Energy Law at Serbia
Energy law in Serbia is a well-structured legal framework that governs the production, transmission, distribution, and use of energy resources, including electricity, natural gas, oil, and renewable energy sources. It aligns with the EU energy acquis due to Serbia’s EU accession process. Here's a summary of the key aspects:
🔌 Key Laws and Institutions
1. Energy Law (Zakon o energetici)
The core legal framework.
Adopted in 2014 and regularly amended.
Regulates energy activities, market functioning, public service obligations, energy efficiency, and consumer protection.
2. Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia (AERS)
Independent regulatory body.
Oversees licensing, tariffs, market monitoring, and consumer protection.
3. Ministry of Mining and Energy
Government authority responsible for energy policy.
Drafts laws and implements strategic energy projects.
⚡ Main Energy Sectors
✅ Electricity
Liberalized market (with exceptions for households and small customers).
Key players: EPS (Electric Power Industry of Serbia), EMS (Transmission System Operator).
Integration into the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E).
✅ Natural Gas
Dominated by Srbijagas.
Infrastructure modernization and diversification efforts are ongoing.
Gas Interconnector projects with Bulgaria and other neighbors.
✅ Renewable Energy
Incentives for solar, wind, biomass, and hydro projects.
Auctions for renewables introduced in 2021.
Feed-in tariffs transitioning to market-based support schemes.
✅ Energy Efficiency
National Energy Efficiency Action Plans.
Energy efficiency obligations for suppliers.
Building standards and funding for energy efficiency upgrades.
📘 International and EU Alignment
Member of the Energy Community Treaty (since 2006).
Commitment to EU energy market rules, competition, and environmental standards.
Implements EU directives related to electricity, gas, renewables, and emissions.
🔍 Investment & Licensing
Energy activities (generation, distribution, trade, etc.) require licensing by AERS.
Foreign investments welcomed, especially in renewables and infrastructure.
Strategic projects may receive special support from the government.
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