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.
Wien Energie Accelerates Renewable Energy Expansion
While hundreds of thousands of households are still reliant on gas for heating and cooking, Wien Energie is Austria’s largest operator of photovoltaic systems, with 480 installations.
Fuel Consumption in Austria Continues to Decline
Last year, diesel consumption fell by 4.5% to 5.56 million tonnes, while petrol consumption increased by 1.8% to 1.66 million tonnes.
Christmas Eve Sets Record for Wind Power in Austria
A total of 79.34 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of wind power was produced.
Energy Bills to Rise Sharply in 2025
The increase is expected to push annual household energy bills up by several hundred euros, varying by region and usage levels.
