In 2025, households will face higher energy payments as the electricity price cap expires and the electricity tax and renewable energy subsidy return to their old levels.

Electricity Costs to Increase by About 300 Euros in 2025

"For a sample household with an annual consumption of 2,900 kWh of electricity and an electricity price of 15 cents/kWh, this would result in an additional annual amount of net 334 euros in Upper Austria or net 318 euros in Linz," the Chamber of Labour (AK) calculated on Thursday.

Comprehensive Relief Program for Consumers Demanded

"It is high time that the outgoing federal government finally takes measures to sustainably reduce energy prices and relieve consumers. The windfall profits of the energy suppliers must not be ignored," said AKOÖ President Andreas Stangl on Thursday. He demands that there should be no further surcharges for network expansion and the electricity tax should remain at the reduced level. The renewable energy subsidy should continue not to be levied and the renewable energy flat rate should remain set at zero.

(APA/Red)

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