Federal Network Agency Initiates Proceedings Against 77 Electricity Grid Operators
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Smart buildings, stupid electricity meters: Some companies still haven't started installing smart meters, which could be expensive for them now.
Network operators are required by law to gradually equip certain households with smart electricity meters. Some have failed to comply with the quota - and now have to expect periodic penalty payments.
For a successful energy transition, smart meters are needed in Germany, among other things. The Federal Government demands an installation rate of 20 percent from the grid operators. However, many of the requirements tear - and now have to reckon with consequences.
The Federal Network Agency has initiated proceedings against a staggering 77 electricity grid operators. The reason: The operators are legally obligated to gradually equip German households with smart, digital electricity meters. Many have failed to meet the stipulated quotas. Therefore, they are to pay fines. 20...Read the article: Federal Network Agency targets 77 electricity grid operators
The companies concerned have not yet begun the installation of intelligent measuring systems. They are now facing periodic penalty payments. The Federal Network Agency has also announced further proceedings against companies that have not yet reached 20 percent of the mandatory installation cases.The smart meter rollout in Germany is not progressing.This is not new, but now it seems to be serious for the companies. On Friday, the Federal Network…
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