Quality Regulation in German distribution networks - New impulse for Live Working

With the introduction of Quality Regulation in German electricity distribution networks in 2012, interruptions of supply in medium and low voltage networks have had direct impact on the approved revenues for both the medium and large sized electricity network operators in Germany. Live Working can minimize planned interruptions of supply and is an important factor in meeting the quality requirements of the German Regulator (Bundesnetzagentur, BNA). It thereby avoids deduction from the individual network revenues. In this document, experiences of Bayernwerk AG - a distribution company of the E.ON Group in Germany - regarding the impacts of Quality Regulation on the profitability of Live Working are addressed. This includes the following: - Principles of the Quality Regulation as part of the Incentive Regulation in Germany - Influences on Live Working in low and medium voltage networks - Consequences and further developments.