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Jul 23, 2026
Romania

President Nicușor Dan Enacts Prosumers Law in Romania

On July 23, 2026, Romanian President Nicușor Dan signed into law new legislation aimed at regulating prosumers—individuals who both produce and consume energy. This law introduces several significant changes to the existing framework, including monthly billing for energy fed into the grid, the ability to offset energy produced across multiple consumption points, and the option to use energy credits to pay for natural gas bills when contracts are with the same provider.

Key Changes for Prosumers

The newly enacted law brings several benefits to prosumers in Romania:

  • Monthly Settlement: Prosumers will now receive monthly compensation for the energy they supply to the grid, eliminating the previous requirement to wait up to 24 months to monetize surplus energy.
  • Multi-Point Compensation: Energy credits can be applied to multiple consumption points under the same provider, offering greater flexibility and efficiency in energy management.
  • Payment of Gas Bills: The law permits the use of energy credits to pay for natural gas bills, provided the contracts are with the same energy provider.

Legislative Journey and Constitutional Review

The path to this legislation was marked by significant legal scrutiny. Initially proposed in 2023 and passed by Parliament in the fall of that year, the law faced a request for re-examination from former President Klaus Iohannis. The legislative process resumed in 2024, during which President Nicușor Dan referred the law to the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) for review. On July 21, 2026, the CCR published its decision in the Official Gazette, rejecting the objection of unconstitutionality and affirming the law's compliance with constitutional standards.

Implementation and Regulatory Framework

Following the law's enactment, the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) is tasked with developing and adopting the necessary implementation norms within the timeframe specified by the legislation. This step is crucial to ensure that the new rights and benefits afforded to prosumers are effectively realized.

Impact on the Prosumers Community

As of April 30, 2026, Romania had 332,684 prosumers connected to the grid, with a total installed capacity of 3,789 MW. Approximately 10% of these prosumers are commercial entities. The Association of Prosumers and Energy Communities (APCE) has hailed the enactment of this law as a major victory for the prosumer community in Romania, emphasizing its alignment with European principles in the field of renewable energy.

In summary, the promulgation of the Prosumers Law represents a significant advancement in Romania's energy sector, providing a more favorable and flexible framework for individuals and businesses engaged in both the production and consumption of energy.