Turkey Amends Calculations For Electricity Distribution System Revenues

Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority has amended procedures and principles for determining electricity distribution system revenues. Changes apply to categorization of certain factors when calculating revenues, determining distribution system fees, as well as target loss rates.

The Communiqué on Amendment of the Communiqué on Distribution System Revenues ("Amendment Communiqué") was published in Official Gazette number 29939 on 5 January 2017, entering into effect on the same date.

Notable changes introduced by the Amendment Communiqué include:

• The cost components used as basis for calculating distribution system fees have been expanded and are outlined in detail. The following items are now included as cost components for using electricity distribution systems:
  • Investments to carry out distribution activities.