Facturile la electricitate și gaz vor crește iar. Legea care le permite companiilor să transfere consumatorilor noi costuri. „Impactul va fi foarte mare”

A new law in Romania will allow energy companies to pass on cybersecurity costs to consumers, leading to increased electricity and gas bills. The legislation, which has passed committee approval, mandates that companies implement cybersecurity measures, a requirement they have had since 2019. Experts warn that the financial impact on consumers could reach millions of euros, as companies may not have adequately prepared for these costs. The law also stipulates that the National Cyber Security Directorate will set technical security rules for the energy sector, with a timeline for implementation. Critics argue that companies should utilize available EU funds for cybersecurity instead of burdening consumers with these expenses.