Grid Fees for PV Feed-In? Producers to Pay in the Future

The Electricity Economy Act (ElWG) announced by the government could bring additional grid fees for owners of photovoltaic systems. This was reported by the newspaper "Der Standard" online on Tuesday. According to the draft law, grid usage fees for the feed-in of electricity are planned for the future. The Greens, whose votes will likely be necessary for the two-thirds majority, criticized the announcement.

E-Economy Act could bring grid fees for PV feed-in

According to "Der Standard", such grid fees are to be determined by the regulatory authority E-Control in the future. The exact design still needs to be developed by the authority. The electricity law is currently being negotiated internally by the government, and it was announced in the government program before the summer. A two-thirds majority in parliament is necessary for the law to be passed. This could be achieved with the votes of the governing parties plus those of the Greens or the FPÖ.

Greens criticize announcement

The Greens criticized the possible grid fees for PV owners on Monday: "The Electricity Economy Act (ElWG) should accelerate the energy transition, not hinder it. For us Greens, it is clear: Those who produce clean energy and thus contribute to climate protection should not be penalized for it," wrote party leader Leonore Gewessler on the platform "X".

When asked by the APA whether the Greens would agree to an ElWG including grid fees for PV feed-in, it was stated: There is still no concrete draft available for assessment, "instead, rumors are circulating about new burdens for those who produce green electricity - this is certainly the opposite of responsible energy policy."

(APA/Red)

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