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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_Beschluss (pdf / 1 MB)") [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. |
| 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 Eckpunktepapier - Methodenfestlegung Genereller Sektoraler Produktivitätsfaktor (pdf / 210 KB) 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. |
| 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]. |
| 19 July 2024 | Opening of proceedings and consultation on the future methodology for the base level 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). |
| 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 aim of the KANU 2.0 determination proceedings is to decide on adjustments to imputed useful lives and depreciation arrangements. The adjustments are necessary because of the process of making Germany's gas supply climate-neutral. The Grand Ruling Chamber 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 (PDF, 173 KB) for consultation. A draft determination (PDF, 582 KB) was drawn up on the basis of the key elements and the responses to the consultation; comments on the draft determination can be submitted until 7 August 2024 (date of receipt). |
| 6 June 2024 | Determination by the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy on provisions for calculating the network tariffs chargeable for access to the hydrogen core network and on establishing 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. It establishes the basic regulatory framework for calculating the network tariffs as well as the key economic basis for investments in the core network. |
| 7 May 2024 | Opening of the proceedings on the determination of a regulatory framework and methods for incentive regulation for electricity and gas DSOs and gas TSOs (RAMEN) [GBK-24-01-3# 3]. The Grand Ruling Chamber opened the proceedings on 7 May 2024 (reference GBK-24-01-3#3). |
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Date of modification: 2024.07.19