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.
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.
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.
E-Control Calls for Monthly Electricity Bills as Prices Rise
E-Control argues that monthly billing will make consumers more aware of their spending and encourage them to switch energy providers.
Smart Meter Rollout ‘Almost Complete’
More than 85% of meters have now been replaced with digital devices, but smaller operators may need more time to finish upgrades.
Nearly 85% of Austria’s Electricity Comes from Renewables
The 84.73% derived from renewables comprised 61.65% hydropower, 12.15% wind energy, and 10.93% solar energy, biomass, and other renewables.
Austrian Household Energy Prices ‘Continue to Fall’
Over the past year, household energy prices have fallen by 11.5%, easing overall inflation, with the steepest reductions in heating oil and fuels.
Vienna’s Underground Cable Map Viewed 22 Million Times
The map depicts Wiener Netze’s extensive network spanning 29,500 kilometres of electricity, gas, district heating and fibre optic cables.
Austria on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity by 2040
Renewable energy already accounted for 87.6% of the country’s domestic electricity production in 2023, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Austrian Energy Suppliers Achieve Record Profits
Austria’s nine main provincial energy suppliers achieved record profits totalling around €2.5 billion last year.
