Energy DOUE Importance: 3/10

Germany may apply reduced taxes on electricity supplied to ships in port

30 Jun 2026 16 views
Who is affected:
Port operators, shipping companies and electricity suppliers in German ports

Summary

The EU authorizes Germany to reduce taxes on electricity supplied to vessels while docked in port. This measure aims to promote the use of electrical energy instead of polluting fuels.

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The EU Council authorizes Germany, under Article 19 of Directive 2003/96/CE on energy taxation, to apply a reduced tax rate on electricity supplied directly to ships berthed in port. This tax exemption aims to incentivize the use of shore power (cold ironing) instead of onboard diesel generators, thereby reducing pollu…

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CELEX:32026D1440: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1440 del Consejo, de 25 de junio de 2026, por la que se autoriza a Alemania, de conformidad con el artículo 19 de la Directiva 2003/96/CE, a aplicar un tipo impositivo reducido a la electricidad suministrada directamente a los buques atracados en puerto

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Transport

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