469 result(s) for electricity
Hungary’s Gov Measure Could Affect Water Meters, But Not Gas And Electricity Meters
- 27 Feb 2014 2:00 AM
- current affairs
A measure announced by the government on Wednesday to require service providers to pay for utilities meter replacement could affect water meters, but gas and electricity distributors already cover such costs for retail customers, industry insiders told MTI.
MVM Wants Bigger Role In Mátrai Erõmû In Hungary
- 26 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
State energy company MVM would like to increase its stake in the Mátrai Erõmû power plant to play a more active role in it, Development Minister Zsuzsa Németh said on Tuesday. MVM has a 26% stake in Mátrai Erõmû, RWE has 51% and fellow German energy concern EnBW has 22%.
Paks Upgrade To Reduce Electricity Fee By 13% In Hungary
- 25 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The construction of the planned two new blocks at Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant in Paks is expected to lead to a 13% reduction in electricity fees, Development Minister Zsuzsanna Németh said on Monday. This will boost the economy and attract more investments to Hungary, she told a press conference.
Hungary Electricity Market To Couple With Neighbours In Q4
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Day-ahead electricity markets in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania could be coupled in the fourth quarter of this year. According to the Hungarian Power Exchange (HUPX) Poland will participate as an observer.
Weakening Hungarian Forint Negates Utility Cuts, Says Bajnai
- 20 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The recent weakening of the Hungarian currency, caused by the government’s “amateurish” economic policy impacts everyone in the country and negates results of the utility cut programme, Gordon Bajnai, head of the E-PM electoral alliance, said on Wednesday.
Paks Generates Over 1/3rd Of Hungary’s Power Consumption
- 14 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Paks nuclear power plant in south Hungary generated 15,370 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity in 2013, equivalent to 36.4% of all the power consumed in Hungary last year and 50.7% of all electricity.
Hungary’s House Of Parliament Approves Utility Rate Cuts
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament yesterday approved a third round of cuts in household energy fees, as well as new regulations on the amount of cash that can be withdrawn from ATMs, as part of the same bill.
Hungary’s Lawmakers Approve Third Utility Bill Cut
- 6 Feb 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved on Thursday the third law on reducing public utility bills for households. The law tabled by Fidesz’s parliamentary leader Antal Rogán passed in a vote of 298 to 7 with 5 abstentions. Under the law, the price of gas will fall by 6.5% from April while the price of electricity will be cut by 5.7% from September. District heating will be cut by 3.3% from October this year.
Poll Finds Hungary's Majority Against Paks Pact
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Most Hungarians, 59%, believe that the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant should be put to a referendum, according to a survey by pollsters Medián. While 51% are in favour of expanding the plant, 56% do not believe that the work should be carried out by a Russian company and financed by a Russian loan.
Hungary’s Gov Measure Could Affect Water Meters, But Not Gas And Electricity Meters
- 27 Feb 2014 2:00 AM
- current affairs
A measure announced by the government on Wednesday to require service providers to pay for utilities meter replacement could affect water meters, but gas and electricity distributors already cover such costs for retail customers, industry insiders told MTI.
MVM Wants Bigger Role In Mátrai Erõmû In Hungary
- 26 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
State energy company MVM would like to increase its stake in the Mátrai Erõmû power plant to play a more active role in it, Development Minister Zsuzsa Németh said on Tuesday. MVM has a 26% stake in Mátrai Erõmû, RWE has 51% and fellow German energy concern EnBW has 22%.
Paks Upgrade To Reduce Electricity Fee By 13% In Hungary
- 25 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The construction of the planned two new blocks at Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant in Paks is expected to lead to a 13% reduction in electricity fees, Development Minister Zsuzsanna Németh said on Monday. This will boost the economy and attract more investments to Hungary, she told a press conference.
Hungary Electricity Market To Couple With Neighbours In Q4
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Day-ahead electricity markets in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania could be coupled in the fourth quarter of this year. According to the Hungarian Power Exchange (HUPX) Poland will participate as an observer.
Weakening Hungarian Forint Negates Utility Cuts, Says Bajnai
- 20 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The recent weakening of the Hungarian currency, caused by the government’s “amateurish” economic policy impacts everyone in the country and negates results of the utility cut programme, Gordon Bajnai, head of the E-PM electoral alliance, said on Wednesday.
Paks Generates Over 1/3rd Of Hungary’s Power Consumption
- 14 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Paks nuclear power plant in south Hungary generated 15,370 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity in 2013, equivalent to 36.4% of all the power consumed in Hungary last year and 50.7% of all electricity.
Hungary’s House Of Parliament Approves Utility Rate Cuts
- 7 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament yesterday approved a third round of cuts in household energy fees, as well as new regulations on the amount of cash that can be withdrawn from ATMs, as part of the same bill.
Hungary’s Lawmakers Approve Third Utility Bill Cut
- 6 Feb 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved on Thursday the third law on reducing public utility bills for households. The law tabled by Fidesz’s parliamentary leader Antal Rogán passed in a vote of 298 to 7 with 5 abstentions. Under the law, the price of gas will fall by 6.5% from April while the price of electricity will be cut by 5.7% from September. District heating will be cut by 3.3% from October this year.
Poll Finds Hungary's Majority Against Paks Pact
- 5 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Most Hungarians, 59%, believe that the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant should be put to a referendum, according to a survey by pollsters Medián. While 51% are in favour of expanding the plant, 56% do not believe that the work should be carried out by a Russian company and financed by a Russian loan.


















