Electricity shutdown threatens: Salzburgers save themselves from switching off!

Electricity shutdown threatens: Salzburgers save themselves from switching off!

Salzburg, Österreich - On March 17, 2025, thousands of Salzburg households are faced with the risk of electricity shutdown. The reason for this is the expiry of Salzburg AG's electricity contracts, which were concluded before 2023. By February 28, customers had to either extend their contract or choose a new provider, otherwise there will be drastic consequences from today. According to information from kosmo.at , around 4,000 citizens are affected that have not yet reacted.

Salzburg AG has already pointed out several times, among other things by registered mail, the impending switch -off. Bernhard Sagmeister, spokesman for Salzburg AG, warned: "If you do not do that, then God will unfortunately be switched off from March 17th." It is particularly emphasized that changing the electricity provider is not only easy, but can also help save money. Wolfgang Urbantschitsch from E-Control points out that several hundred euros can be saved annually by changing providers. The Chamber of Labor also emphasizes the advantages of a change of provider, especially in times of high price levels.

little change in Salzburg

across Austria increasingly increasingly looking for new electricity and gas providers. Last year, 377,840 customers changed their suppliers, with most of the change in Lower Austria, Vienna and Upper Austria, while Salzburg and Vorarlberg had only a few changes, as Salzburg.ORF. reported.