Order No. 1117 on income limits and opening balances for natural gas distribution companies.

The Order applies to commercial energy supply companies. For each distribution company a fixed income limit is set for a maximum amount the company may be compensated in a calendar year. For distribution companies which entered in Agreement of 23 June 1999 between the State, the Capital Region Natural Gas and Natural Gas Mid-North (Skt. Hans Agreement) shall only establish a single income limit under the provisions of this Order. From the regulatory period 2006-2009 DERA sets income limits for the distribution companies' operations by 30 September of the preceding four-year regulatory period. The income limit established in order to cover operating costs, depreciation and interest for efficient operation of the company shall adhere to article 37a, section 1 of the Natural Gas Supply Act.
The Order consists of 11 Chapters and 2 Appendices: General provisions (1); Calculation of income limits (2); Efficiency requirements (3); Changing the income limits (4); Correction of revenue caps (5); Cover and deficits (6); Extraordinary efficiency gains (7); Statement of regulatory opening balances (8); Accounting (9); Penalties (10); Entry into force and transitional provisions (11).
Appendix 1 Standard time expectancy.
Appendix 2 - Calculation principles of net debt in regulatory opening balances for natural gas distribution activities.