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Price increase for district heating: Greens demand immediate reductions!
After drastic district heating price increases, the Viennese Greens are calling for independent control and price reductions for Vienna.
Price increase for district heating: Greens demand immediate reductions!
On November 13, 2025, according to a report from oe24 announced that district heating prices will rise by 15 percent. The party sees this price increase as part of a dramatic development that began in 2022 with an increase of 92 percent. In this context, party leader Peter Kraus sharply criticized Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) for his inaction on pricing.
Kraus is calling for an independent control authority and price reductions for district heating in Vienna and accuses the city government of not approving the previous price commission's proposals. What is particularly noteworthy is that Wien Energie benefits from the high prices, while prices are comparatively cheaper in Linz, Upper Austria.
Urgent need for action
The Greens are calling for the price increase to be reversed and for favorable tariffs to be implemented quickly for the population. In Upper Austria, Provincial Councilor Stefan Kaineder (Greens) has already successfully ensured that prices were capped there. This opposing development puts additional pressure on the Vienna city government.
The SPÖ club chairman Josef Taucher rejected the Greens' allegations and described Wien Energie's district heating prices as cheap. Nevertheless, the opinion among the Greens remains that a price commission should be convened urgently to improve public control over pricing and to relieve the burden on citizens.
Market development and pricing strategies
In summary, the Greens in Vienna face the challenge of implementing their demands for cheaper prices and better control. The developments in district heating prices and the city government's reactions will significantly influence the next steps in this debate.
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