Provisional Ordinance on the Introduction of the Federal Act on Electricity Supply - Purpose

1. This Ordinance regulates the execution of the duties of the canton pursuant to the federal legislation on electricity supply.

1. The government council allocates the network area for regional and local networks.

2. The affected electricity supply companies and municipalities shall be heard before the issuance of the allocation decision.

1. The network operators shall provide the Department of Construction and Economic Affairs with a plan at a scale of 1:10,000 within six months after the enactment of this regulation, showing the existing distribution network as well as the electrical installations present on network levels 5, 6, and 7.

1. The allocation of grid areas is comprehensive and primarily based on the ownership structure of the electricity networks.

2. Existing grid areas shall not be divided. Exceptions are determined by the Executive Council.

1. The Department of Construction and Economic Affairs may require network operators to connect end consumers outside their network area to the electricity grid if justified by a comprehensive assessment of public and private interests.

2. To the extent of the obligation of the new network operator, the previous network operator is relieved of its connection duty.

1. End consumers outside the construction zone, who are not required to be connected under federal law, shall be connected to the electricity grid if

a) self-supply is not reasonable;

b) the connection is technically and operationally feasible and economically viable.

1. If end consumers or electricity producers outside the construction zone are newly connected, they shall bear the costs for

a) the creation of the connection line from the existing electricity grid;

b) any necessary network reinforcement.

2. Deviating cost regulations are reserved, provided that the contributions from the end consumer or electricity producer do not exceed the actual costs.

1. The connections existing at the time of the entry into force of this regulation shall remain in place.

1. If the obligation to connect or the connection costs are disputed, the Department of Construction and Economic Affairs shall decide.

1. The Executive Council may grant a service mandate to network operators, particularly for

a) ensuring basic supply;

b) ensuring supply security in network areas, particularly measures to manage extraordinary situations;

c) increasing energy efficiency;

d) providing energy services.

1. The government council shall take measures to align disproportionate differences in network usage tariffs. Measures within the legislative body's jurisdiction are reserved.

2. The affected municipalities and network operators shall be consulted in advance.

1. This regulation shall enter into force on January 1, 2009.