The European Commission has uanveiled the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), a new regulation aimed at helping EU member states fast-track the transition to clean energy, industrial decarbonization, and clean technology production.
CISAF defines the rules under which national governments can provide public support for clean industry investments in line with EU state aid regulations. The framework, effective until December 31, 2030, offers long-term regulatory stability for both governments and businesses.
"CISAF is designed to remove financial and bureaucratic barriers, allowing member states to implement national clean industrial programs more swiftly," the Commission said in a statement.
Key Elements of CISAF:
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Simplified procedures to fast-track support for projects in wind, solar, and green/blue hydrogen, especially for hard-to-abate sectors.
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Electricity cost support for energy-intensive industries exposed to global competition—on the condition that they invest in decarbonization measures.
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Flexible funding tools for a wide range of clean technologies, including:
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Electrification
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Hydrogen
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Biomass
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Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
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Targeted investment support for clean tech manufacturing under the Net-Zero Industry Act, and in the production and processing of critical raw materials.
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Demand-side incentives such as accelerated tax deductions for companies investing in clean technology.
CISAF also introduces mechanisms to reduce financial risk for private investors, such as providing equity, loans, and guarantees for projects in energy infrastructure, circular economy solutions, and other clean industrial initiatives.
By enabling more agile and targeted state support, the European Commission aims to strengthen the EU's industrial competitiveness, keep clean tech investments within the bloc, and position Europe as a global leader in green industrial transformation.
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