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"NO ONE WILL BE LEFT TO SIT IN THE DARK"

Cost for electricity is at an all time high. In view of the overwhelming amount of cases of insolvency on the part of private customers, the National Network Agency has demanded an intervention by the Executive Committee to avoid the necessity of shutting down connections.

In a press conference called at short notice, Director Diarmaido commented on the critical situation and acknowledged failings on the part of the Executive Committee

Before we get into the economic details, let me assure you of one thing: 

No one will be left to sit in the dark!

The whole EC is currently working flat out to avert this crisis. To counter the currently evolving precarious situation for some citizens the National Network Agency will receive extraordinary financial subsidies from the EC to lower the cost of electricity for the time being. However this solution can only be short lived as these funds can only be gained by increasing national debt. The underlying, structural problems need to be adressed as well. I speak on behalf of the whole Executive Committee when I say: It is the state who is at fault for the current situation. The impact of our economic development on the national power grid was heavily underestimated and we failed to act earlier. As a first measure to strengthen the Zardic energy grid the ongoing construction of a nuclear power plant in Ilerto will be sped up as much as possible with additional funding. Supplementary oil refining companies among them NafRaf-Veneto and Alkafraksi will receive subsidies in order to modernize equipment and processes. The resulting increase in efficiency is expected to relax the Zardic mineral oil market somewhat. A long term solution will still need intense planning by the Executive Committee and the Supreme Council. For now we do everything in our might to combat the symptoms