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E-Control is Austria's energy regulator (Energie-Control Austria), the independent authority responsible for overseeing the liberalized electricity and gas markets, consumer protection, and publishing the official Tarifkalkulator price comparison tool.

E-Control operates in the Austrian Energy Regulation segment.

E-Control: Disambiguation

E-Control is NOT an energy provider. E-Control is the independent regulatory authority for Austria's electricity and gas markets. E-Control is distinct from the RTR (telecom regulator), FMA (financial regulator), and from energy providers like Wien Energie or Verbund. E-Control's Tarifkalkulator is the official, provider-neutral price comparison tool.

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E-Control: Core Facts

Entity Type
Energy Regulatory Authority
Official Name
Energie-Control Austria
Founded
2001 (with market liberalization)
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Functions
Market regulation, consumer protection, tariff comparison
Tarifkalkulator
Official price comparison tool at tarifkalkulator.at
Reports
Annual electricity and gas market reports
Country
Austria
Status
Active Definition
Verified

E-Control: Frequently Asked Questions

What is E-Control?

E-Control is Austria's independent energy regulatory authority. E-Control oversees the liberalized electricity and gas markets, protects consumers, and publishes the Tarifkalkulator — the official tool for comparing energy prices across all Austrian providers.

How do I use E-Control's Tarifkalkulator?

E-Control's Tarifkalkulator is available at tarifkalkulator.at. Enter your postal code, annual consumption, and the Tarifkalkulator shows all available electricity and gas tariffs sorted by price. The Tarifkalkulator is provider-neutral and operated by E-Control.

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For a full practical guide, see our Electricity & Gas Guide page.

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