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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.1 European Union: Austria 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Funding of electricity production from renewable…
Funding of electricity production from renewable energy sources and energy efficiency programs. The notificated guidelines comprise green electricity producing installations, especially photovoltaics, power storage systems and energy efficiency programs.
Environment related objective
support for electricity production from renewable energy sources by new technologies, excluding hydro power, sewage sludge, meat and bone meal and waste liquor. Additionally funded are also measures to increase energy efficiency and energy saving by energy efficiency programmes.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Funding of electricity production from renewable energy sources and energy efficiency programs. The notificated guidelines comprise green electricity producing installations, especially photovoltaics, power storage systems and energy efficiency programs.
The subsidy is provided to private individuals as well as to companies.
Type of measure
Form of the subsidy is a grant.
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Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of the subsidy is unlimited. 1 October 2017 and 1 January 2020 and mark the commencement of the guidelines.
Keywords
Climate
Energy
Environment
Green
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.1 European Union: Austria 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Tax concessions Manufacturing
"Energieabgabenvergütung" -…
"Energieabgabenvergütung" - Reimbursement of previously paid energy taxes;
Energieabgabenvergütungsgesetz (Act on reimbursement of previously paid energy taxes), Federal Gazette (BGBl.) No. 201/1996, as last amended by Act BGBl. I No. 103/2019.
Environment related objective
To relieve "energy-intensive businesses" (Art. 17 of Council Directive 2003/96/EC), which are more burdened by the energy taxes than others, by implementing an upper limit of the tax burden (regarding their net production value).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
"Energieabgabenvergütung" - Reimbursement of previously paid energy taxes;
Energieabgabenvergütungsgesetz (Act on reimbursement of previously paid energy taxes), Federal Gazette (BGBl.) No. 201/1996, as last amended by Act BGBl. I No. 103/2019.
The reimbursement only applies to energy-intensive businesses (Art. 17(1)a of Directive 2003/96/EC) whose business is mainly the production of goods. The application requirements have to be proven.
Type of measure
The reimbursement of energy taxes on electricity, coal/coke, natural gas and mineral oils is granted to achieve a reduction of environmental taxes following Art. 17 of the Council Directive 2003/96/EC of 27 October 2003 restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity. The minimum excise duty levels as provided by Directive 2003/96/EC are always respected.
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Subsidy amount Implementation period
From 1 January 2011, only businesses whose activity consists in the production of goods may apply for reimbursement of energy taxes. The remuneration is based on a request which has to be submitted by the economic operators in retrospect. The request can be placed not later than 5 years after the end of the calendar year in question.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.1 European Union: Austria 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy
"Photovoltaik-Eigenstrombefreiung" -…
"Photovoltaik-Eigenstrombefreiung" - Exemption from the electricity tax for the self-consumption of electricity produced from photovoltaics, according to Section 2 No. 4 Elektrizitätsabgabegesetz (Electricity Tax Act), Federal Gazette (BGBl.) No. 201/1996, as last amended by Act BGBl. I No. 18/2021. The aid is in the form of an exemption of environmental taxes for renewable energy under Directive 2003/96/EC (Art. 15(1) b).
Environment related objective
To encourage the use of photovoltaic to reach the renewable energy goals of the Republic of Austria. Moreover, the exemption should improve the self-sufficiency with electricity from photovoltaic.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
"Photovoltaik-Eigenstrombefreiung" - Exemption from the electricity tax for the self-consumption of electricity produced from photovoltaics, according to Section 2 No. 4 Elektrizitätsabgabegesetz (Electricity Tax Act), Federal Gazette (BGBl.) No. 201/1996, as last amended by Act BGBl. I No. 18/2021. The aid is in the form of an exemption of environmental taxes for renewable energy under Directive 2003/96/EC (Art. 15(1) b).
The tax exemption applies to electricity producers, including energy communities (energy communities refer to a wide range of collective energy actions that involve citizen's participation in the energy system) as far as the electricity is produced by photovoltaic
Type of measure
The subsequent tax provision provides the beneficiaries a complete and immediate relief from the electricity tax. The tax exemption is granted to achieve a reduction of environmental taxes for photovoltaic under Art. 15(1) b of the Council Directive 2003/96/EC.
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Subsidy amount Implementation period
The exemption entered into force by 1 January 2020.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.1 European Union: Austria 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for…
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for Investments in Photovoltaics
Environment related objective
Investment subsidies for photovoltaics.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aid scheme of the Lower Austrian Funds for Economy and Tourism for Investments in Photovoltaics
Subsidies are granted to endeavours investing in Lower Austria in the form of grants.
Type of measure
Grant.
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Subsidy amount Implementation period
31 December 2020.
Keywords
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.1 European Union: Austria 2021 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Guidelines on Aid to Upper Austria industry for…
Guidelines on Aid to Upper Austria industry for environmental protection measures. Guidelines on Aid for environmental protection measures in Upper Austrian industry sector.
Environment related objective
Support of environmental protection measures (all branches).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Guidelines on Aid to Upper Austria industry for environmental protection measures. Guidelines on Aid for environmental protection measures in Upper Austrian industry sector.
Subsidies are provided especially for enterprises for environmental protection measures with respect to the environmental benefit.
Type of measure
Grants (subsidies) for investments.
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Subsidy amount Implementation period
Guidelines 2009 for environmental support in Upper Austria (based on 2009 guidelines for environmental support in Austria) in force between 1 October 2009 and 19 February 2015. (earlier Number for Upper Austria 418/2007 or.X814/09 or No.SA.32531).
Guidelines 2015 for environmental support in Upper Austria in force since 20 February 2015. This guidelines are open-ended until the next change (recent Number: SA.41223 (2015/X)).
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.1 European Union: Austria 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Water management and…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Guidelines on Aid for ecological measures under…
Guidelines on Aid for ecological measures under the water framework directive for enterprises.
2019/2020. Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 15 July 2017.
Environment related objective
Support of ecological measures under the water framework directive.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Guidelines on Aid for ecological measures under the water framework directive for enterprises.
2019/2020. Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 15 July 2017.
Subsidies are provided to enterprises for ecological measures under the water framework directive with respect to the environmental benefit.
Type of measure
Grants for investment.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2019/2020. Succession Guidelines were set into force reactive after notification on 15 July 2017 until now.
Keywords
Eco
Environment
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.1 European Union: Austria 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Biomasse – Nahwärme (biomass – local heating),…
Biomasse – Nahwärme (biomass – local heating), Case Number: X357/2009.
Environment related objective
The Tyrolean Regional Government supports the use of renewable energy by supporting the construction of biomass local heating systems.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Biomasse – Nahwärme (biomass – local heating), Case Number: X357/2009.
Beneficiaries are corporations, communities, associations of communities and enterprises in agriculture and forestry. The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.
Type of measure
The subsidy is provided in form of direct grants.
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Subsidy amount Implementation period
Period of validity of the subsidy programme is from 2007 to 30 June 2014.
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.1 European Union: Austria 2021 Other environmental risks mitigation Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing All products/economic activities
Regionalwirtschaftliches Programm für den…
Regionalwirtschaftliches Programm für den Planungsverband 9 "Oberes und Oberstes Gericht", Sonderförderungsprogramm 2015 - 2024 (regional economic programme for planning association 9 "Oberes und Oberstes Gericht", special subsidy programme 2015-2024), Case Number: SA.49325 (2017/X).
Environment related objective
To stimulate sustainable regional development by supporting tourism, competitiveness of enterprises, projects to increase innovation, environmental projects and projects in order to counteract predicted population decline
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regionalwirtschaftliches Programm für den Planungsverband 9 "Oberes und Oberstes Gericht", Sonderförderungsprogramm 2015 - 2024 (regional economic programme for planning association 9 "Oberes und Oberstes Gericht", special subsidy programme 2015-2024), Case Number: SA.49325 (2017/X).
Depending on the measure, beneficiaries are individuals, companies, cooperatives, associations and communities. The subsidy is provided through an application mechanism with a predetermined amount per project.
Type of measure
The subsidy is granted in form of direct grants, interest rate subsidies, loans and repayable advances.
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Subsidy amount Implementation period
The programme is valid from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2024. The notification of the aid scheme SA.49325 under the General Block Exemption Regulation was valid until 31 December 2020. The aid scheme SA.49325 replaced the former aid scheme SA.40308 on 12 October 2017.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2021 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Aid for disadvantaged regions: Decree of 11 March…
Aid for disadvantaged regions: Decree of 11 March 2004 on regional incentives in favour of large enterprises Implementation Order of 6 May 2004:
In order to assist the sustainable development of the Region, the Government, within the specific budgetary limits set annually, may grant incentives to large enterprises which have operational headquarters situated in a development zone in the Walloon Region and which have an investment programme significantly contributing to sustainable development and in favour of new economic activity in the area concerned.
In order to assess the importance of an investment programme in relation to sustainable development, are taken into particular consideration the nature of the investment programme, the job creation, the field of activity in which it operates and the economic environment in which it is implemented.
Environment related objective
To assess the importance of an investment programme in contributing to sustainable development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Aid for disadvantaged regions: Decree of 11 March 2004 on regional incentives in favour of large enterprises Implementation Order of 6 May 2004:
In order to assist the sustainable development of the Region, the Government, within the specific budgetary limits set annually, may grant incentives to large enterprises which have operational headquarters situated in a development zone in the Walloon Region and which have an investment programme significantly contributing to sustainable development and in favour of new economic activity in the area concerned.
In order to assess the importance of an investment programme in relation to sustainable development, are taken into particular consideration the nature of the investment programme, the job creation, the field of activity in which it operates and the economic environment in which it is implemented.
Aid to large enterprises are only granted for projects in favour of new economic activity in the area concerned (according to Commission regulation (EU) n° 651/2014).
Type of measure
Investment grant (non-repayable grant) irrespective of the investment financing method. Investments in tangible and intangible fixed assets are eligible.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
No time-limit has been fixed for the implementation of the scheme and the budget is adopted annually.
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.2 European Union: Belgium 2021 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
Decision of the Flemish Government of 17 December…
Decision of the Flemish Government of 17 December 2010 regarding the granting of aid to enterprises for ecological investments in the Flemish Region (Ecology Premium plus or EP+) – SA.54203:
The Flemish Government agrees with the overall aim of reduction and reorientation of aid measures towards more horizontal objectives. The promotion of ecological investments is a valuable tool in achieving that goal.
Environment related objective
To provide aid to enterprises for ecological investments including environment protection and energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decision of the Flemish Government of 17 December 2010 regarding the granting of aid to enterprises for ecological investments in the Flemish Region (Ecology Premium plus or EP+) – SA.54203:
The Flemish Government agrees with the overall aim of reduction and reorientation of aid measures towards more horizontal objectives. The promotion of ecological investments is a valuable tool in achieving that goal.
The scheme has been developed to provide aid to all enterprises, regardless of their size, for ecological investments. The enterprises qualifying for aid will receive a percentage of their eligible investment costs.
Depending on the type of investment (environmental protection, energy, renewals, etc.), various aid intensities are possible, within the maximum limits of the EU GBER
Type of measure
The aid is given in the form of a subsidy.
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Subsidy amount Implementation period
The decision of the Flemish Government of 17 December 2010 came into force on 1 February 2011. The scheme was amended slightly in 2015 to bring it in line with the new 2014 GBER. The scheme will continue until 2023.
Keywords
Eco
Energy
Environment