Auvere Power Plant is Down Again
The Auvere power plant in Estonia is down again due to technical issues shortly after a previous repair.
The Supreme Court granted the Environmental Board the right in the Kunda hydroelectric power plant dispute
The Estonian Supreme Court upheld the Environmental Board's refusal to grant a permit for the restart of the Kunda hydroelectric power plant, citing minimal electricity production that would not justify the environmental impact.
Electricity production is prohibited: the Supreme Court granted rights to the Environmental Board
The Estonian Supreme Court has ruled against electricity production at the Kunda River, siding with the Environmental Board in a long-standing dispute.
Kallas: new wind farms may not lower electricity prices
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas questions whether the establishment of new wind farms will effectively reduce electricity prices without the integration of substantial storage solutions.
Expert shares advice: if you're short on cash to pay electricity bills, consider home renovation
An expert advises Estonian families facing high electricity bills to consider home renovations as a way to reduce future energy costs.
EXPERT EXPLAINS: How to cope with an unexpectedly high electricity bill
January saw electricity prices on the Estonian market double compared to last year, leading to record high bills for families.
DMITRIY FADIN ⟩ The electricity bill crisis is not inevitable; it is a consequence of government choices
The rise in electricity bills in January has severely affected Estonian youth and families, highlighting systemic issues tied to government decisions.
Nearly Every Second Estonian Hasn't Saved a Penny for Unexpected Situations
Estonian banking expert Marek-Meelis Puusti highlights the financial uncertainty faced by many families due to high January electricity bills and ongoing price pressures.
The Auvere station breakdown cost consumers 4.5 million
The recent breakdown of the Auvere power station cost consumers approximately 4.5 million euros, as disclosed in a Estonian Parliament committee meeting.
The reason for the dramatic fluctuations in CO2 quotas has been revealed
A discussion in the Estonian Parliament highlighted the issues concerning the electricity system's reliance on CO2 quota prices due to the use of oil shale for electricity production.
Eamets: price growth in Estonia remains higher than in most EU countries
According to the latest statistics, price growth in Estonia is at 3.7% year-on-year in January, with higher electricity prices contributing significantly to the inflation rate.
GRAPHIC ⟩ Electricity market prices rise even further. Consumers face higher bills this month compared to January
Electricity prices in the Estonian market are set to increase significantly, reaching up to €400 per megawatt-hour, with average monthly prices for February projected to be nearly 25% higher than in January.
Kilowatt-wise electricity economy
Aivar Reinap discusses the challenges facing Estonian electricity consumers due to rising prices and cold weather.
Delay in electricity bill payment raises questions for clients: where is our money for a week?
Estonian journalist Kristel Vilbaste highlights issues regarding delayed processing of electricity payments with Enefit, which leads clients to wonder about the status of their funds.
VIDEO: Tarvo Madsen in Ukraine: living in a wheelchair on the ninth floor without heating and electricity is a matter of life and death
Estonian journalist Tarvo Madsen describes the harsh living conditions in Ukraine, particularly for those living in high-rise buildings without heating and limited electricity.
CONFRONTATION ⟩ Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi hit back at Baruto on social media: the state is not to blame for your bill
Estonian Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi responded strongly on social media to athlete Kaido Höövelson's (Baruto) emotional reflections on his record electricity bill.
The High Price of Electricity Has Also Strongly Affected Large Producers
High electricity prices have significantly impacted companies with high energy consumption, such as Estonian Cell which saw its January electricity bill rise by two-thirds compared to normal.
KA RIKKAD NUTAVAD ⟩ «Where do we go from here?» Kaido Höövelson aka Baruto is in shock: his January electricity bill reached an astronomical amount
Estonian athlete Kaido Höövelson, known as the sumo wrestler Baruto, shares a heartfelt reflection on social media about feeling guilty and punished despite seemingly doing everything right, following an astronomical electricity bill.
High Electricity Prices Have Strongly Affected Large Producers
The high price of electricity has significantly impacted large producers, with Estonian Cell's January electricity bill being two-thirds higher than usual, prompting industrial developers in Virumaa to seek more affordable energy solutions.
Estonia strengthens energy resilience - one of the largest mainland European battery energy storage parks "Hertz 1" opens in Kyso
The opening of "Hertz 1" marks a historic milestone in the Baltic energy sector, featuring a significant 200 MWh storage capacity as part of strategic projects aimed at stabilizing the regional electricity system after synchronization with the continental European grid.
Auvere Power Plant is Operational Again
The Auvere power plant has resumed operations ahead of schedule, but electricity prices in the area are likely to remain high despite the plant's 270-megawatt capacity.
Auvere Power Plant Produces Electricity Again
The Auvere oil shale power plant was restored to operation on Thursday evening, providing some relief from the high electricity prices of recent weeks, alongside the reactivation of the 8th block of the Estonian power plant this week.
A new electricity consumption record was set in Estonia on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Estonia set a new electricity consumption record of 1723 megawatts, surpassing the previous record.
ERAKONDADE VOX POPULI ⟩ Marek Reinaas: It’s absurd that Estonian people constantly and passionately discuss the price of electricity
Marek Reinaas highlights the absurdity of the ongoing passionate discussions among Estonians regarding the continually rising electricity prices, which have surged significantly in recent months.
PHOTOS ⟩ Italy started the Olympics with a crash, during the Estonian game the electricity went out
The Estonian mixed curling duo Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill's opening match at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics against the Swiss team was halted due to a power outage.
It Was Revealed How Much Last Year’s Electricity Bill Was in Estonia
Estonian citizens will see for the first time a charge for frequency reserves on their January electricity bill, which was previously processed through Elering but must now be paid directly to the electricity supplier.
USEFUL TIPS: Estonian professor shares useful tips on how to save electricity at home
An Estonian professor provides practical tips for reducing household electricity consumption, emphasizing the impact of daily habits and energy-efficient appliances.
Electricity network fee will rise by several dozen cents a month for household consumers
The Estonian Competition Authority has confirmed new electricity transmission service fees, resulting in a slight increase of less than half a euro for the average household's monthly electricity bill.
KUKU ⟩ Head of the Food Union: Estonian food is not expensive
Sirje Potisepp, head of the Food Industry Union, highlighted on Kuku Radio that the prices of Estonian food are comparable to those of imported products, despite rising raw material and electricity costs.