Another online seminar was held between the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA) and the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC).
In his opening remarks, Agha Hajizade, Head of AERA’s International Relations Division, expressed his appreciation for the organization of the seminar, voiced his hope that the topics to be presented would foster the exchange of knowledge and experience, and wished the participants success.
During the seminar, Ana Nebieridze, Senior Lawyer at GNERC’s Legal Department, delivered a presentation on “Developing a Competitive Retail Electricity Market Framework: Insights from Georgia’s Experience.” Maia Bregvadze, Chief Specialist at the Legal Department, spoke on “Approaches to Ensure Stakeholder Participation in Energy Regulation,” while Tea Losaberidze, Deputy Director of the Disputes and Service Management Department, presented on “Mechanisms for Complaint Handling and Practical Dispute Resolution Methods.”
Afterwards, Mirmahammadali Aslanov, Head of AERA’s Energy Efficiency and Investments Division, delivered a presentation titled “Azerbaijan – Land of Green Energy: From Resource Potential to Regional Green Energy Corridors.”
The seminar concluded with a Q&A session, during which participants discussed issues of interest and exchanged views.
It should be noted that on February 21, 2024, AERA and GNERC signed a Memorandum of Understanding, under which the parties agreed to exchange experience in energy regulation, share information on the development of related legislation, and organize training programs on various topics, including renewable energy regulation and energy efficiency.
