The Concept and Types of Heat Supply Agreements

In the paper, the author proposes his own definition of the connection (technological connection) to the heat supply system agreement, as well as the classification of such agreements. The classification of the heat supply agreement is made by the author on the following grounds: the type of heat carrier used, the type of heat supply system, the type of heat load, the procedure for determining the price, the procedure for setting the tariff, the type of the connected object, the purpose for concluding the agreement, the structure of the contractual relationship, the frequency of connection. The types of connection agreements identified by the author are illustrated with examples from judicial practice. According to the results of the classification, the author reveals contradictions in the legislation that require improvement of regulatory legal regulation, in particular, when connecting (technological connection) to the district heating system of heat sources and heating networks. It is noted that the procedure for calculating connection fees based on the heat load of the applicant's heat-consuming installation is unsuitable for connecting heat supply facilities, since the source of heat energy and the heat network are not devices for receiving energy resources. In this regard, the author proposes to connect heat supply facilities under a heat supply agreement based on an individual fee, taking into account the actual costs of technological connection to the heat supply system of a new energy source and heat networks.

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