The central Government is responsible for the overall energy policy. The long-term of the energy policy is laid down in the National Energy Security Strategy.

Local authorities are responsible for:

• Ensuring best framework for state energy sector and effective energy activities;
• Ensuring continuity of supply of energy resources and energy;
• Determining energy efficiency requirements;
• Encouraging production and consumption of local renewable energy;
• Organising supply of heating and drinking water;
• Making arrangements for the lighting of the territories used for public needs;
• Declaring and lifting a municipal-level energy emergency;
• In the event of a national level energy emergency, implementing a Government’s plan for provision of customers with energy and/or energy sources;
• Participating in the preparation of public awareness and education campaigns promoting the efficient use of energy and energy sources;
• Managing the authorisations to engage in the wholesale and retail trade in bulk petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas.

Responsible ministries/bodies 

Ministry of Energy

Ministry of Environment

Law on Local Self-Government

Law on Energy