
In Moldova, the entry into force of the Electricity Market Rules has been postponed for another month - from May 1 to June 1.
This decision was made by the National Agency for Energy Regulation, having made appropriate amendments to its previous resolution on the approval of the Electricity Market Rules. The decision to postpone the entry into force of the Electricity Market Rules to June 1 was made in the context of the energy crisis, the uncertainty of providing the domestic electricity market, as well as the latest decision of the emergency commission on April 29. It should be noted that the new Electricity Market Rules were adopted by NAER in August 2020 and they establish the roles, rights and obligations of participants in the electricity market, as well as the necessary procedures, tools and mechanisms for both the general functioning of the electricity market and each specific segment. In particular, they determine the procedures for adjusting the imbalance, purchasing electricity on the forward, day, intraday and balancing markets, as well as purchasing additional services. The updated market rules contain an improved procedure for the purchase of electricity and the rules for balancing market participants located on the left bank of the Dniester. It is planned that before the entry into force of the Electricity Market Rules, the transmission system operator and licensed companies in the field will continue to test the application of the new electricity market model. Earlier, the entry into force of the Electricity Market Rules was postponed by NAER in Moldova from January 1, 2022 until April 1, so that all market participants could conduct a 3-month testing phase, and then the period was extended for another month - until May 1. Thus, NAER ensured the implementation of the provisions of the Commission for Emergency Situations and created the necessary prerequisites for concluding contracts for the volumes of electricity necessary for the functioning of the internal electricity market. // 29.04.2022 — InfoMarket