Events

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Date	Topic
24 September 2024	Scientific dialogue on efficiency benchmarking methodologies The Bundesnetzagentur is holding a special scientific dialogue on efficiency benchmarking on 24 September 2024 as part of the N.E.S.T. (Networks. Efficient. Secure. Transforming.) process: "Efficiency benchmarking in the energy sector – Evaluation and challenges for German regulation". The dialogue will provide the opportunity for recognised scientific experts and advisors to share and discuss their experience and findings. The event will be divided into three sessions: review and experiences state of the art in efficiency measurement improvements for prospective application. Speakers will share their experience with Germany's system of incentive-based regulation and present alternative benchmarking concepts and will discuss specific aspects of efficiency benchmarking models. The dialogue will offer an opportunity to discuss possible ways for developing the design of efficiency benchmarking methodologies. The aim of the event is to incorporate the wide range of the most recent scientific findings into the methodology determination on efficiency benchmarking. The dialogue will be an academic event primarily for nationally and internationally recognised scientific and academic experts with practical experience, enabling a high-level specialist discussion. The event is therefore not open to the public. The agenda, presentations and list of participants will be posted here at a later stage. In conjunction with the event, a data set is available that enables interested scientific experts to analyse specific aspects of the benchmarking methodologies: data set (xlsx / 836 KB) explanatory notes (xlsx / 57 KB). The Bundesnetzagentur would like to use the experts' experience and findings for the design of the future regulatory framework. It will therefore hold an additional event to present and discuss the results of the analyses made. Presentations 20240924_S0_BNetzA-Agenda_Opening_remarks (pdf / 228 KB) 20240924_S1-1_Trinkner-Lessons_learned (pdf / 298 KB) 20240924_S1-2_Peichert-Lessons_learned (pdf / 344 KB) 20240924_S1-3_Vaterlaus-Past_and_future_challenges (pdf / 807 KB) 20240924_S2-1_Behr-Outliers_and_DEA (pdf / 279 KB) 20240924_S2-2_Agrell-Applicability_and_effectiveness (pdf / 1 MB) 20240924_S2-3_Schmitt-Energy_transition_challenges (pdf / 351 KB) 20240924_S3-1_Parmeter-Process_standardization (pdf / 249 KB) 20240924_S3-2_Andor-New_development_bm_techniques (pdf / 2 MB)
10 September 2024	Webinar on Annex A to the draft KANU 2.0 determination On Tuesday 10 September 2024 from 2pm to 4.30pm the Bundesnetzagentur held a webinar to explain how to use and complete Annex A to the draft determination on the adjustment of imputed useful lives and depreciation arrangements for natural gas pipeline infrastructure ("KANU 2.0") [GBK-24-02#1]. Participants had to pre-register for the webinar by 4 September 2024. On 17 July 2024 the Grand Ruling Chamber for Energy published a draft determination on the adjustment of imputed useful lives and depreciation arrangements for natural gas pipeline infrastructure ("KANU 2.0") [GBK-24-02#1]. The consultation included Annex A, which operators applying the transformation element provided for in the determination need to complete to notify the Bundesnetzagentur. As the final version of the determination was not available when the webinar was held, questions about the content of the determination were not discussed. The webinar was limited to explaining the structure of Annex A and how it should be completed. The event was held online via Webex. Presentation Webinar (pdf / 644 KB)
10 September 2024	Expert dialogue on the VKU's model for an OPEX markup The VKU (Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.) presented a Modellansatz für einen Betriebskosten-Aufschlag anhand der SFA-Koeffizienten des Effizienzvergleichs (pdf / 433 KB) to the Bundesnetzagentur on 16 July 2024. The presentation followed the open expert dialogue on 27-28 May 2024 at which the VKU stated that its deliberations were ongoing. The Bundesnetzagentur carried out an internal assessment of the model and an in-depth expert discussion on 20 August 2024. It then held an open expert dialogue in connection with the RAMEN determination proceedings [GBK-24-01-3#3] at which all stakeholder groups were able to put forward their questions and suggestions. Participants had to pre-register by 3 September 2024. The expert dialogue was held online via Webex on 10 September 2024 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Presentations 1. BNetzA Organisatorisches (pdf / 171 KB) 2. Folien VKU (pdf / 571 KB) Inhaltlicher Chatverlauf aus der Webex-Konferenz vom 10. September 2024 (pdf / 69 KB)
2 September 2024	Expert dialogue on the productivity factor The Bundesnetzagentur held an open expert dialogue on the productivity factor on 2 September 2024. The agenda is available here: Agenda 2. September 2024 (pdf / 417 KB) A meeting was held for a face-to-face discussion between Bundesnetzagentur representatives and selected external experts in Bonn. Other interested stakeholders and representatives of academia were able to pre-register by 26 August 2024 and join the meeting online via Webex. Presentations 1. BNetzA Organisatorisches (pdf / 208 KB) 2. BNetzA Vorstellung Eckpunkte PF (pdf / 328 KB) 3. VZBV (pdf / 587 KB) 4. Netze BW Expertenanhörung Xgen 02_09_2024 final (pdf / 3 MB) 5. Beitrag E.ON Xgen (pdf / 487 KB) Inhaltlicher Chatverlauf aus der Webex-Konferenz vom 02. September 2024 (pdf / 75 KB)
16 July 2024	The Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. (VKU) presented a model approach for an OPEX mark-up using the efficiency benchmarking SFA coefficient (pdf / 433 KB) (in German only) to the Bundesnetzagentur on 16 July 2024. The presentation followed the open expert dialogue on 27-28 May 2024 at which the VKU stated that its deliberations were ongoing. The Bundesnetzagentur is currently carrying out an internal assessment of the model approach. If the Bundesnetzagentur decides to include the approach in further stages of the RAMEN determination proceedings [GBK-24-01-3#3], it will hold an open expert dialogue on the topic at which all stakeholder groups will be able to put forward their questions. Note: the slides published do not include the presentation slides containing company data.
8 July 2024	Expert dialogue on the key elements paper Networks. Efficient. Secure. Transforming. Topics: flat-rate reimbursement of capital costs and methods for determining incoming interest rates and financing ratios On 8 July 2024 the Bundesnetzagentur held an open expert dialogue on the following topics: Part 1: basic approach to flat-rate remuneration for capital costs (WACC); Part 2 methods for determining incoming interest rates and financing ratios. The agenda is available here: Agenda 8 July 2024 (pdf / 415 KB) A Webex meeting was held for a face-to-face discussion between Bundesnetzagentur representatives and selected external experts in Bonn. Other interested stakeholders and representatives of academia were able to pre-register and join the meeting online. Presentations (in German only) About the event (pdf / 191 KB) Flat-rate determination of capital costs (René Wiederholt, Bundesnetzagentur) (pdf / 272 KB) Key elements for the transition from the current system to a WACC system without structural disadvantages (Jan-Frederik Zöckler, pwc) (pdf / 1 MB) Methods for determining capital costs (WACC) and discussion of the methods for determining interest rates and financing ratios (Sebastian Haubold, BDEW) (pdf / 416 KB) Methodology determination on return on capital (Stefanie Meyenborg, Bundesnetzagentur) (pdf / 378 KB) Chat messages from the Webex meeting on 8 July 2024 (pdf / 21 KB)
27- 28 May 2024	Expert dialogue on the key elements paper Networks. Efficient. Secure. Transforming. Topics: rules to succeed the Incentive Regulation Ordinance, Electricity Network Tariffs Ordinance and Gas Network Tariffs Ordinance On 27-28 May 2024 the Bundesnetzagentur held an open expert dialogue on the following topics: OPEX adjustment, capital maintenance concept, trade tax and current assets standardisation. The agenda is available here: Agenda 27-28 May 2024 (pdf / 88 KB) A Webex meeting was held for a face-to-face discussion between Bundesnetzagentur representatives and selected external experts in Bonn. Other interested stakeholders and representatives of academia were able to pre-register and join the meeting online. Presentations (in German only) About the event (pdf / 326 KB) OPEX adjustment (Stefan Albrecht, Bundesnetzagentur) (pdf / 151 KB) "Growth true-up" – an effective and practical instrument to take account of OPEX growth in incentive regulation for electricity distribution system operators (Dr Wolfgang Fritz, consentec) (pdf / 561 KB) OPEX adjustment models (vku) (pdf / 293 KB) Operational expenditure in network regulation – yardstick versus price-cap regulation (Andreas Jahn, Agora Energiewende) (pdf / 695 KB) Capital maintenance concept (Bundesnetzagentur) (pdf / 97 KB) Capital maintenance concept, trade tax, current assets (BDEW) (pdf / 206 KB) Trade tax (and corporation tax) according to the CJEU (Alexander Lüdtke-Handjery, Bundesnetzagentur) (pdf / 490 KB) Imputed corporate income tax (vku) (pdf / 347 KB) Current assets standardisation (Bundesnetzagentur) (pdf / 93 KB) Chat messages from the Webex meeting on 27 and 28 May 2024 (pdf / 62 KB)