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Germany set to increase green energy levy by 8% in 2017
The green energy levy in Germany (EEG), a surcharge paid by power consumers to support the transition to renewables, is expected to rise by 8 percent in 2017, despite governments efforts to slash support for renewable power.
read more... 11/10/2016
Germany rejects EU plan for surcharge on industry for renewable energy
Germany has rejected as undesirable European Commission plans to make industrial companies producing their own electricity pay a levy to aid fund a transition to green energy, as indicated in an economy ministry paper.
read more... 18/02/2016
Germany: 4,600 of 6,500 MW offshore grid connection capacity finalized – offshore surcharge stable
The offshore transmission system operators 50Hertz and TenneT have finalized offshore grid connections with a capacity of more than 4,600 MW in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. That brings the offshore grid development closer to the EEG expansion objective of 6,500 MW for offshore wind by 2020.
read more... 23/10/2015
German households – a potential increase in green power surcharge to 6.35 cents/kWh
A renewable energy surcharge levied on German consumers to sustain green electricity production is expected to insignificantly increase next year, after dropping this year, as stated by two sources with knowledge of the new charge on Friday.
read more... 12/10/2015
Germany: slight decrease in the renewable power surcharge for households
A surcharge incorporated since 2000 on German household electricity bills to aid support green energy will be cut for the first time, as stated by network companies on Wednesday.
read more... 16/10/2014