IDGC of the North-West - Key Events

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General Information		75th anniversary of the formation of the Northern Electric Grids of Kolenergo branch	75th anniversary of the formation of the Northern Electric Grids of Kolenergo branch			40th anniversary of the formation of the Northern Electric Grids of Karelenergo branch 35th anniversary of the formation of the Velskie Electric Grids of Arkhenergo branch
Strategy Review				The Plan of Implementation of IDGC Holding Development Strategy within JSC IDGC of the North-West till 2015 was approved Schemes and Programs for Electric Energy Sector Development for the Arkhangelsk Region, the Republic of Komi and the Novgorod Region until 2016 and the Vologda Region, the Republic of Karelia and the Murmansk Region until 2017 were approved				The Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation approved the Scheme and Program for Development of the Unified Energy System in Russia for 2012-2018
Securities Market and Joint-Stock Capital		The Cypriot company Energyo Solutions Russia increased its share in IDGC of the North-West from 7.4980% to 12.54%
Corporate Governance Structure			The Company’s Board of Directors reviewed the results of assessment of activities of the Company’s Board of Directors The procedure for liquidation of the subsidiary and dependent entity of JSC IDGC of the North-West JSC Pskovenergoavto			On June 21 the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of JSC IDGC of the North-West was held. The following documents and activities were approved: annual report, annual accounting statements, distribution of profit; the following persons were elected: members of the Board of Directors and the Auditing Commission; the Company’s auditor was approved; the Regulation on the Procedure for Convening and Holding the Board of Directors of the Company in a new revision was approved The Board of Directors of JSC IDGC of the North-West appointed Sergey Titov Director General of the Company		On August 28 a new composition of the Board of Directors was elected in the extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of JSC IDGC of the North-West. Andrey Murov was elected Chairman of the new Board of Directors			JSC IDGC of the North-West was named one of the winners of the XV annual competition of annual reports held by JSC Moscow Exchange in the nomination “Best Information Disclosure in the Annual Report by Companies with Capitalization of up to 10 Billion Rubles”
Economy and Finance				Annual accounting (financial) statements of JSC IDGC of the North-West for 2011 were published Consolidated financial statements of JSC IDGC of the North-West for 2011 prepared in accordance with IFRS were published 11 days ahead of the established date The separate accounting system for income and expenses by types of activity in accordance with the Decree of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation of December 13, 2011 No.585 was implemented and the process of preparation of management reports on separate accounting for income and expenses was automated using the Company's own resources (at its own cost)	All branches of JSC IDGC of the North-West regulated using the RAB method underwent “reloading” of long-term parameters The continuous financial accounting system was implemented for the purpose of preparation of consolidated financial statements of the Company in accordance with IFRS	Chief accountant of JSC IDGC of the North-West Tatyana Maximova spoke at the Conference of the Adam Smith Institute on the following topic: “Application of IFRS in Russia. Practice of transition to new standards and determination of strategically important decisions” in Moscow				Karelenergo branch switched to tariff regulation using the return on investment capital method (RAB)		JSC IDGC of the North-West took part in the development of practical approaches to application of Federal Law No.402-FZ on Accounting carried out by National Non-state Accounting Regulator “Methodological Accounting Center” and in the discussion of draft regulation in the field of accounting carried out by Fund “National Organization for Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards”
Production Activities		Novgorodenergo branch completed a set of activities for technological connection to the grids of Ice Palace Crystall in Valday		Forecasts of changes in electricity load and consumption in the responsibility area of JSC IDGC of the North-West for 2014-2018 were formed The Company introduced the new Quality Management System Standard “System of Centralized Servicing of Consumers of Services”				The Company implemented project management for optimization of the process of managing large investment projects Karelenergo branch provided electricity supply for towns and villages of the White Sea district of gateways of the White Sea-Baltic Canal switched off due to the emergency situation on Matkozhnenskaya HPP TGC-1 (Territorial Generating Company-1)	The Board of Directors of JSC IDGC of the North-West approved the Company’s Strategies in the area of information technologies, automation and telecommunications for the period until 2016		The Board of Directors approved the Standard for Management of Production Assets JSC IDGC of the North-West obtained a readiness certificate for the 2012-2013 autumn-winter period	Pskovenergo branch provided necessary capacity for conduct of the stage V of the Biathlon World Cup and completed works for technological connection to the grids of new neighborhood unit No.12 in the Pskov Region and a complex of buildings of the Drama Theatre in Pskov New customer service centers were opened in Cherepovets (Vologdaenergo branch) and Troitsko-Pechersky district (Komienergo branch) A new interactive service, the map reflecting current utilization of main substations, was opened on the client portal of IDGC of the North-West
Investment Activities		In the Vologda Region IDGC of the North-West commenced implementation of top-priority investment projects of 2012 — construction of substation 110/35/10 kV Yuzhnaya in Cherepovets and reconstruction of substation 110/35/10/6kV Zapadnaya				In Karelia substation 110/10kV Velikaya Guba was put into operation within the framework of implementation of the project of reconstruction of external electric power supply to the Kizhi Island	In Pskov, Pskovenergo branch performed unique works for laying out a cable line over the Velikaya river	Vologdaenergo Branch implemented a socially important project in the Vologda Region — it put into operation overhead line 10/0.4 kV Mikroraion Airport	The process of approval of the long-term investment program of JSC IDGC of the North-West until 2017 by executive authorities of all constituent entities of the Federation included in the servicing territory was completed In the Novgorod Region substation 110/10/6 kV Parfino was put into operation after reconstruction Director General of JSC IDGC of the North-West Sergey Titov discussed matters relating to the implementation of the investment program with heads of the region — meetings with First Deputy Head of the Republic of Karelia for economic policy Oleg Gromov, Deputy Governor of the Novgorod Region Yury Malanin, First Deputy Governor of the Pskov Region Sergey Pernikov, Deputy Authorized Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Northwestern Federal District Sergey Zimin		Komienergo branch completed construction of overhead line 110 kV Sokolovka-Pazhga — the first in the Republic of Komi two-chain transmission power line 110 kV on multi-faceted supports	One of the key investment projects of JSC IDGC of the North-West in the Vologda Region was completed — DS 110 kV for connection of GT CHP Krasavino was put into operation
Innovative Development and Technical Upgrade									JSC IDGC of the North-West obtained the first patent for useful model “High Voltage Disconnecting Switch”	In the Republic of Komi an atlas of the electric complex of the region was created Experience of JSC IDGC of the North-West was presented in Moscow in the International Electrical Energy Forum UPGrid “Electric Grid Complex. Innovations. Development”		Based on the results of Inter-laboratory comparative tests of JSC IDGC of the North-West in 2012, the winner was the laboratory of physical and chemical analysis of energy oils of the production department Cherepovets Electric Grids of Vologdaenergo branch
HP Policy and Social Accountability		A new Collective Agreement of JSC IDGC of the North-West for a period of one year (from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012) was signed The school of REG managers was opened in JSC IDGC of the North-West on the base of the Saint Petersburg Energy Institute		JSC IDGC of the North-West became a participant of the project “Collaboration between the North-West of Russia and northern countries in the field of corporate social accountability, including anti-corruption measures”	The President Dmitry Medvedev awarded an Order of Friendship to the employee of Komienergo branch of IDGC of the North-West Galina Zelentsova			Karelenergo branch won a republican stage of All-Russian Competition “Russian entity of high social accountability” in the nomination “For development of social partnership in entities of the production sector”	The team of JSC IDGC of the North-West took the 7th place out of 13 participants in the All-Russian Competition for Professional Mastership of Brigades of Services of Insulation and Protection of electric equipment from overvoltage in the distribution grid complex of IDGC Holding in Astrakhan			In order to set unified requirements for all branches of JSC IDGC of the North-West in the field of environment protection a new environmental policy was adopted in JSC IDGC of the North-West
Cooperation		The project of the press-service of JSC IDGC of the North-West was named one of the prize winners of the IV Annual All-Russian Contest Press-Service of the Year of 2011			“Let’s Save the Forest Energy” action was held in JSC IDGC of the North-West for the second time JSC IDGC of the North-West supported the All-Russian Historic and Memorial Action Victory Banner Relay Race which stared in Pskov from the Alexander Nevsky monument	Director General Sergey Titov held a working meeting with the Head of the Republic of Karelia Alexander Khudilainen on the matter of perspectives of development of the electric grid complex of the Republic of Karelia and advantages of the switch of Karelenergo branch of JSC IDGC of the North-West to the RAB-regulation	Director General Sergey Titov held a working meeting with Deputy Authorized Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Northwestern Federal District Sergey Zimin on matters of preparation of the grid complex to the autumn-winter period and implementation of the energy efficiency and energy saving programs	The key topic of the meeting of Director General of JSC IDGC of the North-West Sergey Titov and Deputy Governor of the Arkhangelsk Region Alexey Alsufiev was the tariff regulation of grid organizations of the Arkhangelsk Region The First All-Russian Practical Conference “Children’s Electrical Safety is Above All Else” was held in Veliky Novgorod	Director General Sergey Titov took part in celebrations devoted to the 1150-year anniversary of Izborsk (Pskov Region). He also participated (as a member of the official delegation of JSC IDGC of the North-West) in celebrations devoted to the 1150-year anniversary of Russian statehood in Veliky Novgorod	In the course of the meeting of the management of JSC IDGC of the North-West with Governor of the Vologda Region Oleg Kuvshinnikov, a decision was made on creation of a working group for joint solution of the “last mile” problem		The Program of JSC IDGC of the North-West “Make Friends with Electricity” won in international competitions of professional achievements in the field of PR “Golden Sable”, PROBA-IPRA GWA 2012, ConTEXt contest of the Ministry of Energy of the RF

February	75^th anniversary of the formation of the Northern Electric Grids of Kolenergo branch. The Cypriot company Energyo Solutions Russia increased its share in IDGC of the North-West from 7.4980% to 12.54%. Novgorodenergo branch completed a set of activities for technological connection to the grids of Ice Palace Crystall in Valday. In the Vologda Region IDGC of the North-West commenced implementation of top-priority investment projects of 2012 — construction of substation 110/35/10 kV Yuzhnaya in Cherepovets and reconstruction of substation 110/35/10/6kV Zapadnaya. A new Collective Agreement of JSC IDGC of the North-West for a period of one year (from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012) was signed. The school of REG managers was opened in JSC IDGC of the North-West on the base of the Saint Petersburg Energy Institute. The project of the press-service of JSC IDGC of the North-West was named one of the prize winners of the IV Annual All-Russian Contest Press-Service of the Year of 2011.
March	75^th anniversary of the formation of the Central Electric Grids of Kolenergo branch. The Company’s Board of Directors reviewed the results of assessment of activities of the Company’s Board of Directors. The procedure for liquidation of the subsidiary and dependent entity of JSC IDGC of the North-West JSC Pskovenergoavto.
April	The Plan of Implementation of IDGC Holding Development Strategy within JSC IDGC of the North-West till 2015 was approved. Schemes and Programs for Electric Energy Sector Development for the Arkhangelsk Region, the Republic of Komi and the Novgorod Region until 2016 and the Vologda Region, the Republic of Karelia and the Murmansk Region until 2017 were approved. Annual accounting (financial) statements of JSC IDGC of the North-West for 2011 were published. Consolidated financial statements of JSC IDGC of the North-West for 2011 prepared in accordance with IFRS were published 11 days ahead of the established date. The separate accounting system for income and expenses by types of activity in accordance with the Decree of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation of December 13, 2011 No.585 was implemented and the process of preparation of management reports on separate accounting for income and expenses was automated using the Company's own resources (at its own cost). Forecasts of changes in electricity load and consumption in the responsibility area of JSC IDGC of the North-West for 2014-2018 were formed. The Company introduced the new Quality Management System Standard “System of Centralized Servicing of Consumers of Services”. JSC IDGC of the North-West became a participant of the project “Collaboration between the North-West of Russia and northern countries in the field of corporate social accountability, including anti-corruption measures”.
May	All branches of JSC IDGC of the North-West regulated using the RAB method underwent “reloading” of long-term parameters. The continuous financial accounting system was implemented for the purpose of preparation of consolidated financial statements of the Company in accordance with IFRS. The President Dmitry Medvedev awarded an Order of Friendship to the employee of Komienergo branch of IDGC of the North-West Galina Zelentsova. “Let’s Save the Forest Energy” action was held in JSC IDGC of the North-West for the second time. JSC IDGC of the North-West supported the All-Russian Historic and Memorial Action Victory Banner Relay Race which stared in Pskov from the Alexander Nevsky monument.
June	On June 21 the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of JSC IDGC of the North-West was held. The following documents and activities were approved: annual report, annual accounting statements, distribution of profit; the following persons were elected: members of the Board of Directors and the Auditing Commission; the Company’s auditor was approved; the Regulation on the Procedure for Convening and Holding the Board of Directors of the Company in a new revision was approved. The Board of Directors of JSC IDGC of the North-West appointed Sergey Titov Director General of the Company. Chief accountant of JSC IDGC of the North-West Tatyana Maximova spoke at the Conference of the Adam Smith Institute on the following topic: “Application of IFRS in Russia. Practice of transition to new standards and determination of strategically important decisions” in Moscow. In Karelia substation 110/10kV Velikaya Guba was put into operation within the framework of implementation of the project of reconstruction of external electric power supply to the Kizhi Island. Director General Sergey Titov held a working meeting with the Head of the Republic of Karelia Alexander Khudilainen on the matter of perspectives of development of the electric grid complex of the Republic of Karelia and advantages of the switch of Karelenergo branch of JSC IDGC of the North-West to the RAB-regulation.
July	40^th anniversary of the formation of the Northern Electric Grids of Karelenergo branch. 35^th anniversary of the formation of the Velskie Electric Grids of Arkhenergo branch. In Pskov, Pskovenergo branch performed unique works for laying out a cable line over the Velikaya river. Director General Sergey Titov held a working meeting with Deputy Authorized Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Northwestern Federal District Sergey Zimin on matters of preparation of the grid complex to the autumn-winter period and implementation of the energy efficiency and energy saving programs.
August	The Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation approved the Scheme and Program for Development of the Unified Energy System in Russia for 2012-2018. On August 28 a new composition of the Board of Directors was elected in the extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of JSC IDGC of the North-West. Andrey Murov was elected Chairman of the new Board of Directors. The Company implemented project management for optimization of the process of managing large investment projects. Karelenergo branch provided electricity supply for towns and villages of the White Sea district of gateways of the White Sea-Baltic Canal switched off due to the emergency situation on Matkozhnenskaya HPP TGC-1 (Territorial Generating Company-1). Vologdaenergo Branch implemented a socially important project in the Vologda Region — it put into operation overhead line 10/0.4 kV Mikroraion Airport. Karelenergo branch won a republican stage of All-Russian Competition “Russian entity of high social accountability” in the nomination “For development of social partnership in entities of the production sector”. The key topic of the meeting of Director General of JSC IDGC of the North-West Sergey Titov and Deputy Governor of the Arkhangelsk Region Alexey Alsufiev was the tariff regulation of grid organizations of the Arkhangelsk Region. The First All-Russian Practical Conference “Children’s Electrical Safety is Above All Else” was held in Veliky Novgorod.
September	The Board of Directors of JSC IDGC of the North-West approved the Company’s Strategies in the area of information technologies, automation and telecommunications for the period until 2016. The process of approval of the long-term investment program of JSC IDGC of the North-West until 2017 by executive authorities of all constituent entities of the Federation included in the servicing territory was completed. In the Novgorod Region substation 110/10/6 kV Parfino was put into operation after reconstruction. Director General of JSC IDGC of the North-West Sergey Titov discussed matters relating to the implementation of the investment program with heads of the region — meetings with First Deputy Head of the Republic of Karelia for economic policy Oleg Gromov, Deputy Governor of the Novgorod Region Yury Malanin, First Deputy Governor of the Pskov Region Sergey Pernikov, Deputy Authorized Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Northwestern Federal District Sergey Zimin. JSC IDGC of the North-West obtained the first patent for useful model “High Voltage Disconnecting Switch”. The team of JSC IDGC of the North-West took the 7th place out of 13 participants in the All-Russian Competition for Professional Mastership of Brigades of Services of Insulation and Protection of electric equipment from overvoltage in the distribution grid complex of IDGC Holding in Astrakhan. Director General Sergey Titov took part in celebrations devoted to the 1150-year anniversary of Izborsk (Pskov Region). He also participated (as a member of the official delegation of JSC IDGC of the North-West) in celebrations devoted to the 1150-year anniversary of Russian statehood in Veliky Novgorod.
October	Karelenergo branch switched to tariff regulation using the return on investment capital method (RAB). In the Republic of Komi an atlas of the electric complex of the region was created. Experience of JSC IDGC of the North-West was presented in Moscow in the International Electrical Energy Forum UPGrid “Electric Grid Complex. Innovations. Development”. In the course of the meeting of the management of JSC IDGC of the North-West with Governor of the Vologda Region Oleg Kuvshinnikov, a decision was made on creation of a working group for joint solution of the “last mile” problem.
November	JSC IDGC of the North-West was named one of the winners of the XV annual competition of annual reports held by JSC Moscow Exchange in the nomination “Best Information Disclosure in the Annual Report by Companies with Capitalization of up to 10 Billion Rubles”. The Board of Directors approved the Standard for Management of Production Assets. JSC IDGC of the North-West obtained a readiness certificate for the 2012-2013 autumn-winter period. Komienergo branch completed construction of overhead line 110 kV Sokolovka-Pazhga — the first in the Republic of Komi two-chain transmission power line 110 kV on multi-faceted supports.
December	JSC IDGC of the North-West took part in the development of practical approaches to application of Federal Law No.402-FZ on Accounting carried out by National Non-state Accounting Regulator “Methodological Accounting Center” and in the discussion of draft regulation in the field of accounting carried out by Fund “National Organization for Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards”. Pskovenergo branch provided necessary capacity for conduct of the stage V of the Biathlon World Cup and completed works for technological connection to the grids of new neighborhood unit No.12 in the Pskov Region and a complex of buildings of the Drama Theatre in Pskov. New customer service centers were opened in Cherepovets (Vologdaenergo branch) and Troitsko-Pechersky district (Komienergo branch). A new interactive service, the map reflecting current utilization of main substations, was opened on the client portal of IDGC of the North-West. One of the key investment projects of JSC IDGC of the North-West in the Vologda Region was completed — DS 110 kV for connection of GT CHP Krasavino was put into operation. Based on the results of Inter-laboratory comparative tests of JSC IDGC of the North-West in 2012, the winner was the laboratory of physical and chemical analysis of energy oils of the production department Cherepovets Electric Grids of Vologdaenergo branch. In order to set unified requirements for all branches of JSC IDGC of the North-West in the field of environment protection a new environmental policy was adopted in JSC IDGC of the North-West. The Program of JSC IDGC of the North-West “Make Friends with Electricity” won in international competitions of professional achievements in the field of PR “Golden Sable”, PROBA-IPRA GWA 2012, ConTEXt contest of the Ministry of Energy of the RF.