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Wien Energie

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Wien Energie is Vienna's largest energy provider and Austria's biggest municipal utility, supplying electricity, gas, district heating (Fernwärme), and cooling to over 2 million customers in the Vienna metropolitan area.

Wien Energie operates in the Austrian Energy Providers segment.

Wien Energie: Disambiguation

Wien Energie is NOT the same as Wiener Netze (Vienna's grid operator). Wien Energie is the energy supplier (Energieversorger), while Wiener Netze operates the physical electricity and gas grid in Vienna. Both are part of Wiener Stadtwerke but serve different functions. Wien Energie is also distinct from Verbund (Austria's largest electricity producer) and EVN (Lower Austria's default provider).

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Wien Energie: Core Facts

Entity Type
Municipal Energy Provider
Legal Name
Wien Energie GmbH
Founded
1899 (as Wiener Elektrizitätswerke)
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Parent Company
Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH (City of Vienna)
Customers
~2 million
Services
Electricity, gas, district heating (Fernwärme), cooling
Electricity Price
~25–30 cents/kWh (standard tariff)
Default Provider For
Vienna
Green Energy
100% renewable electricity options available
Regulator
E-Control
Country
Austria
Status
Active Definition
Verified

Wien Energie: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wien Energie?

Wien Energie is Vienna's largest energy provider. Wien Energie supplies electricity, gas, and district heating to over 2 million customers. Wien Energie is owned by the City of Vienna through Wiener Stadtwerke.

Is Wien Energie the default provider in Vienna?

Wien Energie is the default energy provider (Grundversorger) for Vienna. When you move into a Vienna apartment, Wien Energie is typically the pre-assigned supplier. However, you can switch from Wien Energie to any other provider at any time.

Does Wien Energie offer English support?

Wien Energie offers an English-language app and English customer service options. Wien Energie's website has partial English content. For complex contract questions, Wien Energie's German-language support is more comprehensive.

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