The news source noted that German grid operators are subject to scrutiny by regulatory bodies, given their position of advantage in comparison to smaller, independent utilities.
Bundesnetzagentur is reportedly drafting incentive-based grid regulation to cap the fees, transmission system operators (TSOs) charge other utilities for feeding energy into the grid. The new regulations are expected to come into effect on January 1, 2009.
The German grid regulator is looking at various European models to analyze experiences with such regulation. The news source noted that, in the UK, incentive-based regulation resulted in TSOs cutting costs.
