Germany amends renewables legislation

Germany's Bundestag (Parliament) voted on the 27 June 2014 to revise the country's green power subsidies and surcharges system, ostensibly to rein in costs. Critics say households will foot the bill for 45% renewables in Germany by 2025.

On the previous day, Sigmar Gabriel, the German economy and energy minister, remained tough in the country's squabble with the European Commission over its Renewable Energies Act (EEG), saying the latest demands from Brussels would prompt the de-industrialisation of Germany.

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ESO: Background information: ECJ decision pivotal in debate over Germany’s green subsidies http://www.europeansources.info/record/ecj-decision-pivotal-in-debate-over-germanys-green-subsidies/

ESO: Background information: Germany backs exemptions to green energy rebates http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-backs-exemptions-to-green-energy-rebates/

Wikipedia: German Renewable Energy Act http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Renewable_Energy_Act

EurActiv, 25.06.14: German coalition snubs opposition in renewables reform http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/german-coalition-snubs-opposition-renewables-reform-303063

Blog: German Energy Blog, 27.06.14: EEG 2.0: Bundestag Passes EEG 2014 Reform Bill After Lively Debate http://www.germanenergyblog.de/?p=16117

EurActiv, 27.06.14: Gabriel accuses Brussels of 'foul play' in renewables row http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/gabriel-accuses-brussels-foul-play-renewables-row-303124

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