New disputes resolution rules in the energy sector

The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (“ANRE”) issued a new procedure applicable for the settlement by ANRE of the complaints filed by the existing or future final clients of electricity and gas, as well as by the existing and future grid users (both producers and consumers) against the providers of services and activities in the energy field. The new procedural rules are meant to complement the already existing procedures regulating the settlement of other types of disputes, such as the complaints against the transmission and distribution operators, the disputes occurred between participants on the wholesale and retail markets, disputes occurred in the execution of energy sector contracts, complaints regarding the grid access and those regarding the investigations conducted by ANRE.