Serbia’s new Law on Energy introduces important changes to the energy sector, including the implementation of “dynamic tariffs” for electricity prices and the concept of the “active customer,” which allows the return of excess electricity to the grid, according to Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović. The new law also aims to maintain stable electricity and gas prices through the heating season, provided citizens adopt more rational energy consumption practices.
In addition to supporting nuclear energy and hydrogen capacities, the new law introduces measures to increase energy efficiency and encourage renewable energy. The “active customer” category incentivizes individuals who produce electricity for personal use to return any surplus to the grid, while also ensuring the stability of the energy system. Dynamic electricity tariffs are also introduced to align with European standards, encouraging consumers to be more energy-efficient and use power rationally.
As part of the effort to improve energy infrastructure, the government plans to continue replacing energy meters, with approximately 600,000 new meters to be installed in the coming year. The minister stressed that Serbia will need more electricity in the future and mentioned the ongoing construction of new energy facilities, such as the thermal unit ‘B3’ in Kostolac and solar and wind energy projects.
The new law also opens the door for nuclear energy development, with the French company EDF conducting a study to explore nuclear energy options for Serbia’s energy mix. Additionally, energy efficiency projects will begin in 14 cities, focusing on rehabilitating buildings to meet higher energy standards.
Minister Đedović Handanović emphasized that while electricity and gas prices will remain unchanged until the end of the heating season, citizens must consume energy wisely to maintain this stability.
