Perdas Não Técnicas como Componente Tarifário

Um Estudo de Maximização

Abstract

The work presented here includes a study of the potential gains in the non-technical losses indicator in the context of the periodic tariff reviews of electric power distributors, concessionaires of the Federal Government, using extreme and intermediate scenarios for the components of this indicator. The aim is to seek an optimum point for the components of the indicator influenced by the actions of the distributor itself, linked to the curves defined by the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL), without taking into account the inherent costs of the actions of each component, focusing only on the results of the indicator's targets and their future impacts. To this end, in addition to the technical part defined by ANEEL on the methodology of the indicator, the literature was searched for theories relating to the natural monopoly of the electricity distribution market and the need imposed by the regulator to define control indicators with a view to better serving the population, guaranteeing quality at fairer prices. As a result, it was observed that the earning share methodology, established for regulatory non-technical losses, encourages distributors to adopt an active policy to reduce losses, however, the costs involved in its adoption may limit the concessionaire's financial return in relation to the coverage provided by the Regulatory Agency for the loss target.