#52026AS120842EU approval of Greek aid for energy-intensive users
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Greece can reduce the contributions that energy-intensive businesses pay toward support schemes for renewable electricity and high-efficiency cogeneration. The European Commission reviewed the measure under EU State aid rules and raised no objections. The scheme is worth up to EUR 405 million, with an annual budget of EUR 135 million, and runs until 31 December 2026. It affects eligible energy-intensive users across economic sectors, mainly businesses with high electricity costs.
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Key Changes
- Allows Greece to reduce RES and high-efficiency cogeneration support contributions for eligible energy-intensive users
- Sets an overall aid budget of EUR 405 million, with EUR 135 million available annually
- Runs the scheme until 31 December 2026
Affected Parties
Energy-intensive businesses in GreeceCompanies with high electricity costs+1 more…
Tags
state aid,renewable energy,energy-intensive users