Nine In Ten Austrian Households Struggle With Energy Costs
EY study: 90% of Austrian households try to save energy, 17% can’t pay bills on time, and electricity costs continue to rise.
AK Backs Grid Fee For Power Feeders
Austria’s Chamber of Labor backs grid fees for electricity producers, arguing it ensures fairness and efficient grid use despite criticism.
OMV Starts Building €700M Hydrogen Plant In Austria
OMV begins building a €700M hydrogen plant in Austria, set to produce 23,000 tons annually by 2027 and cut emissions at its Schwechat refinery.
Austria’s New Electricity Law Proposes Social Tariff
Austria’s electricity reform includes social tariffs, solar feed-in caps, and flexible fees to cut costs and secure supply.
Heatwave Pushes Up Power Prices as Nuclear Plants Cut Output
European heatwave drives up electricity prices as nuclear plants in France and Switzerland reduce output.
Wien Energie Cooling Demand Increases 60%
On 35°C days, Vienna’s district cooling demand spikes 60%. Wien Energie will invest €90 M in eight plants and a 30 km network, cutting CO₂ by 50%.
Austria Backs Russian Gas Ban but Wants Post-War Options Open
Austria supports the EU ban on Russian gas yet urges keeping all supply options open after the war to ensure secure, cost-efficient energy.
Household Energy Prices Fall 1.5% in March
Household energy prices in Austria fell by 1.5% in March, though electricity remains 36% higher than a year ago.
Chancellor Stocker Urges Blackout Preparedness
After the Spain-Portugal blackout, Chancellor Stocker stresses the need for better energy resilience and blackout preparedness in Austria.
Austria Sees One of Five Driest Springs in 100 Years
Record low spring rains reduce hydropower to 80 % of long‑term average; energy sector reports no supply risks.