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.