Abstract
According to a long-standing tradition of our journal, we try to complement opinions of scientists on various problems of economy with a point of view of experts.In this set of articles and opinions on problems of domestic heat supply, we asked S. V. Bukharov, a representative of energy business, to take part in our discussion. He has over 15 years of experience in financial and economic management of power engineering (Novosibirskenergo Group, TGK-13, Association NP Market Council and others).As a consultant, he participated in preparation of materials for the Government of the Russian Federation concerning a decision to include the workers' village of Linevo of the Iskitimsky District of the Novosibirsk Region into a heat supply price zone.The article describes possible implications for the industry as a whole and consumers as part of transition to a new market model – an “alternative boiler”, including a description of smoothing mechanisms for consumers of price implications arising from the transition. He also shares his professional opinion on possibilities of implementing this model.
