Accelerating

the energy transition.

Clean Energy –

Accelerating

the energy transition.

Clean Energy –

Regulatory Energy Transition Accelerator

About RETA.

The accelerator is an initiative to enhance the capacity of regulators to increase the speed of the clean energy transitions.

It works directly with energy regulators in order to facilitate knowledge sharing, peer to peer learning and thought leadership on regulatory issues. It acts as well as a central resource for regulators to seek knowledge products and regulatory tools that can help mitigate challenges regulators face when trying to regulate for the sustainable, affordable and secure energy systems of the future.
The Accelerator was launched in 2021 at COP26 by Ofgem, IEA, IRENA, the World Bank, RMI, Energy Innovation and RAP along with regulators from around the world as part of the Green Grids Initiative.

What is RETA’s mission?

About RETA.

What we do?

Areas of work.

The Accelerator is intended to enhance the capacity of energy regulators to contribute to decarbonisation of energy systems effectively, swiftly, and fairly through enhancing exchanges and communicating best practices in the following areas.

Network Planning
for wide scale electrification

Meeting the technical challenges of
expanding power systems.

Flexible, renewable-based systems

Managing increasing levels of variable renewables.

Regional
interconnection

Making best use of regional resources.

Regulatory frameworks
to deliver the energy transition

Creating fair and inclusive regulatory structures.

Fair and inclusive energy
transition

Ensuring that equity is at the heart of energy transitions.

Participants.

Regulators

Albania

ERE, Energy Regulatory Authority

Argentina

ADERE, Argentinian Association of Regulatory Entities for Electricity

Australia

Australian Energy Market Commission

Australia

Australian Energy Regulator

Australia (Western)

Economic Regulation Authority

Austria

E-Control

Azerbaijan

AERA, Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency

Brazil

ANEEL, National Agency for Electric Energy of Brazil 

Cameroon

ARSEL, Electricity Sector Regulatory Agency of Cameroon

Canada (British Columbia)

British Columbia Utilities Commission

Canada (Ontario)

Ontario Energy Board

Canada (Québec)

Régie de l’énergie du Québec

Cayman Islands

OfReg, Utility Regulation and Competition Office

Chile

CNE, National Commission of Energy

Costa Rica

ARESEP,  Regulatory Authority of Public Services

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Autorité de Régulation du secteur de l’Electricité

Dominica

Independent Regulatory Commission

Egypt

EgyptERA, Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency

Egypt

GasReg, Gas Regulatory Authority of Egypt

France

CRE, Energy Regulatory Commission

Great Britain

Ofgem

Georgia

GNERC, Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission

Grenada

Public Utilities Regulatory Commission

Hungary

MEKH, Hungarian Energy and Public Untility Regulatory Authority

Indonesia

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Ireland

Commission for Regulation of Utilities

Israel

Israeli Electricity Authority

Italy

ARERA, Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment

Japan

Electricity and Gas Market Surveillance Commission

Kenya

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority

Malaysia

Energy Commission

Mauritius

Utility Regulatory Authority

Mongolia

Energy Regulatory Commission

Morocco

ANRE, National Electricity Regulatory Authority

New Zealand

Commerce Commission

New Zealand

Electricity Authority

North Macedonia

Energy Regulatory Commission of the Republic of North Macedonia

Peru

Osinergmin, Regulatory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining

Portugal

ERSE, Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços Energéticos

Romania

Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority

Rwanda

Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority 

Saint Lucia

National Utilities Regulatory Commission

Sierra Leone

Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission

Singapore

Energy Market Authority

Thailand

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)

Turks and Caicos Islands

Energy and Utilities Department (EUD)

Uruguay

Regulatory Unit of Energy and Water Services (URSEA)

USA (California)

Energy Commission

USA (California)

Public Utilities Commission

USA (Hawaii)

Public Utilities Commission

USA (Michigan)

Michigan Public Service Commission

USA (Washington)

Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

Vanuatu

Utility Regulatory Authority

Regulatory networks

AFUR

African Forum For Utility Regulators

CAMPUT

Canadian Association of Members of Public Utility Tribunals

ERERA

ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority

ERRA

Energy Regulators Regional Association

ICER

International Confederation of Energy Regulators 

MEDREG

Mediteranean Energy Regulators

NARUC

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

RAERESA

Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa 

Partners.

Latest news

Highlights.

15 November 2024

CEM Campaign Launch at COP29

During the first week of COP29 in Azerbaijan, we launched a new Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) campaign, called Empowering Regulators for Accelerated Decarbonisation. It is co-led by Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, while the coordination role is performed by the 21st Century Power Partnership (21CPP) and the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), the co-operating agents of this campaign.

As a knowledge partner to the campaign, RETA is proud to have supported the campaign’s development and launch. Over the next year(s), we will work together with the co-operating agents, member countries and other knowledge partners, the International Energy Agency (IEA), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Clean Energy Solutions Center (CESC), to advance the campaign’s goals.

For more information, click here.

8 October 2024

Hydrogen Webinar by Energy Innovation

 

On October 8th, we held an online event to discuss the role of hydrogen in the energy transition. The agenda included an overview of hydrogen, the development of green hydrogen, and its place in the natural gas transition. We hope that the presentations and discussions provided valuable insights into the emerging hydrogen issue. The feedback from this discussion will also assist us in organising the second series of webinars scheduled for December 10th.

28 - 30 August 2024

Training for the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Thailand

 

The fifth training programme took place from 28 to 30 of August especially for Thailand’s regulator (ERC), who is also a Steering Committee member. This was organised by our longstanding partner and RETA participant, ERRA. We are proud to have RETA’s close partners, including RETA Coordinator Andrew Flagg, RAP, and Ofgem, contributing valuable presentations, and we look forward to continuing our work with ERRA and ERC Thailand.  

24 July 2024

New chair of the Steering committee was elected

 

RETA is pleased to announce the new Steering Committee chair, EPRA (Kenya), represented by Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria. The election took place online at the sixth Steering Committee Meeting on 24 of July, 2024.

Daniel mentioned: “As Chair of the steering committee, I will ensure enhanced member growth and capacity in promoting flexible renewable-based systems, regulatory frameworks to deliver the energy transition, network planning for wide scale electrification, regional interconnection and a fair and inclusive energy transition. I hope through RETA, we will collectively and openly share knowledge and resources to expedite the clean energy transition for a sustainable future for all.

 

7 May 2024

RETA Publishes Workplan 2024-25

 

After a successful pitching session at the Roundtable in March, the RETA Administrator is happy to launch it’s 2024-25 workplan. There are a breadth of projects available, ranging from mini-grids and clean cooking to hydrogen and digital spines. They will be delivered by our trusted delivery partners.

We’re always open to discuss potential partnership or collaborations, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

Click here for the full workplan

20 March 2024

RETA Roundtable

 

On the 20th of March, the RETA Roundtable and Steering Committee took place in Paris at the IEA Headquarters. It was great to see so many regulators, delivery partners, and other organizations in person.

The key highlight includes the publication of RAP’s Decarbonization report, the launch of the Knowledge Hub, and the first-ever pitching session which introduced a wide range of ideas for RETA’s Workplan for 2024/25.

February 2024

RETA at ARIAE

 

RETA was represented by RETA Coordinator, Andrew Flagg, at the Ibero-American Association of Energy Regulators (ARIAE) in the Dominican Republic that took place between the 6th of February and the 8th of February 2024. This was a great opportunity for RETA to present their network and messages to new regulators. The main outcome of the conference is that the Uruguayan regulator URSEA joined RETA as a participant.

Upcoming events.

The Second RETA Roundtable

RETA Coordination office is organising a global two-day event designed to bring key stakeholders together and advance regulatory excellence through collaborative dialogue and knowledge exchange. Participants will address emerging challenges in the regulatory landscape, foster partnerships across jurisdictions, and define strategic priorities for RETA’s upcoming initiatives.

Event Details:

  • Date: June 5-6, 2025
  • Location: Paris, France
  • Participation: Invite-only

This roundtable provides a unique platform for regulatory professionals to engage in focused discussions and contribute to RETA’s evolving framework for regulatory excellence. Registration information and a detailed agenda will be shared with RETA participants and delivery partners.