Increased aid for high electricity consumption industries and reduced bureaucratic obligations
13 Nov 2026Effective: 13 Nov 20265 views
Who is affected:
Large energy-intensive industries at risk of carbon leakage (steel, chemicals, paper, etc.)
Summary
Large energy-intensive industries will receive greater compensation on their electricity bills and face fewer procedures to access State aid.
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Royal Decree 978/2026 amends the Statute of energy-intensive consumers to strengthen aid for high electricity consumption industries at risk of carbon leakage. The contribution to the National Energy Efficiency Obligations System (SNOEE) is incorporated as a new subsidizable cost, representing approximately 2 €/MWh and…
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