- Energi-Indhold-05-UK - Energitilsynet

In 2005, as previously, the DERA Secretariat was involved in internationalcooperation. In this regard we are trying to promote work toimprove access to transmit electricity to and from Denmark as well asinitiatives to make the retail market for electricity and natural gas moreefficient.After the general election in Denmark in February 2005, DERAchanged from being the responsibility of the Minister for Economicand Business Affairs, and we are now under the Minister for Transportand Energy. 2005 also brought a new structure to the Authority’sSecretariat. The Secretariat function is now carried out by the Centerfor Energy, a unit in the Danish Competition Authority and DERA continuesto receive very efficient secretariat services.In 2006 DERA will continue its work to create the best possible frameworkfor the energy sector and the liberalised energy markets. We willdo this by taking initiatives, partly inspired by the contribution fromDansk Supermarked A/S, which can help create the necessary transparencyin the markets. We have identified lack of transparency as asignificant barrier between the situation as it stands now and a wellfunctioning,liberalised market. In 2006 we will also direct our attentiontowards the district heating sector. In mid-2006 we expect the firstconclusions of the sample survey of the sector which was under preparationat the end of 2005. In addition to reporting on the activities for2005, the matters we have decided to address in our Annual Report alsoherald future tasks and initiatives for the Authority.Numerous challenges and barriers face a well-functioning energy market.Efforts by DERA alone cannot ensure fully efficient markets in theenergy sector. In this perspective DERA will work for more extensiveand stronger cooperation with other relevant authorities, sector organisationsand enterprises. We have come a long way in 2005. In 2006 andsubsequent years we will intensify this dialogue.Uffe Bundgaard-JørgensenChairman of DERADanish Energy Regulation Authority · Annual Report 20053