Energy Law in Georgia is one of the most dynamic and rapidly developing legal fields. The liberalization of the energy market, harmonization with EU legislation, and the growth of new investment projects have created a complex regulatory environment. This field regulates relationships involving the production, transmission, distribution, supply, and trading of electricity and natural gas. Energy law concerns both large investors and energy companies, as well as ordinary consumers involved in tariff disputes or grid connection processes. Knowledge of this field is essential for navigating complex Market Rules and effectively interacting with GNERC.
Energy law specialists represented on the Legal.ge platform offer a wide range of legal services:
- Regulatory Consulting: Interpreting GNERC regulations, Grid Codes, and Market Rules, and aligning client activities with them.
- Tariff Dispute Litigation: Managing disputes and representing clients at the regulatory commission regarding the setting or adjustment of electricity and gas tariffs.
- Licensing and Authorization: Obtaining necessary licenses/permits for energy activities and monitoring compliance with license conditions.
- Energy Exchange and Trading: Resolving legal issues related to trading on the Energy Exchange (GENEX), balancing electricity, and bilateral contracts.
- Consumer Rights Protection: Handling disputes with energy companies regarding accrued debts, meter readings, or poor quality service.
Energy law services are relevant in the following situations:
- A large enterprise enters the free market and needs to sign a direct electricity supply agreement with a supplier. A lawyer reviews the contract terms.
- An investor plans to participate in an energy auction and needs legal analysis of tender documentation and risk assessment.
- A distribution company refuses to connect a subscriber to the grid or sets an unreasonable deadline. The lawyer appeals to the Energy Ombudsman or GNERC.
- A hydropower plant is fined for violating dispatching rules. It is necessary to appeal the fine and present technical-legal argumentation.
The fundamental law of the field is the Law of Georgia on Energy and Water Supply. This law defines the market structure, unbundling principles, and the regulator's powers. A wide range of bylaws also applies: "Electricity (Capacity) Market Rules," "Grid Codes," and "Supply and Consumption Rules." This regulatory framework is constantly changing in the process of approximation with European legislation, requiring constant updating from the lawyer.
Collaborating with a Legal.ge specialist gives you an advantage in complex and technical disputes. Energy is a field where law and engineering intersect, so a qualified lawyer must possess not only knowledge of legislation but also an understanding of market specifics. Our lawyers will help you protect your business and ensure stable energy supply or sales.
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