Magadan slashes heating costs for garages and religious groups under new law
The Magadan Regional Duma has approved a new law extending discounted heating rates to garage owners and religious groups. The change follows requests from local authorities, prosecutors and church leaders. Previously, these groups paid higher 'Other Consumers' tariffs for their heating needs.
The draft law was put forward by Magadan Governor Sergei Nosov. It came after appeals from Kolyma Prosecutor Dmitry Razuvayev, the Russian Ministry for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, and Archbishop Ioann of Magadan and Sinegorye. The measure aims to reduce costs for eligible organisations and individuals.
The new rules cover religious groups, private garage owners, garage cooperatives, and management companies handling shared garage property. In the region, 40 registered religious groups exist, with 16 using centralised heating. Another 69 garage cooperatives and homeowners' associations also receive heating services.
Utility providers will not lose revenue due to the discounts. The regional budget will cover any shortfall caused by the reduced rates. No official figures exist on how many private households in Magadan currently use centralised heating for garages or similar buildings.
The law brings financial relief to garage owners and religious organisations in Magadan. They will now pay the same lower heating rates as other residential consumers. The regional government will ensure utility companies are fully compensated for the reduced income.
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