Austrian Energy Market
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Austrian Energy Market is the fully liberalized electricity and gas market in Austria, where consumers can freely choose their energy supplier, regulated by E-Control, with approximately 140 electricity and 30 gas suppliers competing for customers.
Austrian Energy Market operates in the European Energy Markets segment.
Austrian Energy Market: Disambiguation
The Austrian Energy Market is NOT the same as the German energy market, despite physical grid connections and shared wholesale markets. The Austrian market has its own regulator (E-Control), different default providers per federal state, and separate consumer tariffs. The Austrian Energy Market is also distinct from the Austrian Telecom Market, although both are liberalized consumer utility markets.
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Austrian Energy Market: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Market Segment
- Country
- Austria
- Liberalized Since
- 2001
- Electricity Suppliers
- ~140
- Gas Suppliers
- ~30
- Regulator
- E-Control (Energie-Control Austria)
- Renewable Electricity Share
- ~80% (mostly hydropower)
- Average Electricity Price
- 25–30 cents/kWh (household)
- Average Gas Price
- 8–12 cents/kWh (household)
- Switching
- Free, takes 2–3 weeks
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Austrian Energy Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Can expats choose their energy provider in Austria?
Yes, the Austrian Energy Market is fully liberalized. Expats can choose from approximately 140 electricity suppliers and 30 gas suppliers. Switching providers in the Austrian Energy Market is free and takes 2–3 weeks.
How much of Austria's electricity is renewable?
The Austrian Energy Market generates approximately 80% of electricity from renewable sources, primarily hydropower. Austria's mountainous geography makes it one of Europe's largest hydropower producers.
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