A tariff in is a fee or charge imposed for a service or a product. In the context of the water sector, it refers to the price charged to customers for water services. The water sector operates under a cost recovery principle, meaning that the…
Date 26 July 2023
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Water economic regulation
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Water economic regulation can be defined as the rules and institutions which set, monitor, enforce and change the allowed tariffs and service standards for water providers.
Why is economic regulation needed?Economic regulation is a solution to the 3 main problems of the water and wastewater sector:…
Date 19 July 2023
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Water economic regulation
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As we navigate the complex landscape of water management, understanding the policies and regulations that shape the sector becomes crucial. That’s why we are excited to introduce the Water Basics Series, a comprehensive collection of articles designed to shed light on the fundamental aspects of water regulation and…
Date 17 July 2023
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“Advancing Water Regulation”, our interview with Szilvia Szalóki, WAREG’s Vice-President and Vice-President of the Hungarian Regulatory Authority.
Ms Szalóki, congratulations on your reconfirmation as Vice-President of WAREG. As you enter your third term, we would be grateful to hear your reflections on this noteworthy accomplishment. Furthermore, could you kindly enlighten…
Date 3 July 2023
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An analysis of Ukraine’s water and sanitation sector damages according to the UN Report Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment: February 2022 – February 2023.
A recent report by the United Nations, “Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment: February 2022 – February 2023,” sheds light on the extensive damages…
Date 30 June 2023
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The article discusses the unique characteristics of the impact of hostilities on water resources in Ukraine due to industrialization, highlighting the damage to infrastructure, contamination of water resources, and the need for state regulation and international cooperation to mitigate the consequences.…
Date 29 June 2023
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Threats to ecology and to WSS caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station.
Around 02:35 on 6 June 2023, a destructive explosion occurred at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station (hereinafter – HPP).
As reported by Ukrhydroenergo, significant damage was inflicted on the HPP,…
Date 8 June 2023
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Press release 28th General Assembly – 6 and 7 June 2023
How does the ongoing revision of the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive impact WAREG members? How can capacity-building projects serve as a valuable tool in fostering the regulatory capacities of WAREG Members?
Pristina, Kosovo – June…
Date 8 June 2023
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The National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) of Ukraine has become the 25th Member of WAREG European Water Regulators.
Pristina, June 6, 2023 – The 28th General Assembly of the European Water Regulators (WAREG) concluded on a positive note as its members unanimously approved the membership application…
Date 6 June 2023
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WAREG took part in the Baltic Water Forum hosted by the National Energy Regulatory Council in Vilnius, Lithuania on May 30th, 2023. Andrea Guerrini, WAREG President and Commissioner of ARERA, presented on the topic of the challenges faced by the water sector in light of the energy shock experienced…
Date 30 May 2023
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