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Austria backs EU cap to end 'madness' of runaway power prices

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer backs a European Union-wide cap on runaway electricity prices, he said in a statement issued by his office on Sunday.

read more... 30/08/2022

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Germany split over EU’s suggested electricity market reform

The EU’s Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has recommended splitting up Germany’s single electricity bidding zone in a move that prompted concern in the country’s south, where prices are kept artificially low.

read more... 24/08/2022

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Norway's power grid operator cuts its tariffs to zero to help consumers

Norway's state-owned power grid operator Statnett said on Friday it would extend its policy of making no charge for use of its grid until the end of 2023 to cushion customers from high electricity prices.

read more... 22/08/2022

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Czech government to cap housing, energy costs at 30% of income

The Czech government will hand out state aid to ensure people do not spend more than 30% of their income on housing including energy amid soaring gas and electricity prices, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Wednesday.

read more... 18/08/2022

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Sweden to help consumers facing high electricity costs

Sweden's government on Wednesday vowed to compensate households and companies for soaring electricity costs in the wake of the Ukraine war, to the tune of up to 60 billion kronor ($5.76 billion).

read more... 18/08/2022

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