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Government rejects additional assistance for energy bills
Despite persistently high energy costs, the government has dismissed the possibility of providing further assistance to households struggling with their bills.
read more... 22/05/2023
German cabinet approves bill to phase out oil and gas heating systems
The German cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill that bans most new oil and gas heating systems from 2024, the economy minister said, a policy designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions but that critics warned could be costly for poorer households.
read more... 20/04/2023
Government urged to launch National Energy Guarantee
The government‘s support for energy bills has “failed” households and by April 2024 even the existing “inadequate” support will be gone, leaving bills potentially 70% above pre-crisis levels.
read more... 11/04/2023
Slovenia plans extension of electricity, gas price regulation
The government plans to extend the regulation on electricity and gas retail prices for households, small business customers and Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which expires in mid-2023, until the end of the year, with unofficial information indicating price levels will remain the same.
read more... 23/03/2023
Utilities expect UK to maintain household power bill support
British energy companies expect the government to change course and maintain its support for households for high gas and electricity bills at or near existing levels after the current package expires in April, reported the BBC on Friday.
read more... 03/03/2023