LINZ NETZ GmbH

LINZ NETZ GmbH is an Austrian electricity and natural-gas distribution system operator (DSO) based in Linz, Upper Austria. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of LINZ AG, the municipal utility group for energy, telecommunications, transport and communal services. As a combined distribution network operator, LINZ NETZ is responsible for the expansion, operation and maintenance of the electricity and natural-gas distribution grids within a legally defined supply territory that covers the city of Linz and several surrounding communities in the Mühlviertel region. The company operates a substantial electricity network of roughly 8,322 km, comprising about 219 km of 110 kV high-voltage lines, around 2,479 km of medium-voltage lines at 6–30 kV, and approximately 5,623 km of low-voltage lines at 400/500 V. The high-voltage grid is connected to the Austrian Power Grid 380/220 kV transmission network at the Pichling and Wegscheid substations and at the Abwinden-Asten power plant. On the gas side, LINZ NETZ manages about 2,044 km of natural-gas network, receiving gas physically at ten high-pressure take-over stations and feeding it into the medium-pressure distribution grid; more than 150 gas pressure regulating stations deliver gas into local distribution networks. LINZ NETZ positions itself as a modern service company focused on reliable and secure electricity and gas supply, responsible and sustainable conduct, and high customer satisfaction. It offers online services such as meter reading, consumption data analysis, customer data requests, a service portal with consumption data information for remotely read smart meters, and market-partner services including internet plan information and electrician online services. It also operates a 24-hour emergency service for unplanned supply interruptions and technical hazards, with dedicated emergency numbers for gas (128) and electricity. As a regulated network operator, LINZ NETZ does not sell energy to end customers directly; instead it provides non-discriminatory grid access and network services to suppliers and market partners. Its public-facing materials include price sheets, billing explanations, network area maps, smart-meter FAQs and technical safety guidance. The company is a key piece of municipal infrastructure in Linz and the Mühlviertel, supporting the region's electricity and gas distribution needs.

LINZ NETZ GmbH is the electricity and natural-gas distribution network operator for the city of Linz and parts of the surrounding Mühlviertel region in Upper Austria. It is a 100% subsidiary of LINZ AG, the municipal utility company for energy, telecommunications, transport and communal services. The company operates as a combined distribution network operator (Kombi-Verteilernetzbetreiber), responsible for the expansion, operation and maintenance of the electricity and natural-gas distribution grids within a legally defined supply area. The supply territory consists of the city of Linz and several surrounding communities in the Mühlviertel. Within this area, LINZ NETZ maintains and develops the infrastructure that delivers electricity and gas to households, businesses and industrial customers, while energy supply itself is provided by competitive suppliers. According to its own figures, LINZ NETZ operates an electricity network of about 8,322 km. This includes roughly 219 km of high-voltage lines at 110 kV, which connect to the Austrian Power Grid 380/220 kV transmission network at the Pichling and Wegscheid substations and at the Abwinden-Asten power plant. The medium-voltage network comprises about 2,479 km of lines at 6 to 30 kV, and the low-voltage network about 5,623 km at 400 and 500 volts. On the gas side, LINZ NETZ manages approximately 2,044 km of natural-gas network. Natural gas is physically taken over at ten high-pressure take-over stations from the upstream network and fed into the medium-pressure distribution network after pressure reduction. More than 150 gas pressure regulating stations transfer the gas into local distribution networks and on to customers. As a regulated network operator, LINZ NETZ provides non-discriminatory grid access and a range of network-related services. It offers online services such as meter reading, consumption data analysis, customer data requests, and a service portal where customers can register to view consumption data from remotely read smart meters and manage data release to energy suppliers. Market partners such as electricians and energy suppliers can use internet plan information and online services. The company also operates a 24-hour emergency service for unplanned supply interruptions and technical hazards, with separate emergency numbers for gas (128) and electricity. LINZ NETZ publishes price sheets, billing explanations, network area maps, smart-meter FAQs and safety information. Its public communications emphasize reliable and secure electricity and gas supply, responsible and sustainable conduct, and high customer satisfaction. The company is an integral part of the municipal infrastructure of Linz and the Mühlviertel, ensuring that the region's electricity and gas distribution networks remain functional, safe and ready for the energy transition.

• LINZ NETZ operates as a 100% subsidiary of LINZ AG, responsible for the combined electricity and gas distribution network in Linz and the Mühlviertel.

• Electricity network reaches approximately 8,322 km, including 219 km of 110 kV high-voltage lines.

• Natural-gas network reaches approximately 2,044 km with ten high-pressure take-over stations and over 150 gas pressure regulating stations.

• Online service portal launched, offering consumption data information for smart meters and customer consent management.

Regulated municipal combined electricity and gas distribution network operator focused on reliability, safety, sustainability and customer service.

• Electricity distribution grid

  Approx. 8,322 km network with 110 kV, 6–30 kV and 400/500 V levels.

• Natural-gas distribution grid

  Approx. 2,044 km network with ten high-pressure take-over stations and over 150 pressure regulating stations.

• Service portal

  Online portal for meter reading, consumption data, customer data and consent management.

• 24-hour emergency service

  Emergency response for unplanned supply interruptions and technical hazards.

1. 1Startseite LINZ NETZ GmbHlinznetz.at
2. 2Online-Services der LINZ NETZ GmbHlinznetz.at
3. 3Downloads der LINZ NETZ GmbHlinznetz.at
4. 4Serviceportal LINZ NETZ GmbHlinznetz.at
5. 5Linz Netz – Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
6. 6Linz Netz – Wikidatawikidata.org