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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 |


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