New Cost Distribution Lowers Energy Prices for Rural Germany

A regulatory change will reduce electricity costs for millions of rural households, while urban areas may see slight increases.

Approximately 10 million households in rural northern and eastern Germany, as well as Bavaria, will benefit from reduced electricity prices in 2025.
The decrease in energy costs is due to a new distribution of net charges, which constitute about a quarter of the total electricity price.
E.on's distribution network subsidiaries will significantly lower their net charges, impacting about a third of Germany's distribution network.
Conversely, some urban areas, including parts of Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia, may experience minor price increases.
The Bundesnetzagentur aims for a fairer cost allocation, alleviating financial burdens in regions with extensive renewable energy infrastructure.