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State aid to reduce electricity bills
State contributions to network costs
Attractive electricity prices are essential for the competitiveness of our businesses and the purchasing power of our households. At the same time, investing in the network and its digitalisation is essential to ensure the security and sustainability of our energy supply.
The government has therefore decided to make targeted investments in this area: from 1 January 2026, the state will cover a substantial proportion of the costs associated with the electricity network. This means that part of the costs of developing the network will be financed by the national budget, totalling €150 million.
The measure applies to all customers, households and businesses. This measure applies automatically, no action is required.
The government has committed to supporting electricity network costs for at least three years.
The State will finance renewable energies directly
From 2026, the development of renewable energies will no longer be financed by a contribution levied on every electricity customer. The contribution to the compensation mechanism will now be paid directly from the state budget.
This is in addition to the State's contribution to network costs.
FAQ
Who is eligible for this measure?
The measure applies to all customers, households and businesses.
Prices are expected to fall for all consumers.
What steps do I need to take?
This measure applies automatically, no action is required.
What is the average cost of electricity for a household (based on a standard customer and weighted averages)?
Without subsidies, the average price of electricity for a typical household consuming 3,900 kWh per year would be 3.39 cents per kWh in 2026. However, thanks to contributions towards network costs (-3.8 cents per kWh on average) and the state's contribution towards the compensation mechanism (-3.6 cents per kWh on average), the total price for a typical household would fall by 7.4 cents per kWh. On average, the price will therefore be around €25.8 ct/kWh for a typical household consuming 3,900 kWh.
Without the aid schemes, a household consuming 3,900 kWh per year would face annual electricity costs of around €1,322. Thanks to the aid schemes, these costs are reduced to approximately €1,006 per year.