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German government sees problems with coal, oil supplies
Germany's government is concerned about possible problems with the coal supply for power plants in the autumn and winter due to low water levels on the river Rhine and the oil supply in eastern parts of the country, a document seen by Reuters said.
read more... 26/08/2022
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Germany approves rules to turn down heating, lights this winter
Germany's public buildings are to become cooler and streets darker this winter under energy-saving measures approved by the cabinet on Wednesday, as part of efforts to protect the nation's gas reserves to offset throttled deliveries from Russia.
read more... 25/08/2022
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Germany split over EU’s suggested electricity market reform
The EU’s Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has recommended splitting up Germany’s single electricity bidding zone in a move that prompted concern in the country’s south, where prices are kept artificially low.
read more... 24/08/2022
Germany to slash tax on household energy bills
German households are set to see lower energy bills this winter.
read more... 23/08/2022
Germany slashes VAT on natural gas to 7% to offset impact of new levy
Germany has cut the rate of value added tax (VAT) imposed on natural gas to just 7% in a bid to offset the impact of a new gas levy on consumers set to come into effect from October.
read more... 19/08/2022