The energy community called on NEURC to abandon its intention to unify the tariff for electricity distribution.
The position of the National Commission that carries out state regulation in the field of energy and utilities (NCREKU) regarding the elimination of tariff differentiation in Ukraine depending on the voltage is baseless, and the intention itself is incomprehensible to the Community of Energy. This was stated in a letter from the EU Secretariat to NEURC, UNIAN reported on Wednesday, September 4.
It is indicated that the main principle of regulation of network tariffs is set out in Article 18 of Regulation 2019/943. And he suggests that tariffs should reflect costs and be transparent.
“The energy community reminded NEURC that distribution tariffs must reflect costs, take into account the use of the distribution network by system users, and apply in a non-discriminatory manner, in addition, the costs must be paid by consumers who use the network – respecting the principle of cascading,” the publication said.
The letter emphasizes that the regulator should take into account the best practices in the method of tariffs for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy, which is summarized by ACER – the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators . This agency makes official recommendations to national regulators, who in turn follow them.
According to the ACER report, all EU member states (except Malta) have distribution tariffs that differ in voltage levels. Energy Community member countries also follow similar practices. Moreover, the number of such classes usually exceeds three, while in Ukraine there are only two.
“Therefore, Ukraine should diversify the system of classification of consumers by voltage classes, and not unify the tariff policy,” concluded the community.
Remind us that NEURC decided to return to consideration of the issue of unifying tariffs for the distribution of electrical energy in Ukraine. This decision was criticized by the leading business associations in Ukraine. According to preliminary estimates, this decision will lead to an increase in electricity supply costs for large consumers by almost UAH 30 billion. State budget revenues will decrease by UAH 20 billion, and foreign exchange earnings from exports will decrease by UAH 0.5 billion.
Source: korrespondent
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