utiliteitsdistributie
Utiliteitsdistributie refers to the delivery of essential utility services—such as electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications—from producers to final consumers. It concerns the physical networks that carry these services, including electricity distribution grids, gas pipelines, water mains, and fiber or copper networks, as well as the metering, billing, and customer-services functions that accompany them. The term emphasizes the distribution layer within the broader utility sector.
In many jurisdictions, utiliteitsdistributie is carried out by distribution system operators (DSOs) or equivalent network operators.
Key responsibilities include network planning and expansion to meet demand, operation and maintenance of the infrastructure,
Regulatory frameworks determine tariffs, quality standards, and disclosure requirements. Performance is often measured with reliability and
See also: energy distribution, utility regulation, distribution system operator, smart grid, network infrastructure.