Please note: The algorithm descriptions in English have been automatically translated. Errors may have been introduced in this process. For the original descriptions, go to the Dutch version of the Algorithm Register.
Heat grid tariff checker
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- Other algorithms
- Impact assessment
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- Status
- In use
General information
Theme
Begin date
Contact information
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Responsible use
Goal and impact
The algorithm was developed to investigate whether heat suppliers are not overcharging consumers. If there appears to be overcharging, this is first investigated further. If it turns out that there are indeed overcharges, the supplier can be held to account.
The purpose of the algorithm is to ensure fair tariffs. Citizens notice this by helping to keep energy bills fair. Heat suppliers may come into contact with it if their tariff structure is scrutinised.
Considerations
Using the algorithm saves a lot of time. The algorithm immediately alerts you to potentially excessive rates, without having to calculate everything by hand.
Human intervention
The results from the algorithm are checked manually through a four-eye principle before a licensed party is challenged on tariffs.
Risk management
The results from the algorithm are checked manually through a four-eye principle before a licensed party is challenged on tariffs.
Legal basis
The Heat Act
Operations
Data
Tariffs for heat network connections in various categories
Technical design
This algorithm checks per connection whether the tariffs are within the maximum tariffs. So for each set of supplied data, it finds out whether or not they are above the maximum. For tariffs that fall above the maximum, these are additionally checked manually to examine whether the tariff actually falls above the maximum.
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