On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)
TRAN-AD-749959
Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Anna DeparnayGrunenberg
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The Committee on Transport and Tourism proposes amendments to the Net Zero Industry Act, focusing on transport connectivity, sustainable fuels, and faster permitting.¶ It calls for including sustainable aviation and maritime fuels, CO2 transport infrastructure, and grid technologies for electric vehicle charging in the scope.¶¶¶ It demands shorter permit-granting time limits (9 months) for net-zero projects and strategic projects, and simplified procedures.¶¶¶ It asks for measures to support SMEs, skilled workforce from third countries, and better financing options, including tax credits and ETS revenue allocation.¶¶¶ It requests the Commission to evaluate transport sector decarbonisation and consider rail's role in achieving net-zero goals.¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Transport and Tourism proposes amendments to the Net Zero Industry Act, focusing on transport-related technologies, faster permitting, and financing.¶
Key points
- Include cycling industry in supply chain considerations to avoid disadvantages due to scale.¶
- Recognize biomethane's role in decarbonising heavy-duty transport and achieving net-zero by 2050.¶
- Add flexibility technologies, nuclear process technologies, and renewable material technologies to the list of net-zero technologies.¶¶
- Ensure carbon-neutral transport systems for goods, considering rail's role; Commission should evaluate transport decarbonisation.¶¶
- Include onshore power supply and bi-directional charging in grid technologies; faster permitting for transport connectivity infrastructure.¶¶
- Add sustainable aviation and maritime fuels as strategic net-zero technologies, with conventional fuels excluded.¶¶
- Permit-granting for net-zero projects and strategic projects shall not exceed 9 months, with tacit approval for permits.¶¶¶
- Provide financing support via TCTF, ESIF, ETS revenues (at least 25%), and EFSI; consider Hydrogen Bank expansion.¶¶
- Facilitate access of skilled workers from third countries to EU labour market.¶¶¶
- Establish a Net-Zero Industry Expert Group to set technical criteria for technology selection.¶
- Commission to review and update list of net-zero technologies every two years.¶
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of net-zero technologies, including cycling industry, sustainable fuels, and grid technologies.¶¶¶
- Transport sector, including rail, shipping, and aviation, due to decarbonisation measures.¶¶¶
- Member states and national authorities, responsible for permitting and financing.¶¶
- Skilled workers from third countries seeking EU employment.¶¶
- SMEs, with inclusion in supply chains and strategic projects.¶¶¶