Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Regulatory and Energy Assistance Project (REAP)

The project was implemented by Advanced Engineering Associates International, Inc. under USAID Contract No. EPP-I-00-03-00004-00, Task Order 5. The project focused on enhancing the capacity of the energy sector to meet the needs of the country's growing economy. Key areas of focus included the development of a comprehensive energy policy, improvement of the regulatory framework, and enhancement of the energy sector's institutional capacity. The project also aimed to increase the efficiency and reliability of the energy system, as well as promote the use of renewable energy sources. To achieve these objectives, the project team worked closely with government agencies, energy companies, and other stakeholders to develop and implement policies and regulations that would support the growth of the energy sector. The project's technical assistance component focused on the development of the energy sector's infrastructure, including the transmission, distribution, and generation systems. The project team worked on several key initiatives, including the development of a 400 kV transmission line, as well as the upgrade of existing 220 kV and 110 kV transmission lines. Additionally, the project team worked on the development of a metering system to improve the accuracy and reliability of energy billing and payment. The project's geographic focus was on the entire country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a particular emphasis on the energy sector's development in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska entities. The project's timeframes were not explicitly stated, but the project's activities were likely conducted over a period of several years. The project's recommendations and findings were not explicitly stated, but the project's activities and outputs suggest that the project aimed to improve the energy sector's regulatory framework, institutional capacity, and infrastructure, as well as promote the use of renewable energy sources.