PSRC starting review process for Armenia electricity tariffsMay 2, 2016 - 16:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia is starting a review process for the power generation and provision of services by electric companies, as well as for the electricity tariffs for end consumers, the PSRC said Monday, May 2. The review process is initiated given the electricity generation, import and export balance for the period between August 1, 2016 and August 1, 2017, as well as the possible changes in gas tariffs. Gazprom Armenia seeks to lower the price for 1,000 cubic meters of gas to AMD 146.700 against the current AMD 156.000 (AMD 9.3 per 1 cubic meter) for people with a monthly consumption of up to 10.000 cubic meters of gas. For those with a monthly consumption of 10 thousand cubic meters or more, the current price of $276.98 will be reduced to $257.56. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |