#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 283Act Amending the Energy Industry Act and Amending the Coal-Fired Power Generation Termination Act of 25 November 2025
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This German federal law, published in the Bundesgesetzblatt on 27 November 2025, introduces targeted amendments to the Energy Industry Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz) and the Coal-Fired Power Generation Termination Act (Kohleverstromungsbeendigungsgesetz). The changes primarily refine regulatory frameworks for electricity and gas supply, accelerate the phase-out timeline for coal-fired power plants, and adjust compensation and decommissioning rules for affected operators. It falls under the remit of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and addresses technical adjustments to support Germany's Energiewende energy transition policy. The law does not create entirely new statutes but modifies existing provisions to align with updated climate and energy targets.
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Key Changes
- Amends the Energiewirtschaftsgesetz to update regulatory provisions for electricity and gas networks
- Modifies timelines and procedures in the Kohleverstromungsbeendigungsgesetz for accelerated coal-fired power plant closures
- Adjusts compensation mechanisms and financial support rules for operators of affected coal plants
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