Factsheet for measure
DK-2022-14/3013
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Updated
– measures in Denmark
Green Energy Agreement to promote the development of electricity
Klimaaftale om grønstrøm og varme 2022
Background information
The Danish government aims to invest in green energy to contribute to the climate agreement on green electricity and heat as an extension of the policy paper ‘Danmark kan mere ll’ (April 2022).
Based on this, ten parties represented in the Danish parliament, including the government, signed an agreement to promote the development of green electricity. The purpose of the agreement is to increase the production of solar and wind energy in Denmark through a wide range of measures.
Content of measure
The agreement on green energy and heat will enable a fourfold increase in the production of solar and wind energy on land by 2030 and a fivefold increase in offshore wind power. Furthermore, the ambition is that all gas in Denmark by 2030 will be green, and the abolition of gas stoves in households by 2035.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Denmark has increased their ambition to become independent from Russian gas and accelerate the green transition in doing so. Among other things, Denmark aims to quadruple the production of solar and wind energy on land by 2030 and make all gas green in Denmark.
DKK 2.3 billion (€309 million) has been allocated for the replacement of oil and natural gas boilers with green heat. The heat package reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 0.7 tonnes of CO2 by 2030. As part of the green energy agreement, the government has furthermore agreed on a green tax reform that makes it more attractive to choose green solutions that reduce negative impacts on the environment.
Updates
The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.
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28 July 2023
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In June 2024, a follow-up agreement was signed in connection with the climate agreement on green power and heat 2022.
The agreement contains the concrete implementation of parts of the initiatives on better conditions for investment in district heating and on increased consumer protection. The agreement aims to promote investment in district heating by extending the depreciation period for pipelines to 45 years, which will both make district heating more financially advantageous for consumers and facilitate the deployment in gas areas. In addition, consumer protection is strengthened through a price cap to ensure transparency and low heat prices, while municipalities will be able to support the establishment of thermonet projects on market terms, which can help communities switch to greener heat supplies.
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Use of measure
No information available.
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Applies to all businesses
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Applies to all citizens
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement as case not in social partner domain
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Unknown
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Unknown
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
There has been no social partners' involved in this measure.
Views and reactions
No views on this measure.
Sources
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22 June 2022: Danish Climate Agreement for energy and industry 2020- Overview
(kefm.dk)
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25 June 2022: Klimaaftale om grøn strøm og varme 2022
(www.regeringen.dk)
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25 June 2022: Aftale om et mere grønt og sikkert Danmark
(www.regeringen.dk)
