QAZAQ GREEN.  On July 8, 2024, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, signed the Law "On Heat Power Industry", according to Akorda's press service.

This law, for the first time, independently regulates public relations in the production, transmission, sale, and consumption of heat energy, ensuring the effective functioning and development of heat supply systems.

The law modernizes the regulation of the heat energy sector by introducing new tools and strengthening existing ones to ensure quality and smooth operation. It sets out the goals, objectives, and principles of state regulation in the heat sector.

Development planning and assessment tools for the heat and power sector have been introduced to ensure consistent and efficient growth. The Ministry of Energy will approve key and target indicators for the heat energy sector by region, production sector, transportation, sales, and consumption, as developed by relevant state bodies.

The law structures the heat supply system and regulates the rights and obligations of heat supply entities and consumers. Heat supply systems are categorized into centralized, local, and individual systems based on their capacity and consumer load.

Mechanisms for tariff regulation, energy-saving support, and the use of renewable energy sources in the heat sector have been updated to increase investment attractiveness. Requirements to ensure the reliability and safety of heat supply, conditions for repair work and decommissioning of heat energy sources, and readiness for the heating season have been strengthened.

The full text of the law is published in the press.