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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that suspends for a year, until 2024, the imposition of fines on grid organizations and electricity suppliers in the event of a delay in the installation and replacement of smart meters. The relevant document is posted on the official portal of legal information.
The law provides for the establishment of administrative liability for the failure by guaranteeing suppliers, grid organizations of the obligation to purchase, install, replace, allow operation of electric energy meters in cases provided for by the legislation on the electric power industry, in the form of a fine: for officials – in the amount of 20 thousand rubles. up to 30 thousand rubles, for legal entities – from 50 thousand to 100 thousand rubles.
Earlier, PRIME recalls, Russia adopted a law on the introduction of intelligent electricity metering systems, which include, in particular, “smart” meters capable of remotely transmitting readings, and various sensors that control the operation of power grids.
According to the law, from July 1, 2020, the responsibility for metering electricity in apartment buildings is assigned to guaranteeing suppliers (these are the main energy sales companies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation), and for other consumers – to electric grid companies. At the same time, from January 1, 2022, only smart meters are subject to installation. Accordingly, it was proposed to fine companies and their officials for violating this rule from 2023, however, the government proposed to postpone the work of the fine rule for the time being.
Source: Rosbalt
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