Surcharge for special grid utilisation/StromNEV levy since 2012
Surcharge for special grid utilisation (until 2024 incl.: “§19 StromNEV levy”) per consumption category
| Year | Consumption category A' | Consumption category B' | Consumption category C' | Consumption category § 21 EnFG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.558 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | 0.000 ct/kWh |
| 2024 | 0.643 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | 0.000 ct/kWh |
| 2023 | 0.417 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2022 | 0.437 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2021 | 0.432 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2020 | 0.358 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2019 | 0.305 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2018 | 0.370 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2017 | 0.388 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2016 | 0.378 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2015 | 0.227 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2014 | 0.187 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2013 | 0.266 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh | |
| 2012 | 0.129 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh |
For electricity storage systems, charging points and storage gases, the surcharge for special grid utilisation/§ 19 StromNEV levy will be limited from 2021 onwards in accordance with the provisions of § 19 (2) StromNEV in conjunction with §21 EnFG as amended.
Consumption category A’:
End users pay for their annual consumption at one delivery point for the first 1,000,000 kWh/year the surcharge for special grid utilisation/§ 19 StromNEV levy which is reported in the table above.
Consumption category B’:
End users electricity consumption above 1,000,000 kWh/year of consumers that do not belong to consumer category C’. Consumers of this category pay for consumption above 1,000,000 kWh/year the reduced surcharge for special grid utilisation/§19 StromNEV levy which is reported in the table above.
Consumption category C’:
End users electricity consumption above 1,000,000 kWh/year of end users belonging to the manufacturing industry, rail-bound traffic or railway infrastructure with annual consumption leading to electricity expenses of more than 4% of the total turnover of the previous business year. Consumers of this category pay for consumption above 1,000,000 kWh/year thereduced surcharge for special grid utilisation/§19 StromNEV levy which is reported in the table above.
Consumption category § 21 EnFG:
Electricity volumes of end users who claim a privilege in accordance with Section 21 (1-5) EnFG (electricity storage, charging points and storage gas).
§19 StromNEV levy per consumption category according to StromNEV (in the version valid before 1st January 2014)
| Year | Consumption category A | Consumption category B | Consumption category C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.151 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh |
| 2013 | 0.329 ct/kWh | 0.050 ct/kWh | 0.025 ct/kWh |
Consumption category A:
Electricity consumption of end users of up to 100,000 kWh/year.
Consumption category B:
Electricity consumption above 100,000 kWh/year of end users, that do not belong to consumer category C. Consumers of this category pay for consumption above 100,000 kWh/year reduced §19 StromNEV levy of maximum 0.05 ct/kWh.
Consumption category C:
Electricity consumption above 100,000 kWh/year of end users from manufacturing industry, rail-bound traffic or railway infrastructure with annual consumptions with electricity expenses of more than 4% of the total turnover in the previous calendar year. Consumers of this category pay for consumption above 100,000 kWh/year reduced §19 StromNEV levy of maximum 0.025 ct/kWh.
Further useful information concerning surcharge for special grid utilisation/§19 StromNEV levy you can find on the common internet portal of German TSOs.
