From August 1 will have power single tariff for the transmission of electricity over networks of JSC KEGOC have power

/IRBIS, June 30, 2010/ - From August 1, 2010 will be entered into a single tariff for the transmission of electricity over networks of JSC "KEGOC", sends today's press service. "In accordance with the decision of the Agency for Regulation of Natural Monopolies from August 1, 2010 will be introduced a uniform tariff for transmission to the national power grid in the amount of 0.94m./kWh for all categories of consumer services", - stated in the message. As indicated, a single tariff for the transmission of electricity is introduced to replace previously existing eight zonal tariff of from KZT0.762 to KZT1.216 per kilowatt-hour of electricity transmitted. "The introduction of single fare will increase the transparency of the mechanism of formation of tariffs and pricing, growth of Regional Development in accordance with the program of forced industrial-innovative development for 2010-2014", - stated in the message. The report notes that the transition to a single tariff is the final step to fulfill the obligations of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), depending on the exclusion rate of transmission distance and provide non-discriminatory access to the national power grid, including the subjects engaged in export-import and transit operations with electricity within the Customs Union. It is noted that taking into account the introduction of a single transmission tariffs and the share of JSC "KEGOC" in the price of electricity for End-user Company expects the reduction in electricity prices from 1 to 2.5% in Almaty and Kostanai regions and in Almaty. [2010-06-30]