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In relation to National Assembly Decision, dated 15 Dec 2021, to impose a moratorium on prices of electricity, water supply and sewerage services and thermal energy, the Bulgarian electricity distribution companies and the Electricity System Operator express unequivocally our objection to the attempts of implementing state social policy via mechanisms involving electricity price artificial containment. …

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Need for speed: electrify vehicle fleets to boost decarbonisation

The electrification of Europe’s vehicle fleets will be the catalyst for clean mobility throughout the 2020s, accelerating the decarbonisation of transport, improving air quality in cities, boosting the deployment of charging infrastructure and spurring the creation of a second hand EV market. A 24-fold increase in fleet electrification is expected by 2030, according to “Accelerating fleet …

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World Bank will provide technical assistance to Bulgaria in preparing territorial transition plans

The World Bank will provide a technical assistance to Bulgaria in preparing territorial transition plans in relation with the Green Deal in eight energy-intensive regions of the country – Haskovo, Sliven, Yambol, Varna, Burgas, Lovech, Gabrovo and Targovishte. This is regulated in a decision of the Council of Ministers, taken in Sept. 30th, 2020. The …

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2030/2050 ENERGY STRATEGY APPEARED on the National Assembly's webpage

The Sustainable Energy Development Strategy up to 2030 with a horizon up to 2050 was published on the webpage of the Energy Committee of the 44th National Assembly. Expectations were for the Strategy to be discussed at a Round Table session of the Energy Committee on 10 September 2020, which was postponed. It remains unknown whether …

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FIFTH ISSUE OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE DIPLOMACY JOURNAL

On 24 June 2020, the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially presented the edition of Energy and Climate Diplomacy. The new fifth issue focuses on the European Green Deal, the transition towards low-carbo economy and the ensuing challenges. It was compiled with the support of Hanss Seidel Foundation. Editor in Chief was the Chairperson of EMI’s …

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EC supports Member States in their transition to a climate-neutral economy

The European Commission has approved all requests made by 18 Member States for support with the preparation of their territorial just transition plans, which each Member State will have to draw up to get access to funding from the Just Transition Mechanism. To recall, the Just Transition Mechanism is part of the European Green Deal …

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DSO Facts and figures 2020

Eurelectric публикува днес ново издание на своя статистически доклад „Разпределителни мрежи в Европа – факти и цифри 2020“. Докладът обединява количествени данни, идващи от публични източници и директни данни от членовете на Eurelectric, за да предостави най-точната картина на електроразпределителната система в Европа. Докладът е съставен от три информационни бюлетина. Първият илюстрира голямото разнообразие на операторите на …

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Ivanka Dilovska: Part of the Green Deal introduces a fundamentally new idea – a carbon tax at the borders of EU

Interesting times lie ahead. New ideas need to be adopted but it might be harder to let go of the old ones. Often domestic debates on power industry look like the fuss stirred by people who got on the wrong train 3е news 07-02-2020 Ms Dilovska, a number of significant topics in the energy sector will highlight …

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At the end of 2019 IBEX reports an absolute traded volume record on the Day ahead market

Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange EAD (IBEX EAD), a subsidiary of Bulgarian Stock Exchange AD, announces that the traded volumes in the last Day ahead auction session have reached an absolute record reaching 35 865.20 MWh for the delivery date 01.01.2020. The average load is 1494.4 MW. This is the highest traded daily volume since the …

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Eurelectric's first comments on the new Reference scenario

Preparing a New EU Reference scenario on energy, transport and GHG emissions is an exercise of critical importance. We therefore regret the extremely short time frame provided for this consultation which does not allow us to fully discuss and consolidate the input received. We also regret that no further background information is provided to stakeholders …

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Clarifications on active borders on 2nd wave Go-live date

European Single Intraday Coupling (SIDC) Solution and Local Implementation Projects confirm 2nd wave go-live date for 19th November with first deliveries on 20th November 2019. This confirmation follows completion of testing and preparation activities. Seven further countries to be coupled with the fourteen already operational. Clarifications on active borders provided. Nominated Electricity Market Operators (NEMOs) …

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BALKAN REGULATORS FOR ACCELERATED REGIONAL INTEGRATION OF THE NATURAL GAS MARKETS

On 30 September and 1 October 2019 the annual meeting of the Balkan Advisory Forum Board of Regulators was held in Plovdiv. It was attended by delegations of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, led by its chairman Assoc. Prof. Ivan Ivanov, the Energy Regulatory Commission of the Republic of North Macedonia, led by its …

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Joint Statement of Bulgarian electricity distribution companies and the Bulgarian state Electricity System Operator

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Need for speed: electrify vehicle fleets to boost decarbonisation

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EMI as an institute for public policy provides inovative ideas in the energy field, presenting research, analyses and positions, utilizing academic aproach.

Рекордни приходи от търговията с емисии за България през 2021

Conclusions of the moderator of the panel "INTELLIGENT INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND CLIMATE"

We present to your consideration the conclusions of the Chairman of the Management Board of EMI Slavtcho Neykov, in his capacity of a moderator of the panel “Intelligent industry, energy and climate”, part of the international conference „Green transition – solutions and challenges for Bulgaria“. International Conference „Green Transition – Solutions and Challenges for Bulgaria“ …

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EMI: Opinion on the National Recovery and Resilience Plan

EMI on Bulgarian Electricity Market Reform Plan

Opinion of the Energy Management Institute in the frame of Consultation on a Bulgarian market reform plan Following the invitation by the European Commission for public consultation, the Energy Management Institute (EMI) presents its opinion on the draft Implementation Plan, prepared by Bulgaria along the requirements of Article 20 (3) et seq. of Regulation 2019/943 of …

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EMI on DRAFT NATIONAL RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY PLAN

OPINION ON THE DRAFT OF THE NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLAN, PRESENTED FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON 30 OCTOBER 2020 I hereby bring to your attention the comments of the Energy Management Institute on the draft of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) of Republic of Bulgaria, presented on 30 October 2020. However, allow me first to congratulate you …

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Conclusions and comments of the moderator

International Conference on „THE EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL POST COVID-19 AND THE BULGARIAN ENERGY TRANSITION“ (15-16 October 2020, Sofia) CONCLUSIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE MODERATOR I. ABOUT THE EVENT The Conference was organized by the Energy Management Institute in cooperation with the Diplomatic Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Bulgaria and …

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EWRC APPROVED A MODEL CONTRACT TEMPLATE FOR SELLING ELECTRICITY TO NON-HOUSEHOLD CONSUMERS

By concluding model contracts, non-household customers that have not migrated to the free electricity market by 1 October 2020, will be able to remain with their current supplier for the time period of 01 Oct 2020-30 June 2021 The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission has held a meeting at which it approved а template for a model contract under § …

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CIRCULAR AND LAW-CARBON ECONOMY 2030

The government has published for public discussion A Detailed Strategy Draft under Priority 4 ‘Circular and Low-Carbon Economy’ of the National Development Program ‘Bulgaria 2030’. The document is part of the National Development Program of Bulgaria by 2030, containing the vision, objectives and priorities being approved by the Council of Ministers with Decision No33 of 20 January …

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6 BILLION EURO FOR GREENING BULGARIA BY 2030

According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance Report of July 2020, Investing in the Recovery and Transition of Europe’s Coal Regions, Bulgaria will have to build a total of 7.7 GW new RES power generation capacity for about EUR 6.2 billion in the next 10 years. The organization claims that from the perspective of costs and environmental advantages, this is …

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WHAT WILL BE THE OFFERS IN THE RETAIL MARKET?

It is a common retailer practice to prepare and propose integrated offers for electricity, which incoporate all elements of the electricity bill, namely: именно: Energy Network costs Add-ons (Obligation to Society price) Taxes The last three elements do not depend on the retailer. They are regulated and the retailer acts in the role of an intermediary who settles …

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STANDARD LOAD PROFILES – ‘THE TICKET’ TO THE FREE MARKET

This is a serial publication in support of non-household customers, connected to a low-voltage network, who are due to face a compulsory split-up with the regulated market and to meet the privileges, though the responsibilities too, of the free market, as per the Energy Law amendments. Who needs standard load profiles (SLPs) in the liberalisation process? …

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Non-domestic LV consumers entering the free market: supply is guaranteed by existing suppliers for at least a year ahead

LOW-Voltage NON-HOUSEHOLD CONSUMER ENTERY INTO THE FREE MARKET: SUPPLY IS GUARANTEED BY CURRENT SUPPLIERS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AHEAD Author: EMI Date: 08-07-2020 As we have written in our previous publication, amendments and supplements to the Energy Law (promulgated in SG, 57/2020., in force as from 26.06.2020) in effect as from the end of June, will take low-voltage …

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Рекордни приходи от търговията с емисии за България през 2021

Годишните приходи от търговия с квоти емисии от инсталации (EUA) на България през 2021 година достигнаха 830,9 млн.евро (1,6 млрд лева) или близо два пъти повече спрямо предходната година съгласно данните на Европейската енергийна борса (EEX). Българските квоти се търгуват на съвместна платформа на EЕX заедно с още 30 държави от Европа и квотите на …

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Conclusions of the moderator of the panel “INTELLIGENT INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND CLIMATE”

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EMI: Opinion on the National Recovery and Resilience Plan

On 2.08.2021 the Energy Management Institute provided the Deputy Prime Minister for EU Funds Management in the Caretaker Government its opinion and comments on the announced on 20.07.2021 version 1.3 of a National Recovery and Resilience Plan. We present to you the full text of the opinion below: TO Mr. ATANAS PEKANOV DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER …

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Energy Management Institute (EMI) is an NGO that started its operation in June 2010. Its mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of the Bulgarian energy sector and its integration to the policies, strategic guidance and mechanisms for promoting the energy transformation of the European Union through Engagement, Mediation, Insights. It aims to improve of the international cooperation in order to utilize international experience and to implement in Bulgaria worldwide established best practices.

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