The coalition factions in the Bundestag have decided on the next steps for a long-term, climate-neutral power supply.
The coalition factions in the Bundestag have agreed on a massive expansion of green energies. Various laws are intended to create the basis for a long-term, climate-neutral power supply.
The German Press Agency learned that the last differences in the so-called Easter package from Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) were cleared up in the parliamentary process. The package had previously been passed in the cabinet and discussed in the Bundestag, but the FDP had called for a number of changes.
The agreement will now ensure that the EEG green electricity levy, which was reduced to zero on July 1, will be permanently abolished, said FDP parliamentary group Vice President Lukas Köhler. “The financing of renewables via the electricity bill is finally history.” According to dpa information, the goal of achieving a climate-neutral electricity system by 2035 has also disappeared from the drafts. The FDP had demanded that this be deleted.
Reactions from SPD and Greens
SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch said: “Finally we’re not just talking about goals, we’re also making sure that we achieve them.” For example, it has been anchored that each federal state must make around two percent of its area available for wind power. “This is a clear signal that the expansion of renewables now has top priority.” Köhler emphasized that each state can decide for itself how to achieve the area target, so minimum distances to residential buildings are still possible. The target area of two percent designated area for wind turbines on land has not yet been achieved by the vast majority of countries.
The Green Group Vice Julia Verlinden explained: “We will unleash solar energy and ensure enough space for more wind turbines.” By 2030, the share of green electricity will be increased to 80 percent. “After years of being blocked by the Union, we are now paving the way for renewable energies.”
The expansion of wind power on land has stalled in recent years. From the point of view of the industry, the reasons are too few designated areas and long planning and approval processes.
Source: Stern
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