| 30 October 2025 | On 30 October 2025 the Bundesnetzagentur submitted the draft determinations RAMEN Strom [GBK-25-01-1#1], RAMEN Gas [GBK-25-01-2#1], StromNEF [GBK-24-02-1#3] and GasNEF [GBK-24-02-2#3] to the committee of representatives of the federal state regulatory authorities. The main content of the determinations, which will be issued shortly, is set out here. |
21 October 2025
| Consultation on the determination of provisions to represent costs of certain transport services of the hydrogen core network and modify network tariffs accordingly (KOSMO) [GBK-24-01-2#2]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy has published a draft determination for the provisions to represent costs of certain transport services of the hydrogen core network and modify costs accordingly (KOSMO) [GBK-24-01-2#2] in accordance with section 29(1) in conjunction with section 28o(3) and section 28r(6) sentence 1 of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG). |
16 July 2025
| Suspension of the delegation of the proceedings on industrial network tariffs to Ruling Chamber 4
The delegation of the determination proceedings on industrial network tariffs [BK4-24-027] was suspended on 8 July 2025.
The reason why delegation was suspended is because the proceedings on industrial network tariffs now overlap strongly with the framework determination on the general electricity network tariff system (AgNeS) [GBK-25-01-1#3]. The necessary coordination of content is better ensured when the range of topics related to industrial network tariffs is integrated into AgNeS and thus also synchronised in terms of content.
The next step will be to address the topic of industrial network tariffs as part of an independent consultation within the AgNeS proceedings. The dates will be announced separately in advance. |
14 July 2025
| Determination of the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy on a ramp-up tariff for the hydrogen core network [GBK-24-02-2#4]
The determination sets the ramp-up tariff for the hydrogen core network in accordance with section 28q of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG) to be applied uniformly at all entry and exit points starting in 2025. Subject to the adjustment in line with inflation set out in operative part 3 sentence 5 of decision GBK-24-01-2#1 of 6 June 2024, the ramp-up tariff for the hydrogen core network for an uninterruptible yearly capacity product is €25.00/kWh/h/a.
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| 30 June 2025 | Consultation on the determination proceedings of the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy on the methodologies for calculating a standardised rate of return on capital [GBK-25-02-3#1]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 16 January 2025 [GBK-25-02-3#1].
Having evaluated the responses to the preliminary assessment of the findings from the report, the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy has put the draft determination out for consultation. Comments may be submitted until 18 August 2025 (date of receipt).
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| 30 June 2025 | Consultation on the determination proceedings of the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy for the future design of the general sectoral productivity factor for electricity distribution system operators and gas distribution and transmission system operators [GBK-24-02-3#4]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 28 August 2024 [GBK-24-02-3#4].
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy has now put the draft determination out for consultation. Comments may be submitted until 18 August 2025 (date of receipt).
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| 30 June 2025 | Consultation on the determination proceedings of the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy on the future design of efficiency benchmarking for electricity distribution system operators (“electricity efficiency benchmarking”) [GBK-25-02-1#2] and the future design of efficiency benchmarking for gas distribution system and transmission system operators (“gas efficiency benchmarking”) [GBK-25-02-2#1]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 30 June 2025 [GBK-25-02-1#2 and GBK-25-02-2#].
Having evaluated the responses received on the current status (Efficiency benchmarking methodology determination: Current status of the Bundesnetzagentur’s deliberations), the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy released the following draft determinations for electricity and gas efficiency benchmarking for consultation. Comments may be submitted until 18 August 2025 (date of receipt).
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| 30 June 2025 | Discontinuation of proceedings for the determination of the methodology for the future design of efficiency benchmarking for electricity distribution system operators and gas distribution and transmission system operators [GBK-24-02-3#5]
As far as content is concerned, the proceedings will continue. The entire file of the proceedings with the reference GBK-24-02-3#5 will be transferred to the proceedings for electricity distribution system operators, “electricity efficiency benchmarking” [GBK-25-02-1#2], and the proceedings for gas distribution system and transmission system operators, “gas efficiency benchmarking” [GBK-25-02-2#1].
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| 18 June 2025 | Consultation on the determination proceedings of the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy on the regulatory framework and the methodology for incentive regulation for electricity distribution system operators (“RAMEN Strom”) [GBK-25-01-1#1] and the regulatory framework and the methodology for incentive regulation for gas distribution and transmission system operators (“RAMEN Gas”) [GBK-25-01-2#1].
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 16 January 2025 [GBK-25-01-1#1 and GBK-25-01-2#].
Having evaluated the responses to the operative part and accompanying considerations (status paper of 16 January 2025), the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy released the RAMEN Strom and RAMEN Gas draft determinations for consultation. Comments may be submitted until 30 July 2025 (date of receipt).
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| 18 June 2025 | Consultation on the determination proceedings of the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy for the determination of the base levels for electricity distribution system operators [GBK-24-02-1#3, StromNEF] and gas distribution and transmission system operators [GBK-24-02-2#3, GasNEF].
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 19 July 2024 [GBK-24-02-1#3 and GBK-24-02-2#].
Having evaluated the responses to the operative part and accompanying considerations (status paper of 16 January 2025), the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy released the StromNEF and GasNEF draft determinations for consultation. Comments may be submitted until 30 July 2025 (date of receipt). |
| 21 May 2025 | Discontinuation of proceedings for the determination of a regulatory framework and the methodology for incentive regulation for electricity distribution system operators and gas distribution and transmission system operations
As far as content is concerned, the proceedings will continue. The entire contents of the file referring to electricity distribution system operations will be transferred to the proceedings for the determination of a regulatory framework and the methodology for incentive regulation for electricity distribution system operators RAMEN Strom; [GBK-25-01-1#1].
The entire contents of the file referring to gas distribution and transmission system operators will be transferred to the proceedings for the determination of a regulatory framework and the methodology for incentive regulation for gas distribution and transmission system operators RAMEN Gas; [GBK-25-01-2#1].
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| 12 May 2025 | Opening of proceedings for the determination on the general electricity network tariff system and consultation on a discussion paper [GBK-25-01-1#3]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened proceedings for the design of the principles of the future electricity network tariff system on the basis of section 29(1) in conjunction with sections 21 and 21a EnWG. The proceedings were opened on 12 May 2025 [GBK-25-01-1#3]. The discussion paper was also released for national consultation on 12 May 2025.
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| 23 April 2025 | Opening of proceedings for the determination on the phaseout of tariffs for distributed generation from 2026 to 2028 and consultation on the draft decision [GBK-25-02-1#1]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened proceedings for the phaseout of tariffs for distributed feed-in pursuant to section 18 StromNEV on the basis of section 29(1) in conjunction with sections 21 and 21a EnWG. The proceedings were opened on 10 April 2025 [GBK-25-02-1#1].
A draft decision was released for consultation on 23 April 2025.
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| 26 March 2025 | Consultation on the determination of a ramp-up tariff for the hydrogen core network [GBK-24-02-2#4] and on the key elements paper supplementing the WANDA determination [GBK-24-01-2#2]
In accordance with section 28o(3) in conjunction with section 29(1) EnWG, the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy released for consultation a draft determination for a ramp-up tariff for the hydrogen core network and a key elements paper supplementing the WANDA determination. The key elements paper contains a possible design of a differentiated tariff system for the hydrogen core network, comprising the application of multipliers for non-yearly capacity, discounts on interruptible capacity and discounts at storage points.
The Bundesnetzagentur plans to hold an expert dialogue during the ongoing consultation, at which stakeholders can discuss the subject of the consultation. It will take place on 15 April 2025. |
| 17 March 2025 | Determination of the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy on the collection of data for developing quality regulation with respect to network reliability, network performance and network service quality in the electricity sector [GBK-24-02-1#5]
The data collection determination will lay the foundation to collect data for developing quality regulation [GBK-24-02-1#4].
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| 5 March 2025 | Opening of proceedings and publication of key elements for the determination of a regulatory framework for electricity transmission system operators [GBK-25-01-1#2]
The Bundesnetzagentur’s Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy has opened proceedings for the determination of a regulatory framework for electricity transmission system operators in accordance with section 29(1) in conjunction with sections 21 and 21a of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG). The proceedings were opened on 5 March 2025 [GBK-25-01-1#2].
The responsibility of the Grand Ruling Chamber derives from section 59(3) sentence 3 in conjunction with section 54(3), section 21 and section 21a EnWG.
The aim of the determination is to describe and substantiate the key components of the regulatory system for calculating the electricity transmission system operators’ costs and revenues.
The Bundesnetzagentur presented its initial thoughts on possible changes to the regulatory framework in a key elements paper.
The Grand Ruling Chamber plans to hold an event to present the key elements paper. It will take place on 10 April 2025.
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| 3 February 2025 | Opening of proceedings for a determination on the collection of data for developing quality regulation with respect to network reliability, network performance and network service quality in the electricity sector [GBK-24-02-1#5]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy has opened proceedings for a determination on the collection of data for developing quality regulation with respect to network reliability, network performance and network service quality in the electricity sector in accordance with section 29(1) in conjunction with section 21a(3) sentence 3 para 11 of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG). The proceedings were opened on 3 February 2025 [GBK-24-02-1#5].
As stated in the key elements on the methods for incentive mechanisms for the quality of supply of energy supply networks, in particular to increase energy transition competence, which were published in October 2024 [GBK-24-02-1#4], the aim of these proceedings is to collect data for developing quality regulation.
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| 16 January 2025 | Opening of proceedings for the determination of a regulatory framework and the methodology for incentive regulation for electricity distribution system operators (RAMEN Strom) [GBK-25-01-1#1] and for the determination of a regulatory framework and the methodology for incentive regulation for gas distribution and transmission system operators (RAMEN Gas) [GBK-25-01-2#1]
On 16 January 2025, the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened proceedings pursuant to section 29(1) in conjunction with sections 21 and 21a EnWG for the determination of a regulatory framework and the methodology for incentive regulation for electricity distribution system operators RAMEN Strom [GBK-25-01-1#1] and for the determination of a regulatory framework and the methodology for incentive regulation for gas distribution and transmission system operators RAMEN Gas [GBK-25-01-2#1].
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| 16 January 2025 | Opening of proceedings for a determination on methods for calculating a standardised rate of return on capital [GBK-25-02-3#1]
The Bundesnetzagentur’s Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy has opened proceedings for a determination on methods for calculating a standardised rate of return on capital in accordance with section 29(1) in conjunction with section 21(3) sentence 4 para1 of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG). The proceedings were opened on 16 January 2025 [GBK-25-02-3#1].
The aim of the determination is to set the gearing ratios in a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) method and to lay down and describe methods for calculating the cost of equity and cost of debt using a WACC method.
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| 9 December 2024 | Opening of proceedings for the supplement to the WANDA determination [GBK-24-01-2#2]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened proceedings for a supplement to the WANDA determination on 9 December 2024 [GBK-24-01-2#2].
The aim is to establish a differentiated tariff system for the hydrogen core network. Multipliers for non-yearly capacity, discounts for interruptible capacity and discounts at storage points are planned.
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| 17 October 2024 | Opening of proceedings for the methodology determination for efficiency benchmarking [GBK-24-02-3#5] and announcement of a expert dialogue
The aim of the determination proceedings is to design the future rules for efficiency benchmarking for electricity distribution system operators and gas distribution and transmission system operators.
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 17 October 2024 [GBK-24-02-3#5].
The Bundesnetzagentur is holding an open expert dialogue on the methodology determination for efficiency benchmarking on 15 November 2024. This expert dialogue will feed into the report on the future applicability and design of efficiency benchmarking for gas distribution system operators.
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| 14 October 2024 | Opening of proceedings and consultation on the key elements paper relating to the methodology determination for quality regulation and the methods for incentive mechanisms for quality of supply in energy supply networks [GBK-24-02-1#4]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened proceedings for the determination of the future design of the methods for quality regulation for the operators of electricity and gas distribution systems in accordance with section 29(1) EnWG in conjunction with sections 21 and 21a(3) sentence 2 para 5 EnWG. The proceedings were opened on 14 October 2024 [GBK-24-02-1#4].
The first step was to publish a key elements paper relating to the Bundesnetzagentur's current plans. Comments on the paper can be submitted until 29 November 2024. The comments received will be published online after the submission deadline. An expert dialogue on this topic is being held on 29 October 2024.
On the basis of the comments received and the expert dialogue the Grand Ruling Chamber will draw up a draft determination which it will then also put out for consultation.
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| 25 September 2024 | Determination of the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy on the adjustment of imputed useful lives and depreciation arrangements for natural gas pipeline infrastructure ("KANU 2.0 decision") [GBK-24-02-2#1]
The KANU 2.0 determination provides for adjustments to imputed useful lives and depreciation arrangements to accommodate the future transformation of the gas networks with the aim of a climate-neutral gas supply. The adjustments are necessary because of the process of making Germany’s gas supply climate-neutral. |
| 28 August 2024 | Opening of proceedings and consultation on the future design of the general sectoral productivity factor for electricity distribution system operators and gas distribution and transmission system operators [GBK-24-02-3#4]
The aim of these determination proceedings is to work out the future rules for determining the general sectoral productivity factor for the system operators concerned.
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 28 August 2024 [GBK-24-02-3#4].
The first step was to publish a key elements paper for the methodology determination for the general sectoral productivity factor setting out the Bundesnetzagentur's current plans. The original deadline for responses of 30 September 2024 was extended until 14 October 2024. The comments received will be published online after the submission deadline. An expert dialogue on the topic is being held on 2 September 2024. Details can be found here.
The comments received will be published here.
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| 23 August 2024 | Opening of proceedings for the determination of the ramp-up tariff for the hydrogen core network [GBK-24-02-2#4]
The determination will lay down the ramp-up tariff applicable from 2025 for the nationwide hydrogen core network that is due to be approved shortly by the Bundesnetzagentur.
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 23 August 2024 [GBK-24-02-2#4].
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| 19 July 2024 | Opening of proceedings and consultation on the future methodology for the base levels for electricity and gas [GBK-24-02-1#3 (electricity) and GBK-24-02-2#3 (gas)]
The aim of the determination proceedings is to design the arrangements for determining the base levels used to set the revenue caps and to lay down basic cost examination mechanisms for approving tariffs in accordance with section 23a of the Energy Industry Act (EnWG).
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 19 July 2024 [GBK-24-02-1#3 (electricity distribution system operators) and GBK-24-02-2#3 (gas distribution and transmission system operators)].
The first step is to publish a key elements paper for the methodology determinations for the base levels (StromNEF and GasNEF) relating to both the electricity and gas sectors. Comments on the paper can be submitted until 30 August 2024. The comments received will be published online after the submission deadline.
The Grand Ruling Chamber will evaluate the comments and draw up two draft determinations (one for each of the sectors), which it will then also put out for consultation.
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| 17 July 2024 | Consultation on the determination proceedings of the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy for the adjustment of imputed useful lives and depreciation arrangements for natural gas pipeline infrastructure ("KANU 2.0") [GBK-24-02-2#1]
The KANU 2.0 determination provides for adjustments to imputed useful lives and depreciation arrangements to accommodate the future transformation of the gas networks with the aim of a climate-neutral gas supply. The adjustments are necessary because of the process of making Germany’s gas supply climate-neutral.
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 6 March 2024 [GBK-24-02-2#1].
The first step was to publish key elements on the depreciation arrangements for the transformation of the gas network. A draft determination was drawn up on the basis of the key elements and the responses to the consultation; comments on the draft can be submitted until 7 August 2024 (date of receipt).
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| 6 June 2024 | Determination by the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy on provisions on the setting of network tariffs to be charged for access to the hydrogen core network and on establishing of a payback mechanism effective for a certain period (WANDA) [GBK-24-01-2#1]
The WANDA determination creates rules for regulating the network tariffs for the hydrogen core network. The determination establishes the basic regulatory framework for calculating the network tariffs as well as the key economic conditions for investments in the core network. |
| 7 May 2024 | Opening of the proceedings for the determination of a regulatory framework and methods for incentive regulation for electricity and gas distribution system operators and gas transmission system operators (RAMEN) [GBK-24-01-3# 3]
The aim of the determination is to describe and substantiate the key elements of the regulatory system. The key elements include the length of the regulatory period, the question of whether or not to have efficiency benchmarking and a productivity factor, and the description of and reasoning behind the regulatory formula. This creates the basis for further, more detailed methodology determinations.
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy opened the proceedings on 7 May 2024 [GBK-24-01-3#3].
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