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 In a few cases, the special requirements pertaining to emissions calculation, and the need to assure the completeness of data, necessitate a departure from the above-described system, and additional data have to be added: In a few cases, the special requirements pertaining to emissions calculation, and the need to assure the completeness of data, necessitate a departure from the above-described system, and additional data have to be added:
-• The emissions-relevant fuel inputs for lignite drying have to be calculated out of EB line 10. A precise description of category 1.A.1.c is provided in Chapter 3.2.6.2. +  * The emissions-relevant fuel inputs for lignite drying have to be calculated out of EB line 10. A precise description of category 1.A.1.c is provided in Chapter 3.2.6.2. 
-• Natural gas inputs in compressors, for the years 1995-2002, were taken directly from the Energy Balance (EB line 33). For the years 1990-1994, and for the period as of 2003, the values have to be calculated outside of the Energy Balance. The method is described in the NIR 2022’s Chapter for category 1.A.3.e. +  * Natural gas inputs in compressors, for the years 1995-2002, were taken directly from the Energy Balance (EB line 33). For the years 1990-1994, and for the period as of 2003, the values have to be calculated outside of the Energy Balance. The method is described in the NIR 2022’s Chapter for category 1.A.3.e. 
-• For systematic reasons, and for reasons having to do with a focus on energy production, the Energy Balance does not list incinerated waste quantities completely for all relevant years. In this area as well, therefore, the lacking data have to be added from waste statistics. Relevant explanations are provided in Chapter for category 1.A.1.a and in the Chapter for category 1.A.2.g Other (stationary). +  * For systematic reasons, and for reasons having to do with a focus on energy production, the Energy Balance does not list incinerated waste quantities completely for all relevant years. In this area as well, therefore, the lacking data have to be added from waste statistics. Relevant explanations are provided in Chapter for category 1.A.1.a and in the Chapter for category 1.A.2.g Other (stationary). 
-• Firewood use in the categories commercial and institutional is not listed in the Energy Balances through 2012; it has to be added. The method is described in Chapter for category 1.A.4. +  * Firewood use in the categories commercial and institutional is not listed in the Energy Balances through 2012; it has to be added. The method is described in Chapter for category 1.A.4. 
  
 In the Energy Balance, inputs of reducing agents, in pig-iron production, are listed in part as energy-related consumption, in EB line 54, and in part as transformation inputs, in EB line 17 (top-gas equivalent). Use, for energy production, of the blast-furnace gas produced in pig-iron production is listed in the relevant Energy Balance lines, 11, 12, 15, 33 and 54. To prevent double counting, the reducing-agent inputs from blast furnaces, as listed in EB line 54, and the relevant top-gas equivalent, are not reported. In the Energy Balance, inputs of reducing agents, in pig-iron production, are listed in part as energy-related consumption, in EB line 54, and in part as transformation inputs, in EB line 17 (top-gas equivalent). Use, for energy production, of the blast-furnace gas produced in pig-iron production is listed in the relevant Energy Balance lines, 11, 12, 15, 33 and 54. To prevent double counting, the reducing-agent inputs from blast furnaces, as listed in EB line 54, and the relevant top-gas equivalent, are not reported.
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 The data structures of the Energy Balance are adjusted on an ongoing basis, in order to ensure that the best-possible data are provided.  The data structures of the Energy Balance are adjusted on an ongoing basis, in order to ensure that the best-possible data are provided. 
 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   +  * Explanations relative to revision of the Energy Balances 2003 – 2006   
-• Remarks regarding changes in the Energy Balances 2003 through 2007   +  * Remarks regarding changes in the Energy Balances 2003 through 2007   
-• Revision of the Energy Balances 2003 through 2009   +  * Revision of the Energy Balances 2003 through 2009   
-• Methodological changes in the 2012 Energy Balance   +  * Methodological changes in the 2012 Energy Balance   
-• Explanations relative to the Energy Balances (updated as of November 2015)  +  * Explanations relative to the Energy Balances (updated as of November 2015)  
 In October 2021, the AGEB prepared a report, in compliance with its contract, on "Germany's Energy Balance – required revisions" ("Revisionsbedarf in der Energiebilanz Deutschland").  In all likelihood, the time series will be revised in 2023, as part of the implementation of the proposals made in that report. The AGEB has provided UBA with an overview of the required revisions. In October 2021, the AGEB prepared a report, in compliance with its contract, on "Germany's Energy Balance – required revisions" ("Revisionsbedarf in der Energiebilanz Deutschland").  In all likelihood, the time series will be revised in 2023, as part of the implementation of the proposals made in that report. The AGEB has provided UBA with an overview of the required revisions.
  
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 The following data of the Federal Statistical Office (StaBuA) are used in the preparation of the Energy Balances for the Federal Republic of Germany: The following data of the Federal Statistical Office (StaBuA) are used in the preparation of the Energy Balances for the Federal Republic of Germany:
-• Annual survey (No. 060) of energy use by manufacturing, mining and quarrying companies, +  * Annual survey (No. 060) of energy use by manufacturing, mining and quarrying companies, 
-• Monthly survey (No. 061E) of coal imports, +  * Monthly survey (No. 061E) of coal imports, 
-• Annual survey (No. 062) of heat and electricity generation from geothermal energy, +  * Annual survey (No. 062) of heat and electricity generation from geothermal energy, 
-• Annual survey (No. 063) of production of biofuels, +  * Annual survey (No. 063) of production of biofuels, 
-• Annual survey (No. 064) of generation and use of heat and of heating-network operations, +  * Annual survey (No. 064) of generation and use of heat and of heating-network operations, 
-• Monthly survey (No. 066K) of electricity and heat generation for the public supply, +  * Monthly survey (No. 066K) of electricity and heat generation for the public supply, 
-• Annual survey (No 067) of electricity and heat generation by manufacturing, mining and quarrying companies, +  * Annual survey (No 067) of electricity and heat generation by manufacturing, mining and quarrying companies, 
-• Monthly survey (No. 068) of the gas supply, +  * Monthly survey (No. 068) of the gas supply, 
-• Annual survey (No. 070) of electricity feed-in, and electricity demand, as recorded by electricity grid operators, +  * Annual survey (No. 070) of electricity feed-in, and electricity demand, as recorded by electricity grid operators, 
-• Annual survey (No. 073) of production, use and supply of sewage gas, +  * Annual survey (No. 073) of production, use and supply of sewage gas, 
-• Annual survey (No. 075) of supply of LP gas,  +  * Annual survey (No. 075) of supply of LP gas,  
-• Annual survey (No. 082) of gas sales and income in the gas-supply sector, +  * Annual survey (No. 082) of gas sales and income in the gas-supply sector, 
-• Energiesteuerstatistik (energy taxation statistics), Fachserie 14, Reihe 9.3).+  * Energiesteuerstatistik (energy taxation statistics), Fachserie 14, Reihe 9.3).
  
 The data of the Federal Statistical Office (StaBuA) are subject to official quality requirements. The quality reports of the Federal Statistical Office are available on the Internet: The data of the Federal Statistical Office (StaBuA) are subject to official quality requirements. The quality reports of the Federal Statistical Office are available on the Internet:
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 In addition to the available official data, association data are also used. Among the statistics provided by associations, the Statistik der Kohlenwirtschaft (coal-industry statistics; since 2020, available only for lignite) play a special role. The data used for the Energy Balance include the following: In addition to the available official data, association data are also used. Among the statistics provided by associations, the Statistik der Kohlenwirtschaft (coal-industry statistics; since 2020, available only for lignite) play a special role. The data used for the Energy Balance include the following:
-• Data on extraction, production of lignite products, producers' own consumption and sales (form 5), and information from production reports, +  * Data on extraction, production of lignite products, producers' own consumption and sales (form 5), and information from production reports, 
-• Data on domestic sales / use, broken down by Länder and consumer groups, +  * Data on domestic sales / use, broken down by Länder and consumer groups, 
  
 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. A large portion of the coal data is made publicly accessible on the website http://www.kohlenstatistik.de. The transparency this provides also attests to the reliability and accuracy of these data sources. The Act on Energy Statistics (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 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. A large portion of the coal data is made publicly accessible on the website http://www.kohlenstatistik.de. The transparency this provides also attests to the reliability and accuracy of these data sources. The Act on Energy Statistics (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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 A considerable portion of the data used for preparation of the overall natural-gas balance (Erdgasbilanz) comes from official statistics. In some areas, the data and information provided by official statistics have gaps that have to be closed. This is accomplished with the help of additional association data, as well as of model calculations. A considerable portion of the data used for preparation of the overall natural-gas balance (Erdgasbilanz) comes from official statistics. In some areas, the data and information provided by official statistics have gaps that have to be closed. This is accomplished with the help of additional association data, as well as of model calculations.
 For natural gas, associated gas:  For natural gas, associated gas: 
-• Data on flaring losses are obtained using the implied net calorific value given by the Federal association of the natural gas, oil and geothermal energy industry (BVEG, the former WEG oil and gas industry association). The 2019 Statistical Report (Statistischer Bericht 2019) (page 22) introduced a change in the breakdown of flaring losses into the categores of “routine,” “safety-relevant” and “non-routine.”  +  * Data on flaring losses are obtained using the implied net calorific value given by the Federal association of the natural gas, oil and geothermal energy industry (BVEG, the former WEG oil and gas industry association). The 2019 Statistical Report (Statistischer Bericht 2019) (page 22) introduced a change in the breakdown of flaring losses into the categores of “routine,” “safety-relevant” and “non-routine.”  
-• In early Balance years, data on natural gas consumption in the transport sector were derived by Zukunft Erdgas (formerly Erdgas mobil), from data provided by the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW). Energy tax statistics also yield data for this sector.  +  * In early Balance years, data on natural gas consumption in the transport sector were derived by Zukunft Erdgas (formerly Erdgas mobil), from data provided by the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW). Energy tax statistics also yield data for this sector.  
-• As a result of the change in the statistical report of the Federal association of the natural gas, oil and geothermal energy industry (BVEG), own consumption is now listed as process-related own consumption, i.e. including processing losses, measuring differences and flaring losses. For purposes of preparation of Energy Balances, the BVEG has provided actual-own-consumption figures for the years 2018 through 2020. +  * As a result of the change in the statistical report of the Federal association of the natural gas, oil and geothermal energy industry (BVEG), own consumption is now listed as process-related own consumption, i.e. including processing losses, measuring differences and flaring losses. For purposes of preparation of Energy Balances, the BVEG has provided actual-own-consumption figures for the years 2018 through 2020. 
-The following additional sources are also used:  +  * The following additional sources are also used:  
-• In the framework of monitoring under the CHP act (Kraft-Wärme-Kopplungsgesetz), the Öko-Institut e.V. Institute for Applied Ecology estimates inputs of natural gas, and light fuel oil, for electricity and heat generation in compact gas-/oil- fired CHP systems that are not covered by official statistics. +  * In the framework of monitoring under the CHP act (Kraft-Wärme-Kopplungsgesetz), the Öko-Institut e.V. Institute for Applied Ecology estimates inputs of natural gas, and light fuel oil, for electricity and heat generation in compact gas-/oil- fired CHP systems that are not covered by official statistics. 
-Detailed information on how the various data sources are used in preparation of the Energy Balance is provided by the “cookbook” (“Kochbuch”; it contains source information for specific entries in the Balance).+  * Detailed information on how the various data sources are used in preparation of the Energy Balance is provided by the “cookbook” (“Kochbuch”; it contains source information for specific entries in the Balance).
      
 In addition to quality, the important aspects of the available data, relative to preparation of Energy Balances, include their multi-year availability and their standardised, consistent presentations of time series. Such aspects play a critically important role in ensuring that the procedures and methods used for preparation of Energy Balances generate data that can be consistently integrated, without structural discontinuities, in the basic scheme for the Balances. Both the relevant official sources and the coal statistics data have a long tradition. Where breaks in time series cannot be avoided, as a result of reviews or changes in statistical foundations (for example in the Act on Energy Statistics), such breaks are documented in the sources used for preparation of Energy Balances. This ensures that methods are always properly adjusted. In addition to quality, the important aspects of the available data, relative to preparation of Energy Balances, include their multi-year availability and their standardised, consistent presentations of time series. Such aspects play a critically important role in ensuring that the procedures and methods used for preparation of Energy Balances generate data that can be consistently integrated, without structural discontinuities, in the basic scheme for the Balances. Both the relevant official sources and the coal statistics data have a long tradition. Where breaks in time series cannot be avoided, as a result of reviews or changes in statistical foundations (for example in the Act on Energy Statistics), such breaks are documented in the sources used for preparation of Energy Balances. This ensures that methods are always properly adjusted.
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 Measures for quality assurance and control cover the following areas:  Measures for quality assurance and control cover the following areas: 
-• Assurance of data quality / transparency of methods and procedures, +  * Assurance of data quality / transparency of methods and procedures, 
-• Mechanisms for checking and critically reviewing the Energy Balances, measures that assure the Balances' correctness, completeness and consistency,  +  * Mechanisms for checking and critically reviewing the Energy Balances, measures that assure the Balances' correctness, completeness and consistency,  
-• Measures for documentation and archiving, designed to ensure the Balances' clarity and reproducibility,  +  * Measures for documentation and archiving, designed to ensure the Balances' clarity and reproducibility,  
-• Expert responsibility for preparation of Energy Balances. +  * Expert responsibility for preparation of Energy Balances. 
  
 Critical discussion, verification and checking of results take place on various levels:  Critical discussion, verification and checking of results take place on various levels: 
-• The involved experts mutually check their work and review it, on the basis of control figures (such as changes emerging year-to-year comparisons, implied calorific values, utilisation levels), for plausibility. +* The involved experts mutually check their work and review it, on the basis of control figures (such as changes emerging year-to-year comparisons, implied calorific values, utilisation levels), for plausibility. 
- +  * The time-series consistency is regularly verified. Where a time series shows implausible jumps that cannot be attributed to transfer or calculation errors, and that must be tied to developments in the underlying primary statistics, the problem is discussed constructively with the relevant data-supplying institution (such as the Federal Statistical Office). In preparation of the 2018 Energy Balance, for example, it was seen in the Statistik 064 statistics, with respect to the fuels natural gas, petroleum gas, and light fuel oil, that plants' case numbers had increased, while their fuel inputs had remained at about the same level. This was due to a change of perspective from companies to plants (cf. Table 1 in this regard). 
-• The time-series consistency is regularly verified. Where a time series shows implausible jumps that cannot be attributed to transfer or calculation errors, and that must be tied to developments in the underlying primary statistics, the problem is discussed constructively with the relevant data-supplying institution (such as the Federal Statistical Office). In preparation of the 2018 Energy Balance, for example, it was seen in the Statistik 064 statistics, with respect to the fuels natural gas, petroleum gas, and light fuel oil, that plants' case numbers had increased, while their fuel inputs had remained at about the same level. This was due to a change of perspective from companies to plants (cf. Table 1 in this regard). +  * The Energy Balances are cross-checked against the data provided to IEA/Eurostat. 
-• The Energy Balances are cross-checked against the data provided to IEA/Eurostat. +  * In addition, the AGEB member associations carry out supporting checks.  
-• In addition, the AGEB member associations carry out supporting checks.  +  * Furthermore, at early stages data and results are exchanged and discussed with responsible experts of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), also in consultation with AGEE-Stat. 
-• Furthermore, at early stages data and results are exchanged and discussed with responsible experts of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), also in consultation with AGEE-Stat. +  * Statistical questions pertaining to the Energy Balance are also discussed by the “Working Group on methods” (“Arbeitskreis Methodi”" – AKM) sited within the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). 
-• Statistical questions pertaining to the Energy Balance are also discussed by the “Working Group on methods” (“Arbeitskreis Methodi”" – AKM) sited within the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). +
  
 Only when the completed Energy Balance has successfully passed through all controlling bodies is it published on the AGEB's website and are provisional Energy Balance data provided to the Federal Environment Agency for further processing within the system for the national greenhouse-gas inventory. Only when the completed Energy Balance has successfully passed through all controlling bodies is it published on the AGEB's website and are provisional Energy Balance data provided to the Federal Environment Agency for further processing within the system for the national greenhouse-gas inventory.