Electricity metering in compliance with calibration law - what you need to know
When is electricity metering compliant with calibration law?
Electricity metering in compliance with calibration law has become increasingly relevant, not least due to the new Energy Collection Act. In recent weeks, we have been receiving a steady stream of customer inquiries about electricity metering in compliance with calibration law and the associated requirements. This type of metering is required by the authorities in certain constellations, which are characterized by a special obligation to provide evidence and accountability. For example, it is required when measuring electricity by means of a meter that complies with calibration law for electricity quantities that are passed on to third parties and are subject to a surcharge. The required conversion and billing takes place accordingly. But does a measuring device comply with calibration law?
A general answer to this question, which applies to all federal states, is difficult to formulate here. The right contacts for private households and companies are the responsible measuring and calibration authorities of the federal states. The BAFA also makes this clear in its electricity meter information sheet and also points out that non-compliant metering of electrical energy is classified as an administrative offense and is punishable by heavy fines imposed by the responsible metering and calibration authorities.
