on June 6-7, 2024, turned out to be a success: gathering experts from 17 countries has been an excellent basis for developing a new block within our activities.
As a product of Warsaw NERF, we want to share the main discussions and findings of the event, hoping to raise a discussion on all regulatory aspects related to nuclear power. The first part of our post-conference materials was prepared by eminent TSO experts who debated nuclear power from the point of view of a smooth-functioning energy system.
Grid scarcity in countries characterized by a high phase of renewable energy integration is one of the key barriers for their successful energy transition. As the issue becomes more apparent also among ERRA member countries, the Association issues the Study on how grid scarcity is perceived among ERRA regulators and how the issue can be tackled with the right tools. The Study was developed by the Regulatory Assistance Project.
The contents of the report comprise:
We kindly acknowledge the RAP team developing the report as well as the ERRA member organizations that contributed to the ERRA survey.
This report highlights the transformative potential of hydrogen and the crucial role of GOs in fostering a transparent, credible, and efficient hydrogen market. Hydrogen can significantly contribute to global sustainability and energy security goals through strategic investments and collaborative efforts.
The report identifies four critical attributes of GOs: traceability, ensuring that hydrogen's origin and production details are accurately tracked; tradability, allowing GOs to be bought and sold independently of the physical hydrogen; transparency, providing clear information about hydrogen's environmental credentials; and credibility, maintaining rigorous standards and independent verification.
The report is structured as follows:
This report would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of the ERRA Gaseous Fuels Markets and Economic Regulation Committee (GF COM) member NRAs.
The report is structured as follows:
This benchmarking initiative would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of the participating ERRA Natural Gas Markets and Economic Regulation Committee member NRAs.
This report analyses the energy transition efforts of several developed non-ERRA countries. It extracts key lessons, best practices and innovative approaches for others to follow for a sustainable energy future. The report explores indicators such as renewable energy generation, energy efficiency measures, carbon emissions reduction, and the policy and regulatory frameworks that help successful energy transitions. Through unique examples and comparative analysis, the report aims to provide valuable insights for ERRA members working towards a sustainable energy future.
It delves into the achievements of Sweden, Costa Rica, Brazil, New Zealand and Spain, which have successfully navigated the complexities of energy transition. It highlights their unique approaches and innovative solutions. These best practices can potentially guide ERRA countries in adopting effective strategies for the energy transition.
The report is structured as follows:
This report highlights experiences from the recent energy crisis that can serve as a guide for Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) member countries’ preparation for and responses to future crises.
Drawing on examples from a wide range of countries, with different energy markets and systems, the report provides:
The ERRA Glossary of Energy Transition Terms comprises about 150 practical definitions referring to energy transition and climate change. The resource was compiled by ERRA Energy Transition Task Force.
ERRA continues to update its concise Glossary of energy sector terms specific to the energy regulatory community. Great stuff for entry level regulators!