Tenant electricity and the law. What you really need to know.
EEG, metering concept, trade tax, supplier obligations - regulatory requirements for tenant electricity are complex. Here you'll find the key obligations and pitfalls.
No legal advice. Practical orientation.
The Challenge
Typical regulatory stumbling blocks
Supplier obligations under EEG unclear, when do you become an energy supplier?
Metering concept not approvable - distribution network operator rejects.
Trade tax risk unrecognised - tax consequences for landlords.
/Taxonomy conformity of the tenant electricity model not verified.
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Context
Regulatory framework 2024/2025
Tenant electricity is subject to EEG 2023 (§ 21 para. 3), the Metering Act (), the Energy Industry Act (EnWG) and tax regulations. Since EEG 2023, trade tax harmfulness has been eliminated for certain models - an important advance, but subject to conditions.
Last updated: March 2026. Not legal advice.
Our Approach
How we navigate regulation
01
Obligation Screening
Systematic review of all regulatory obligations per model (full supply, surplus, contracting).
02
Metering Concept
Coordination with metering operator and distribution network operator. Approvable concept.
03
Tax & Compliance
Clarify tax implications. Ensure ESG compliance.
What You Receive
Regulatory obligations checklist
Approvable metering concept
Tax implications analysis
Results & Evidence
Regulatory certainty
100%
Metering concept approval rate
0
Regulatory objections
EEG 2023
Current legal status
Based on anonymised project data.
What happens if you do nothing?
Risks from regulatory gaps
Fines for failure to register as energy supplier.
Metering concept rejection by DSO delays project by months.
Trade tax back-payment due to wrong model selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about regulation
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