Germany backs exemptions to green energy rebates

The federal government, and the Länder (states) closed ranks on the 1 April 2014 in their dispute with the European Commission, over exemptions for the industrial sector provided by the controversial green energy law.

A study from the Handelsblatt Research Institute revealed that the German model of energy transition was disintegrating.

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ESO: Background information: EU states try to bury energy state aid guidelines http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-states-try-to-bury-energy-state-aid-guidelines/

ESO: Background information: Germany to cut energy rebates for industry, renewable subsidies http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-to-cut-energy-rebates-for-industry-renewable-subsidies/

Deutsche Welle, 02.04.14: Germany boosts wind power at green energy summit http://dw.de/p/1Ba2I

Deutsche Welle [Opinion], 02.04.14: Baby steps toward Germany's energy transition http://dw.de/p/1BaNo

EurActiv, 04.04.14: Germany losing prestige in energy transition, study reveals http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/germany-losing-prestige-energy-transition-study-reveals-301364

EurActiv, 07.02.14: German energy prices 50% higher than EU average: McKinsey http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/german-energy-prices-50-higher-eu-average-mckinsey-269844

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