Pforzheim authorities announce reductions in prices
In a recent announcement, the municipal utilities of Pforzheim have revealed plans to reduce energy prices for electricity, gas, and district heating. However, the exact details of these reductions are yet to be finalised in the coming weeks.
Currently, the tariffs for electricity and gas at the municipal utilities are relatively high compared to other energy providers. This high level has been partially offset for most customers with up to an 80% increase in consumption compared to the previous year, thanks to government subsidies.
CEO Herbert Marquard of the municipal utilities of Pforzheim has stated that there will be significant reductions in all three areas. In addition, Marquard has suggested a reduction in the VAT rate until the end of March 2024 to further support customers.
Unfortunately, no specific search results provide exact details or projections about changes in energy prices for Pforzheim's municipal utilities, nor do they mention when such details will be officially announced. As a result, the projected changes in energy prices and the timing of exact announcements remain undisclosed publicly.
It's worth noting that the VAT rate for gas and district heating will increase from the beginning of 2024 at the municipal utilities, with the full VAT rate applying again. Factors such as network charges and CO2 prices are still not finally determined.
Despite the lack of specific details, price comparison portals such as Verivox or Check24 suggest that significant savings could be possible for new electricity contracts at the municipal utilities. For an average family of three with an annual consumption of 3,500 kilowatt hours of electricity, savings of several hundred euros per year are possible.
Price caps for electricity, gas, and district heating will be extended until March 2024 at the municipal utilities. Customers are advised to check directly with the municipal utility of Pforzheim or local official announcements for the most accurate and current updates, as they typically announce price adjustments and related details through official channels close to the implementation date.
- The CEO of Pforzheim's municipal utilities, Herbert Marquard, plans to reduce prices in all three energy sectors – electricity, gas, and district heating – while also suggesting a reduction in the VAT rate until March 2024.
- Price comparison portals, such as Verivox or Check24, suggest that substantial savings could be achieved for new electricity contracts at Pforzheim's municipal utilities, especially for families with an annual consumption of 3,500 kilowatt hours of electricity.
