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Factsheet for measure LT-2022-41/3020 – measures in Lithuania

Energy-efficient production technologies in the manufacturing sector

Energijos vartojimo efektyvumą didinančių gamybos technologijų diegimas apdirbamosios pramonės sektoriuje

Country Lithuania , applies nationwide
Time period Temporary, 06 October 2022 – 30 January 2023
Context Green Transition, European Semester
Type Legislations or other statutory regulations
Category Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery into a green future
– Support for spending, stimulus packages
Author Inga Blaziene (Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences) and Eurofound
Measure added 30 January 2023 (updated 24 April 2023)

Background information

In compliance with the Order No 4-861 of the Minister of Economy and Innovation, on 6 October 2022, the Environmental Projects Management Agency (EPMA) under the Ministry of Environment launched a call for the measure "The deployment of energy-efficient production technologies in industries participating in the EU Emissions Trading System". The measure aims at promoting companies‘ investments in production process equipment and facilities by implementing technologies that increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Content of measure

Only companies operating in manufacturing sector and having a permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to emit greenhouse gases can apply for this measure. Such companies can apply for a subsidy from the EU Modernisation Fund.

The eligible costs for the subsidy are the costs of the acquisition and installation of equipment and facilities (e.g. equipment for the use of secondary raw materials and/or by-products of production; control equipment for production units, etc.) linked to the implementation of the project and the achievement of a higher level of energy efficiency.

The maximum amount of the subsidy per applicant is €10 million excluding VAT, taking into account related companies. The funding intensity per applicant is 30% of the eligible costs, which may be increased by 10 percentage points for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

The total amount available for the call is €30 million. The calls for applications are open from 6 October 2022 to 30 January 2023. The measure is financed by the EU Modernisation Fund.

Use of measure

According to the EPMA, from 6 October 2022 to 2 January 2023, there were a total of 8 applications filed for the total amount of €13 million

Target groups

Workers Businesses Citizens
Does not apply to workers Sector specific set of companies
Does not apply to citizens

Actors and funding

Actors Funding
National government
Public support service providers
European Funds
National Recovery and Resilience Facility

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

Trade unions Employers' organisations
Role No involvement Unknown
Form Not applicable Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

  • No involvement
  • Main level of involvement: Unknown

Involvement

No information available.

Views and reactions

No information available.

Sectors and occupations

    • Economic area Sector (NACE level 2)
      C - Manufacturing C10 Manufacture of food products
      C11 Manufacture of beverages
      C12 Manufacture of tobacco products
      C13 Manufacture of textiles
      C14 Manufacture of wearing apparel
      C15 Manufacture of leather and related products
      C16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
      C17 Manufacture of paper and paper products
      C18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media
      C19 Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
      C20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
      C21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations
      C22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
      C23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
      C24 Manufacture of basic metals
      C25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
      C26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
      C27 Manufacture of electrical equipment
      C28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
      C29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers

This case is not occupation-specific.

Sources

  • 11 July 2022: Order No 4-861 of the Minister of Economy and Innovation (www.e-tar.lt)
  • 03 January 2023: The call for applications for manufacturing companies has been extended (Pratęstas kvietimas teikti paraiškas apdirbamosios pramonės įmonėms) (www.apva.lt)

Citation

Eurofound (2023), Energy-efficient production technologies in the manufacturing sector, measure LT-2022-41/3020 (measures in Lithuania), EU PolicyWatch, Dublin, https://static.eurofound.europa.eu/covid19db/cases/LT-2022-41_3020.html

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