CoR - Croatia Energy

Central

State authorities are responsible for:

Overall legislation and implementation of EU energy legislation at the national level;
Strategy of energetic development;
Programme of energetic development;
Funding;
Energy efficiency policies and strategies;
Introduces and continuously upgrades functionality of the system of measurement and verification of energy savings (SMIV);
Distributes A Guide through Energy Efficiency Activities;
Promotes energy service contracts as required by the Directive (EED 2012/27 / EU);
Renewable Energy Sources, 2020 Plan.

Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency:

Ensuring the objectivity, transparency, and impartiality in the performing of energy activities;
Helping with the execution of the principle of regulated access to the network/system;
Adapting methodologies for setting the tariff items of tariff systems;
Helping preserve an efficient energy market and market competition;
Protecting the energy customers and energy undertakings.

Regional

Regional authorities are responsible for:

Programmes for effective energy exploitation;
Planning and development of gas distribution systems at the county level;
Concessions for development of gas distribution systems and for gas distribution activities;
Participation in decision-making on location and construction of new power plants, energy networks, and other facilities;
Optional establishment of regional energy agencies.

Monitoring of energy consumption in County-owned facilities;
Carrying out activities in the implementation of European programs in the field of energy‑efficient construction and renewable energy sources;
Collecting, systematising, and monitoring legislation and programs relevant to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources at EU and national (regional) level;
Planning documents with clearly defined implementation measures (Annual Energy Efficiency Plan);
Collaborating and exchanging experiences with other regional agencies and other relevant bodies and departments at county and national levels.

Local

Local authorities are responsible for:

Programmes for effective energy exploitation;
Planning and development of thermal energy distribution facilities and systems;
Concessions for the development of thermal energy distribution systems and distribution of thermal energy;
Participation in decision-making on location and construction of new power plants, energy networks, and other facilities;
Optional establishment of regional energy agencies (in cooperation with other local authorities).

Responsible ministries/bodies

Central

Regional