Uzbekistan is set to implement a new billing system for the supply of electric power to the population in 2024, marking a significant step in the country's transition to wholesale and retail electricity markets. This initiative is part of a broader roadmap, approved by the President of Uzbekistan in September, outlining the post-phase transition plan.
The development of the new billing system is well underway, with plans to establish technical requirements by the end of this year. The project is being carried out by "Regional Electric Network," a company that has signed a contract with Uzinfocom, a joint integrator, for its development.
By February 2024, the billing system is expected to be tested with consumers in Tashkent, and by the end of the following year, full implementation will be achieved.
The development and introduction of this new billing system are scheduled for the years 2022-2023, with an estimated cost of $13mn.
This move towards a modern billing system for electric power reflects Uzbekistan's commitment to enhancing its utility services and streamlining the management of billing and payments. It also aligns with previous government decrees aimed at establishing an efficient billing system for communal services across the country.
Additionally, discussions have focused on the introduction of a unified billing system that encompasses not only primary services but also related utilities, marking a further step towards modernization and efficiency in Uzbekistan's public services sector. These developments indicate the government's dedication to improving the overall utility infrastructure and services available to its citizens.
Earlier Daryo reported that the decree outlines the creation of a new entity named the Joint Stock Company "Uzenergosotish," which will have the mandate of centrally procuring and distributing electrical energy.
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