This page displays diverse opinions and approvals by the Energy Community Secretariat, and that of the Energy Community Regulatory Board (ECRB).

The adoption of the Third Energy Package extended the role of the Secretariat. This corresponds with the similar competences given to the European Commission.  Pursuant to the Decision 2011/02/MC-EnC, the Secretariat is, in coordination with the European Commission, to give an opinion on national regulatory authorities' decisions on certification and exemptions. For more information on the certification process in general and details on ongoing or completed transmission system operator (TSO) certifications in the Energy Community, please consult the Secretariat’s separate page on certification.

Also the ECRB is supposed to issue an opinion on draft certification decisions of the Contracting Parties´ national regulatory authorities upon consultation by the Energy Community Secretariat. 

Moreover, the Contracting Parties shall inform the Secretariat of all measures adopted to fulfill universal service and public service obligations, and their possible effect on national and international competition, whether or not such measures require a derogation from this Directive. They shall inform the Secretariat subsequently every two years of any changes to such measures, whether or not they require a derogation from the Directives.

Similarly, pursuant to Decision 2013/05/MC-EnC, the Secretariat has to assess the national emission reduction plans submitted to it.

Opinions and approvals