Since 1992, USEA has worked with countries across Europe and Eurasia to strengthen and integrate their energy systems, decrease reliance on Russian energy, and build regional cooperation rooted in transparency, stability, and fair pricing — paving the way for expanded U.S. energy, technology, and expertise exports.
Over $1 Billion in Energy Investments Mobilized
Supporting grid expansion and modernization, and cross-border infrastructure
Millions Benefiting from Reliable, Modern Energy Systems
Improving access, efficiency, and resilience across Europe and Eurasia
Hundreds of Energy Professionals Trained
In policy, regulation, and system operations to advance regional energy security
advancing energy security and market integration
With over three decades of experience, USEA has advanced energy security across Europe and Eurasia by deepening market and network integration with the European Union and accelerating the adoption of renewable energy. Through initiatives that expand cross-border electricity and gas interconnections, improve wholesale market efficiency, and strengthen cybersecurity resilience, USEA helps the region progress toward greater energy self-reliance. These efforts limit malign influence, foster regional cooperation, and promote transparent, competitive energy markets that drive sustainable economic growth. Below are a few examples of our impact in action.
Synchronized Ukraine and Moldova with ENTSO-E
USEA accelerated the synchronization of Ukraine’s and Moldova’s transmission systems with the European grid by developing stability models, training engineers, and implementing key technical procedures – enhancing energy security, renewable integration, and cross-border trade.
Market Coupling Gap Analysis for Southeast and Eastern Europe
USEA assessed regulatory, technical, and legal readiness for electricity market integration in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and other countries, delivering tailored roadmaps that advanced EU alignment and cross-border electricity trading.
Day-Ahead and Intraday Congestion Forecasting
USEA helped Moldelectrica align with ENTSO-E standards by automating load-flow forecasting, improving data compatibility, and providing training – strengthening Moldova’s grid reliability, planning, and market integration.
Regional Energy Planning and Market Integration (BTSP)
Through the Black Sea Regional Transmission System Planning Project, USEA enhanced regional grid cooperation and renewable integration by developing shared transmission and market models, building TSO capacity, and improving forecasting for reliable, efficient power systems.
Queue of Applications for Grid Connections
USEA reviewed global best practices and worked with Serbia’s EMS and regulators to streamline project approvals, improving grid planning, attracting investment, and accelerating qualified project integration.
Compensation Mechanism for Unintended Hourly Deviations
USEA designed a business model and IT framework for inter-TSO compensation on the Georgia–Türkiye DC Interconnector, aligning regional operations with EU standards and improving interconnector efficiency.
Renewable Energy Integration into Moldova’s Transmission Grid
USEA supported Moldova in planning grid reinforcements, balancing needs, and investment priorities for renewable integration, while training Moldelectrica to ensure ENTSO-E compliance and sustainable market readiness.
Pan-EU TCMs
USEA guided TSOs in North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania in adopting Pan-EU methodologies to harmonize market operations, deliver technical training, and advance regional market coupling readiness.
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shaping energy systems through expertise
USEA brings together a top-tier, diverse team with decades of experience across technical, regulatory, policy, legal, and communications fields. With a proven record of delivering complex energy and security programs across Europe and Eurasia, USEA combines deep knowledge of critical energy issues, best practices, and emerging trends to strengthen capacity, develop competitive energy markets, and implement policies that attract private investment and American technologies – driving the transformation of national and regional energy systems.
Transmission Network Planning, Interconnections and Optimization
USEA has extensive expertise in transmission network planning and optimization, supporting grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and cross-border electricity trade across Europe and Eurasia. Through strategic initiatives with Transmission System Operators (TSOs) in Moldova, Ukraine, Southeast Europe, and the broader Black Sea region, USEA has enhanced grid reliability, improved congestion management, and strengthened compliance with ENTSO-E standards.
ELECTRICITY MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET COUPLING
USEA’s expertise in electricity market development, EU regulatory alignment, and cross-border integration helps TSOs in Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine integrate with Europe’s single electricity market. Through market coupling gap analyses, adoption of Pan-EU Terms, Conditions, and Methodologies (TCMs), and targeted improvements in technology, organization, and human resources, USEA strengthens technical readiness and regulatory compliance. By aligning market design and operations with EU standards, USEA fosters interoperability, transparency, competitiveness, and energy security across the region.
QUEUE MANAGEMENT
USEA brings extensive expertise and global experience in applying best practices to prioritize power projects for grid connection. In many countries, growing backlogs and inefficient evaluation methods prevent the timely advancement of qualified projects. USEA helps address these challenges by developing clear criteria for project selection, streamlining internal review processes, establishing effective incentives, updating relevant policies, and improving permitting procedures. Through these efforts, USEA empowers countries and grid operators to better plan their systems, attract investment, and accelerate the deployment of high-quality projects – delivering faster results with greater certainty.
Intermittent Energy Resources Integration
USEA combines policy expertise, generation planning, scenario assessment, and advanced modeling to identify grid imbalances, optimize transmission expansion, and locate ideal sites for renewable energy integration. Leveraging global best practices, USEA develops cost-effective solutions for grid connections, storage, self-supply, new transmission lines, and cross-border collaboration (e.g., markets and imbalance netting), ensuring stability and efficiency while minimizing costs. These efforts strengthen energy security, enhance system reliability, and accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PLANNING
Through initiatives like the 12-nation Eastern European Natural Gas Partnership, USEA supports investment in LNG terminals, underground storage, and cross-border interconnections to establish a resilient North-South/South-North corridor. By leveraging advanced market analysis, scenario modeling, and regulatory expertise, USEA helps countries diversify supply sources and optimize gas flows, ensuring a stable and competitive energy landscape. These coordinated efforts strengthen regional energy security, reduce vulnerability to supply disruptions, and promote greater integration with European energy markets.
Resource Adequacy
USEA offers unmatched expertise in helping stakeholders access and anticipate the impact of significant changes in the generation mix, ensuring reliability and reducing dependence on imports. As countries retire aging infrastructure and integrate increasing amounts of intermittent resources, maintaining grid stability becomes critical. With advanced forecasting tools, deep regulatory insight, an extensive network of industry contacts, and proven solutions, USEA equips stakeholders to navigate this transition smoothly. Our approach helps prevent system reliability risks, avoid costly load losses, and safeguard against severe economic impacts caused by an unstable power supply.
Energy Sector Cybersecurity
USEA has a strong history of implementing successful programs that enhance the reliability and security of the region’s energy sector. By proactively strengthening resilience against cyberattacks, USEA has helped safeguard critical infrastructure, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted energy supply in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. These efforts include improving cybersecurity governance, training energy professionals, and promoting regional information sharing to identify and mitigate threats. Together, these initiatives build a stronger foundation for secure, modern, and sustainable energy systems across Europe and Eurasia.
Insights Driving Opportunity
USEA’s policy briefs and event summaries deliver timely analysis of emerging energy trends, market developments, and policy shifts across Europe and Eurasia. These insights highlight opportunities for U.S. energy companies to engage in regional transitions – advancing clean energy integration, modernization, and energy security while expanding commercial partnerships and investment potential.
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