• Austrian Energy Agency welcomes motion to the National Council to secure the number of existing biomass plants
• Wood-fired power plants: so far, macroeconomic effects amounting to 6.5 billion euros and about 6,400 jobs in Austria

Austrian electricity price index in December at its highest level since May 2013

In the current comparison of heating costs, the Austrian Energy Agency has calculated full costs and environmental impacts of various heating systems

• Energy prices driving inflation
• Sharpest price increase for heating oil with 25%
• Fuels also rising

• Half of the EU states rely on nuclear power, which accounts for a quarter of the power in the EU
• 455 nuclear power plants generate around 10% of the world's electricity
• Currently 59 nuclear power plants under construction, more than half of them in China, India and Russia

• 13.9 percent hike is the largest monthly price increase since the start of recordings of the Austrian gas price index (ÖGPI) in 2011
• Six consecutive months of significant price increases
• Similar level as four years ago

Austrian gas price index (ÖGPI) already 41% higher year-on-year

• Fuels still at a high level
• Heating oil more expensive by a quarter than previous year

• Almost half of the budget went to energy efficiency
• Energy research an important building block for the climate and energy strategy
• “Energy efficiency first” also in energy research

• Higher fuel prices are the most important price drivers in the consumer price index
• Only minor changes in energy prices compared to June 2018
• Electricity prices under pressure

Good ideas take time. For this reason, the climate protection and energy efficiency competition for the hotel and catering industry in the Alpine region will be extended by one month. Until 30 September 2018, restaurant and hotel businesses in the Alps can submit their innovative climate protection ideas and projects.

Austria electricity price index at its highest level since February 2014

• Heating oil already 27% more expensive than in June 2017 • Diesel fuel (16%) and premium petrol (12%) record strong increase • Overall, household energy is 7.5% more expensive year-on-year • Fuels in Austria relatively cheap compared to holiday countries

• Support for decision-makers in the public and private sector • Free guidelines, product database, and workshops for indoor and outdoor lighting • Life cycle cost calculator compares existing systems with possible alternatives

• Experts from the Austrian Energy Agency rely on graph-based network analysis in energy research. • Research project commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT) visualises the activities of the International Energy Agency (IEA). • Project highlights the focus of international energy research and delivers new insights. • Data are open source and can be used free of charge by scientists for further research. The Austrian Energy Agency will provide direction and support.

• The net expenditures (minus revenues from energy exports) amounted to 7.9 billion euros. • This corresponds to 1,000 euros per Austrian or the entire surplus generated in the tourism industry. • Fighting outflow of purchasing power with investments in building modernisation and fossil-free heating systems.

• Approximately 80% of the fresh wood resources available through logging and timber import pass through the woodworking industry as sawlogs and industrial round wood. A merely 20% is used as firewood and wood chips in the energetic recovery. • The heart of the domestic timber flows, the sawmill industry processes around 18.3 million cubic metres of sawlogs per year (including bark and off-cuts). • The paper and board industries process around 6.6 million cubic metres of industrial roundwood (including bark) and 5.7 million cubic metres of sawmill by-products. • Wood is the most important renewable energy source in Austria and is used, on the one hand, as firewood and briquettes in manually loaded and, on the other hand, as pellets, wood chips and bark in automatic combustion plants. Moreover, the lye from pulp production and other wood-based residues is energetically employed. • Taking into account all energy wood products and raw material sources (including recycled wood, pruning waste, road maintenance material, vines, grinding dust, lye, etc.), the energy balance displays approximately 25.3 million cubic metre equivalent of wood-based energy use. • In Austria less wood is used than renewed in the forest. • More than 90% of the Austrian timber imports come from our neighbouring countries (mainly from Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia) and serve as raw material supply to our export-oriented industry.

• Heating oil up 20.8% year-on-year und 7.5% higher than last month • Household energy 5.2% more expensive than a year ago and up 2.5% compared with previous month

Compared with the previous year, the Austrian gas price index (OGPI) at 26.1% exceeds the figure of July 1997

Austrian electricity price index in August reaches highest level since March 2014.

At topprodukte.at the most energy-efficient washing machines and dishwashers are presented and the advantages of eco-programmes explained.

Five-star hotel and mountain lodge alike, all catering and hotel businesses can submit their innovative solutions for climate protection and energy efficiency by 31 August, 2018.The winners will be awarded at the 15th Alpine Conference and also receive a professionally made image video for their use.

Household energy 1.7% more expensive than a year ago, increase of 1.4% compared to previous month

Year-on-year, the Austrian gas price index is 7.1% higher than in June 2017

Austrian electricity prise index at its highest since July 2014

Continued increase of new investments worldwide in renewable energies and fuels according to the Renewables 2018 Global Status Report. The Austrian Energy Agency considers the energy future as a business case.

Gas cheaper, firewood and heating oil more expensive year-on-year

Great challenges, great chances, systemic change, and transformation – these are the characteristics of the energy future as seen by the leaders of the domestic energy sector to whom the Minister for Sustainability Elisabeth Köstinger presented the cornerstones of the climate and energy strategy. The panel on the podium discussing the consequences of the government’s strategy consisted of Josef Plank (Secretary General, Ministry for Sustainability and Tourism), Christian Weissenburger (Section Head, Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology), Peter Koren (Vice Secretary General of the Federation of Austrian Industry), Leonhard Schitter (President of Oesterreichs Energie and Board Spokesman of Salzburg AG), Oliver Schmerold (Association Director of OAMTC), Peter Weinelt (Chairman of the Association of Gas and District Heating Supply Companies and Vice General Director of Wiener Stadtwerke), Franz Titschenbacher (President of the Chamber of Agriculture Styria and Chairman of the Forestry and Timber Industry Committee at the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture) as well as Thomas Gangl (Senior Vice President Refining & Petrochemicals at OMV).

The energy future won’t work unless many of us get involved. How to raise enthusiasm among the general public in Austria was the key question of the FuturE Electricity Camp powered by Oesterreichs Energie und the Austrian Energy Agency. Inputs of experts in the fields of journalism, communication or campaigning as well as scientists or representatives of NGOs were used as sources of inspiration for new approaches developed through a rapid prototyping process. Around 50 professionals explored the question which frames and narratives would be required in order to change consumer behaviour.

Electricity was 18% more expensive in June 2018 than in the previous year

• Scenarios show only moderate additional costs for households
• Annual increase of €7.2 to €21.5 for electricity bill
• Significant differences between the federal states

• No changes in electricity and gas prices, however, decline in fuel oil and fuel prices
• Year-on-year, district heating more expensive, but electricity and gas cheaper

Compared to May 2017, the Austrian gas price index is 4,6% higher year-on-year

What to look for when purchasing summer tyres and how to find the right tyre model ensuring your car a particularly high energy efficiency and the best traction in wet conditions – all this information is available at topprodukte.at.

• Lower grid tariffs reduce gas prices for households
• Electricity prices somewhat lower than in January last year
• Heating oil and fuel prices continue to rise

• Peak values for heating oil and fuels
• Prices for electricity and gas decreased
• 300,000 oil heaters less within ten years
• Ten-year comparison: inflation increases twice as fast as energy price index

Gas price dropping also compared to previous year

• Austrian Energy Agency implements online and offline youth campaign on the subject of energy efficiency on behalf of the Climate and Energy Fund
• So far, 510 students of 22 classes have been engaged in the topic of energy saving
• 7,100 energy tips have been viewed and edited online
• In 2018, campaign, for the first time, targets visitors at the music festival Szene Openair

Gas also cheaper year-on-year

Electricity is 17.4% more expensive in March compared to the previous year

- Three quarters of respondents expect self-driving vehicles in certain areas within ten years, but not nationwide
- Seven out of ten respondents view “Mobility as a Service” as an alternative to private cars
- E-commerce will replace private supply channels: experts expect reduction by 40%
- According to 80% of the respondents, areas without vehicles with combustion engine (zero emission zones) will be part of everyday life in 2030

Electricity is 19% more expensive in February 2018 compared to the previous year

- The price of heating oil rises the most among all energy sources
- Highest fuel prices since summer 2015 but cheaper than the EU-28 average
- Energy driving inflation for the first time in six months

Gas remains nearly 10% more expensive than the previous year

The monitoring agency for energy efficiency calls on energy suppliers to report their efficiency measures and energy sales by 14.02.218 (00:00).

Electricity by over 20% more expensive than the last year – special information about separation of German-Austrian electricity price zones

In December, gas is 10% more expensive compared to the previous year

Heating oil 5.1% more expensive year-on-year – gas more expensive than the previous month for the first time in two years – electricity by nearly 5% down on the previous year

The calculation of the heating costs is based on applicable legal standards and current cost rates charged by the market participants

For the current comparison of heating costs, the Austrian Energy Agency has calculated the full costs of various heating systems. The result: natural gas boiler systems and air/water heat pumps with top scores.

Electricity wholesale prices in December by more than 23% higher than year-on-year

E-cars can be charged by using a socket. But if the process needs to be done more quickly, a charging station at home is better suited. But be careful: higher performance can generate more costs. The selection of charging stations available is vast. How do you find the right type for your garage? As part of the klimaaktiv programme topprodukte.at, the Austrian Energy Agency has created a free guide, which for the first time provides a detailed overview of charging stations available for private households in Austria.

No impact of energy on inflation – diesel almost nine cents per litre cheaper than premium-grade petrol – heating oil with the strongest price increase among all energy sources – households pay 1.5% more for energy than the previous year

OEGPI is 17.5% higher than a year ago

LEDs in bulb or candle shape, ranging from 4 to 7 euro, perform well in the testing. Luminance, light colour, colour reproduction, and energy efficiency have been tested – free, interactive table with all details at topprodukte.at

Price increase steeper than in preceding months – electricity over 25% more expensive than previous year

OEGPI 14% higher than a year ago

– Online and offline youth campaign on energy efficiency implemented by Austrian Energy Agency on behalf of Climate and Energy Fund – Students identify measures with saving potentials of up to 400,000 kWH, 116,000 kg CO2, and 58,000 euro per year – Online energy check SMERGYmeter calculates energy consumption as well as the success of energy-saving measures compared to those of friends

– New Ecodesign Directive with stricter limits for vacuum cleaners: maximum 900 Watt, lower power consumption, and more efficient dust absorption – For the first time, also maximum volume, minimum service life of the engine, and dust emissions regulated

Austrian electricity price index 22,6% higher than previous year – rising annual trend continues

OEGPI has been decreasing since March 2017, but is still 7.5% higher than a year ago

– EPI at 11-month low in July – prices dampened principally due to fuels – largest price difference between super petrol and diesel since mid-2016

Slight decrease compared to preceding month, but steepest price increase since more than eight years in a year-on-year comparison: electricity 20,5% more expensive than in September 2016

More comprehensive information: confusing plus signs eliminated, simple rating scale from A to G – at the beginning, there will be no products with a class-A rating

OEGPI falls for the fifth month in a row – price difference to previous year continues to shrink, but the index is still up by 11,5% compared to the reference period in 2016

– Low fuel prices mainly responsible for the drop of the index – Energy continues to dampen inflation – A full tank of super petrol 9,50 euro cheaper than the EU average

A market monitoring project in 12 EU countries guarantees that customers can rely on correct product information – devices not meeting minimum standards are withdrawn from the market – test results: correct indication of energy consumption and energy efficiency by manufacturers, however, problems in part regarding performance and quality criteria

Price continues to rise in August to the highest level since December 2015

Mobility transition as prerequisite for energy transition – Austria Energy Agency expands its competence centre for traffic and mobility with energy planning and provides comprehensive consulting

Companies will benefit since they will be able to measure the success of strategies of enhancing efficiency with the help of significant key figures. The existing ISO 50001 obligation to continuously improve the energy performance will be more closely audited from October 2017 by the certification bodies. Companies must present objectively verifiable improvements. The Austrian Energy Agency provides relevant trainings – free Webinar with details and Q&As on July 14, 2017

Energy not driver of inflation anymore – price difference in fuel prices declining compared to previous year – solid fuels and district heat more expensive

Austrian gas price index decreases month-on-month, smaller price difference compared to previous year

Current overview at topprodukte.at shows the annual energy consumption, cooling capacity, energy efficiency, volume and more – valuable tips and tricks for purchasing and using air conditioners

Austrian Energy Agency develops new, free service for builders or home buyers: transmit data from the energy performance certificate at the touch of a button to receive certification as a klimaaktiv building

Electricity price 16% higher than in July of the preceding year, and 2.3% increase against June 2017

Heating oil prices lower, but still high year-on-year – fuel, electricity, and gas stable – solid fuels cheaper, district heating more expensive

Austrian Energy Agency highlights statements of current Renewables 2017 Global Status Report: enormous importance of energy efficiency and new technologies – fossil fuel subsidies hinder progress towards energy transition

Imports of fossil fuels weigh on domestic trade balance: almost seven billion euros – energy exports already deducted – flowed abroad in 2016, 60% of which went to oil and petroleum products – without net imports of crude oil and petroleum products, surpluses amounting to billions possible – transformation of the energy system brings opportunities for domestic industry

Austrian gas price index falls marginally in a monthly comparison, but is 40% higher than in the previous year

DIY with renewable resources: Avoiding petroleum products in your home and garden brings numerous benefits. Free klimaaktiv info brochure with tips, tricks, and background information is available for download.

In the anniversary year of the Austrian Energy Agency, children and young people dedicated themselves to the energy future by drawing, painting, and designing newspapers. The winners from elementary schools, lower and upper grades were delighted with exciting prizes, which were awarded in the context of the anniversary celebrations.

Survey ENERGY 2027>> on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Austrian Energy Agency gives an outlook on the future: Importance of electricity as the source of energy is rising, with two thirds of respondents expecting 100% green electricity from Austria in 10 years. Businesses and individuals will generate and trade electricity. The energy industry is facing a massive upheaval, e-mobility will prevail.

Austrian electricity price index decreased for the first time since November 2016, but more than 11% higher year-on-year

Current study of the Austrian Energy Agency shows: Energy industry expects major changes, start-ups and companies from outside the sector will benefit. The energy industry does not view itself as a beneficiary of the digitisation. High potential is attributed to new services; low profitability and legal frameworks are inhibiting market penetration. Half of the companies have a digitisation strategy.

Reduced price difference compared to last year, the largest decline evident for heating oil

Comparison to the previous year shows: fuels by 17% more expensive, heating oil increased by more than a third – energy continues to drive inflation

The Austrian electricity price index has increased for the sixth time in a row, reaching a level in May as it did 15 months ago.

High expectations with regard to financial savings – great interest in saving energy; user behaviour is changing, albeit slowly – top 5 of the most interesting smart meter services

Austrian Energy Agency leads international working group on the future technology of fuel cells, examining how legal frameworks affect market development. In addition, Austrian experts have analysed price differences between the EU and Japan.

Austrian gas price index remains high year-on-year, but has declined by 1.7% compared to March 2017.

In a 10-year comparison, the total cost of a decorative bulb is up to 16 times higher than modern LEDs – filament LEDs are well suited for atmospheric decoration

Legal requirements according to EU regulations also met in 2016 – companies reported about 10.000 notifications of energy-saving measures – 7.21 petajoules of energy saved

Prices rise for the fifth month in a row – turnaround in annual comparison: 1.5% more expensive than in the previous year

Innovative and efficient cooling units save thousands of euros: Whether ice cream chest or beverage cooler, the winners score with particularly high energy efficiency and natural refrigerants with low global warming potential

Diesel and petrol significantly more expensive than a year ago, but cheaper than the EU average – heating oil at the beginning of the year by a third more expensive than last year – cold winter brings 800 million euros additional costs for households – rehabilitation leads to savings

Austrian gas price index also on the rise by 11% compared to February 2017 – number of heating degree days as high as 30 years ago

Energy efficiency as competitive advantage for companies and contribution to climate protection – Austrian Energy Agency Academy organises trainings: implementation of energy management systems and transparent measuring of savings

Recent developments in the Austrian electricity price index show: highest level since April 2016 and only 4.7% cheaper than in the previous year

Energy price index of Austrian Energy Agency climbs to 15-month high – heating oil in December 2016 15 % higher than in the previous year

Largest price increase year-on-year after more than years, index at its highest since December 2015

Topic energy future: renewable energy, new technologies and energy efficiency – drawing competition for elementary school students – students of the lower and higher grades create newspaper

Current heating cost comparison of Austrian Energy Agency shows how expensive heating in an average Austrian detached house is

Austrian electricity price index continues to rise: peak since May 2016, but still 8,6% lower than in February of the preceding years

Communication as key element of the new company strategy: Austrian Energy Agency has positioned itself as the main source of information providing answers today to the energy questions of tomorrow

2017: 40th anniversary and the new strategy “Answers for the Energy Future” – focusing on “Fossil-Free Future”, “Energy Intelligence”, and “Industries in Transition”