OREANDA-NEWS. November 13, 2009. Previously it was made by the local public administration. The cabinet believes that due to this decision tariffs for services will reflect the real cost of services. It will also help to prevent future accumulation of debts to the energy sector.

As it was noted in the government, the practice of recent years shows that the local authorities, which were responsible for establishment of the tariffs, did not take into account the calculations of the suppliers. As the Vice-Premier, the Minister of Economy Valeriu Lazar has stated, the decision taken by the Government, will help to ensure that tariffs for heat in Moldova will be approved on the basis of economic expediency.

He also stressed that for strengthening of independence of ANRE the Government transfer the right to appoint the directors of the agency to the Parliament. The government noted that the amendments will contribute to the positive evolution in the energy sector, will improve safety, quality and efficiency of the energy supply as well as attract foreign investment.