Some issues of the appointment and conduct of examination of energy metering devices in order to determine the presence of unauthorized impact on them

energy consumption is an important component of the energy policy, the purpose of which is the most efficient use of natural energy resources and the potential of the energy sector for sustainable economic growth, improving the quality of life of the country's population and helping to strengthen its foreign economic positions. In this regard, produced, transmitted, consumed energy resources are subject to mandatory accounting using metering devices for the energy resources used. However, unscrupulous users of energy resources use various methods of influencing the operation of metering devices. It is possible to prove the fact of unauthorized influence by legal means with the help of an examination. The article is devoted to the issues of appointment and production of an examination of energy metering devices. The actions of an expert necessary for conducting an examination at the stage of preparation for the production of research and in the process of the research itself are considered. Practical advice and recommendations are given regarding the study of case materials, issues submitted for resolution to the expert, as well as the selection of samples for a comparative study. The need for this type of examination is emphasized, which will contribute to the implementation of tasks in the field of consumption and accounting of energy resources. The article is intended for experts, specialists of expert institutions in the field of trace evidence studies, employees of the court, prosecutor's office, advocacy and research institutions.

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