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.
Austria to Cut Gas Network as Households Move Away from Gas
As more Austrian households turn to alternative heating, the remaining gas users risk ending up with higher bills.
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 Electronics Industry Faces Tough Year Ahead
The decline in the export rate, high energy costs, wage negotiations, and political inaction have exacerbated the crisis.
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.
Austria Experiences More Power Outages in Summer
Around 75% of the outages are caused by external factors such as construction work or storms, with this number increasing to 85% in Vienna.
Austrian Energy Suppliers Achieve Record Profits
Austria’s nine main provincial energy suppliers achieved record profits totalling around €2.5 billion last year.
Austria to Explore Early Exit from Russian Gas Contract
A new government commission will examine whether Austria’s OMV can terminate its contract with Gazprom before 2040.
