SPRK approves Adven Latvia's thermal energy supply service tariffs

The Public Utilities Commission (SPRK), by decision No. 74, has approved the thermal energy supply service tariffs for Adven Latvia SIA. The decision was published in the official gazette “Latvijas Vēstnesis” in issue No. 178 on September 16, 2026.

Regulator and Basis of the Decision

The decision was made by the Public Utilities Commission — a state institution that, in accordance with the Energy Law, regulates and supervises thermal energy supply service tariffs. The Commission evaluated the tariff project submitted by Adven Latvia SIA and approved it with decision No. 74.

• Issuing authority of the decision: Public Utilities Commission
• Decision number: No. 74
• Publication date: September 16, 2026
• Official gazette: “Latvijas Vēstnesis”, issue No. 178

Impact of Tariffs on Households

The approved tariffs apply to the thermal energy supply services provided by Adven Latvia SIA. Since thermal energy tariffs directly determine heating costs, the decision affects the bills of households and businesses during the heating season.

Adven Latvia SIA is a heat supply company operating in the regions of Latvia and serving centralized heat supply systems. The approved tariffs enter into force in accordance with the procedure specified in the decision.

Official Publication

Decision No. 74 was published in “Latvijas Vēstnesis” in issue No. 178 on September 16, 2026, in the “Institutions” section — Public Utilities Commission. Official reference of the document: OP 2026/178.

Conclusion

The approval of tariffs is a crucial step in heat supply regulation, as it determines heating prices for thousands of households. For residents whose heating is provided by Adven Latvia SIA, the new tariffs will affect monthly utility payments; therefore, the publication of the decision in the official gazette ensures tariff transparency and public awareness.

Official source: Public Utilities Commission decision No. 74 “On the thermal energy supply service tariffs of Adven Latvia SIA”, published in “Latvijas Vēstnesis” in issue No. 178 on September 16, 2026 (OP 2026/178). Available at: https://www.vestnesis.lv/url/16975