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Revision of the Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (EEAG)

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The Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy (EEAG) are being revised against the backdrop of the Industrial Strategy, the Digital Transition and the European Green Deal and its initiatives for transforming the EU in the first carbon neutral economy by 2050, as well as into a circular (and zero pollution) economy.

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WWF European Policy Programme, 10 Dec 2020

Most EU Member States, with the exception of Cyprus, Malta and more recently Finland, give state aid to hydropower. In 2016-2017 in those countries, the weighted average support level to hydropower was comparable to the weighted average support level to onshore wind. In total, 4.3 billion euros of…

Chemical Industry Seeks Broader State Aid Eligibility Rules

European Chemical Industry Council, 10 Dec 2020

The organization requests broader eligibility criteria for state aid, exemptions from EU policy costs, and financial instruments like carbon contracts-for-difference. They argue current restrictive options would undermine transformation efforts and that member states should be obliged to exempt industrial installations from policy costs.
This would reduce their energy costs and secure resources for industrial transformation.
Taxpayers fund subsidies while competitive pressure on non-energy-intensive sectors increases.

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WindEurope, 10 Dec 2020

[Please refer to attachment for full response] A successful delivery of the European Green Deal hinges upon Europe ramping up renewables-based direct electrification, the most cost-effective and energy efficient way to decarbonise final energy uses such as road transport, buildings and industrial…

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Hydrogen Europe, 10 Dec 2020

SUMMARY OF THE MAIN MESSAGES OF HYDROGEN EUROPE CONTRIBUTION (details available in document attached) : Introduction:  The European Green Deal, the European Recovery Plan and the European Hydrogen Strategy, all give a very strong political signal to kick-starting a clean hydrogen economy in…

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Neste Oyj, 8 Dec 2020

The 2014 EEAG has allowed certain countries within EEA to boost the consumption and therefore production of biofuels through tax measures complementary to national biofuel blending obligations. While the provisions in EEAG on biofuels are not entirely clear and drag behind the EU legislation in…

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EUROMETAUX, 10 Dec 2020

Please find our feedback in the attached document.

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ENGIE, 10 Dec 2020

Europe is striving to become the 1st carbon-neutral region by 2050 with ambitious targets already for 2030 on GHG reduction, renewables and energy efficiency that are subject to upward review. These targets are reflecting energy policy objectives. As they cannot be delivered through market forces…

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European Aluminium AISBL, 10 Dec 2020

We strongly disagree in with the European Commission’s view outlined in the inception impact assessment document that it “is unclear, whether the existence of reductions for Energy Intensive Users has led to the introduction of more ambitious renewables policies by all Member States” and that “the…

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Ørsted A/S, 10 Dec 2020

Ørsted's comments to the Inception Impact Assessment on State Aid Guidelines for Environmental Protection and Energy can be found in the attached file.

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Finnish Energy - Energiateollisuus ry, 10 Dec 2020

Finnish Energy strongly supports the goal of climate neutral Europe by 2050 and the Commission’s proposal for the climate target for 2030. For the energy sector, the climate framework and state aid should provide clarity and long-term certainty. The energy transition needed for the carbon…

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Confederation of European Paper Industries, 8 Dec 2020

Please find attached the feedback from Cepi, representing the European pulp and paper industry.

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International Association of Oil Gas Producers Europe, 10 Dec 2020

The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers’ (IOGP) member companies account for approximately 90% of oil and gas produced in Europe. IOGP supports the goals of the Paris Agreement and the EU’s objective of climate neutrality by 2050, and will work with policymakers to help create the…

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Equinor ASA, 10 Dec 2020

Equinor welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation and the intention of the European Commission to revise the current Guidelines on State Aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 by the end of 2021. Equinor supports an increased EU climate ambition and the European…

European ceramic industry demands fairer energy aid rules

European Ceramic Industry Association, 10 Dec 2020

The industry requests the necessity to keep benefiting from compensation for renewable energy support costs. They propose a calculating methodology based on real profitability indicators to protect labor-intensive businesses. This would replace current formulas that include labor costs and penalize industrial SMEs.
Ceramic companies would secure vital subsidies while protecting their large workforce from budget cuts.
Industrial workers face job insecurity if aid formulas encourage companies to reduce their workforce.

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Lantbrukarnas Riksförbund, 10 Dec 2020

LRF welcome the European Green Deal and the European Commission’s ambitions aiming to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The enabling of Member States to fund projects for environmental protection (including climate protection and green energy) and energy generation is…

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European Biogas Association, 10 Dec 2020

In order to reach climate neutrality by 2050, the EU must massively deploy renewable energies across all sectors: in addition to renewable electricity supply, also hard-to-abate sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as certain heavy industries and transport sectors, must be gradually…

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Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V., 10 Dec 2020

VCI nimmt als Vertreter der Interessen von energieintensiven Unternehmen, die auf eine global orientierte Wettbewerbspolitik angewiesen sind, wie folgt Stellung. In den Umwelt- und Energiebeihilfeleitlinien (UEBLL) muss die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der EU berücksichtigt werden. Die europäische…

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Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, 10 Dec 2020

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, beiliegend erhalten Sie den Beitrag der Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl zu Ihrer weiteren Verwendung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Jennifer Jünke

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Zero Waste Europe, 6 Dec 2020

The state aid should be reviewed to ensure the application of article 3 (3) which requires that Member States shall grant no support for renewable energy produced from the incineration of waste if the separate collection obligations laid down in the Waste Framework Directive have not been complied…

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Veolia Environnement, 10 Dec 2020

Veolia welcomes the European Commission initiative to revise the EEAG and the relevant provisions of the GBER against the backdrop of the twin green and digital transformation of the economy, notably the European Green Deal, that aims to transform the EU into the first carbon neutral economy by…

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CEE Bankwatch Network, 10 Dec 2020

Bankwatch agrees that “... the extended scope of the EEAG needs to be accompanied by (...) safeguards to ensure that the aid: (i) is effectively directed (...) (no crowding out of private investment, no greenwashing), and (ii) is limited to what is needed to achieve the environmental goals (...).”…

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Euroheat and Power, 10 Dec 2020

Please find enclosed the views of Euroheat & Power

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Snam S.p.A., 10 Dec 2020

Snam welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the EC initiative on the review of the EEAG and related GBER rules as main elements of the competition policy to be enhanced mirroring/extending RES provisions to renewable gases, in particular H2, as well as allowing wiggle room for MS to…

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Green Power Denmark, 10 Dec 2020

The European State Aid Guidelines for Environment and Energy (EEAG) are of great importance for the green transition, as they allow national support mechanisms for renewable energy compatible with internal market rules, thus supporting the necessary buildout of renewables. It is important, that…

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Norsk Hydro, 10 Dec 2020

Please find attached contribution from Norsk Hydro, aluminium producer.

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WACKER CHEMIE AG, 10 Dec 2020

Wacker Chemie AG (WACKER) is a leading specialty chemical company active in the silicone, polymer, life sciences and hyperpure silicon markets, with a strong manufacturing base in Europe. The hyperpure silicon, for which WACKER remains the only European manufacturer is supplied to the photovoltaics…

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Aurubis AG, 10 Dec 2020

Aurubis is a leading worldwide provider of non-ferrous metals and a global leader for copper recycling. Our feedback is provided in the attached file.

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Bellona Europa, 10 Dec 2020

Bellona Europa Response to the Inception Impact Assessment for the “Revision of the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014 – 2020 (2014/C 200/01)” Bellona Europa welcomes the ongoing revision of the EEAG and the priorities outlined in the Inception Impact Assessment.…

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European Geothermal Energy Council, 10 Dec 2020

We support the European Commission’s position to widen the scope of the guidelines for further technological and market innovations and organise the State Aid rules around EU policy objectives. Our recommendations are: 1. Alignment with the 2030 climate and energy framework and the 2050 climate…

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The European Association for the Promotion of Cogeneration, 10 Dec 2020

COGEN Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the revision of the EEAG and the relevant provisions in GBER. The cogeneration (CHP) sector is committed to creation of a resilient, decentralised and carbon neutral European energy system by 2050 with CHP as its backbone [1]. In this…

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Polish Electricity Association, 10 Dec 2020

Polish Electricity Association position on the Inception Impact Assessment regarding revision of the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020. 1. In general, we consider that the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 (‘EEAG’)…

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FEAD, 10 Dec 2020

Please, find attached FEAD’s full feedback to the EC Roadmap on State aid. FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, represents the private waste and resource management industry across Europe. Private waste management companies operate in 60% of municipal waste markets in Europe, and in…

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UNION FRANCAISE DE L'ELECTRICITE - UFE, 10 Dec 2020

1. Transparency EEAG must ensure that state aids are directed to sectors and projects of common interest. The revised EEAG must ensure that an effective investment framework from upstream to downstream is put in place that will ensure that investors have the visibility necessary to manage their…

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Statkraft AS, 10 Dec 2020

Statkraft feedback to Roadmap consultation on the revised guidelines for state aid for environmental protection and energy As Europe’s largest renewable electricity producer, Statkraft is committed to contributing to the EU becoming the world’s first climate-neutral region by 2050. The…

Austrian Labor Chamber demands fairer energy cost distribution

Bundesarbeitskammer Österreich, 4 Dec 2020

The organization calls for significantly restricting exemptions that allow energy-intensive industries to avoid paying for renewable energy expansion. They advocate that subsidies should only be granted for specific ecological or social goals, such as fighting energy poverty or preserving high-quality jobs.
Restricting industrial exemptions would reduce the disproportionate financial burden currently placed on private households.
Energy-intensive industries would lose their current competitive advantage of low electricity prices and tax exemptions.

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Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants, 10 Dec 2020

CEWEP, the Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Plants, welcomes the initiative of reviewing the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014 - 2020, EEAG (2014/C 200/01), based on a higher climate ambition for 2030. By diverting waste from landfills and…

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Fornybar Norge (Renewables Norway), 10 Dec 2020

Energy Norway represents the whole electricity chain in Norway. In other words, our members include companies producing, transporting, supplying or trading electricity. Our members produce 130-140 TWh annually, which is around 95 % of all power production in Norway. Our members have approximately…

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Verband der Deutschen Biokraftstoffindustrie, 10 Dec 2020

Remarks on the initiative: VDB welcomes the Commission’s initiative to revise the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy. With an increasing use of sustainable biofuels, agriculture and forestry would make a growing contribution to climate protection and to the production…

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voestalpine AG, 9 Dec 2020

According to the Inception Impact Assessment the first of two objectives for the revision is, in the context of the Green Deal and the resulting demand for more innovative technologies, to allow aid around broadly defined policy objectives. To make this operative and effective we proposes to…

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IFIEC Europe, 10 Dec 2020

IFIEC Europe's response to the EU Commission IIA on EEAG revision is contained in the attached pdf file.

German potash industry urges continued eligibility for state aid

Verband der Kali- und Salzindustrie e.V., 10 Dec 2020

The association demands that potash and salt sectors remain eligible for state aid. They request extensive state funding for decarbonization investments and renewable electricity costs. It is essential that exemptions from renewable energy surcharges continue to be permitted.
This would protect domestic production costs against cheaper competitors from outside Europe.
Non-European competitors lose their current price advantage over highly regulated German producers.

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German Renewable Energy Federation, 10 Dec 2020

I. Define Renewable Energies as matters of “public interest” Given the urgency of mitigating the climate crisis in line with the Paris Agreement, the construction of renewable energy facilities and projects and support mechanisms should be defined as matters of “public interest” from now on. It is…

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US Industrial Pellet Association, 10 Dec 2020

We welcome the opportunity to comment on the EU state aid review. We recognize the important role that state aid will play in supporting the EU’s transition to carbon-neutrality. Sustainable biomass currently plays a critical role in decarbonisation and will continue to be necessary to the EU’s…

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Hutnicza Izba Przemysłowo-Handlowa, 9 Dec 2020

Polish Steel Association is a non-profit trade organization of steel manufacturers and steel processing plants that represents Polish steel industry. We promote all initiatives supporting energy-intensive sectors of the European industry. Polish steel sector is currently facing an unfair…

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European Panel Federation, 8 Dec 2020

Please find here attached EPF Feedback on the Revision of State Aid Guidelines for environmental protection and energy (EEAG).

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Bureau Brussels Consulting, 10 Dec 2020

The European Data Centre Association (EUDCA) represents the European data centre operator (DC) community. The EUDCA is happy to submit feedback on the review of state aid guidelines for environmental protection and energy and wants to draw attention to the following key points: • EUDCA welcomes…

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European Industrial Gases Association AISBL, 10 Dec 2020

Please find EIGA's feedback on the Inception Impact Assessment on the Environmental and Energy State Aid Guidelines annexed.

Metlen Energy & Metals urges decoupling State aid from Taxonomy

Metlen Energy & Metals, 10 Dec 2020

Metlen argues that the EU Taxonomy is an inappropriate tool for determining state aid eligibility. They believe proposed environmental thresholds are unrealistic and could block support for vital projects.
This ensures the company remains eligible for financial relief without meeting impossible targets.

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Enviva, 10 Dec 2020

Enviva is a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy. Our mission is to fight climate change by displacing coal and growing more trees. We do this by producing sustainable, renewable wood pellets and delivering them to customers around the world. We welcome the…

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European Lime Association, 10 Dec 2020

The members of the European Lime Association (EuLA), aknowledge the European Commission's review of the guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 (EEAG). This new document represents a unique opportunity to improve and update the current regime to reflect the…

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KGHM Polska Miedź Spółka Akcyjna, 10 Dec 2020

Please find attached KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. comments on the Inception Impact Assessment on the Environmental and Energy State Aid Guidelines.

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European Federation of Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services, 10 Dec 2020

EFIEES’ feedback to the Public Consultation on State Aids EFIEES represents energy service companies (ESCOs) and their national associations in 12 Member States. They represent over 130.000 professionals engaged in the design and implementation of energy-efficiency solutions in buildings and…

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Bioenergia ry - Bioenergy Association of Finland, 10 Dec 2020

One main objective for the revision according to IIA is to promote green transition. Bioenergy has been the main instrument in the EU for green transition in the past. The sector has still major potential to deliver, which is clearly acknowledged by the Commission in its 2050 long term strategy in…

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Fédération belge des industries chimiques et des sciences de la vie, 10 Dec 2020

essenscia appreciates the action of the Commission in reviewing and adapting, where necessary, the EEAG to help the unprecedent shift deriving from the Green Deal. A clear and predictable strategy to safeguard industries competitiveness, especially given that global action on climate change remains…

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OGP GAZ-SYSTEM S.A., 10 Dec 2020

GAZ-SYSTEM welcomes the opportunity to take part in the consultations on the guidelines on state aid for environmental protection and energy measures (hereafter the guidelines). One of the main priorities of the European Green Deal is the decarbonisation of the energy sector, a fair transformation…

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Industrial Minerals Association - Europe, 10 Dec 2020

The members of the Industrial Minerals Association Europe (IMA-Europe), representing more than 750 sites employing directly around 42.500 people acknowledge the European Commission’s review of the guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 (EEAG). This new document…

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Republiková únia zamestnávateľov, 10 Dec 2020

Feedback to the Roadmap /Inception Impact Assement on the revision of the EEAG 2014-2020 We are mainly interested in guidelines 112, 113, 114 and 121 of the current EEAG, with regard to investment and operation aids granted to biofuels, some of which should be amended. The context under which the…

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Bundesverband Bioenergie e.V., 2 Dec 2020

Der Bundesverband Bioenergie e.V. (BBE) betreut die Geschäftsstelle der Branchenplattform „Biokraftstoffe in der Land- und Forstwirtschaft“. Ziel dieser von Verbänden der Land- und Biokraftstoffwirtschaft sowie Landtechnikunternehmen getragenen Branchenplattform ist die Steigerung des Einsatzes…

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CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE PERITI INDUSTRIALI E PERITI INDUSTRIALI LAUREATI, 10 Dec 2020

Considerazioni del Consiglio Nazionale dei Periti Industriali e dei Periti Industriali Laureati (CNPI) relativamente alla revisione della Guida sugli aiuti di Stato per la tutela dell'ambiente e l'energia 2014-2020 (2014 / C 200/01)

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Holding Slovenske elektrarne d.o.o., 8 Dec 2020

HSE GROUP’S INPUT Public Consultation for the Revision of the Guidelines on State aid for Environmental protection and Energy 2014-2020 (EEAG) 2 December 2020 HSE Group strongly believes that a successful transformation of coal regions is key to a successful decarbonisation of the EU.…

AGFW Calls for Expanded State Aid for District Heating

AGFW | Der Energieeffizienzverband für Wärme, Kälte und KWK e. V., 10 Dec 2020

The organization requests including thermal storage and sector integration technologies in the guidelines. They propose raising notification thresholds and aid intensities for district heating and cogeneration. They also suggest removing tendering requirements for small-scale plants.
Member companies would benefit from faster funding and increased legal certainty.
Supporters of strict waste hierarchy rules may see their priorities bypassed.

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2030 sekretariatet, 10 Dec 2020

The State Aid Rules is an important part of interaction between member states in a union. Without such rules the cooperation would quickly trickle to a minimum. When the State aid guidelines for environmental protection and energy (EEAG) are to be revised, we need to note that the European…

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Syndicat des énergies renouvelables, 10 Dec 2020

Bonjour, Veuillez trouver en pièce jointe la contribution du Syndicat des énergies renouvelables (SER) sur à la révision des lignes directrices relatives à la protection de l'environnement et à l'énergie (analyse d'impact initiale). Bien cordialement.

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Wirtschaftsverband Stahl- und Metallverarbeitung e.V., 9 Dec 2020

Die zu erwartende Entscheidung der EU, das Emissions-Minderungsziel für das Jahr 2030 auf 55% anzuheben, wird in allen Politikbereichen Zielverschärfungen nach sich ziehen. So wird es insbesondere erforderlich werden, die Erneuerbaren Energien noch schneller auszubauen als bisher geplant. Das wird…

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, 10 Dec 2020

“ArcelorMittal welcomes the European Commission’s consultation on the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA) regarding its initial plans to revise its 2014 Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy (EEAG) and the corresponding provisions of the General Block Exemption Regulation…

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Technologie- und Förderzentrum im Kompetenzzentrum für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe, 10 Dec 2020

Aufgabe des Technologie- und Förderzentrums (TFZ) ist die anwendungsnahe Forschung zur Erzeugung und Nutzung biogener Rohstoffe sowie deren technische und ökologische Bewertung. Das TFZ begrüßt grundsätzlich den European Green Deal (EGD) und die Anpassung einschlägiger Richtlinien. Die…

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Region Östergötland, 10 Dec 2020

Opinion on State aid for environmental protection and energy - revised guidelines Region Östergötland (RÖ) the public authority for Healthcare, Regional Development and Public Transport in Östergötland, Sweden, would in the context of the revision of guidelines on State aid for environmental…

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, 10 Dec 2020

Considerazioni di unem su revisione EEAG. unem rappresenta il downstrem petrolifero italiano e promuove la raffinazione, l'approvvigionamento e l'uso di prodotti petroliferi nelle forme più sostenibili dal punto di vista economico, ambientale e sociale. unem accoglie con favore l'opportunità di…

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Český plynárenský svaz, 8 Dec 2020

The Czech Gas Association (hereinafter CGA) is an independent association of companies and experts operating in the gas and related industries. It brings together organizations active in the gas industry, along with research and scientific institutes, and further comprises experts whose…

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EUROFORGE, 8 Dec 2020

The expected decision by the EU to raise the emissions reduction target to 55% for 2030 will result in tightening targets in all policy areas. In particular, it will be necessary to expand renewable energies even faster than previously planned. This will lead to further increasing costs for…

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, 7 Dec 2020

Seit Jahrzehnten engagiert sich der Bundesverband Dezentraler Ölmühlen und Pflanzenöltechnik e.V. (BDOel) für die Verwendung von Pflanzenöl auch als Biokraftstoff. Insbesondere der Einsatz in der Land- und Forstwirtschaft liegt nahe, da der Kraftstoff regional produziert wird und wieder direkt vor…

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Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen, 30 Nov 2020

Die Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP), fördert seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1990 u. a. die Herstellung und Verwendung von Rapsölkraftstoff und Biodiesel (RME). Ziel ist die Schaffung eines zusätzlichen Absatzmarktes als Beitrag zur Einkommenssicherung für die…