Policy Guidelines on the distribution network tariffs

The present Policy Guidelines aim to provide guidance to regulatory authorities, but also the regulated industry, as regards to substantiated best practises in applying the principles of objectivity, non-discrimination, transparency, stability, predictability, cost effectiveness, cost recovery as well as cost reflectivity in distribution tariff setting. In this attempt, the Energy Community Secretariat seeks to contribute to the discussions on appropriate distribution tariffs currently ongoing in the Contracting Parties, while at the same time fully acknowledging the independence of regulatory authorities in designing national grid fees.

The recommendations of the present Policy Guideline are applicable to both the electricity and gas sector, unless otherwise indicated.