PROBLEMS OF LEGAL REGULATION OF ELECTRICITY TARIFFS AND PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES IN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
The article analyzes the international experience of using methods for calculating tariffs for electricity and fees for services (the USA, the Russian Federation, Denmark, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Great Britain, Germany), at the same time presents the problems of applying the methodology for calculating tariffs in the electric power system of the Republic Armenia, the main provisions of the tariff policy and the structure of the tariff margin are given. It should be noted that the electricity tariff is calculated based on the volume of consumption, which is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). In addition, costs may vary depending on the voltage or time of consumption of energy in the past, and consumption charges do not depend on how much you consume, but on how quickly (speed) energy was consumed using the appropriate equipment. Within the framework of the article, a number of methods for calculating tariffs were also studied: the method of operating costs, the method of invested capital, the method of marginal income, etc. At the same time, the legal regulation of the industry was presented, problems were raised and relevant recommendations were given, in particular, it was proposed to make additions and appropriate changes to RA law on energy, which will lead to further development of the industry and ensure stable growth. In particular, taking into account international experience and existing problems, the concept of increasing fees for services in the energy law was proposed, which will make the activities of the commission for the regulation of public services even more flexible, efficient and comprehensive.