1. 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

2. Outline
Policy challenges & ongoing discussions
Policy gaps

3. 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 …?

4. Outline
Policy challenges & ongoing discussions
Policy gaps

5. 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) …?

6. Contact Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Gerald Kalt Austrian Energy Agency —
Energy Economics and Energy Policy
Austrian Energy Agency —
Mariahilfer Straße 136 | 1150 Vienna | Austria |