Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation
Bulgaria Fines EVN, CEZ for Competition Breach
* Competition watchdog says EVN, CEZ breached competition rules
* Companies deny wrongdoing, plan to appeal
* Energy regulator slaps another $3.6 mln fine on EVN (Adds another combined fine of BGN 6 mln imposed on EVN)
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Business Representatives to Enter Company Boards of Bulgarian State-Owned Energy Firms
Representatives of the business sector will take part in the work of the company boards of all state-owned energy firms, according to a decision adopted at a meeting between Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova, Delyan Dobrev, Chair of the parliamentary energy committee, and employers' associations.
Watchdog OKs Agreement between Bulgaria's National Power Co, ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 TPP
Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR) has approved the power purchase agreement between US-owned thermal power plant ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 TPP and the National Electric Company (NEK).
Bulgarian Energy Watchdog Head: Employers' Associations Cater to Corporate Interests
Ivan Ivanov, Chair of Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR), has attributed calls for his resignation by employers' associations to attempts to protect corporate interests.
Employers' associations demanded the resignation of Ivanov after he announced KEVR's decision to introduce a significant power price hike for industrial consumers as of August 1.
Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association Chair: Electricity Prices Can Remain Unchanged
Vasl Velev, Chair of the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA), has argued that electricity tariffs should remain unchanged in the next pricing period.
In a Thursday interview for TV7, Velev claimed that there was no obstacle, be it of legal or economic nature, for Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR) to keep electricity prices unchanged.
Price of Natural Gas in Bulgaria Drops by 7.53% as of July 1
The price of natural gas drops by BGN 40, from BGN 524 to BGN 484 per 1000 cubic meters of gas, from July 1, according to a decision of Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR).
Bulgarian Watchdog Postpones Decision on 1-Month Postponement of New Electricity Prices
Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR) has postponed by Tuesday a decision on the postponement of the entry into force of new electricity tariffs by 1 month.
Energy Watchdog Chair Sheds Light on Discount on Power Tariff Component for Industrial Consumers
Ivan Ivanov, Chair of Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation, has underscored that EU law entitles large industrial enterprises to discounts on the "obligation to society" surcharge included in electricity prices.
Bulgaria's Energy Watchdog to Discuss Proposals for Power Price Hikes as of July
Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR) will discuss Wednesday a proposal for an increase in electricity prices for household consumers by an average of 2% as of July.
Launch of Power Exchange Will Not Lead to 30-40% Price Spike - Watchdog Chair
It is unrealistic to suggest that electricity prices will increase by 30-40% after the launch of the power exchange, according to Ivan Ivanov, Chair of Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR).