Heat Suppliers Defend Energy Voucher System Amid Public Criticism

Slovakia's heat suppliers have rejected criticism over the country's energy voucher program, emphasizing that they have no control over the distribution or amounts of the subsidies. The Association of Heat Producers clarified that decisions about energy voucher eligibility and payment amounts are made exclusively by state authorities, not by the companies that supply heating services. The defense comes as the energy voucher system, designed to help households cope with high energy costs, has faced public scrutiny over its implementation and effectiveness.