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电力市场结算周期统一缩短,企业现金流将减压
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-08-11 08:49

Core Viewpoint - The acceleration of the national unified electricity market is underway, with the release of the "Basic Rules for Electricity Market Measurement" by the National Energy Administration, aiming to standardize measurement and settlement processes across the country [1][2]. Group 1: Importance of Standardization - Standardizing electricity measurement and settlement is crucial for breaking regional barriers and promoting cross-province electricity trading [2]. - The "Basic Rules" consist of 6 chapters and 56 articles, covering general principles, overall requirements, measurement management, settlement management, supervision, and appendices [2]. - The rules aim to enhance measurement management, standardize settlement processes, strengthen settlement risk management, and unify electricity payment requirements [2][5]. Group 2: Settlement Process and Timeliness - The settlement process involves two main steps: the trading institution forming the settlement basis and the grid company conducting electricity billing [2]. - The rules establish a clear timeline for the settlement process, including deadlines for issuing settlement bases and electricity bills, which helps to reduce cash flow pressures for businesses [4][5]. - The previous lack of standardized settlement timelines led to significant delays, with some regions taking up to one month for settlement [4]. Group 3: Impact on Cash Flow Management - The new rules impose higher requirements on measurement collection, settlement basis, timelines, and payment processes, leading to more precise and timely settlements for power generation companies, industrial users, and electricity sales companies [6]. - Enhanced timeliness in settlements will improve cash flow management and financial planning for these entities, while also raising the standards for their settlement capabilities and financial personnel [6].