Freezing Energy Prices and Shielding Allowance for the First Half of 2024
This act extends the protection against high electricity, gas, and heat prices for households and other eligible consumers until June 30, 2024. Additionally, it reintroduces the shielding allowance for this period, which is a one-off financial support for the lowest-income households.
Key points
Prices for electricity, gas, and heat for eligible consumers, including households, will remain frozen until June 30, 2024.
Electricity consumption limits with a guaranteed lower price are maintained, set at 50% of the 2023 limits for the first half of 2024.
The shielding allowance returns as a one-off cash benefit for the lowest-income households, paid out by June 30, 2024.
Applications for the shielding allowance must be submitted to municipalities by April 30, 2024.
A new contribution from natural gas extraction companies has been introduced to help finance the support for energy consumers.
56%
VOTING RESULTS
2023-12-07
For
247
Against
1
Abstain
197
Status:
Enacted
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