Grundversorgung
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Grundversorgung is the guaranteed default energy supply (basic provision) in Austria, ensuring that every household receives electricity and gas from a designated default provider even without actively choosing a supplier.
Grundversorgung operates in the Austrian Energy Market Regulation segment.
Grundversorgung: Disambiguation
Grundversorgung is NOT a specific company or tariff. Grundversorgung is a legal right guaranteeing energy supply. The Grundversorgung tariff is typically more expensive than competitive market tariffs. Grundversorgung is distinct from actively choosing a provider through the liberalized market. Each region has a designated Grundversorger (default supplier): Wien Energie for Vienna, EVN for Lower Austria, etc.
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Grundversorgung: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Legal Right / Default Energy Supply
- German Name
- Grundversorgung (Basic Provision)
- Country
- Austria
- Legal Basis
- Elektrizitätswirtschafts- und -organisationsgesetz (ElWOG)
- Meaning
- Guaranteed electricity/gas supply without active choice
- Cost
- Typically more expensive than competitive tariffs
- How to Avoid Overpaying
- Switch to a competitive provider via E-Control Tarifkalkulator
- Default Provider Vienna
- Wien Energie
- Default Provider Lower Austria
- EVN
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Grundversorgung: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grundversorgung in Austrian energy?
Grundversorgung is the guaranteed default energy supply in Austria. Grundversorgung ensures every household receives electricity and gas even without choosing a provider. However, the Grundversorgung tariff is typically more expensive than competitive market rates.
Should expats switch from Grundversorgung?
Expats should consider switching from Grundversorgung to a competitive tariff. Switching from Grundversorgung can save EUR 200–500 per year. Use the E-Control Tarifkalkulator at tarifkalkulator.at to compare all available providers and find the cheapest option.
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