The Authority for Regulation of Water and Energy Sectors (French: Autorité de Régulation des secteurs de l'Eau potable et de l’Energie (AREEN)) is an independent regulatory authority of Burundi mandated to provide for technical and economic regulation of electricity and water utilities.

[2][3] Later, the government of Burundi adopted the Authority for Regulation of Water and Energy Sectors through a Presidencial Decree No.

[4] The offices of the Authority for Regulation of Water and Energy Sectors are located at the, Commune Mukaza, Zone Rohero, Ave. de la JRR House 17, Immeuble le savonnier, Rez-de-chaussee, Bujumbura city.

It also undertakes displinary measures against entities that violate the terms and conditions of the permits issued.

[6] AREEN regulates REGIDESO Burundi (French: Régie de Production et de Distribution d’eau et d’électricité du Burundi), mini-grid operators and Independent Power Producers.