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.
Austria Has Used Up Its 2025 Resources by March 29
Austria reached its Overshoot Day on March 29, meaning it has already used up its share of the planet’s annual natural resources.
Wien Energie to Offer €100 Bonus for Low-Income Households
The one-off payment begins on 17 March and is available to customers exempt from the ORF household levy due to financial hardship.
More Households and Businesses Switch Energy Suppliers
A total of 377,840 customers switched electricity and gas suppliers in 2024, representing a switching rate of 4.7%.
Austria Urged to Boost Wind Power to Meet Climate Goals
Wind power production must increase nearly sixfold from 2024 levels for Austria to hit its 2040 climate-neutral target.
Vienna’s E-Car Charging Network Grows by 40% in 2024
There are now 2,800 charging points and around 250 fast-charging stations in the metropolitan area
Carinthians Vote to Ban Wind Turbines
A narrow majority of 51.55% voted in favour of banning wind turbines in the state during a non-binding referendum.
Constitutional Court Upholds Profit Limit on Electricity Providers
The cap, in place from December 2022 to June 2023, limited profits from electricity generated by sources like renewable energy.
