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Publisert 27.06.2016 , sist oppdatert 06.07.2020
  • Monitoring glaciers in mainland Norway and Svalbard using Sentinel

    25.02.2021
  • CEER Paper on DSO Procedures of Procurement of Flexibility

    25.09.2020

    RME has been an important contributor towards this paper, providing insights on what the implications are for incentives, prerequisites and interactions among the involved parties with DSO access to and use of flexibility. 

  • New report – Glaciological investigations in Norway 2019

    22.09.2020

    In a new report NVE presents results from measurements of Norwegian glaciers in 2019. The report describes measurements of glacier mass balance and glacier length changes. There is also information about measurement of glacier movement, jøkulhlaups and meteorological measurements at some glaciers, and the report describes measurements from the Svartisen Subglacial Observatory beneath Engabreen.

  • 2020 Graham Cogley Award to Paul Weber

    25.06.2020
  • Consultation on the methodology for capacity calculation in the day-ahead and intraday timeframe

    16.06.2020

    The Nordic national regulatory authorities (NRAs) have launched a consultation on the methodology for capacity calculation in the day-ahead and intraday timeframe.

  • Fact sheet on Norwegian glaciers 2019

    14.05.2020
  • Paper on Electricity Distribution Tariffs Supporting the Energy Transition recently published

    05.05.2020

    The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) recently published its 'Paper on Electricity Distribution Tariffs Supporting the Energy Transition'. 

  • New studies report on changes of Norwegian glaciers

    12.03.2020
  • NordREG publishes recommendations on a harmonised Nordic regulatory framework for independent aggregators

    02.03.2020

    Aggregators have the potential of playing a key role in a fast-changing power system by making it easier for consumers to offer flexibility to the power system. Specifically, this means that aggregators can enter into agreements with electricity customers, allowing them to shift consumption away from peak and constrained periods. 

  • CEER Report on regulatory frameworks for European energy networks

    14.02.2020

    The Norwegian Energy Regulatory Authority (RME) has contributed towards a report that describes regulatory frameworks within the energy sector in EU Member States, Iceland and Norway. This is an annual report, published on CEER’s website. CEER is a platform for cooperation and information exchange between independent energy regulators of Europe.

  • Svartisen data package

    10.02.2020

    A data package of subglacial pressure data and other related data from the Svartisen area is now available.

  • Gunnar Østrem 1922-2020

    17.01.2020
  • NordREG has published recommendations to improve consumer rights

    21.11.2019
  • New report – Glaciological investigations in Norway 2018

    11.11.2019

    In a new report NVE presents results from measurements of Norwegian glaciers in 2018. The report describes measurements of glacier mass balance and glacier length changes. There is also information about measurement of glacier movement, jøkulhlaups and meteorological measurements at some glaciers, and the report describes measurements from the Svartisen Subglacial Observatory beneath Engabreen.

  • ACER launches three public consultations on electricity balancing

    06.11.2019

    The European Union (EU) Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has three ongoing public consultations according to the EU Regulation on Electricity Balancing to provide common rules across Member States.

  • CEERs regulatory strategy on energy digitalisation that benefits consumers

    21.10.2019

    NVE is actively involved in CEER’s 3D Strategy, of which Digitalisation is one of three pillars. This Paper highlights a pathway to getting the best out of digitalisation in the energy sector, with a focus on benefitting and protecting consumers, by increasing the productivity of the energy system, enabling new services, as well as introducing new platforms and market places that transform the sector.

  • Mapping glacier lakes and surface velocities using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery

    08.10.2019

    Two new reports from NVE present mapping of glacier lakes and surface velocities using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery over the period 2015-2018.

  • CEER Conclusions Paper on New Services and DSO Involvement

    20.08.2019

    Earlier this year, CEER published its Conclusions Paper on New Services and DSO Involvement.

  • EEA funded program cooperation between Romania and Norway – conference in Bucharest June 18-19, 2019 on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Renewable energy

    08.07.2019

    At the initiative of the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in Norway and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), a bilateral conference was held in Bucharest, Romania June 18-19, 2019.

  • Workshop on hydrology and hydropower development in Nepal

    21.06.2019

    NVE and ICIMOD arranged a workshop for relevant stakeholders in the hydropower sector to discuss and identify various needs for services and specific data for sustainable hydropower planning and development.

  • Fact sheet on changes in Norwegian glaciers

    10.05.2019
  • Little snow on the glaciers

    12.04.2019

    Generally there is less snow than usual on glaciers in Jotunheimen. Take care when hiking on glaciers this Easter and the rest of spring.

  • Little snow on the glaciers

    12.04.2019

    Generally there is less snow than usual on glaciers in Jotunheimen. Take care when hiking on glaciers this Easter and the rest of spring.

  • Energy regulators seek to enable digitalisation in the interest of consumers

    02.04.2019

    The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) has launched a public consultation on its report ‘Dynamic regulation to enable digitalisation of the energy system’.

  • ACER decision on the methodology for pricing cross-border capacity in the European intraday electricity market

    28.01.2019

    ACER recently published a decision that sets the framework for the pricing of capacity among bidding zones in the intraday electricity market.

  • New annual report - Glaciological investigations in Norway in 2017

    30.10.2018

    In a new report NVE presents results from measurements on Norwegian glaciers in 2017. The report describes measurements of glacier mass balance and glacier length changes. There is also information about measurement of glacier movement and ice thickness, jøkulhlaups and meteorological measurements at some glaciers, and the report describes measurements from the Svartisen Subglacial Observatory beneath Engabreen.

  • Energy regulators propose a cross-sectoral Guide on Bundled Products to protect consumers

    04.10.2018

    The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) recently launched a public consultation on a Guide on Bundled Products aimed at protecting consumers. The goal is to work with sectoral regulators, consumer protection authorities, etc. to develop guidance for companies and regulators in all sectors, not just the energy sector. Interested parties are invited to respond to the public consultation by 14 November 2018.

  • NordREG meeting on Cross Border Capacities

    02.10.2018

    In cooperation with the Nordic TSOs, NordREG (the Nordic energy regulators) is holding a meeting on the TSOs' current practice of calculation of Cross Border Capacities in the Nordic region, taking place on 25 October. Stakeholders are invited to register.

     

  • Looking for glacier photos

    26.09.2018
  • Fact sheet on licensing and grid connection

    23.08.2018

    A new fact sheet for data center developers and new industry about grid connection and licensing in Norway.

  • An article on modelling of subglacial conditions of Engabreen is published

    21.06.2018
  • Fact sheet on Norwegian glaciers

    14.06.2018

    A new fact sheet from NVE gives an overview of changes in some of the Norwegian glaciers over the past few decades.

  • Sustainable URban Flood management (SURF)

    08.06.2018

    The SURF project with its research partners Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the City of Oslo Agency for Water and Wastewater services, intends to increase knowledge and to build expertise and competence in urban hydrology in and for relevant Norwegian institutions and municipalities.

  • Ecodesign and Energy Labelling directives cause 3 TWh energy savings in Norwegian household appliances in 2030

    19.04.2018
  • Public Hearing on amendments to AMS security requirements in the Metering and Settlement Regulation

    22.03.2018

    A proposal for more detailed security requirements for Advanced Metering System (AMS), to ensure comprehensive protection of the metering value chain, is currently on public hearing in Norway.

  • The Nordic TSOs are requested to submit the common proposal for the determination of LFC blocks according to SO GL

    22.02.2018

    According to Article 141(2) of the Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 of 2 August 2017 establishing a guideline on electricity transmission system operation (SO GL), the Nordic Transmission System Operators (TSOs) shall submit a joint proposal for the determination of the load frequency control blocks (LFC block) to the Nordic national regulatory authorities (NRAs) by 14 January 2018. Load-frequency control block’ or ‘LFC block’ means a part of a synchronous area or an entire synchronous area, physically demarcated by points of measurement at interconnectors to other LFC blocks, consisting of one or more LFC areas, operated by one or more TSOs fulfilling the obligations of load-frequency control.

  • NVE signs cooperation agreement with counterpart institutions in Georgia

    24.01.2018

    On Tuesday 23rd January NVE signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Cooperation Agreements with counterpart institutions in Georgia for a new round of institutional Cooperation.

  • DNV GL report on competing NEMOs

    28.11.2017

    DNV GL, in cooperation with Björn Hagman (Hagman Energy AB) and Professor Erling Hjelmeng (University of Oslo), has been commissioned by NVE to determine whether CACM establishes real competition between NEMOs and whether the regulation ensures effective competition on equal terms.

  • New report for glacier investigations in 2016

    01.11.2017

    NVE presents results from measurements on Norwegian glaciers in 2016 in a new report. The report describes mainly measurements of glacier mass balance and glacier length changes. In addition there is information on measurements of glacier dynamics and ice thickness, jøkulhlaups and meteorological measurements at selected glaciers. The report also describes measurements from Svartisen Subglacial Laboratory beneath Engabreen.

  • White Papers drawn up by the Regulatory Authorities CEER/ACER in Connection with The Winter Package

    21.06.2017

    A number of White Papers are currently being published in the work to create clean energy in Europe, where NVE participates actively in cooperation with CEER and ACER to promote views on the EC's legislative package. Read all about it here:

  • Incentives Schemes for Regulating DSOs

    06.04.2017

    The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) is currently undertaking a public hearing on ‘Incentives Schemes for Regulating DSOs, including for Innovation' where goals and tools for regulation of distribution system operators from an NRA perspective are presented.

  • Flexibility Use at Distribution Level

    06.04.2017

    CEER is currently holding a public consultation on Flexibility Use at Distribution Level.

  • Investment Conditions in European Countries

    06.04.2017

    In January 2017, the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) published a report on investment conditions in European countries.

  • Review of Current and Future Data Management Models

    06.04.2017

    In December 2016, the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) published a review of current and future data management models.

  • NVE's input towards the EC's Winter Package

    05.04.2017

    NVE has submitted its comments to the European Commission's regulatory proposals provided in the so-called 'Winter Package'. Common rules contribute to efficient energy trading and added value in many respects for Norway. Although the EU is generally heading in the right direction, NVE does disagree with certain of the suggestions.

  • Good Practice on Comparison Tools

    09.03.2017

    CEER launched a public consultation on ‘Guidelines of Good Practice on Comparison Tools in the new Energy Market Design’ at the end of 2016.

  • Economic assessment of fees for network planning studies

    31.01.2017

    Oslo Economics recently produced a report on 'Economic assessment of fees for network planning studies'.

  • New paper reveals old ice in Juvfonne

    03.01.2017
  • New report for glacier investigations in 2011-15

    30.11.2016
  • ACER calls for limiting the discrimination between internal and cross-zonal electricity exchanges

    28.11.2016

    ACER recently published a Recommendation on the common capacity calculation and redispatching and countertrading cost sharing methodologies. This Recommendation establishes a set of high-level principles that aim to ensure that cross-zonal exchanges are not unduly discriminated against internal exchanges.

  • ACER decides on the electricity TSOs’ proposal for Capacity Calculation Regions

    24.11.2016

    On 18 November, ACER issued a Decision on the Capacity Calculation Regions (CCR) Proposal in accordance with Article 9(11) of EU Regulation 2015/1222 on Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management (CACM) and the Agency’s Founding Regulation (Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 713/2009).

  • ACER-CEER Launch: Annual report on the results of monitoring the internal electricity and natural gas markets

    11.11.2016

    ACER (Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators) and CEER (Council of European Energy Regulators) recently presented the main findings of their annual Market Monitoring Report on the internal electricity and natural gas markets.

  • CEER 6th Benchmarking Report on the Quality of Electricity and Gas Supply

    11.11.2016

    CEER (Council of European Energy Regulators) has published its 6th Benchmarking Report on the Quality of Electricity and Gas Supply in Europe.

  • International exchange of experience in Oslo

    16.09.2016

    Representatives from energy regulators in Angola, Bhutan, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Tanzania and Uganda recently gathered in Oslo to share knowledge and experience.

  • SVALI gave better understanding of Norwegian glaciers

    22.06.2016

    Scientist in several Nordic countries have been working together over the past five years to understand how quickly glaciers can change and how this can affect sea level rise. Improved data on the melting of Norwegian glaciers is just one of the results now that the project has finished.

  • Homogenised and calibrated glacier mass balance data

    09.03.2016
  • Hazardous glacier-related events in Norway

    15.02.2016

    The 2014 report, the 'Inventory of glacier-related hazardous events in Norway', records all knows hazardous-events, mainly jøkulhlaups (GLOFs), ice avalanches, glacier length changes, and mountaineering accidents. These events can have significant impacts, and cause a threat to human life.

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