GNERC to discuss the issue of the summer 2026 power outage

Discussions on the issue of the nationwide power outage that occurred in the summer of 2026 begin on October 21 at the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC). GNERC Chairman Davit Narmania announced this at a joint session of the Economic Policy and Human Rights and Civil Integration Committees. 1TV

According to Davit Narmania, the regulatory commission has conducted an investigation concerning the Georgian State Electrosystem and individual generation facilities, including Enguri HPP. The commission is studying technical nuances and flaws related to violations of grid rules. 1TV+1

When asked what caused the accidents — a technical failure or sabotage — Narmania noted that the answer to this will be known after the discussions begin. According to the GNERC chairman, the results of the study and the conclusion will be made public. Interpressnews+1

Regarding the electricity tariff, Davit Narmania stated that the process of setting the tariff is multi-component and depends on the volume and cost of local generation and imported electricity. Regarding a potential change in the tariff in the future, Narmania noted that the commission will look into this at the appropriate time. Interpressnews