EU presents Clean Industrial Deal: Drastically lower energy costs!

EU presents Clean Industrial Deal: Drastically lower energy costs!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The European Commission on February 26, 2025 the so-called Clean Industrial Deal a competitive, sustainable and climate -neutral industry in Europe. Barbara Schmidt, Secretary General of Austria's energy, was pleased with the plans to reduce electricity tax, which is intended to help companies and households reduce their electricity costs. "Faster processes and a well -functioning electricity market are important levers to develop a safe energy supply in Europe," emphasized Schmidt, and much more is welcomed by the energy granches.

Another central component of the deal is the action plan for affordable energy, which aims to reduce structurally high energy costs, the European commission . This plan could lead to savings of up to 260 billion euros per year by 2040 and is to relieve both consumers and industry. "We are doing the energy prices down and competitiveness," said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and announced measures to integrate renewable energies and to improve market structures. In addition, recommendations for a reduction in national current taxes are pronounced in order to stabilize electricity prices for end users.

key measures and expectations

The EU also plans further investments in infrastructural projects to promote renewable energies and the shortening of the approval times. These measures are essential to reduce the production costs of industry and to strengthen competitiveness in Europe. "The challenges require courageous and ambitious steps," said Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Energy, "to create a cleaner, cheaper and more efficient energy union." The Commission thus ensures the necessary steps to achieve a strong and stable energy market.