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The Electricity Act 1998 and the Gas Act regulate operational activities relevant to exploiting the electricity and gas networks. In the Netherlands, separate companies are charged with operating these networks. They are referred to as regional network operators. The Minister of Economic Affairs has given his consent to the appointment of regional network operators. Energiekamer advised the Minister on this matter.
Energiekamer safeguards general access to electricity and gas networks. Tariffs and conditions concerning access and transport, as set out by electricity network operators, should not discriminate against anyone. Energiekamer annually fixes access and transport tariffs for the regional electricity network operators. Energiekamer also monitors the transport tariffs employed by gas network operators. Unlike electricity network operators, gas network operators are not legally bound to access and transport. However, their transport conditions and tariffs should not discriminate against consumers who are dependent on their supply. Energiekamer annually fixes transport tariffs for regional gas network operators. This document has not been updated to include recent changes in legislation. |
