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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2017 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
Investments in the modernisation of electricity generation installations
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015, 2016

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy is paid on during the transitional period of allocation of free greenhouse gas emission allowances (2013 - 2019).
Keywords
Emissions
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2017 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy
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
Companies or private persons who use biogas (CN 2711 29 00) as a fuel
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015, 2016

Duration of the subsidy: The program is valid till 2020.
Keywords
Bio
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2017
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support Agriculture
Domestic support in agriculture: General Services…
Domestic support in agriculture: General Services

Legislation under which is granted:
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2014-2020";
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2014-2020 (OFAP 2014-2020);
- Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products for 2013-2017; (...)
Environment related objective
To, inter alia, promote organic farming, the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources, and sustainable use of plant protection products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: General Services

Legislation under which is granted:
- National Programme "Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2014-2020";
- The Estonian Organic Farming Action Plan 2014-2020 (OFAP 2014-2020);
- Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products for 2013-2017; (...)
Programmes for conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources (research institutions), organic farming promotion, and sustainable use of plant protection products
Type of measure
Grants, subsidized services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015, 2016

Duration of the subsidy is the validation period of the Rural Development Plan 2007 - 2013. For state aid measures the validation period is the end of 2020. Other grants, subsidies and measures have no time limits attached to them.
Keywords
Conservation
Genetic
Organic
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2017
Afforestation/reforestation, Other environmental…
Afforestation/reforestation, Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable agriculture 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

• Measure 1.6, Rural Development Plan 2007-2013: Adding value to agricultural and non-forestry products
• Measure 8, Rural Development Plan 2014-2020: Investments in forest area development and improvement of the viability of forests
Environment related objective
• Measure 1.6, Rural Development Plan 2007-2013: To improve the competitiveness of agricultural and non-wood forestry sector through the improvement of the general performance of agricultural and non-wood forestry produce processing enterprises (improvement of general economic indicators, decrease in environmental load, growth of export potential, etc.), and to ensure their long-term sustainability;

• Measure 8, Rural Development Plan 2014-2020: To provide 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
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: Structural Adjustment Assistance Provided Through Investment Aids

• Measure 1.6, Rural Development Plan 2007-2013: Adding value to agricultural and non-forestry products
• Measure 8, Rural Development Plan 2014-2020: Investments in forest area development and improvement of the viability of forests
Eligible enterprises
Type of measure
Grants, guarantees, loans, interest concession
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015, 2016

Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of RDP 2007 - 2013 (the last payments in 2015) and RDP 2014 - 2020. For state aid measures and de minimis measures, the validation period is the end of 2020. Duration of the financial instrument validation period ends 2023.
Keywords
Forest
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2017
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
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under…
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Environmental Programs
Environment related objective
To promote environmentally friendly and sustainable production methods; To compensate for the loss of yield for agricultural producers caused by wild animals and birds (protected by the Nature Conservation Act)

In particular:
- Measure 10, Rural Development Plan (RDP) 2014-2020: 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;
- Measure 11, RDP 2014-2020: 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;
- Measure 14, RDP 2014-2020: To improve animal welfare, to maintain and improve biological and landscape diversity and to improve the soil fertility of cultural grasslands; and
- The compensation of damages caused by wild animals and birds (protected by Nature Conservation Act) is to compensate yield or animal losses or re-sowing of arable crops.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Environmental Programs
Eligible farmers
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015, 2016

Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of RDP 2007 - 2013 (the last payments in 2015) and RDP 2014 - 2020. For de minimis measure the validation period ends 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Soil
Bio
Organic
Conservation
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.8 European Union: Estonia 2017
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under…
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Regional Assistance Programs
Environment related objective
To maintain biological and landscape diversity (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013, measures 2.1 and 2.2 - last implementation year was 2015); and
To contribute to the sustainable use of private forest land located in NATURA 2000 areas (Rural Development Plan 2007-2013, measures 2.7).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Domestic support in agriculture: Payment Under Regional Assistance Programs
Land use in less-favoured areas (LFA) and NATURA 2000 areas
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015, 2016

Duration of a subsidy is the validation period of the RDP 2007 - 2013 (last payments in 2015) and new RDP 2014 - 2020.
Keywords
Bio
Sustainable
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2017
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Energy grants (Energy aid scheme) and Investment…
Energy grants (Energy aid scheme) and Investment aid for key energy projects
Environment related objective
Promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy; reduction of negative environmental impacts associated with energy production and usage and contribution to energy security and diversity of energy supply
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy grants (Energy aid scheme) and Investment aid for key energy projects
Eligible enterprises and communities (granted on a case-by-case consideration)
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: The subsidy programme is valid until end of 2017.
Keywords
Energy
Conservation
Renewable
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2017 Alternative and renewable energy Income or price support Energy Feed-in tariff for renewable energy
Environment related objective
Environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Feed-in tariff for renewable energy
Producers of electricity from biogas and small-CHP, wind power, and forest chip use in multifuel plants
Type of measure
Operating aid (the aid amount is the difference between the target price and electricity spot price)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: The scheme will expire on 1 April 2021. However, the producers within the scheme are eligible for the operating aid for the first 12 years of production.
Keywords
Renewable
Energy
Environment
Bio
Forest
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2017 General environmental protection Tax concessions Agriculture, Manufacturing
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed…
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed by industry
Environment related objective
To improve competitiveness of the industry when tax on electricity is levied in order to reach environmental and energy policy goals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed by industry
Electricity is taxed on the basis of category II (industry) if it is used for industrial manufacturing and processing of goods or professional glasshouse cultivation.
Electricity tax rate: cent/kWh 2015 2016
- category I 2,253 2,253
- category II 0.703 0703
Type of measure
Differentiated tax rate
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: Valid until 31.12.2020
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/315/EU/ADD.9 European Union: Finland 2017
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change…
Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Tax concessions Energy
CO2-tax discount for fuels used in CHP-power…
CO2-tax discount for fuels used in CHP-power plants
Environment related objective
To relieve the CO2 tax burden of CHP-power plants which are part of the emission trade sector
Measure description Coverage of the measure
CO2-tax discount for fuels used in CHP-power plants
CHP-power plants which use natural gas, coal, LPG, light or heavy fuel oil and biofuel oil
Type of measure
Differentiated tax rate and excise duty refund
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015 - 2016

Duration of the subsidy: Valid until 31.12.2020
Keywords
Emissions
Bio
Climate