CleanTechnica•about 18 hours ago
European Investment Bank Gives Green Light to €3bn for Clean Transition
Key Takeaway
The EIB's €3bn facility signals a significant financial commitment to help EU countries manage the transition to higher carbon costs for heating and fuel under ETS2, driving demand for cleaner energy and electrification solutions.
AI Summary
- •The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €3bn 'Frontloading Facility' to assist EU countries in preparing citizens for higher fuel and heating costs under the upcoming ETS2 carbon pricing scheme.
- •The ETS2 mechanism will introduce carbon costs on heating and fuel, directly impacting operational expenses for large power consumers and industrial facilities reliant on these energy sources.
- •This funding aims to mitigate the social impact of ETS2, indirectly accelerating the clean energy transition and potentially increasing demand for electrified solutions and cleaner energy alternatives.
- •An additional €3bn in funding is potentially available, signaling a substantial financial commitment to managing the transition to a decarbonized heating and fuel sector within the EU.
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European Investment Bank approves ETS2 Frontloading Facility The European Investment Bank (EIB) board has approved a €3bn Frontloading Facility which provides revenues to countries to spend on preparing citizens for higher fuel costs, once the EU’s carbon price on heating and fuel (ETS2) kicks in. A further €3bn could be ... [continued] The post European Investment Bank Gives Green Light to €3bn for Clean Transition appeared first on CleanTechnica .