Saxony's energy minister, Wolfram Günther, attributes the rise in electricity and gas prices to the slow expansion of renewable energies.
"We would not have the increased prices if there was a corresponding pace," said the Green politician on Thursday of the German press agency.
CO2-free electricity is not only cleaner, but also much cheaper than fossil electricity.
Dresden - For years, however, the expansion of renewables has been slowed down, “nationwide as well as in Saxony”.
The dependence on fossil fuels must be “accelerated rapidly” through more clean energy generation from the sun and wind.
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At the same time, Günther spoke in favor of a burden on companies and private households in view of the price increase.
"In view of the approaching winter, this is not a good development." The federal government must therefore lower the electricity tax and the EEG surcharge as soon as possible.
The minister emphasized that the income from CO2 pricing would have opened up new room for maneuver.
In Germany, since the beginning of the year, 25 euros per tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2) that is produced when diesel, petrol, heating oil and natural gas are burned has been due.
In addition, the minister suggested repaying the income from the per capita CO2 price to the people.
"Here the federal government is asked to act quickly." Dpa
