FPÖ: Bureaucracy crisis for electricity prices-immediate deregulation required!

FPÖ: Bureaucracy crisis for electricity prices-immediate deregulation required!

Österreich - The draft assessment on the Electricity Economic Act (ELWOG) is both criticized and praised. Paul Hammerl, the deputy spokesman for energy from the FPÖ, is concerned about the complicated energy statement for end customers. In his opinion, the information on the electricity invoices is difficult to understand for the average citizen, which requires de -bureaucratization. This reports OTS . In addition to Hammerl's criticism, Axel Kassegger, FPÖ energy spokesman, who criticizes regulations for non-households and aggregators and described as exaggerated and inefficient. The FPÖ calls for an active role of State Secretary Josef Schellhorn in deregulation in order to reduce the energy costs sustainably. According to current forecasts, the network costs could double in the next four to five years, provided that no effective measures for cost damping are taken.

claims to reduce energy costs

The FPÖ emphasizes the need for a cleverly coordinated network expansion to reduce the costs. Kassegger also refers to the high tax burden on energy that reaches astronomical values in Austria: the electricity tax is 1,500% above EU-mind tax, while the natural gas tax is 552% higher. In addition, sales tax of 20% is charged for energy prices and network fees.

In order to react to the current situation, the FPÖ calls experts to use the assessment period until August 15 to contribute suggestions for improvement. The discussion about deregulation shows that the market has to be opened to enable more competition between providers. The goal is to create lower prices and more selection for consumers, such as Energy theory describes.

market structures and effects on companies

The current energy market situation shows that in particular companies that have so far not managed their energy costs are under pressure. According to an analysis of KPMG fighting industrial companies every two to three years, now with less flexible offers and higher energy costs. This financial burden can represent existential threats to companies.

The need for an operational change is obvious to reduce energy consumption and to develop a resistant procurement strategy that remains robust even in times of crisis. Strategic options include securing margins, cost stability and sustainable energy approaches. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) could serve as possible solutions to improve energy procurement.