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 In the Federal Republic of Germany, energy statistics are published by numerous other agencies, and their statistics can differ in terms of their presentation, scope and aggregation. In the Federal Republic of Germany, energy statistics are published by numerous other agencies, and their statistics can differ in terms of their presentation, scope and aggregation.
  
-The complete Energy Balances for the years since 1990 are available on the Internet at: http://www.ag-energiebilanzen.de/index.php?article_id=7&clang=0+The complete Energy Balances for the years since 1990 are available on the Internet at: [[https://ag-energiebilanzen.de]]
  
 The AGEB's website presents a foreword for the Energy Balances, in German and English, that describes the structure of the Energy Balance. The AGEB's website presents a foreword for the Energy Balances, in German and English, that describes the structure of the Energy Balance.
 The members of the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB) include (as of: November 2016): The members of the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB) include (as of: November 2016):
-  * Bundesverband der deutschen Energie- and Wasserwirtschaft e.V. ([https://www.bdew.de/kontakt/ BDEW]) (Association of the German Energy and Water Industry), Berlin +  * Bundesverband der deutschen Energie- and Wasserwirtschaft e.V. ([[https://www.bdew.de/kontakt/|BDEW]]) (Association of the German Energy and Water Industry), Berlin 
-  * Deutscher Braunkohlen-Industrie-Verein e.V. ([https://braunkohle.de/kontakt/impressum DEBRIV]) (Federal German association of ligniteproducing companies and their affiliated organisations), Cologne,+  *  Deutscher Braunkohlen-Industrie-Verein e.V. ([[https://braunkohle.de/kontakt/impressum/|DEBRIV]]) (Federal German association of ligniteproducing companies and their affiliated organisations), Cologne,
   * Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW) (German Institute for Economic Research), Berlin,   * Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW) (German Institute for Economic Research), Berlin,
   * EEFA GmbH, Munster Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI), Cologne,   * EEFA GmbH, Munster Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI), Cologne,
-  * Gesamtverband Steinkohle ([https://gvst.de/kontakt GVSt]) association of the German hard-coal-mining industry, Herne, +  * Gesamtverband Steinkohle ([[https://gvst.de/kontakt/|GVSt]]) association of the German hard-coal-mining industry, Herne, 
-  * Mineralölwirtschaftsverband ([https://www.mwv.de/impressum/ MWV]) (Association of the German Petroleum Industry), Berlin,+  * Wirtschaftsverband Fuels Bund Energie e.V.([[https://en2x.de/impressum/|en2x]]) (Business Association Fuels and Energy e.V.), Berlin, Successor of the German Mineral Oil Industry Association (Mineralölwirtschaftsverband),
   * Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (RWI) (Rhine-Westphalian Institute for Economic Research), Essen,   * Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (RWI) (Rhine-Westphalian Institute for Economic Research), Essen,
   * Verein der Kohlenimporteure e.V. (German Coal Importer Association), Hamburg, and   * Verein der Kohlenimporteure e.V. (German Coal Importer Association), Hamburg, and
-  * Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg ([https://www.zsw-bw.de/en/footer/imprint.html ZSW]), Stuttgart.+  * Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg ([[https://www.zsw-bw.de/en/footer/legal-information.html|ZSW]]), Stuttgart.
  
-The work of the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB) is also supported by the Energieeffizienzverband für Wärme, Kälte und KWK e.V. ([https://www.agfw.de/impressum AGFW]; Association for energy efficiency in heating, cooling and CHP systems) and the Association of Industrial Energy and Power Producers (VIK). +The work of the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB) is also supported by the Energieeffizienzverband für Wärme, Kälte und KWK e.V., Association for energy efficiency in heating, cooling and CHP systems ([[https://www.agfw.de/impressum/|AGFW]]) and the Association of Industrial Energy and Power Producers (VIK).
 Since the 1994 balance year, overall responsibility for preparation of Energy Balances has lain with the German Institute of Economic Research (DIW; Berlin); since 2002, the DIW has carried out relevant work in co-operation with EEFA (Energy Environment Forecast Analysis GmbH) and (until 2016) with Mr. Rossbach (formerly with the Association of the German Petroleum Industry (MWV), who serves as a consultant for the section on petroleum. Since the 1994 balance year, overall responsibility for preparation of Energy Balances has lain with the German Institute of Economic Research (DIW; Berlin); since 2002, the DIW has carried out relevant work in co-operation with EEFA (Energy Environment Forecast Analysis GmbH) and (until 2016) with Mr. Rossbach (formerly with the Association of the German Petroleum Industry (MWV), who serves as a consultant for the section on petroleum.
  
 Official statistics are the most important source. The final Energy Balance continues to include data of the following associations:  Official statistics are the most important source. The final Energy Balance continues to include data of the following associations: 
   * German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW)   * German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW)
-  * German Atomic Forum ([https://www.kernenergie.de/kernenergie-en/about-us/datf/ DAtF])+  * German Atomic Forum ([[https://www.kernd.de/kernd-en/about-us/datf/|DAtF]])
   * Gesamtverband Steinkohle association of the German hard-coal-mining industry (GVSt)   * Gesamtverband Steinkohle association of the German hard-coal-mining industry (GVSt)
   * DEBRIV Federal German association of lignite-producing companies and their affiliated organisations   * DEBRIV Federal German association of lignite-producing companies and their affiliated organisations
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 of the Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute (Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries) are being used for the period as of 2013. of the Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute (Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries) are being used for the period as of 2013.
  
-In addition, figures of the Working Group on Renewable Energy Statistics (Arbeitsgruppe Erneuerbare Energien-Statistik (AGEE-Stat) ((https://www.erneuerbare-energien.de/EE/Navigation/DE/Service/Erneuerbare_Energien_in_Zahlen/Arbeitsgruppe/arbeitsgruppe_ee.html)) are used for the final Energy Balance. Provisional data+In addition, figures of the Working Group on Renewable Energy Statistics (Arbeitsgruppe Erneuerbare Energien-Statistik ([[https://www.erneuerbare-energien.de/EE/Navigation/DE/Service/Erneuerbare_Energien_in_Zahlen/Arbeitsgruppe/arbeitsgruppe_ee.html|AGEE-Stat]]) are used for the final Energy Balance. Provisional data
 on renewable energy sources are provided by the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Wuerttemberg (ZSW) and checked in collaboration with the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW).  on renewable energy sources are provided by the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Wuerttemberg (ZSW) and checked in collaboration with the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW). 
  
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 These changes are made at relatively large intervals and are documented by the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB) in each case: These changes are made at relatively large intervals and are documented by the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB) in each case:
  
-  * Explanations relative to revision of the Energy Balances 2003 – 2006  ((http://www.ag-energiebilanzen.de/#revision_der_eb_2003_bis_2006)) +  * [[https://ag-energiebilanzen.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/revision_der_eb_2003_bis_2006.pdf|Explanations relative to revision of the Energy Balances 2003 – 2006]] 
-  * Remarks regarding changes in the Energy Balances 2003 through 2007 ((http://www.ag-energiebilanzen.de/#aktualisierungen_der_energiebilanzen_2003_bis)) +  * [[https://ag-energiebilanzen.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/aktualisierungen_der_energiebilanzen_2003_bis.pdf|Remarks regarding changes in the Energy Balances 2003 through 2007]] 
-  * Revision of the Energy Balances 2003 through 2009 ((http://www.ag-energiebilanzen.de/#revision_der_energiebilanzen_2003_bis_2009)) +  * [[https://ag-energiebilanzen.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/revision_der_energiebilanzen_2003_bis_2009_05.pdf|Revision of the Energy Balances 2003 through 2009]] 
-  * Methodological changes in the 2012 Energy Balance ((http://www.ag-energiebilanzen.de/#methodische_aenderungen_der_eb_2012)) +  * [[https://ag-energiebilanzen.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/methodische_aenderungen_der_eb_2012.pdf|Methodological changes in the 2012 Energy Balance]] 
-  * Explanation relative to the Energy Balances (updated as of November 2015) ((http://www.ag-energiebilanzen.de/index.php?article_id=29&fileName=vorwort.pdf))+  * [[https://ag-energiebilanzen.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/vorwort.pdf|Explanation relative to the Energy Balances]]
  
 === Quality report of the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB) regarding preparation of Energy Balances for the Federal Republic of Germany === === Quality report of the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB) regarding preparation of Energy Balances for the Federal Republic of Germany ===
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 The data of the Federal Statistical Office (DESTATIS) are subject to official quality requirements.  The data of the Federal Statistical Office (DESTATIS) are subject to official quality requirements. 
-The quality reports of the Federal Statistical Office are available on the Internet, at its Web site: https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Branchen-Unternehmen/Energie/Erzeugung+The quality reports of the Federal Statistical Office are available on the Internet, at its Web site: [[https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Branchen-Unternehmen/Energie/Erzeugung/_inhalt]]
  
 In addition, data from the Official Mineral Oil Statistics (AMS) of the Federal Öffice of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) are used. The Official Mineral Öil Statistics for Germany (AMS), which are In addition, data from the Official Mineral Oil Statistics (AMS) of the Federal Öffice of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) are used. The Official Mineral Öil Statistics for Germany (AMS), which are
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 The coal-statistics data available in Germany have a semi-official status, and they are very precise and reliable. For more than 60 years, the Statistik der Kohlenwirtschaft coal-sector-statistics association The coal-statistics data available in Germany have a semi-official status, and they are very precise and reliable. For more than 60 years, the Statistik der Kohlenwirtschaft coal-sector-statistics association
 has served as a liaison between coal-sector companies and official producers of statistics. Official coal statistics in this area are based on surveys carried out by the Statistik der Kohlenwirtschaft association.  has served as a liaison between coal-sector companies and official producers of statistics. Official coal statistics in this area are based on surveys carried out by the Statistik der Kohlenwirtschaft association. 
-A large portion of the coal data is made publicly accessible on the website http://www.kohlenstatistik.de. +A large portion of the coal data is made publicly accessible on the website http:[[https://kohlenstatistik.de]]
  
 The transparency this provides also attests to the reliability and accuracy of these data sources. The //Energy Statistics Act// (Energiestatistikgesetz) has no separate paragraph relative to surveys on the domestic coal sector; its refers instead explicitly to the functioning system of coal statistics. The transparency this provides also attests to the reliability and accuracy of these data sources. The //Energy Statistics Act// (Energiestatistikgesetz) has no separate paragraph relative to surveys on the domestic coal sector; its refers instead explicitly to the functioning system of coal statistics.
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 Such changes in the available statistics have made it necessary to adjust the methods used for the Energy Balances – especially for their descriptions of industrial final energy consumption. As a consequence of the described expansion in the data supply, separate data on fuel inputs as of 2003 for industrial electricity generation – i.e. for electricity-only generation – are now available. The Federal Statistical Öffice does not collect data on breakdowns of fuel inputs by "electricity" and "heat" in industrial and public-supply combined heat / power generation (CHP) systems; such statistics are collected by the AGEB and estimated by institutes it commissions.  Such changes in the available statistics have made it necessary to adjust the methods used for the Energy Balances – especially for their descriptions of industrial final energy consumption. As a consequence of the described expansion in the data supply, separate data on fuel inputs as of 2003 for industrial electricity generation – i.e. for electricity-only generation – are now available. The Federal Statistical Öffice does not collect data on breakdowns of fuel inputs by "electricity" and "heat" in industrial and public-supply combined heat / power generation (CHP) systems; such statistics are collected by the AGEB and estimated by institutes it commissions. 
  
-The "Finnish" method used for such purposes is based on [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004L0008&from=EN Directive 2004/8/EC] of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004. That method is precisely defined, mathematically, and it is explained in the forewords to the Energy Balances.+The "Finnish" method used for such purposes is based on [[https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004L0008&from=EN|Directive 2004/8/EC]] of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004. That method is precisely defined, mathematically, and it is explained in the forewords to the Energy Balances.
  
 With regard to quality assurance, the Finnish method makes calculations relative to power/heat production for the public supply and for industry logical and transparent. The necessary pertinent framework assumptions, such as the reference efficiencies of non-CHP generation as provided in the documentation for the Energy Balances, are clearly stated in the process.  With regard to quality assurance, the Finnish method makes calculations relative to power/heat production for the public supply and for industry logical and transparent. The necessary pertinent framework assumptions, such as the reference efficiencies of non-CHP generation as provided in the documentation for the Energy Balances, are clearly stated in the process.