Companies would also be relieved, emphasized Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP). Hattmannsdorfer explained on Tuesday that the electricity prices in wholesale have increased many times since the government passed the Electricity Industry Act, referred to as the "cheap electricity law," due to "geopolitical disruptions" that Austria cannot escape from. #Strompreise #Ökostrom #Energiepolitik (translated)
The Austrian government has decided to abolish the eco-electricity levy for 2027 in order to offset the price-increasing effect of the reintroduction of the electricity tax and thus keep the electricity price stable. #Strompreise #Ökostrom #Energiepolitik (translated)
"It has always been our concern to continue the relief for households in 2027 after the reduction of electricity charges expires. This has been achieved," explained SPÖ energy spokesman Alois Schroll. #Strompreise #Ökostrom #Energiepolitik (translated)
"All levers are being pulled to reduce electricity costs for households and businesses," emphasized State Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner (ÖVP) on Tuesday. #Strompreise #Ökostrom #Energiepolitik (translated)
