Energy Regulation in Emergency Conditions with an Emphasis on the Principle of Continuity of Public Services

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1 Judge and Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

10.22059/ses.2025.404528.1193

Abstract

During energy emergencies such as large-scale power outages, gas shortages, or economic sanctions, legal and institutional systems face a dual challenge: safeguarding energy security while upholding public law principles and social justice. This study adopts a public-law and comparative approach to analyze the mechanisms of energy regulation during emergencies and the role of the continuity of public services principle in maintaining sustainable energy systems. The theoretical framework relies on the doctrines of public service law, regulatory governance, and institutional resilience. The research method is descriptive-analytical with a comparative case study of Iran, Norway, and Japan. Findings indicate that jurisdictions with well-defined legal frameworks for energy emergencies—characterized by clear separation of policymaking, regulation, and operation—achieve higher resilience and transparency. In contrast, the Iranian framework lacks a dedicated emergency energy law, leading to overlapping competences and weaker accountability. The paper concludes by proposing a legal governance framework for emergency energy regulation in Iran.

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Journal of sustainable Energy Systems

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Available Online from 11 December 2025

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