If electricity tariffs continue to rise while wages remain unchanged, Kosovo could face significant levels of energy poverty. This was emphasized during a discussion panel organized as part of the project\u00a0\u201cEnergy Poverty in Kosovo II\u201d\u00a0by the\u00a0Institute for Development Policy (INDEP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Burim Ejupi, Executive Director of INDEP, said that Kosovo is on the edge of energy poverty due to rising electricity prices. He warned that if electricity tariffs keep increasing while wages remain stagnant, the country could experience energy poverty levels similar to those in 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Granit Gashi, a representative of the\u00a0Heinrich-B\u00f6ll-Stiftung, noted that their goal is to advance frameworks that would enable Kosovo\u2019s energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the panel discussion on\u00a0\u201cEnergy Communities for Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Transition\u201d,\u00a0Besiana Qorraj Berisha\u00a0from the Ministry of Economy highlighted that their role is to develop policies and lay the groundwork for energy communities. She emphasized that the\u00a0Energy Strategy of the Republic of Kosovo for 2022\u20132031\u00a0includes promoting energy from renewable sources as one of its key objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lindita Daija, an expert in Capacity Development, said that Kosovo has already reached an advanced stage in terms of legislation. However, she noted that work still remains on secondary legislation, particularly regarding the organization of committees and defining concrete steps for how this organization should operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile,\u00a0Zanfina Kabashi, an energy resources expert, pointed out that Kosovo has potential for a wide variety of renewable energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to INDEP\u2019s report,\u00a0\u201cEnergy Communities and Energy Poverty in Kosovo\u201d, the country is at a critical juncture. Without clear regulations and financial mechanisms, energy communities risk remaining only on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report outlines several recommendations. It calls for the\u00a0Ministry of Economy\u00a0and the\u00a0Energy Regulatory Office (ZRRE)\u00a0to establish a joint working group within six months to complete the legal framework for energy communities. This process should not be limited to approving secondary legislation stemming from the\u00a0Renewable Energy Law\u00a0and ZRRE support schemes, but should also include amendments to existing laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, the Ministry of Economy, in cooperation with other institutions, should adopt within 12 months a\u00a0National Program for Decentralized Energy Production, giving energy communities a central role. This program should begin with communities most vulnerable to the energy transition and fluctuations in energy prices, following the guiding principle of\u00a0\u201cleave no one behind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report also states that ZRRE and\u00a0KOSTT\u00a0should publish a national map within 18 months detailing network capacities (LV\/MV), proximity to substations, load points, technical limitations, and the territorial distribution of energy poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, the report recommends setting\u00a0national targets by the end of 2026\u00a0and launching an\u00a0awareness campaign, prioritizing the inclusion of technical schools to educate the next generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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