Northern Germany now requires drastic reduction in electricity prices!

Northern Germany now requires drastic reduction in electricity prices!

In a message that is unpleasant at first glance from northern Germany, the heads of government of the northern German countries urge the federal government to urge the electricity costs for citizens and industry. In the event of a recently held conference of northern Germany (KND), a decision was made that aims to reduce the current prices. The governments from Lower Saxony, Bremen, Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania agree: the energy transition must not fall by the wayside, and that also includes fair prices.

energy prices under pressure

The KND welcomes the planned relief of the Berlin government, such as the reduction in electricity tax, the reduction of network charges and the abolition of the gas storage levy, but that is not enough for the northern German countries. They urge further measures, such as the introduction of an aid permissible industrial current price. A structural reform of the financing of the network charges is also on the wish list. In their warning of a "thread tear" in the energy transition, the heads of government emphasize the need for a rapid expansion of renewable energies.

challenges of the energy transition

First measures for reform could be implemented in the coming year. A new remuneration system for green electricity is proposed for 2026. The goal is clear: Germany needs an electricity market design that enables falling costs. The KND also calls for a resilient long -term strategy for the climate -neutral conversion of the energy system in Germany, which operates under the name "Energy Plan Germany". Criteria such as security of supply and affordability must not be neglected.

In addition, the Federal Government makes it clear that Germany does not have to buy expensive electricity from abroad as long as electricity generated by home remains competitive. The European electricity internal market ensures that electricity is traded across borders, which means that consumers can benefit from cheaper prices. The current situation also makes it clear that Germany is drawing more and more electricity from renewable energies. In 2023, over 50 percent of the electricity in the country was created from these sources, which is an important step towards climate neutrality. A change that indicates the need for a sustainable energy system in which the proportion of coal continuously drops and the use of natural gas increases.

an act of solidarity

The north German countries see themselves as the cornerstone of the energy transition, especially through the expansion of wind power on land and at sea. These regions have been committed to the energy transition in recent years and have a significant contribution to the nationwide goals. A future -capable and affordable electricity price is not only an economic concern, but also a question of social justice.

Overall, it remains to be observed how the political decisions in Berlin will affect the situation of citizens and companies on site. The pressure from the northern federal states is noticeable; The time for changes seems ripe.