Ljubljana, 23 October (STA) - The government has today announced it will cut the support levy for renewable energy sources (RES) and high-efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) in half for households for four months over the winter. The measure is intended to soften the blow of rising energy costs during the winter season.
"The winter period is the most financially challenging for households, as spending on heating and other forms of energy rises, while the general cost of living is also typically higher," the government said.
"This measure will help to keep monthly electricity bills stable and prevent sudden spikes in overall energy costs during the winter months. It also provides greater predictability for consumers and helps to curb the inflationary pressures that could result from higher energy costs."
The government added that this is a temporary measure which will apply for four months during the 2025/2026 winter season, after which the levy will return to its normal level.
The latest intervention continues the government's pattern of winter-focused energy support that has been in place since the 2022 energy crisis.
Between November 2023 and June 2025, households were fully exempted from the RES and CHP contribution, reducing bills by approximately 9%.
Last winter, when newly calculated network charges would have increased winter costs significantly, the government also temporarily reduced network charges, maintaining a EUR 77/MWh electricity cap through February 2025, while extending compensation to energy suppliers covering price differences.
