The EU Commission has presented the new CISAF state aid framework. Compared to a recently leaked draft, the industry has been granted further subsidies for electricity prices. Nevertheless, there are numerous critical voices, including on the promotion of nuclear energy.
By Manuel Berkel
The energy industry is warning of the negative consequences of the proposed industrial electricity price. The EU Commission’s concessions could dry up markets and raise prices for other participants. However, for the beneficiaries, there is an advantage compared to electricity price compensation.
By Manuel Berkel
The planned reduction in the price of electricity will reduce emissions in the long term because electrical processes will become cheaper. In the short term, however, an increase is to be expected because the economy is growing faster.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution and a report on the Clean Industrial Deal and electricity grids. However, there was no majority for a key proposal aimed at relieving industry.
By Manuel Berkel
Economics Minister Katherina Reiche aims to reduce the electricity tax to the EU minimum level before the summer recess and to amend the controversial Building Energy Act (GEG) by year’s end.
By Michael Bröcker
The Commission will probably examine whether it wants to split the German electricity price zone at least until the second half of 2026. This is suggested by statements made by a senior official from the Directorate-General for Energy in an interview.
By Manuel Berkel
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (BMWK) is against a division of the German electricity price zone. The renewable energy association BEE warns of the impact on the economic viability of existing renewable energy plants.
By Manuel Berkel
Germany's bidding zone is to be split into five electricity price zones according to the recommendation of European grid operators. Business associations are now calling on the new German government to draw up an action plan to prevent the division.
By Manuel Berkel
In a few days, the grid operators will publish their proposal as to whether the German electricity price zone should be split or not. If the report recommends a split, the new German government will have to react quickly, as internal planning shows.
By Manuel Berkel
China's leadership wants to strengthen the market by keeping prices stable. The party-state examines the prices of electricity, natural gas and grain, among other things.
By Manuel Liu
