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Power price compensation: Germany benefits from bidding zone sharing

In terms of power price compensation for energy-intensive companies, Germany benefits financially from sharing a bidding zone with Austria. Different CO₂ emission factors allow the German government to issue additional subsidies.

Manuel Berkel
05. January 2026
Ein Schrottkorb hängt in einer Werkhalle der BGH Edelstahl Freital GmbH in einem Lichtbogenofen. Anlass ist der 4. Sächsische Stahlgipfel.
Electric arc furnaces for recycling steel are particularly energy-intensive. (picture alliance/dpa | Sebastian Kahnert)

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Last updated: 05. January 2026

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