Jafar Qadari, the Head of the Economic Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, in an interview with reporters, called for immediate action to establish an independent electricity regulatory body. This request was particularly made in line with the implementation of Clause (Th) of Article 48 of the Seventh Development Plan, which aims to improve the energy imbalance situation in the country.
The Necessity of Establishing an Independent Electricity Regulator
Qadari emphasized the importance of this body, stating that the establishment of an independent regulator could help improve the management and oversight of the country’s energy resources. He believes that creating such a body will increase transparency in the electricity industry and lead to better decision-making in this field.
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The Head of the Economic Commission of the Parliament also referred to the existing challenges in the electricity industry, stating: "Currently, energy imbalance is one of the biggest problems in the country that requires serious and scientific measures. Establishing an independent body could be one of the effective solutions to this problem."
Consequences of Not Taking Immediate Action
Although Qadari emphasizes the necessity of establishing an independent regulatory body, the lack of immediate action in this regard could have serious repercussions for the electricity industry and, in general, for the country’s economy. Energy imbalance not only affects the quality of services provided to consumers but can also negatively impact economic growth and industrial development.
For this reason, Qadari urged the government and other relevant bodies to take action as soon as possible to establish this body. He also called on the members of Parliament to pursue this matter with greater seriousness to ultimately achieve a practical and effective solution.
In conclusion, the Head of the Economic Commission of the Parliament emphasized that the existing challenges in the electricity industry should not be overlooked and that there is a need for a new and independent approach in this area. The establishment of an independent electricity regulator can be seen as a fundamental step towards improving the energy situation in the country.
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