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Tool for calculating the reduced KWKG levy

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Various market participants can use a calculation tool to determine and prove the reduction in the KWKG levy for electricity.

The balancing amounts for reducing the KWKG levy can be verified for the following circumstances:

  • Electricity consumed in an electricity storage system in accordance with the provisions of §§ 21 Para. 1, 2 and 4 EnFG
  • Electricity consumed in a bidirectional charging point in accordance with the provisions of Section 21 (3) EnFG
  • Electricity consumed for the generation of storage gas in accordance with the provisions of Section 21 (5) EnFG


The transmission system operators (TSOs) provide the following calculation tools for download to determine and verify the reduction in the KWKG surcharge for the above cases.

The tools are intended as an aid for processing and correct invoicing of the KWKG surcharge. Further details can be found in the explanatory sheet in the Excel file.

Downloads (in German)

KWKG calculation tools (status: 15.02.2024)