Original scientific paper

Transformation of Slovenia‘s Electricity Distribution System Toward Market Competition

Petra Došenović Bonča ; Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Nina Ponikvar ; Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ksenja Pušnik ; Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
Maks Tajnikar ; Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

In this paper the authors first analyse the readiness of electricity consumers for increased competition between the electricity suppliers and study their expectations regarding additional provision of electricity (non-)related services and products. The authors focus on such expectations of household customers and define main determinants of consumer choices by analysing demand and consumers’ willingness to switch electricity supplier and willingness to pay. The authors then analyse the ability of existing electricity distribution companies for operating in a more competitive environment. They show how the differences in performance and efficiency affect their ability to operate in a more competitive environment.

Keywords

electricity; market competition; electricity distribution; Slovenia

Hrčak ID:

78727

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/78727

Publication date:

1.12.2010.

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