To execute the task of the Government of the Russian Federation in zones of responsibility of IDGC of Volga, JSC concerning all branches of the company (Saratov Distribution Grids, Samara Distribution Grids, Ulyanovsk Distribution Grids, Orenburgenergo, Penzaenergo, Mordovenergo, Chuvashenergo) with support of enforcement authorities of subjects of the Russian Federation since January, 1st, 2011 the long-term tariff decisions are made and transition to a method of regulatory Asset Base is carried out for the first long-term period 2011-2015.
RAB method is a system of formation of the tariffs, based on the principle of maintenance of return of the enclosed investments, income receptions on the invested capital and coverings of expenses of the organization. Introduction of the given method will allow to involve investments on a long-term basis, with their guaranteed return during the long period – 35 years. At the given method tariffs forming there is a considerable annual inflow of investment resources to power of regions at the limited growth of network tariffs.
Advantages of new system of regulation are conclusive: conditions for attraction of investments c by the account of requirements of region in development of the grid complex and increase of reliability of power supply are created, there are stimulus for decrease in losses and operational costs of the network companies, tariffs become attached to level of reliability and quality of service of consumers.