State aid: Commission approves German support to cogenerated electricity; opens in-depth investigation into surcharge reductions

On the 24 October 2016, The European Commission found German plans to support high-efficiency cogeneration to be in line with EU state aid rules. They promote energy efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and lead to a better integration of cogenerated power into the electricity market.

At the same time, the Commission will start an in-depth investigation into reductions for certain users from the surcharges imposed to finance the support.

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ESO: Background information: Environment & Climate Action http://www.europeansources.info/record/environment-climate-action/

ESO: Background information: Website: Sustainable development http://www.europeansources.info/record/sustainable-development-2/

ESO: Background information: Website: European Portal on Sustainable Development http://www.europeansources.info/record/sustainable-development-4/

ESO: Background information: Website: European Foundation for the Sustainable Development of the Regions (FEDRE) http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-european-foundation-for-the-sustainable-development-of-the-regions-fedre/

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