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Utility Regulatory Compliance

Can a landlord charge me for electricity?

A landlord can charge for consumed energy but cannot set a tariff higher than the utility company's rate for profit purposes.

What is an energy audit?

It assesses a facility's energy consumption and provides recommendations for reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

Is appointing a safety officer mandatory?

Yes, any facility with electrical installations must have a certified person responsible for energy safety.

What is the penalty for safety violations?

Violations lead to fines and, in severe cases, disconnection of electricity or gas supply until the defect is rectified.

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Utility Regulatory Compliance: Business Protection and Energy Audit

Utility Regulatory Compliance ensures that businesses operate in full compliance with existing legislation and technical standards in the energy and water supply sectors. This is particularly important for large enterprises, shopping centers, and developers who possess their own internal networks or substations. Compliance involves adhering to energy safety norms, metering rules, and reporting obligations. Violations lead to GNERC fines, service termination, and safety risks. Our service helps companies conduct internal audits, identify gaps, and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

What Does This Service Cover?

Specialists on Legal.ge offer comprehensive compliance services:

  • Internal Network Audit: Legal and technical audit of internal electric and gas networks for compliance with safety norms.
  • Sub-subscriber Management: If your facility supplies energy to sub-subscribers (e.g., shopping mall tenants), legally regulating relationships and controlling tariff billing accuracy.
  • Reporting: Preparing mandatory reports for the regulator and statistics office.
  • Safety Officer: Documenting the appointment of a person responsible for energy safety and providing briefing.
  • Inspection: Preparing for and accompanying inspections by the Energy Supervision Service.
  • Appealing Acts: Appealing administrative violation protocols.

Common Situations When You Need a Lawyer

Compliance issues often arise:

  • Sub-subscriber Disputes: Tenants dispute incorrect electricity billing or artificial tariff increases.
  • Safety Violation: An inspection revealed your transformer does not meet safety norms, resulting in a fine.
  • Illegal Connection: You discovered someone illegally connected to your network and need a legal response.
  • Development: You are building a complex and need to transfer the internal network to the distribution company's balance sheet.
  • Energy Efficiency: The law obliges you to conduct an energy audit, and you need to manage the process.

Georgian Legal Framework

The field is regulated by the Law "On Energy and Water Supply," Law "On Energy Efficiency," and government technical regulations (e.g., "Rules for Arrangement of Electrical Networks"). GNERC resolutions on service quality standards are also relevant.

Process: How Collaboration with a Specialist Works

Collaboration includes:

  1. Diagnostics: Checking existing documentation and infrastructure.
  2. Plan: Developing a plan to eliminate non-compliances.
  3. Documentation: Updating internal regulations and contracts.
  4. Training: Informing staff about regulations.
  5. Monitoring: Periodic checks to maintain standards.

Why Choose Legal.ge?

Violating regulatory requirements costs businesses dearly. Legal.ge offers preventive services to keep your company constantly compliant with legislation. Our experts ensure your peace of mind and energy safety. Find a specialist on Legal.ge.

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