Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has adopted new rules eliminating regulated charges on electricity that is stored and later fed back into the grid. Storage operators will no longer pay transmission extraction fees, distribution and system service charges, or green-certificate levies on discharged electricity.
Under the new methodology, network operators must track stored-energy flows using a single standardized procedure, applicable to both concessionaires and independent providers.
The reform aims to eliminate “double taxation” on stored energy—a major obstacle to wider adoption of battery and pump-storage hydro systems. Only electricity reintroduced into the grid is exempt from charges, while on-site consumption and technical losses remain subject to fees. This approach balances investment incentives with the need to maintain the grid.
The changes align with European best practices and recommendations from ACER, supporting flexibility and renewable integration. The new framework builds on earlier reforms under GEO 134/2024, helping to create a more transparent and predictable environment for Romania’s evolving energy sector.
