Weimar: Support for contradictions against overpriced district heating

Weimar: Support for contradictions against overpriced district heating

Weimar. The current discussion about the high prices for district heating in Weimar is increasingly attracting attention. The party DIE LINKE, represented by its state chairman Ulrike Grosse-Röthig, vehemently criticizes the pricing policy of the municipal utility, which in their opinion demand unacceptable "moon prices".

high prices and their effects on the citizens

The excessive costs for district heating pose many residents against financial challenges. The situation describes great rod as "usury in the legal sense", which means that prices are far above the usual market value and are therefore considered unethical. "Especially in difficult times, people have to turn every euro to make ends meet," said the lawyer.

legal clarification and initiatives

An important aspect of this debate is that there is often no way to change the provider when it comes to district heating. This leads to monopoly -like control, where the Weimar municipal utility can determine prices without competition. The legal examination of pricing policy and the support from the tenant association and the consumer advice center therefore welcomes great ranky. These have launched initiatives in order to proceed through mass contradictions against the high prices.

requirement for transparency and price cover

At the political level, the state parliament candidate demands measures to regulate price from the federal government. "We urgently need effective price covers, especially in energy areas in which consumers cannot change providers," she explains. In addition, it pleads for more transparency in pricing and for regular checks to prevent possible usury prices.

Support for those affected

To help the citizens concerned directly, an information stand is offered. At this stand, people can receive support in dealing with their utility bills, especially for 2022. Currently, it is called to insert contradictions against unjustified heating bills. The stand will be found on Saturday, July 27th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Strasburger Platz in Weimar West.

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