Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem
TA-9-2024-0378 · P9_TA(2024)0378 · PE749.154
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Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation establishes a framework to strengthen Europe's manufacturing of net-zero technologies, aiming to boost competitiveness and support the green transition.¶¶ It sets criteria for projects to be recognized as Net-Zero Strategic Projects, which benefit from streamlined permitting and priority status, and introduces measures to enhance skills, innovation, and market access.¶¶
Key points
- Establishes a framework to strengthen Europe's net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem, aiming to boost competitiveness and support the green transition.¶¶
- Defines net-zero technologies and sets criteria for projects to be recognized as Net-Zero Strategic Projects, which benefit from streamlined permitting and priority status.¶
- Requires member states to ensure that permitting procedures for net-zero manufacturing projects are efficient and time-bound.
- Introduces measures to enhance skills development and training for workers in the net-zero technology sector.
- Promotes innovation and research in net-zero technologies, including through regulatory sandboxes and testbeds.
- Encourages public procurement and auctions to support the uptake of net-zero technologies, with sustainability and resilience criteria.
- Establishes a governance framework with the Commission and member states to monitor progress and coordinate actions.
- Amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 to include information on net-zero technology permitting in the single digital gateway.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of net-zero technologies in the EU, who benefit from streamlined permitting and support for skills and innovation.¶
- Member states, which must implement the framework and ensure efficient permitting procedures.
- Workers and job seekers in the net-zero sector, who gain from skills development measures.
- Public authorities, which are encouraged to apply sustainability and resilience criteria in procurement and auctions.
Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶