Netzaufwendungen
Netzaufwendungen are the total costs incurred by operators of transportation or distribution networks to operate, maintain, and develop a network over a given period. The term is used in German-speaking countries, particularly in the energy and telecommunications sectors, and forms part of the basis for calculating network charges paid by suppliers or end customers.
Typically, Netzaufwendungen include operating and maintenance costs (such as personnel, network maintenance, energy used in operation,
In regulatory practice, Netzaufwendungen are scrutinized because they influence the level of allowed revenue for network
The concept is applicable across sectors with networked infrastructure, including electricity transmission and distribution, gas networks,