International
CONFEDERATION OF
ICER
ENERGY
REGULATORS
OUR VISION A voluntary framework for the cooperation of the world’s energy regulators on issues of a global nature which affect energy markets.
OUR MISSION To raise the profile and public awareness of the work of national energy regulators in monitoring electricity and gas markets and safeguarding consumer interests. To provide an open platform for energy regulators to pursue joint values and goals. To reconcile market mechanisms with public service objectives. To provide a significant contribution towards a sustainable planet.
OUR VALUES Open communication and information sharing. Professional excellence through training and education. Collaboration, information exchange and cooperation through continuous dialogue.
OUR GOALS Increased understanding and awareness of energy regulation. Ever-improving effectiveness of energy regulation.
OUR STRATEGIES To lead by advancing knowledge, research, debate and the exchange of ideas. To share and learn from each other’s experience and practices. To promote open communication and cooperation on issues of mutual interest. To inform customers, world leaders and policy-makers of the important role of energy regulation.
OUR ACTIVITIES ICER organises a variety of international events to gather energy actors from around the world, for example past workshops have addressed renewables, security of supply, gas issues of global significance and energy efficiency. You can find ICER’s events at bit.ly/ICERevents We have also established a Distinguished Scholar Award, which aims to acknowledge important contributions made to enhance electricity and gas regulation around the world. You can find the 2012 winners at bit.ly/ICERaward
OUR MEMBERS
OUR PUBLICATIONS ICER Reports: • Examples of Methodologies Utilized to Manage Competitiveness and Affordability Issues related to the Introduction of Renewable Forms of Electricity Generation and New Technologies: An Overview Report of a Compilation of Four Case Studies, April 2012, Ref. I12-C&A-11-04 • Experiences on the Regulatory Approaches to the Implementation of Smart Meters, April 2012, Ref. I12-C&A-08-01 • Role of Energy Regulators in Guaranteeing Reliability and Security of Supply - National, Regional and Global Dimensions, March 2012, Ref. I12-SoS-08-03 • Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation: International Case Studies on Technical and Economic Considerations, February 2012, Ref. I12-CC-17-03 • ICER Response to the European Commission Public Consultation on the External Dimension of the EU Energy Policy, Ref. I11-SC-05-05, 21 February 2011 • ICER Energy Efficiency Report, Ref. I10-SC-02-04, June 2010 • ICER Work Plan 2010-2012 • ICER 2010 Annual Report • World Energy Regulators’ Statement on Climate Change, 20 October 2009 ICER Factsheets: • ICER’s Renewables and New Technologies Report, Ref. FS-12-04, August 2012 • ICER’s Security of Supply Report, Ref. FS-12-01, May 2012 • ICER’s Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Report, Ref. FS-12-02, May 2012 • ICER’s Smart Metering Report, Ref. FS-12-03, May 2012 • Brochure on the International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER), Ref. FS-12-05, May 2012 • Regulatory Practices for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency, Ref. FS-11-01, April 2011
The International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER) is a voluntary framework for cooperation between energy regulators from around the globe. Our aim is to improve public and policy-maker awareness and understanding of energy regulation and its role in addressing a wide spectrum of socio-economic, environmental and market issues. Since its establishment in 2009 at WFER IV, ICER brings together 11 regional energy regulatory associations, representing over 200 regulatory authorities and spanning 6 continents. By establishing this voluntary confederation, with regular and structured contacts and cooperation between regulators, ICER engaged into promoting exchange information and best practices in the regulation field and contributing to the evolution towards a sustainable planet. To this end, regulators undertake joint analysis of a variety of regulatory topics and promote exchanges on training and education practices. Through ICER, energy regulatory issues can transcend regional and national boundaries and be addressed through dialogue and cooperation on a global scale. Our membership includes all Regional Regulatory Associations worldwide and spans 6 continents. ICER is currently chaired by Lord Mogg, President of the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER). We focus our work around four key areas, in line with the topics explored during each World Forum on Energy Regulation. For the past 3 year period (2009–2012), therefore, the four topics were: reliability and secu-
rity of supply; the role of regulators in responding to climate change; competitiveness and affordability; and the independence, powers, responsibilities, best practices and training of regulators.
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Designed by: Valentina CalĂ
During 2012-2015, instead, the topics will correspondingly be: opening of markets; technological change and renewables; small consumers and regulatory good practice.