NERC is preparing to raise electricity tariffs
This is reported by ExPro.
The main goal of the decision is to settle debts with the transmission system operator "Ukrenergo" and to prepare for the autumn-winter period.
It is expected that the tariff increase will reduce the financial burden among market participants and create emergency equipment reserves in case of enemy shelling.
According to preliminary calculations, tariffs for consumers of the first voltage class will increase by an average of 14%, and for the second class — by 23%. The largest increase is possible for "Rivneoblenergo", "Kirovohradoblenergo", and "Khmelnytskoblenergo". The smallest — for "Chernihivoblenergo", "Cherkasyoblenergo", and "Lvivoblenergo".
Starting October 1, a separate review of tariffs is planned for companies in frontline regions, including "Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo", "Mykolaivoblenergo", "Sumyoblenergo", "Kharkivoblenergo", and PEEEC TPP.
"Postponing this decision would mean an even sharper increase in tariffs in the future. The debt crisis is already leading to legal disputes between market participants and fines from the regulator. Therefore, adopting an economically justified tariff is a step that will reduce pressure on the system and end consumers," — explained Oleksandr Baranyuk, Executive Director of the "Smart Electric Networks of Ukraine" NGO.
