Wiener Stadtwerke pushes renewables
The head of Wiener Stadtwerke, Weinelt, sees renewable energies as an opportunity to become more resilient to global crises.
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Agreement on electricity price cap
The government has agreed on a new electricity price cap.
From the summer, the electricity price for households is to be capped as soon as it exceeds a certain limit, confirms the office of State Secretary Schmid (SPÖ) a report by "Kronen Zeitung".
Read more »New momentum for Viennese housing construction
New momentum for Viennese housing construction
The new Viennese Councillor for Housing and Women Elke Hanel-Torsch (SPÖ) wants to significantly advance the construction of new housing in Vienna and implement measures against vacancies.
Read more »Affordable living in Europe
EU relies on cooperation and joint solutions. Europe is in a housing crisis, as there is a lack of affordable and sustainable housing. In the last ten years, rents in the EU have risen by more than 20 percent on average, and prices for residential properties by more than 60 percent.
Read more »When water becomes scarce
Due to increasingly long dry periods, groundwater is becoming scarce. But who actually consumes the most water? Finding the answer is not that easy.
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AK Hotline for tenancy and housing law issues, general information on finding accommodation, Infopoint for housing improvement, tenant assistance, Austrian Tenants' Association, Tenants' Protection Association…
Read more »Device Saver Bonus
As a successor model to the Repair Bonus, the Device Saver Bonus supports the repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical and electronic devices.
Read more »Funding for age-appropriate renovation
The City of Vienna is funding the age-appropriate renovation of flats, owner-occupied homes, and allotment garden houses.
What is being funded:
Read more »National Council passes rent brake
The National Council has passed the government's rent brake with the votes of the coalition and the Greens. It is a "good day for tenants", said Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), responsible for housing, in the plenary session today. He expects an end to inflation-related "rent explosions".
Read more »Renovation Offensive 2026
The Renovation Offensive 2026 relies on two central instruments: the boiler replacement for climate-friendly heating systems and the renovation bonus for thermal-energetic renovation. For this purpose, 360 million euros per year are planned from 2026 to 2030, a total of 1.8 billion euros.
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