avregning

Avregning refers to the process of balancing and closing accounts between parties, often after a period of activity or after delivery of goods and services. It involves calculating the final amount owed, taking into account prices, taxes, discounts, refunds, and adjustments. Avregning can occur in various sectors but is most common in finance, energy, and telecommunications.

In energy markets, avregning is the formal settlement of energy volumes between producers, grid operators, and suppliers. It uses meter data and market prices to determine payments for energy generated and consumed during a settled period (monthly or quarterly). The settlement accounts for energy charges, balancing costs, network tariffs, and any corrections for meter errors or unmetered consumption. The resulting settlement statement governs invoicing and payment.

In general business practice, avregning follows reconciliation procedures: data collection (invoicing records, meter readings, usage logs), validation and dispute handling, calculation of net amounts, issuance of settlement notes or invoices, and payment or credit transfers. It can be event-driven (final settlement after a completed contract) or periodic (monthly/quarterly account settlements). Voluntary or regulated processes may specify standards for data quality, timeliness, and dispute resolution.

Common challenges include data quality, late or erroneous readings, changes in tax or tariff rules, and retrospective corrections. Effective avregning relies on transparent data flows, clear contractual terms, and robust dispute mechanisms.

See also: invoicing, reconciliation, settlement, metering.