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Shafaq News
14-05-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
KRG greenlights Ronaqi: Uninterrupted electricity coming to Kurdistan
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cabinet approved the 'Ronaqi' electricity project, providing uninterrupted electricity across the Region. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani chaired the meeting, directing the Ministry of Electricity to begin implementation and issue the required regulations. The project is intended to stabilize electricity supply, reduce technical losses, ensure equitable distribution, and support environmental and public health outcomes. 'This is a long-awaited reform that lowers household costs and reinforces the electricity sector through domestic resources,' Barzani said. The KRG affirmed it had submitted all data related to salaries, pensions, and social welfare. 'All requirements have been met. There is no justification for withholding Kurdistan's budget share,' the cabinet stated, citing a Federal Supreme Court ruling affirming the Region's entitlements.
Shafaq News
14-05-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
24/7 power for less? Kurdistan's bold new plan
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) ratified a new electricity tariff structure under the 'Ronaqi' initiative. During a press conference in Erbil, Government Spokesperson Peshawa Hawramani announced the cabinet's unanimous approval of the new structure, noting, 'Roughly 80% of citizens will pay less than before while receiving 24-hour electricity.' Ronaqi, launched in October 2024, seeks to overhaul the Region's power sector, long plagued by inconsistent supply. It is being implemented through a public-private coordination model aimed at improving service delivery and easing the financial burden on consumers. The system is set to roll out across all provincial capitals by the end of the year, with phased expansion in remaining areas. 'It supports household stability and promotes broader economic resilience,' Hawramani explained. To encourage adoption, the KRG will offer tiered financial subsidies during the initial three-month phase. Depending on the consumer category, the government will cover up to 50% of installation costs.
