Renewable Levy Will Be Reduced in 2026

This was announced by the Ministry of Economic Affairs on Tuesday. Currently, these renewable energy support costs account for 4 percent of the total electricity costs - according to the ministry, the relief amounts to "over 14 percent" of these 4 percent.

The renewable energy support costs consist of a flat rate and the support contribution. While the flat rate will remain unchanged until 2027, the support contribution will be reduced next year - on average by 36 percent for energy-intensive companies and by around 22 percent for households.

Reduction barely noticeable for households

For a large industrial company with a consumption of 55 million kWh, this means a reduction of around 51,000 euros net, a total of about 25 percent less than in 2025, according to the ministry. A carpentry with a consumption of 55,000 kWh saves around 152 euros net or 21 percent. A model household with an annual consumption of 3,500 kWh currently pays around 39 euros (including VAT) in support contribution, and in 2026 this expense will decrease by about 22 percent (by around 8.60 euros per year).

According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the surcharges are used exclusively to finance the support system for renewable energies. The financing requirement for 2026 is estimated at around 424 million euros - significantly less than the approximately 496 million euros for 2025. The funds are managed by OeMAG.

(APA/Red)

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