Methodology determinations for the base levels for electricity and gas
Consultation on a key elements paper and opening of two proceedings for the determination of a methodology for the base levels for electricity distribution system operators and gas distribution and transmission system operators [GBK-24-02-1#3 (electricity) and GBK-24-02-2#3 (gas)]
The Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy has opened two proceedings for the determination of a methodology for the base levels for electricity distribution system operators and gas distribution and 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 19 July 2024 [GBK-24-02-1#3 (electricity) and GBK-24-02-2#3 (gas)].
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.
Key elements paper
The key elements presented by the Grand Ruling Chamber build on and supplement the considerations set out in the N.E.S.T. key elements paper with respect to the future design of the base levels for future incentive-based regulation (the fifth regulatory period) starting in 2028 (gas) and 2029 (electricity) and for tariffs to be approved in exceptional cases in accordance with section 23a EnWG when the Gas Network Tariffs Ordinance (GasNEV) and Electricity Network Tariffs Ordinance (StromNEV) have expired.
The key elements paper is to be seen as the Grand Ruling Chamber's interim conclusions following the discussion of the N.E.S.T. key elements paper and as an initial step in the determination proceedings. It reflects the Grand Ruling Chamber's current views, among other things in order to structure the future scope of the proceedings. The Grand Ruling Chamber drew up the key elements paper taking into consideration the responses to the N.E.S.T. key elements paper and the discussions and findings from the open expert dialogues on 27-28 May 2024 and 8 July 2024.
Comments on the key elements paper can be submitted until
30 August 2024 (date of receipt).
Responses must be in German and must be marked "Festlegung StromNEF/GasNEF, GBK-24-02-1#3 und GBK-24-02-2#3" and emailed to gbk@bnetza.de.
Respondents should use the form below and add the name of their company/organisation to the file name when they save the file.
Form for responses (xlsx / 60 KB)
The Bundesnetzagentur plans to publish the comments on its website (excluding any trade and business secrets or personal data). Respondents sending comments in PDF format as well as the form should therefore provide an additional version of their response that is suitable for publication.
Further information on transparency can be found here.
The Grand Ruling Chamber will evaluate the comments and is expected to draw up two draft determinations (one for each of the sectors) in the fourth quarter of 2024, which it will then also put out for consultation.