Portugal
ERSE adopts new rules on electric system regulatory charges
Publication: ECO
Author: Ana Batalha Oliveira
Source published: 15/10/2026, 11:43:01 UTC
Briefing created: 15/10/2026, 12:07:54 UTC
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Briefings
The ERSE approved new rules to stabilize electricity regulation costs by shifting 40% of technical restriction costs to the UGS tariff, starting a phased transfer in late 2026. The regulator also mandated the creation of a specific operational framework for a new BmFRR frequency restoration lot and a future OMIP transaction product for firm generation assets, aiming to reduce volatility without affecting economic sustainability. Key dates include the October 2026 implementation of the 25% transfer phase.
Key points
- The ERSE approved a new regulatory framework to stabilize electricity regulation costs, with the primary mechanism being the transfer of 40% of costs from technical restriction resolutions to the UGS tariff.
- A phased transfer of 25% of estimated technical restriction costs to the UGS tariff is scheduled to begin in the last quarter of 2026.
Context and limitations
The evidence covers only the ERSE's immediate regulatory adjustments; future developments in gas tariff optimization and advanced network trading tools are described as subsequent work without specific timelines or implementation details.
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