EVN AG under pressure: Photovoltaic customers demand respectful communication!

EVN AG under pressure: Photovoltaic customers demand respectful communication!

Österreich - Communication of EVN AG with photovoltaic customers causes excitement. In a critical cover letter that the title "Your photovoltaic contract: avoid the shutdown of your current!" Applies, the company asks the users to agree a new acceptance contract. According to OTS , 80 % of the households with photovoltaic systems have nevertheless faithfully followed this request, although many felt to be a threat and intimidation have. Helga Krismer, the state spokeswoman for the Greens, expressed her resentment about the dealings of EVN AG with small solar power producers and sees no relevant problem for the company in the loss rate of 20 %.

Krimmer calls for a respectful communication from EVN AG and suggests joining energy communities in order to actively help shape the future of energy supply. The Greens also support this requirement and require transparent communication, fair tariffs and sufficient time for customer decisions. Krismer warns that distrust in the energy transition is endangered by such procedures.

The potential of energy communities

In Austria, interest in energy communities (EC) is growing. As reported on EnergieMeMeinschafts.gv.at , over 3,000 renewable energy communities have now been founded. These community initiatives enable the participants to actively participate in the energy supply and to become more independent by large energy suppliers.

The reasons for the increase in energy communities are diverse. This includes, among other things, an extended information offer, growing horizon of experience in the industry and increasing media reporting that focuses on the topic. In 2025, a change in e-tax and funding structures will also come into force, which can bring advantages for members of energy communities. The amounts of electricity used within an EC are freed from the e-tax and the renewable subsidy, which leads to savings.

Advantages of the energy communities

By joining to an energy community, consumers can enjoy significant advantages:

• Independence: participation of the energy supply and less dependence on large energy suppliers.
• economy: Fair prices and regional added value through community energy production.
• Community: Possibilities for joint production, storage, consumption and sale of energy across property boundaries.