The key changes to the Energy Law, as outlined by Radovan Stanić, assistant general director for operational affairs at EPS, include the introduction of new market participants such as aggregators, warehousers, and active buyers. These changes align with European Union directives.
One significant update is the transfer of responsibilities from the distribution system operator to the supplier, with EPS now determining the list of small customers, which includes micro and small enterprises that meet legal criteria. The law also introduces dynamic contracts and tariffs, particularly for customers on the open market with smart meters.
An important new term is “active customer,” who has the capacity to produce or store electricity and can participate in the flexible services market. Active customers must have a regulated liability balance and can contract with dynamic price adjustments. However, households on guaranteed supply continue to have a regulated price.
EPS is also supporting renewable energy producers, with around 5,000 prosumers generating 93 MW of power. Rade Mrdak, advisor to the Minister of Mining and Energy, emphasized that the changes are of historical importance and will impact the energy system for the next 10 to 15 years. These include reforms in nuclear energy, hydrogen, renewable energy sources, and balancing capacity markets. The Energy Agency now has the authority to issue significant fines to energy entities.
The panel discussion also included experts from Elektromreza Srbije, Electrodisturbija Srbije, and the Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia.
