About DERA

The Danish Energy Regulatory Authority DERA is an independent authority engaged in proactive and forward-looking supervision of monopoly companies in the Danish energy sector: electricity, natural gas and district heating.

DERA works to secure efficient and transparent energy markets in Denmark, and, in doing so, contributes to securing Danish households, enterprises and others the energy required, at fair and transparent prices, and on fair conditions. 

To do this, DERA regulates the prices and terms of supply fixed by the monopoly companies – including the terms applying to access to transmission and distribution networks. The Authority also supports structure development and improvements in efficiency within the energy sector. Further, DERA – through its secretariat – plays an active part in Nordic and European cooperation among regulatory authorities, thus contributing to optimal and secure supply of energy to Danish society. 

The members of  DERA are appointed by the Danish Minister of Climate and Energy for a period of four years. The Authority was established on 1 January 2000, replacing the former Electricity Price Committee and the Gas & Heating Price Committee. The four-year term of the present members of the Authority expires at the end of 2011. 

The decisions made by DERA may be appealed to the Energy Board of Appeal