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USAID assistance proved instrumental for the reform in the power sector. The significant steps in energy reform included approval of the energy sector reform strategy, major tariff reforms in electricity and heat, substantial improvement of the State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, strengthening the regulatory framework, and privatization of 7 electricity distribution companies and three generation companies for over $1.1 billion. The privatization of these utilities generated the largest foreign direct investment ever for Bulgaria.