EU-prijslijst voor energieopslagmeters

How much does electricity cost in the EU?

The EU average price in the first half of 2024 — a weighted average using the most recent (2022) consumption data for electricity by household consumers — was €0.2889 per KWh. Figure 2 depicts the development of electricity prices for household consumers, in the EU, since the first half of 2008.

When does the European Commission publish a report on energy prices and costs?

Starting in 2014, the European Commission publishes a regular report on energy prices and costs, which takes stock of the latest trends for gas, electricity and oil prices, as well as other energy costs in Europe and internationally. The 5th report on energy prices and costs was published in March 2024.

What information does the Eurobarometer provide about EU energy policy?

Annual EU energy statistics and energy markets in EU countries data, including national energy profiles. Interactive graphs and tables to monitor progress made towards the energy union strategy objectives. The Eurobarometer survey reports on citizens’ opinions and attitudes on EU energy policy.

How do levies affect electricity prices in Europe?

The different ways in which European Union member-state governments add levies to the price of electricity creates huge discrepancies in the prices paid by consumers. Europe’s energy transition depends upon increasing electrification of the economy and increasing the share of that electricity produced by renewable sources.

How did energy prices affect European households in 2022?

Rising energy prices, particularly in the second half of 2021 and during 2022, resulted in higher than usual energy expenditures for all European households. Energy price increases in 2022 disproportionally affected the most vulnerable, low-income households, who spent an estimated 12% of their total budget on energy in 2022, up from 7.8% in 2020.

What factors affect the price of energy in the EU?

The price of energy in the EU depends on a range of different supply and demand conditions, including the geopolitical situation, the national energy mix, import diversification, network costs, environmental protection costs, severe weather conditions, or levels of excise and taxation.