Decree No. 423 of the National Energy Regulatory Agency validating the Code of electric networks.

Code of electric networks establishes rules to ensure the management of efficient and transparent access to electric networks. Code of electric networks establishes the regulatory framework for ensuring and managing efficient and transparent access to electricity networks by regulating the procedures for connection, development and operation of electricity networks, in connection with cross-border flows and operation of electricity networks. This Code sets out the procedures applied by the transmission system operator for the efficient performance of assigned tasks, in particular in relation to: (a) technical requirements for the operation of power plants; (b) the balance in the electric power system; (c) access and connection to electrical networks; (d) operational security; (e) operational planning and scheduling; (f) frequency and reserves; and (g) managing emergencies and restoring delivery, including measures to limit consumption if necessary. In applying this Code, the National Energy Regulatory Agency and the system operators shall have the following obligations: (a) to apply the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination; (b) to ensure decisional transparency; (c) to apply the principle of minimum costs and maximum efficiency; (d) to comply with the responsibility assigned to the TSO, in order to ensure the security of the power system; (e) to consult with the relevant distribution system operators and to take into account the potential impact on the electricity distribution networks; and (f) to take into account the standards and technical specifications agreed at national and European level.