The Alternative Boiler Plant as a Mechanism for Solving Existing Heat Supply Problems

Abstract

ABSTRACT As part of the long tradition of EKO, we try to supplement the work of academic researchers with that of experts working in the field. This set of articles concerns the challenges facing the Russian heat supply system. We have asked S.V. Bukharov, a representative of the energy sector, to take part in the discussion. S.V. Bukharov has more than 15 years of experience in the financial and economic management of the energy sector (including with the Novosibirskenergo group, OJSC TGK-13, and the Association NP Market Council et al.). As a consultant, S.V. Bukharov has helped prepare materials for an appeal to the Russian government to classify the urban-type settlement of Linyovo (Iskitimsky District, Novosibirsk Oblast) as a heat supply price zone. This article describes the possible effects for the industry and consumers resulting from the transition to the “alternative boiler plant” model, including a description of the mechanisms for equalizing the price effects for consumers after the transition. S.V. Bukharov concludes by providing an assessment of the applicability of the new alternative boiler plant method.