Latvia Energy

Central

Energy policy is part of the national economic policy. The Ministry of Economics is responsible for:

  • Efficient, safe, and high‑quality energy supply;
  • Promoting efficient use and balanced consumption of energy;
  • Promoting economically justified competition;
  • Facilitating the use of local, renewable, and secondary energy resources; and
  • Promoting the use of environmentally friendly technologies.


Local

Local authorities are responsible for:

  • Street lighting.


Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Economics
 
Sources

Energy Law

Ministry of Economics

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