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The new law aims to improve the operation of district heating systems, reduce energy losses and promote more efficient solutions in the production and use of thermal energy. These include high-efficiency cogeneration, which allows for the simultaneous production of electricity and heat, the use of renewable energy sources, the recovery of waste heat and the storage of thermal energy.
The draft also sets out clearer rules for companies that generate, distribute and supply heat, including provisions regarding access to networks, connection and security of supply. Requirements for the maintenance and modernisation of the heat supply infrastructure are also set out.
An important section concerns consumers. The draft regulates the metering and allocation of heat consumption, billing and access to consumption data. At the same time, it clarifies the rights and obligations of consumers and suppliers.
The document also introduces requirements for the planning of heating and cooling systems, so that public authorities can identify the most effective solutions and assess the costs and benefits of infrastructure investments.
The draft partially implements the provisions of Directive (EU) 2023/1791 on energy efficiency in the fields of heating, cooling and cogeneration, thereby bringing national legislation into line with European Union standards.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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