Legal framework

Basis of the regulation energy distribution networks

  • Energy Act (EnWG)
  • Directive 2003/54/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity
  • Directive 2009/72/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity
  • Directive 2003/55/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas
  • Directive 2009/73/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas
  • Electricity Network Access Regulation (StromNZV)
  • Gas Network Access Regulation (GasNZV)
  • Electricity Network Tariff Regulation (StromNEV)
  • Gas Network Tariff Regulation (GasNEV)
  • Regulation concerning the Incentive Regulation of Energy Networks (ARegV)
  • Power Station Network Connection Regulation (KraftNAV)
  • Power Grid Extension Act (EnLAG)

Consumer-relevant rules and regulations

  • Low Voltage Connection Regulation (NAV)
  • Low Pressure Connection Regulation (NDAV)
  • Electricity Basic Supply Regulation (StromGVV)
  • Gas Basic Supply Regulation (GasGVV)
  • Measuring Access Regulation (MessZV)