What Netz Niederösterreich does

Netz Niederösterreich GmbH is the regulated electricity and gas distribution system operator for the Austrian state of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the publicly traded EVN Group (EVN.VI). The company operates 55,744 km of electricity infrastructure and 13,800 km of gas infrastructure, connecting 843,045 households and businesses (including 255,000 gas customer facilities) across an exclusive service territory defined under Austrian energy law (ElWOG 2010, NÖ ElWG 2005). It employs 1,260 people distributed across a headquarters in Maria Enzersdorf and eight regional network offices covering the Waldviertel, Weinviertel, Zentralraum, Industrieviertel, and Mostviertel regions.

The company's technology stack centers on a modernized Smart Meter fleet processing quarter-hourly data from 800,000+ meters, with conversion throughput of up to 35,000 meters per day, enabling time-of-use tariffs like the Sommer-Nieder-Arbeitspreis (SNAP) that reduce network charges by 20% during April–September solar peak hours. Operational technology includes Picarro's advanced methane leak detection deployed across 7,500 km of gas infrastructure for EU Methane Regulation compliance, the Trafokarte interactive capacity map, and a quarterly Substation Capacity Database aligned with the EU Capacity Calculation Method Regulation 2022. Customer and partner engagement is delivered through four digital portals (Smart Meter, Kunden, Strom Partner, Gas Partner/DigiGas) plus a WhatsApp service channel.

Revenue is generated through regulated network usage fees (Netzentgelte) administered by E-Control Austria within multi-year incentive-based regulatory periods, supplemented by the SNAP time-of-use program that 90%+ of customers can access. Annual infrastructure investment of 520 million EUR funds capacity expansion to accommodate 2,073 MW of installed photovoltaic capacity in Lower Austria and ongoing grid modernization. The company operates under ISO/IEC 27001 and 27019 certifications (since 2022) and coordinates with national partners including APG (transmission), AGGM (gas grid management), and E-Control (regulator).

Name

Netz Niederösterreich

Legal name

Netz Niederösterreich GmbH

Website

https://netz-noe.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Netz Niederösterreich is the regulated electricity and gas distribution system operator for Lower Austria, operating 55,744 km of power lines and 13,800 km of gas network to serve 843,045 households and businesses as a wholly-owned subsidiary of EVN Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Network Operations

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Natural Gas Distribution (2212), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulated Natural Gas Utility (LDC) Customer Acquisition & Switching (EUAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Monitoring/Telemetry for Regulators & Meter Stations (RTUs, Sensors) (EUAJAKAM), High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution networks
• Gas distribution networks
• Smart meter services
• Network connection services
• Renewable energy integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Maria Enzersdorf

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Network Usage Fees (Netzentgelte): Regulated network usage fees charged to all customers for access to electricity and gas distribution networks. Network charges are regulated by E-Control and adjusted annually within multi-year regulatory periods.
2. Sommer-Nieder-Arbeitspreis (SNAP): Reduced network charges for electricity consumption between April and September, 10:00-16:00, offering 20% lower network fees to shift consumption to high solar production periods

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Netz Niederösterreich operates the regulated electricity and gas distribution networks for the Austrian state of Lower Austria, maintaining 55,744 km of power lines and 13,800 km of gas infrastructure serving 843,045 households and businesses. The company provides network connection services, Smart Meter-based consumption monitoring, and digital self-service portals for residential and commercial customers, while enabling the energy transition through renewable energy feed-in support, energy community formation, and time-of-use tariff programs like SNAP.

Product overview

Netz Niederösterreich operates as the electricity and gas network operator for Lower Austria, maintaining a 55,744 km electricity network and 13,800 km gas network serving 843,045 households and businesses. The company's digital product portfolio centers on a unified online services ecosystem accessible through customer and partner portals, complemented by specialized self-service tools. Key offerings include: the Kunden Portal for general customer services, the Smart Meter Portal for consumption monitoring with quarter-hour measurements, the Strom Partner Portal and Gas Partner Portal (DigiGas Portal) for professional partners, and specialized tools like the Trafokarte for generator capacity planning and Energiegemeinschaften services for energy community support. The Sommer-Nieder-Arbeitspreis (SNAP) tariff program integrates with the Smart Meter infrastructure to provide time-based pricing incentives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strom (Electricity Network Services) Operation and maintenance of the electricity distribution network in Lower Austria, covering 55,744 km of power lines and serving 843,045 households and businesses with network access, connections, and grid services.
• Gas (Gas Network Services) Operation and maintenance of the gas distribution network serving 255,000 customer installations in Lower Austria, including gas connection, meter management, and safety services.
• Smart Meter Portal Online portal allowing customers to view their electricity consumption at any time using quarter-hour energy value measurements and discover savings potential in their household.
• Kunden Portal (Customer Portal) Online services portal for handling Strom- or Gasanschluss (electricity or gas connection) requests and managing customer accounts digitally.
• Strom Partner Portal Portal for electrical companies to submit applications and manage technical details on behalf of their customers for network connections.
• Gas Partner Portal (DigiGas Portal) Portal for installation companies to digitally submit findings for gas installations (DigiGas Portal).
• Sommer-Nieder-Arbeitspreis (SNAP) Seasonal tariff program providing 20% reduced network charges for electricity consumption between 10:00 and 16:00 during April to September, designed to shift consumption to periods of high renewable energy production.
• Trafokarte für Einspeiser (Transformer Capacity Map) Interactive map tool showing available injection capacities of transformer stations, helping customers plan PV and other generation installations by displaying free capacities and regional bottlenecks.
• Energiegemeinschaften (Energy Communities) Support Support services for establishing and managing energy communities, including step-by-step guides for founding communities and a supply area map showing potential partners.
• Online Services - Anschließen (Connection Services) Digital platform for requesting new Strom- or Gasanschluss (electricity or gas connections), including applications for simple house connections, multi-party house connections, and commercial connections.
• Erzeugungsanlage Melden (Generation Plant Reporting) Online service for reporting Photovoltaik-, Batteriespeicher- or other electricity generation plants, including options for installations up to 800W and larger systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% reduction in network charges during SNAP hours (April-September, 10:00-16:00)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Picarro Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Picarro Inc. and Netz Niederösterreich successfully completed a large-scale methane emissions inspection project covering 7,500 km of gas infrastructure. The project responded to EU Methane Regulation requirements, demonstrating compliance and technological efficiency using Picarro's advanced leak detection technology within a four-month period.
• APG ( Austrian Power Grid)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPG is the independent transmission network operator ensuring secure electricity supply for Austria. As a member, Netz NÖ participates in national grid coordination and capacity planning activities.
• E-Control AustriacoreOthersE-Control is the independent electricity and gas regulatory authority in Austria. As a member, Netz NÖ participates in regulatory oversight, tariff setting processes, and market rule development.
• Land NiederösterreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLand NÖ is the regional government of Lower Austria. As a member, Netz NÖ participates in regional energy policy coordination and infrastructure development aligned with state objectives.
• AGGM (Austrian Gas Grid Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGGM is the Austrian Gas Grid Management operator. As a member, Netz NÖ coordinates gas network operations and capacity management at national level.
• ArgoNETsupportingTechnology or IntegrationArgoNET is the exclusive operator for 450 MHz radio networks in Austria, providing reliable and secure wireless infrastructure for critical infrastructure communications.
• EDA (Energiewirtschaftlicher Datenaustausch)coreTechnology or IntegrationEDA provides energy industry data exchange services. As a member, Netz NÖ participates in standardized data exchange processes for energy market operations.
• AI.gridssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI.grids is developing AI-based foundation models for the European power grid together with 47 other partners. Netz NÖ contributes to research on AI applications for grid management.
• Austrian Energy CERTcoreTechnology or IntegrationAustrian Energy CERT is the industry-owned CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) for the Austrian energy industry, providing cybersecurity coordination for energy infrastructure.
• Österreichs Energie (OE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÖsterreichs Energie is Austria's energy industry association. As a member, Netz NÖ participates in industry standards development, best practices, and regulatory consultation.
• EDSO (European Distribution System Operators)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDSO represents European distribution system operators. As a member, Netz NÖ participates in European grid operator coordination and contributes to smart grids development.
• euDSOentitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnereuDSOentity is a European distribution system operator association. As a member, Netz NÖ participates in European DSO coordination and regulatory advocacy.
• LoRA AlliancesupportingTechnology or IntegrationLoRA Alliance promotes and standardizes LoRaWAN technology. As a member, Netz NÖ supports adoption of LPWAN standards for smart grid communications.
• OVGW (Österreichische Vereinigung für das Gas- und Wasserfach)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOVGW is the Austrian Association for Gas and Water Technology. As a member, Netz NÖ participates in gas industry standards development and technical guidelines.
• V2G Alliance AustriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerV2G Alliance Austria is the Austrian network for all stakeholders around Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). As a member, Netz NÖ participates in bidirectional EV charging infrastructure development.
• EDDIEsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDDIE (European Distributed Data Infrastructure For Energy) is developing European energy data infrastructure. As a member, Netz NÖ contributes to data infrastructure standards.
• Reallabor WaldviertelsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReallabor Waldviertel is a real laboratory for energy future in the Waldviertel region. As a participant, Netz NÖ supports innovative energy solutions testing in a real-world environment.
• FFG - Grid CommunitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFG Grid Community project focuses on resilient networks through energy communities as system-service partners. Netz NÖ participates in research on energy community integration.
• FFG - FLASHsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFG FLASH project focuses on Fault Localisation and Analysis in Complex Distribution Networks using High-Frequency Measurements. Netz NÖ participates in research on grid fault detection.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Verbund AG: Austria's largest electricity company and a major hydropower generator, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. Operates at national scale rather than as a state-level DSO, but is a key counterparty via APG transmission coordination and shares the renewable-integration and grid-modernization themes with Netz NÖ.
• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg: Major German integrated energy utility with significant DSO operations and renewable integration mandates. Comparable as a broad incumbent utility facing similar energy-transition capex cycles, regulatory tariff resets, and gas-network stranded-asset questions as Netz NÖ.
• EVN Group: Parent company of Netz Niederösterreich and one of Austria's largest listed energy groups, active in electricity generation, distribution, supply, and water across multiple CEE countries. Provides integrated energy portfolio context but operates far more broadly than the regional DSO subsidiary.

Direct peers

• Salzburg Netz GmbH: Distribution system operator for the state of Salzburg, subsidiary of Salzburg AG. Operates electricity and gas networks under the same Austrian regulatory regime as Netz NÖ, with comparable obligations around smart metering, renewable feed-in, and energy community support.
• Energie Steiermark (e-netze): Distribution network operator for the Austrian state of Styria, operating as e-netze within Energie Steiermark group. Direct peer in scale and regulatory model, managing electricity and gas distribution with parallel challenges of renewable integration and grid modernization.
• Netz Burgenland: Electricity and gas distribution network operator for the Austrian state of Burgenland, part of Energie Burgenland group. Functionally identical to Netz NÖ as a regulated state-level DSO operating under E-Control oversight with comparable smart metering and renewable integration programs.
• Wiener Netze: Vienna's regulated multi-utility distribution system operator for electricity, gas, and district heating. Most direct comparable to Netz NÖ — operates as a captive DSO within an Austrian state under similar ElWOG framework, serving a comparable regulated customer base with the same smart-meter, AMI, and energy-transition mandate.
• Kärnten Netz GmbH: Electricity and gas network operator for the Austrian state of Carinthia. Comparable regulated DSO operating under identical E-Control oversight with similar smart-meter rollout, renewable feed-in management, and energy community obligations as Netz NÖ.
• Vorarlberger Energienetze GmbH: Distribution system operator for the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. Another state-level DSO peer operating electricity and gas networks under the same regulatory framework, with comparable scale of operations and renewable integration mandate.
• TIWAG-Netz AG: Electricity and gas network subsidiary of TIWAG (Tyrolean state utility), operating the distribution networks in Tyrol. Functionally equivalent DSO peer operating under E-Control regulation with comparable capex intensity, renewable integration programs, and energy community support obligations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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