MP Bajrami: “ZRRE and KESCO are violating the Law on Electricity — only 300 companies meet open market criteria, not 1,300!”
Member of Parliament Hykmete Bajrami has accused the Energy Regulatory Office (ZRRE) and energy supplier KESCO of violating the Law on Electricity by unlawfully excluding a large number of businesses from the universal energy supply service — a service that provides electricity at regulated prices.
According to Bajrami, ZRRE and KESCO are misinterpreting Article 37, Paragraph II of the law by requiring businesses to meet both criteria simultaneously — having fewer than 50 employees and an annual turnover of less than 10 million euros — in order to qualify for universal service. The law clearly states that only one of the two criteria is sufficient, as indicated by the word “OR,” not “AND.”
“KESCO is excluding businesses from the universal service in violation of the Law on Electricity. The law requires meeting either one of the two conditions — not both. This misinterpretation will lead to serious legal consequences, including hundreds of lawsuits that are expected to be filed after June 1,” Bajrami stated.
Only 300 Companies Meet the Criteria, Not 1,300
Citing data from economic associations in the country, Bajrami emphasized:
“Only 300 companies meet the criteria under Article 37 to enter the so-called ‘open market’, not the 1,300 companies that are currently being excluded by ZRRE.”**
This mass exclusion exposes businesses to unregulated market prices, which poses a serious threat to the financial sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kosovo.
Impact and Legal Risks
Bajrami raised concerns over whether this approach is a result of institutional ignorance, an intentional act, or something conducted under ZRRE’s instruction. Regardless, the implications are clear — legal action is imminent.
“The difference between ‘OR’ and ‘AND’ in the law is not a minor issue. This is a direct violation of companies’ legal rights,” she added.
