150 euros energy cost compensation for main residences
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Soon there will be mail from the federal government: It will send the energy voucher to all main residences – the so-called energy balance of 150 euros. But only people who earn less than 55,000 euros gross per year get it – for multi-person households the limit is 110,000 euros.
The campaign affects around 250,000 main residences in Salzburg. According to those affected, the implementation is because not all households should or are allowed to redeem the voucher.
Ticket to all, payment to the chosen ones
The federal government also sends an accompanying letter with the voucher form. The authorized person then fills out the form and sends it back. The “Austrian Accounting Agency” then checks the applicants and the vouchers. The electricity supplier then deducts 150 euros from the next annual bill – if the payment has been approved by the state bureaucracy.
However, the voucher sent to you can only be redeemed by those who have their main residence at the address, are a paying customer with an electricity supplier and do not earn too much – see above.
Critical voices: “Small amount”
For many electricity payers, the 150 euros are a relatively small help, critics say – and many statements in the population were accordingly.
According to the Salzburg Social Provincial Council, recipients of social assistance are also entitled to “energy cost compensation”. All eligible persons can redeem the vouchers until October 31, 2022. Further information by phone: 050 233 798 – or via the Government website