{"id":5419,"date":"2025-02-05T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T09:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gxglegal.com\/2025\/02\/05\/success-for-our-clients-federal-network-agency-bnetza-ceases-work-on-position-paper-concerning-the-allocation-of-withdrawal-capacities-from-the-power-grid\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T17:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T15:02:50","slug":"success-for-our-clients-federal-network-agency-bnetza-ceases-work-on-position-paper-concerning-the-allocation-of-withdrawal-capacities-from-the-power-grid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gxglegal.com\/en\/2025\/02\/05\/success-for-our-clients-federal-network-agency-bnetza-ceases-work-on-position-paper-concerning-the-allocation-of-withdrawal-capacities-from-the-power-grid\/","title":{"rendered":"Success for our clients: Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) ceases work on position paper concerning the allocation of withdrawal capacities from the power grid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\"><span>On November 7, 2024, the 6th Decision Chamber of the BNetzA (file reference BK6-24-245) opened a consultation on a draft position paper concerning the allocation of withdrawal capacities at grid levels above the low-voltage level and invited comments. The paper intended to publish a recommendation for action after the consultation. On February 5, 2025, the Decision Chamber announced, after reviewing the comments, that it would <\/span><span><u>not<\/u><\/span><span> continue its work on the position paper. We participated in the consultation and submitted comments on behalf of our clients.<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-zwdsc102\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><strong><span>Why the Proposed Approach Was Problematic:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><strong><span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"QQNfQ VgR8W\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"P4Ejh\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-be6uu221\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><span>Rule of Law Concerns: Regulating capacity allocation through a non-binding recommendation would have had de facto binding effects without a clear legal basis (<\/span><em><span>Vorbehalt des Gesetzes<\/span><\/em><span> \u2013 reservation of law) and would have posed a risk of impairing Article 12 Paragraph 1 of the German Basic Law (freedom of occupation) for operators of large consumers (e.g., data centers, electrolyzers). If the Chamber intended to regulate, it should have done so through a binding, verifiable determination under Section 17 (4) EnWG, and not through informal guidelines. The BNetzA itself describes the BK6's instruments as \"determination procedures,\" i.e., binding determinations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"P4Ejh\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-ro1ur226\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><span>\"Per Capita\" Redistribution Disadvantages Large Loads: The draft favored a per capita redistribution model that systematically undervalued projects with high minimum capacities (e.g., hospitals, industrial sites, large data centers) and created planning uncertainty that hindered investment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"P4Ejh\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-qdss0229\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><span>One-Size-Fits-All Solution Not Suitable: The participation requirements (e.g., uniform proof of \"project maturity\") would disproportionately burden different project types (from container storage to Tier-3\/4 data centers) and lead to indirect discrimination. Differentiated reservation criteria are better tailored to the project type and regulatory path. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"P4Ejh\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-h8yh9232\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><span>Grid Friendliness and Location Transparency: Publishing available capacities by use case and location (e.g., data centers, industry, storage) and \u2013 where appropriate \u2013 allocating on a first-come, first-served basis within each use class with robust, time-limited reservations to prevent hoarding and ensure efficient, grid-friendly outcomes, are more transparent.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"P4Ejh\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-tae68235\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><span>Transitional Provisions: Grandfathering\/transitional provisions would be necessary for existing reservations to prevent ongoing projects from stalling due to a change in approach mid-process.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-62neo237\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><strong><span>Significance for the Market<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-2mlpi239\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><span>The Chamber's decision is a clear victory for due process and legal certainty. It confirms that informal instruments cannot replace measures with a solid legal basis when rights and competitive positions are at stake, and it preserves scope for proportionate, verifiable regulation that can be tailored to different technologies and use cases. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-8pfme241\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><strong><span>What Does This Mean for Stakeholders?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-wbrvz243\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><span>Until the authority pursues a future, properly substantiated instrument (i.e., a binding, verifiable measure), allocation practices must continue to withstand close legal scrutiny and comply with the principles of non-discrimination.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-4bd58245\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><span>In practice, stakeholders should continue to work with the established processes of their local grid operator. We have observed that some market participants adopted a wait-and-see approach in response to the Chamber's draft, and in some cases, grid operators suspended or modified their allocation procedures in anticipatory compliance. These suspensions and temporary changes should now be reviewed and, if necessary, reversed. If your project was affected, you should consider a resumption or review.   <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-i3t9t247\"><span class=\"HXJuz _4uDy1\"><span>The market remains dynamic. Real-time information, industry expertise, and familiarity with local norms and decision-makers are essential to keep projects on track and avoid unintended discrimination. <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gxglegal.com\/nikita-gontschar\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"vwuw0 Xe67q\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><span><u>Contact us<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> if you require assistance navigating local practices or overturning a blocked allocation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-rfroc251\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><strong><span>Sources and Further Information:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-vyx95253\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesnetzagentur.de\/DE\/Beschlusskammern\/1_GZ\/BK6-GZ\/2024\/BK6-24-245\/BK6-24-245_startseite.html\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"vwuw0 Xe67q\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><span><u>Announcement on the cessation of the position paper<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> (February 5, 2025)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 VgR8W _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-2qd7m259\"><span class=\"HXJuz\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesnetzagentur.de\/DE\/Beschlusskammern\/1_GZ\/BK6-GZ\/2024\/BK6-24-245\/BK6-24-245_Konsultationspapier.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=1&utm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"vwuw0 Xe67q\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><span><u>Consultation Paper<\/u><\/span><\/a><span> (November 7, 2024)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"I0kxX k6as0 _4uDy1 _1JW6K\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-foo\"><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The market remains dynamic. Real-time information, industry expertise, and familiarity with local norms and decision-makers are essential to keep projects on track and avoid unintended discrimination. 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