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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Energy conservation and efficiency, Other environmental risks mitigation, Waste management and recycling
 Tax concessions Manufacturing
Environmental Aid: Substitution of the Pollution…
Environmental Aid: Substitution of the Pollution Charge:
According to the Environmental Charges Act companies have to pay a charge for the release of pollutants or waste into the environment. According to article 48 of the Environmental Charges Act, the obligation to pay the pollution charge can be substituted by investments if:
- the polluter implements measures, which ensure the reduction of pollutants over the course of 3 years by not less than 15% in comparison with the last accounting period prior to the implementation of such measures;
- in case of hazardous waste, the eliminator of such waste implements over the course of 3 years measures, which allow the former hazardous waste to be treated as non hazardous waste;
- in case of hazardous waste, which technically cannot be recycled, the eliminator of the waste builds a waste disposal site for such waste over the course of 3 years.
The extent to which the pollution charge is substituted shall not exceed the cost of the environmental protection measures.
In certain cases the applicant has to undertake energy efficiency measures for substitution. Subsidy could be granted up to 65% of eligible costs.
Environment related objective
Decreasing pollution by encouraging voluntary environmental protection investments.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Substitution of the Pollution Charge:
According to the Environmental Charges Act companies have to pay a charge for the release of pollutants or waste into the environment. According to article 48 of the Environmental Charges Act, the obligation to pay the pollution charge can be substituted by investments if:
- the polluter implements measures, which ensure the reduction of pollutants over the course of 3 years by not less than 15% in comparison with the last accounting period prior to the implementation of such measures;
- in case of hazardous waste, the eliminator of such waste implements over the course of 3 years measures, which allow the former hazardous waste to be treated as non hazardous waste;
- in case of hazardous waste, which technically cannot be recycled, the eliminator of the waste builds a waste disposal site for such waste over the course of 3 years.
The extent to which the pollution charge is substituted shall not exceed the cost of the environmental protection measures.
In certain cases the applicant has to undertake energy efficiency measures for substitution. Subsidy could be granted up to 65% of eligible costs.
Companies have to pay a charge for the release of pollutants or waste into the environment
Type of measure
Pollution charge substitution with investments in environmental protection or energy efficiency
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of support for applicant is up to 3 years, the program is valid till 2020
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable forestry management, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Energy, Forestry, Services
Environmental Aid: Environmental Programme: In…
Environmental Aid: Environmental Programme:
In case of Environmental Investment Centre the subsidy is provided to applicant's projects, which are targeted at environmental protection, inter alia for infrastructure projects and for climate projects for developing countries. Subsidies are granted mostly for investments up to 100% of eligible costs.
Subsidies for promotion of forests are granted in accordance with the relevant conditions of Private Forest Centre Foundation. Maximum subsidy amount is up to EUR 200,000.
In case of foundation Kredex subsidy is provided to companies, non profit organisations etc. to invest in solar panels used for the production of energy. Maximum amount of subsidy is EUR 30,000.
In case on Ministry of Environment operating costs to meet climate policy objectives are covered.
In case of Muhu Rural Municipality and Lääne Nigula Rural Municipality subsidy is granted to co finance the reconstruction of municipality's water and sewage infrastructure.
Environment related objective
To preserve the stability of environment by supporting projects on environmental protection, the reconstruction of municipality's water and sewage infrastructure, the promotion of forests, and investment in solar panels for energy production
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Environmental Programme:
In case of Environmental Investment Centre the subsidy is provided to applicant's projects, which are targeted at environmental protection, inter alia for infrastructure projects and for climate projects for developing countries. Subsidies are granted mostly for investments up to 100% of eligible costs.
Subsidies for promotion of forests are granted in accordance with the relevant conditions of Private Forest Centre Foundation. Maximum subsidy amount is up to EUR 200,000.
In case of foundation Kredex subsidy is provided to companies, non profit organisations etc. to invest in solar panels used for the production of energy. Maximum amount of subsidy is EUR 30,000.
In case on Ministry of Environment operating costs to meet climate policy objectives are covered.
In case of Muhu Rural Municipality and Lääne Nigula Rural Municipality subsidy is granted to co finance the reconstruction of municipality's water and sewage infrastructure.
Energy, forests, environmental investment centre
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Different time limits apply to different programs
Keywords
Climate
Environment
Renewable
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Environmental Aid: Support for electricity…
Environmental Aid: Support for electricity produced from renewable sources and efficient cogeneration
Environment related objective
To eliminate the market barrier for producers using renewable sources to produce electricity and to produce electricity in efficient cogeneration mode
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Support for electricity produced from renewable sources and efficient cogeneration
The subsidy is paid monthly on the basis of applications from producers who produce electricity using renewable sources or producers who produce electricity in efficient cogeneration regime.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy is paid on monthly basis for 12 years beginning from the date when the producer first started to produce electricity.
Keywords
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments Energy
Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity…
Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity generation installations through transitional free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances
Environment related objective
To support investments in the modernisation of electricity generation installations through the free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances to these installations pursuant to article 10(c)(5) of the EU ETS Directive, with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Modernisation of electricity generation installations through transitional free allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances
At its inception, in 2013, total free allowances will not exceed 70% of the verified greenhouse gases emissions in the period 2005 2007 from electricity installations for the amount corresponding to the gross final national consumption of Estonia. The total transitional free allowances are then planned to be steadily decreased by 10% each year, with free allowances being thus phased out completely in 2020. The quantity of transitional free emission allowances will be deducted from the quantity of allowances that Estonia will auction.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The subsidy is paid during the transitional period of allocation of free greenhouse gas emission allowances (2013 2019).
Keywords
Emissions
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions All products/economic activities
Environmental Aid: Exemption on Excise Duty for…
Environmental Aid: Exemption on Excise Duty for Biogas used as Fuel
Environment related objective
To promote the usage of biogas as fuel
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Exemption on Excise Duty for Biogas used as Fuel
Exemption of biogas from excise duty is targeted at companies or private persons who use biogas (CN 2711 29 00) as a fuel.
Type of measure
Tax advantage
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program is valid till 2020
Keywords
Bio
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy
Environmental Aid: Subsidy for Biomethane…
Environmental Aid: Subsidy for Biomethane Production
Environment related objective
To increase the share of biomethane in transport and in energy by promoting the production of biomethane.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Aid: Subsidy for Biomethane Production
Subsidy is granted to biomethane producers for producing biomethane that will be used in transport and energy. Subsidy is paid once per the following month of production.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The program is valid till the end of 2020
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021 Plant protection Grants and direct payments, Other support measures Other DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: General Services
Environment related objective
Providing services and benefits to agriculture or the rural community
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: General Services
Support for research. There are several national funding programmes for development of agricultural policies, applied research for plant and animal production, etc. Such as the national programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (2014 2020),
Type of measure
Grants, subsidized services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of a subsidy is according to the validation period of different programmes:
RDP 2014 2020, National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2014 2020
Keywords
Conservation
Genetic
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Decoupled income…
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Decoupled income support: Support is provided as decoupled Transitional National Aid at 2013 (TNA) to the Single Area Payment Scheme (SAPS).
Environment related objective
To support agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Decoupled income support: Support is provided as decoupled Transitional National Aid at 2013 (TNA) to the Single Area Payment Scheme (SAPS).
All other decoupled income measures (single area payment scheme (SAPS), payment for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment, the young farmer scheme) were granted from European Union budget.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The TNA could be paid until 2020 (included).
Keywords
Climate
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable…
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing Agriculture, Forestry
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Structural…
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Structural Adjustment Assistance Provided Through Investment Aids:
Through the RDP 2014 2020 following subsidies are provided:
(...)
• Measure 8 Investments in forest area development and improvement of the viability of forests, included support for prevention and elimination of damages to forests and restoration of damaged forests, support for elimination damage caused by forest fires, natural disasters and disasters and support for improving the viability and economic value of forests.
(...)
Environment related objective
To develop viable and sustainable food production oriented agricultural sector which is competitive, resource efficient, and with sustainable age structure and protect forests from natural disasters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Structural Adjustment Assistance Provided Through Investment Aids:
Through the RDP 2014 2020 following subsidies are provided:
(...)
• Measure 8 Investments in forest area development and improvement of the viability of forests, included support for prevention and elimination of damages to forests and restoration of damaged forests, support for elimination damage caused by forest fires, natural disasters and disasters and support for improving the viability and economic value of forests.
(...)
Agriculture and forestry
Type of measure
Grants, guarantees, loans, interest concession.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of RDP 2014 2020. For state aid measures and de minimis measures, the validation period is up to 30 March 2023 and to the end of 2027. Duration of the financial instrument validation period ends 2023. Duration of the Temporary State Aid Framework is prolonged to the end of 2021.
Keywords
Forest
Natural disaster
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry, Other
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Payment Under…
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Payment Under Environmental Programs:
The aim of the support provided by the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 10) is to introduce environmentally friendly production methods that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of foodstuffs, and facilitates the preservation of the natural fertility of the soil, the assurance of biological diversity and the continued use of semi natural grasslands. (...)
The aim of the support provided by the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 11, Conversion and maintaining the organic farming) is to introduce organic farming and increase the share of organic farming in traditional agriculture that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of organic foodstuffs (...)
Support for Natura 2000 and Water Framework Directive payments is provided through the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 12, NATURA 2000 support for private forestland is provided under regional assistance areas). The objective is considering the need to maintain biological and landscape diversity, it is necessary to ensure areas the agricultural lands compensation for the restrictions in NATURA 2000.
The support for grazing animals (animal welfare) is provided through the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 14). The objective of this measure is to improve animal welfare, to maintain and improve biological and landscape diversity and to improve the soil fertility of cultural grasslands. This support is available for farmers (natural and legal persons, civil law partnerships and other associations of persons without the status of a legal person). (...)
Environment related objective
Support under the RDP is provided for environmentally friendly and sustainable production methods, animal welfare and to secure the continuous land use in NATURA 2000 areas
Measure description Coverage of the measure
DOMESTIC SUPPORT IN AGRICULTURE: Payment Under Environmental Programs:
The aim of the support provided by the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 10) is to introduce environmentally friendly production methods that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of foodstuffs, and facilitates the preservation of the natural fertility of the soil, the assurance of biological diversity and the continued use of semi natural grasslands. (...)
The aim of the support provided by the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 11, Conversion and maintaining the organic farming) is to introduce organic farming and increase the share of organic farming in traditional agriculture that will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of organic foodstuffs (...)
Support for Natura 2000 and Water Framework Directive payments is provided through the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 12, NATURA 2000 support for private forestland is provided under regional assistance areas). The objective is considering the need to maintain biological and landscape diversity, it is necessary to ensure areas the agricultural lands compensation for the restrictions in NATURA 2000.
The support for grazing animals (animal welfare) is provided through the RDP 2014 2020 (measure 14). The objective of this measure is to improve animal welfare, to maintain and improve biological and landscape diversity and to improve the soil fertility of cultural grasslands. This support is available for farmers (natural and legal persons, civil law partnerships and other associations of persons without the status of a legal person). (...)
Agriculture, forestry, biological diversity
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of RDP 2014 2020. For de minimis measure the validation period ends 2027.
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Environment
Forest
Organic
Soil
Sustainable
Water