Implementation of a regulatory agreement instrument for the electric power complex of the Astrakhan region

The electric power industry is a critically important component of the industrial economy, and its stable development and sustainable operation ensures the energy security of the country. The regional aspect of the electric power industry is characterized by close interaction with the end user, where the development of additional mechanisms for participants in interaction is a prerequisite for maintaining the operability of the energy supply system. The issue of implementing a new regulatory agreement instrument for the Astrakhan Region's electric grid complex, designed to eliminate the lack of funds and underfunding of the grid organization, is being considered. To date, the state has not formed an effective management structure and an established procedure for the application of such a tool as a regulatory agreement, the experience of applying such agreements in the Astrakhan region can serve as a basis for the introduction of similar tools in other subjects. The analysis of the main characteristics of the Astrakhan Region's electric power cluster has been carried out, as a result of which the territorial grid organization branch of ROSSETI Yug PJSC – Astrakhanenergo has been identified as the most preferable for applying the mechanism for concluding regulatory agreements. The classification of methods of state regulation of prices (tariffs) for products and services in the electric power industry is characterized. The current problems of activity in the conditions of a critical shortage of funds, including those caused by problems of tariff regulation, are described. Based on the data analysis, it is concluded that it is impossible to reduce the amount of justified debt recognized by the regulatory authority to the network organization through tariff solutions. In the context of the relevant issues, the mechanism of the regulatory agreement is considered as a specialized instrument of personal regulation, used exclusively to overcome the most serious problems and implement large-scale infrastructure projects. The algorithm for developing a draft regulatory agreement for the network organization of ROSSETI Yug PJSC is substantiated.