Capacity Building on Regulatory Depreciation – Support to Bangladesh’s BERC

VIS supported the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) in strengthening its ability to monitor and assess depreciation charges reported by regulated entities, which directly impact revenue requirements and tariff setting. The project included an analysis of depreciation treatment under Bangladesh’s electricity and gas regulations, the development of customized training materials with practical exercises, and the delivery of online capacity-building sessions. The training enhanced BERC’s and utility staff’s understanding of asset valuation, depreciation methodologies, and international regulatory practices.