Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA)

07/10/2026

Another energy regulator has just joined the ranks of ERRA’s Certified Energy Regulators!

Energy Regulators Regional Association has awarded its 62nd Certified Energy Regulator (CER) diploma, earned through the successful completion of the recent Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Review and Assessment Tools hybrid training.

👏 Congratulations to Mr. -Erdene Basbayar, Head of Executive Office at Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Mongolia on reaching this milestone!

✅ With this latest achievement, 62 alumni now hold the diploma.
Want to be next? Collect at least 30 credits within 3 years and earn your own certificate.

Discover more about the programme: https://erranet.org/erra-academy/

07/10/2026

The future of electricity regulation starts with foresight

The energy sector is undergoing unprecedented transformation, requiring regulators to move beyond oversight and embrace a more proactive, forward-looking role.

From 1-3 February 2027, the 24th ERRA Annual Conference will bring together regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hosted by Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority (SERA).

Under the theme "From Oversight to Foresight: The Proactive Regulator in the Electricity Transformation", this flagship event will explore the future of electricity regulation, grid modernization, market design, consumer empowerment, digitalization, and frameworks needed to enable a successful energy transition.

🎥 Watch our conference teaser and join us as we prepare for two days of insightful discussions, knowledge exchange, and international collaboration at the premier gathering of the regulatory community.

🔗 Learn more and register now via the official conference website: https://errasaudi2027.com/en/

30/09/2026

Every CAPEX decision in energy regulation is a balancing act.
The inclusion of capital costs in allowed revenues recognizes the owners’ investment in the regulated company. Due to the capital-intensive nature of the energy infrastructure business, failure to allow a provision for adequate capital costs can pose a risk, discourage investment, and lead to reductions in quality levels and security of supply. On the other hand, including inefficient investment costs in allowed revenues leads to high energy prices, distorted price signals, and constraints on the effective performance of the market.

Over 2 days of the ERRA Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Review and Assessment Tools hybrid training course, seasoned experts of DNV were guiding participants through:

✅ The impact of capex on allowed revenues
✅ Tools employed by regulators to review the reasonableness of CAPEX proposals
✅ CBA analysis used in capital expenditure projects
✅ Regulatory policy on asset utilization and asset stranding
✅ Mathematical tools on investment decisions

And the theory didn't stay on the slides, discussions were followed by hands-on Excel modelling exercises. 📊

Thank you to our experts and participants for the sharp questions and lively discussions!

29/09/2026

▶️ ERRA, along with its esteemed speaker from the Virginia State Corporation Commission, USA, Commissioner Jehmal T. Hudson, invites you to join us in Athens on 2️⃣7️⃣ October 2026 for ERRA's newest Workshop on how the energy sector can respond to the growing impact of AI and the new challenges it poses for energy regulation.

✅ Learn from the experiences of national regulators and their approaches to system planning, grid reliability, market design, affordability, and sustainability, alongside case studies from experts and consultants from around the world such as Virginia State Corporation Commission, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Economic Consulting Associates (ECA), ENTSO-E, Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) of France

🔗 More information and registration for the ERRA Workshop at: https://erranet.org/erra-workhop-on-power-systems-and-the-growth-of-ai-data-centers/

28/09/2026

🌍 From emerging technologies to the design of future energy systems, ERRA brought its expertise to WFER IX.

Throughout the conference, ERRA experts contributed to several sessions, sharing insights on key regulatory challenges shaping the energy sector.

🔋 Some of the topics included battery systems, , and the role of in the .
🏗️ One of the sessions also examined the design of future energy systems, exploring potential regional system architectures and the institutional innovations needed as regulatory frameworks evolve.

🤝 We thank our member სემეკი - ენერგეტიკისა და წყალმომარაგების მარეგულირებელი კომისია for the excellent organisation of WFER IX and for bringing together energy regulators, experts, and industry professionals from around the world.

14/09/2026

🌍 WFER IX is quickly approaching!

The IX World Forum on Energy Regulation (WFER) will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 21-24 September 2026, bringing together energy regulators, industry professionals, policymakers, academics, and experts from around the world.

✅ WFER IX is a great opportunity to hear international perspectives, exchange experiences, and engage in discussions on some of the key issues shaping the sector - from energy transition and grid investment to consumer empowerment, regional integration, technology, and regulatory innovation.

👉 A valuable opportunity to listen, discuss, connect, and exchange ideas with energy professionals from across the world. ERRA is pleased to be represented by its Presidium members and regulatory experts and looks forward to contributing to discussions on the key challenges shaping the sector.

🔗 Learn more and explore the programme: https://www.wfertbilisi2026.com/en

The World Forum on Energy Regulation (WFER) is the leading international conference on energy regulation, held every three years. It brings together key players in the energy industry, high-level decision makers, academics, and regulators from around the world to engage in strategic discussions on r...

11/09/2026

🌍 From Theory to Reality: How Different Countries Are Responding

AI data centres are transforming power systems—and countries around the world are responding in very different ways. ⚡🤖

At the ERRA Workshop on Power Systems and the Growth of AI Data Centers, experts from Europe, North America and Australia will compare regulatory experiences, share lessons learned, and explore what works—and what doesn’t.

💡 Different markets. Different approaches. One critical question: what can we learn from each other?

Join the conversation and gain international perspectives on one of the biggest challenges facing power systems today.

👉 Learn more & register: https://erranet.org/erra-workhop-on-power-systems-and-the-growth-of-ai-data-centers/

09/09/2026

💼 Back to work. Time to refocus, sharpen your skills, and level up your regulatory toolkit. ⚡

As investment needs across the energy sector continue to grow, regulators need effective tools to assess CAPEX proposals, investment efficiency, and the impact of capital expenditure on regulated revenues. 📊

The upcoming CAPEX 2026 training is designed to provide practical, hands-on knowledge in:
✔️ The impact of CAPEX on allowed revenues
✔️ Regulatory tools for assessing the reasonableness of CAPEX proposals
✔️ Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) methodologies for capital expenditure projects
✔️ Asset utilization and asset stranding policies
✔️ Mathematical tools supporting investment decisions
✔️ Excel-based modelling and practical exercises

👉 Learn more and register: https://erranet.org/capex-training/