TARIFFS IN ENERGY: CURRENT FACTORS AND THE CONCEPT OF CHANGE

Abstract

Factors acting on tariffs are characterized including the state of utilization of existing natural energy resources, the structure of electricity generation, energy efficiency, energy balance, the role of society in energy development and globalization. It has been concluded that in Georgia, as well as in the world, there is a tendency to increase tariffs. This is due to the need for increased and continuous investment in the extraction (production) of increasing amounts of energy resources, the t ightening of environmental requirements, and so on. According to the author, in order to improve the technical and economic indicators in the field and reduce tariffs, it is necessary to introduce scientific-technological and managerial progress at a higher rate compared to the existing challenges