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The mayor of Bucharest, Ciprian Ciucu, stated that the municipality purchases gigacalories from ELCEN at a higher price than it sells to residents. He advocates for the merger of ELCEN with Termoenergetica, citing this price discrepancy as a reason. Currently, the municipality does not plan to increase tariffs for residents. ELCEN generates thermal energy while Termoenergetica handles its distribution. Ciucu has previously discussed the need for a unified system for thermal energy supply under the city's authority. Financial issues, including significant debts of Termoenergetica to ELCEN, have been highlighted as part of the merger rationale.