The preparation of the Russian energy economy for winter is taking place under conditions of daily impact on the energy infrastructure, but progressing according to the plan, in the final stage, said Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsibilev. According to him, Russian power plants have accumulated fuel reserves above the norm. The costs of the energy companies for repairs and modernization of facilities for the winter at the end of the year will amount to about 2.5 trillion rubles. More IZ RU news in max.