MPs approve amendment to accelerate construction of combined cycle power plants

The Sejm passed a law that delays the entry into force of new electricity tariffs until October 1, 2025. The new regulations are intended to allow electricity prices to be reduced after the maximum price expires. The bill has now gone to the Senate.

Faster permitting of gas sources, support for coal and a ban on throttling electricity. The Chamber of Deputies has passed an amendment to the Energy Act, which primarily addresses the domestic energy sector's transition away from coal.

In the third reading, MPs supported the expansion of the powers of the Military Police. The Lower House should also approve an amendment to accelerate the construction of combined cycle power plants. The final vote is also on the agenda on simplifying the certification of military unmanned aircraft and amending the rules for forest management.

The amendment to the Energy Act, which is to be approved by MPs, is to help speed up the construction of combined cycle power plants. The amendment to the Lex Plyn is to shorten the permitting processes for combined cycle power plants by up to five years. The Czech Republic cannot do without large backup energy sources, emphasizes the Minister of Industry and Trade and First Deputy Chairman of the STAN movement Lukáš Vlček.

Prague - MPs are expected to approve an amendment to accelerate the construction of combined cycle power plants today. The final vote is also on the agenda on expanding the powers of the Military Police, simplifying the certification of military unmanned aircraft, and amending the rules for forest management.