Kosovo Energy Strategy 2009-2018 - Ministria e Integrimit

ENERGY STRATEGY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO FOR THE PERIOD 2009–2018EXECUTIVE SUMMARY important challenges faced by the energy sector, guides the development of most suitable policiesKosovo, which provides quality energy services that are economically favorable for consumers insector reforms, thus attracting private investments, providing for environmental protection and aThis Strategy pays special attention to compliance with European Union Acquis, since thoseprovisions of which are compulsory for Kosovo, which is a responsibility undertaken throughintroduction of new technologies for implementing the environmental standards as set forth byconstitute the basis for developing the Kosovo Energy Strategy Implementation Program 2009-for certain key aspects of great interest for the development of the energy sector during the 2009-The First Part contains a comprehensive presentation and analysis of the current situation andprogress achieved in the energy sector between 2006-2008, including policies implemented tothis date; the existing legal and regulatory framework; existing energy institutions and enterprises;analysis of energy consumption, generation, transmission, distribution and supply; progress in thethe energy sector both by public resources and donors to the energy sector; progress in preparationfor development of the Kosova e Re Thermopower Plant; and progress achieved in the area ofPart Two contains the energy demand forecast and its coverage for the 2009-2018 period, bothaggregated and divided by economic sectors; Strategy’s mission and vision; strategic objectives;policies and priority measures for realization of the strategic objectives; European integrationand international cooperation perspective; the need and measures to increase local institutionalA special focus in this Strategy is given to achievement of the security of qualitative electricityelectricity generation capacities and rehabilitation of TPP Kosova B, both to be funded throughMinistry of Energy and Mining Faqe 9