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ALPOPI Cristina FAMP

DEVELOPMENT OF HEAT PUBLIC SERVICE SUPPLY - STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE OF LOCAL CCASP
GOVERNMENT

Piteşti

The current centralized thermal energy supply system of Pitesti municipality (SACET) is characterized by
obsolete equipment with low yields and high losses in transportation and distribution networks. The
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generalized phenomenon of disconnection, currently reaching a total of 24.010 apartments connected to

the centralized system of 56.600 apartments initially connected to SACET, influenced the less of SACET
efficiency.

Conjectural analysis of the current situation of SACET highlights some weaknesses, opportunities and

risks that lead to the conclusion that implementation of this strategy can provide SACET efficiency.

The overall objective of heating development strategy in Pitesti municipality is the satisfaction of thermal
energy needs (hot water and heating) both in present and in medium and long term, at a price as low is

possible, suitable of a modern market economy and a civilized standard of living in terms of quality,
continuity and reliability in consumer supply, respecting the principles of sustainable development.
30 th – 31 st October 2015 ”Strategic Management for Local Communities” Bucharest economic units, the development of heat activity is performed under local authority supervision, through
Taking into account the importance of thermal energy for residents of Pitesti municipality, as well as

the development and implementation of the strategy.

The present strategy will be updated depending on technological development, changes in strategies

established in the European Union and developments in the local market of thermal energy and national
energy market.

The strategy ensures maintenance of electrical and thermal energy prices linked to the consumers

affordability of Pitesti municipality through the rational use of primary energy sources and by ensuring the
functioning of the energy market.

Heating policy in Pitesti municipality is correlated with the European Community directives in the field.

The strategy follows the main objectives of the new energy-environment policy of European Union,
objectives undertaken also in Romania. They are: energy security, sustainable development and
competitiveness (Local Council of Pitesti, 2015).

Oradea

The target of Oradea municipality is the increasing of thermal energy supply service quality at supportable

tariffs for the population, and increasing the energy efficiency and sustainable development of this system
too.

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