Electricity Suppliers React to RAEAE’s Proposed Billing Reforms

Significant differences have emerged between the proposals put forward by the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAEAE) and the responses from electricity suppliers regarding billing reforms. The authority recently unveiled a package of reforms aimed at electricity bills, prompting reactions from companies that focus on several specific issues affecting end consumers. One key point of contention is the extent to which suppliers can unilaterally modify contracts, with RAEAE seeking to limit this practice. Suppliers argue that such restrictions could be excessive and might lead to higher final prices for consumers. Another area of disagreement involves which customers the new measures will apply to. Suppliers suggest they should only affect supplies under 25 kVA, while the Authority believes larger entities, including small and medium-sized enterprises, should also be included. Additionally, RAEAE proposes adding another step to the tariff selection process to protect consumer rights, though companies argue this adds bureaucratic burden and delays. Some measures require integration into the Electricity Supply Code before implementation, necessitating legislative intervention from the ministry. Overall, companies aim to avoid over-regulation of the supply market, whereas RAEAE insists on stricter rules to better protect consumers from potential abuses. A first meeting between RAEAE and suppliers is scheduled for Thursday, April 15th, to discuss all proposals in search of common ground before finalization. Both sides express confidence in finding a fair solution through compromise.