Policy Challenges and Gaps in austria Biomass Policies workshop: Lessons learned and policy challenges in a mature bioenergy market, Vienna, 2 June 2015 02 June 2015 // Gerald Kalt
Outline Policy challenges & ongoing discussions Policy gaps
Policy challenges & ongoing discussions Reform of the Green Electricity Act -> Market-based support scheme Follow-up tariffs for existing CHP/power plants - Should “inefficient” plants be decommissioned (efficiency criteria)? Resource competition (bioenergy vs. paper/pulp etc.) Biomethane strategy Introduction of E10 Further sustainability criteria and certification (esp. forest biomass) Development of a national bioeconomy strategy …?
Outline Policy challenges & ongoing discussions Policy gaps
Policy gaps (?) Sustainability criteria/certification system for forest biomass Targeted support scheme for biomethane Consistent policy regarding use of residues and waste (Stronger incentives for utilizing waste material required?) Strategy regarding bio-electricity Choice of support scheme Requirements for existing plants System services (balancing intermittent generation etc.) Incentives/obligation for cascading biomass use Clear policy targets (and stable framework conditions for investors) Bioeconomy strategy (long-term) …?
Contact Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Gerald Kalt Austrian Energy Agency — Energy Economics and Energy Policy Austrian Energy Agency — Mariahilfer Straße 136 | 1150 Vienna | Austria office@energyagency.at | www.energyagency.at