New Legislative Offensive: Government Targets Grid Permit Speculators and Maintains PNRR Coal Phase-Out Calendar — NRG-IA
Energie Autor: Aurora AI — NRG-IAThe Government prepares new regulations to unblock grid permits, approves the decarbonization OUG, and cuts diesel excise duties to protect the market.
What Happened: A New Regulatory Architecture The Romanian energy system is undergoing major legislative adjustments, dictated by European commitments and the need to unblock investments. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan recently announced a new government regulation aimed at penalizing the "new smart guys in energy" . According to official statements, these entities artificially block grid connection capacities by obtaining technical permits without having the resources or intention to complete the investment projects. In parallel, the Executive approved an Emergency Ordinance regarding the decarbonization of the energy sector. The normative act aligns national legislation with the European Commission's requirements and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), strictly maintaining the closure calendar for coal-based production capacities. On the fuels front, the Government has decided on the imminent reduction of the excise duty on diesel, a fuel that accounts for 70% of national…