#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 347Law Amending Energy Industry Law to Strengthen Consumer Protection in the Energy Sector and to Amend Further Energy Law Provisions
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This German federal law, published on 22 December 2025, amends the Energy Industry Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz) and numerous related statutes to significantly strengthen consumer rights in electricity and gas markets. It introduces enhanced transparency obligations for energy suppliers, stricter rules on contract terminations and price adjustments, and improved consumer information requirements. The legislation also modifies provisions concerning metering, grid fees, and complaint handling procedures. Multiple federal ministries and policy areas are involved, covering energy supply, environmental protection, competition law, and public information technology.
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Key Changes
- Strengthening of consumer protection provisions in electricity and gas supply contracts
- Enhanced transparency and information obligations for energy suppliers
- Stricter rules regarding contract termination and price change notifications
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Obligations
What this law requires
Energy suppliers must provide enhanced transparency regarding pricing, terms, and conditions to consumers in electricity and gas contracts
Energy suppliers must comply with stricter rules governing contract termination procedures and timelines for consumers
Energy suppliers must implement improved consumer information requirements regarding contract terms, pricing, and consumer rights
Energy suppliers must adhere to stricter regulations on price adjustment mechanisms and procedures for notifying consumers of price changes
Energy suppliers and grid operators must comply with modified provisions concerning metering equipment, meter reading, and meter data management