Law No. 120-VIII ZRK “On heating energy”.

This Law primarily addresses the legislative regulation of heat energy management, emphasizing the production, transport, use, and consumption of thermal energy within public utilities and industrial sectors. It aims to establish a unified management system for the heat energy sector, ensuring quality, reliability, and efficiency in thermal energy supply, aligned with principles of systemic planning, environmental soundness, and state control. Key measures include the delineation of competencies among government bodies, local authorities, and specialized agencies in policy formulation, regulation, and control activities. The Act specifies procedures for state control, including remote, prophylactic, and verification controls, with detailed protocols for inspections, reporting, and violation rectification. It mandates the development of long-term and medium-term heat supply schemes, monitoring of thermal power facilities, and regulation of tariffs in natural monopoly contexts. The document also prescribes contractual relations between heat providers and consumers, standards for fuel quality, and safety requirements for thermal power sources and equipment, emphasizing compliance with technical regulations and safety standards. Implementation mechanisms involve phased timelines, institutional responsibilities, and procedural safeguards. The Act details notification procedures for inspections, documentation requirements, and the conduct of audits and investigations, with provisions for appeals and sanctions for violations. It underscores the importance of energy conservation, renewable energy integration, and safety protocols, with specific guidelines for project development, modernization, and decommissioning of thermal facilities. Secondary themes include the use of automated information systems for monitoring, the role of public and private stakeholders, and the integration of energy efficiency and renewable sources into the national energy strategy.