Committee on Regulation of Natural Monopolies Holds Public Reception for Utility Consumers
Committee on Regulation of Natural Monopolies Holds Public Reception for Utility Consumers
Public Reception for Public Utility Consumers: CREM Report
On March 4, 2025, the Committee on Regulation of Natural Monopolies (CRNM) under the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a public reception for consumers of public utility services.
The event was chaired by Kanat Kulnazarov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee, with the participation of CREM's specialized sectoral divisions.
Key Topics Covered
During the meeting, comprehensive information was provided on major developments across the housing and utility sector, including:
Energy & Gas Markets: The current market situation regarding electric power and commercial gas pricing;
Pending Applications: Pending tariff applications currently under regulatory review in the water supply and heat supply sectors;
National Project Overview: The National Project for the Modernization of Energy and Utility Infrastructure—focusing on reducing accident rates, increasing grid reliability, and introducing social consumption tiers:
Water Supply: Tiers introduced across 18 regions;
Heat Supply: Tiers introduced across 16 regions.
Note: While no direct questions were submitted by consumers during the session, participants were provided with complete, up-to-date information on key issues in the public utilities sector.