Strom crisis in Germany: Over 200,000 households without light and warmth!

Strom crisis in Germany: Over 200,000 households without light and warmth!

In 2023, the light failed to materialize in many German households and the herds were cold: over 200,000 electricity shutdowns were recorded due to unpaid bills. This emerges from a response from the Ministry of Economic Affairs at a request from the left, as reported by Radio Euskirchen . These alarm numbers show that many people have to struggle financially with the increasing electricity and gas prices. The left-wing MP Caren Lay criticized this as an intolerable scenario in one of the richest countries in the world. There were also 28,059 gas bangs - an increase of more than 5,000 compared to the previous year.

electricity costs and savings potential

While a person's electricity consumption in a single -family house is around 1,500 kWh per year, this is around 1,400 kWh in an apartment. This leads between 500 and 2,000 euros, especially with the current electricity prices of around 42 cents per kWh. One-person households are disadvantage; Your per capita consumption is often higher because you have to carry all basic loads alone, without savings through common use, as HomeAndsmart . Especially in the context of current energy prices, it is recommended to rely on energy-efficient devices, to avoid stand-by consumption and optimize the cooling temperature to reduce consumption.

The statistics show that every third power lock took place in North Rhine-Westphalia, while other federal states such as Berlin or Bremen were less affected. Despite a decline in power blocks compared to the previous year, the need for legal regulations to protect payable households remains urgent. The pressure to reduce the financial burden of high energy costs is noticeable in society.