Brief assessment of alternatives for financing the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG)

ewi ER&S and FiFo Cologne assess three extreme cases of financing alternatives for the EEG: a kW-based levy on electricity, a carbon tax as well as financing from the federal budget. All options improve the competitiveness of electricity and incentivize sector coupling.

Type of Publication: Study
On behalf of: Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena)
Date: November 2017
Type of Publication: Study
On behalf of: Deutsche Energie-Agentur (dena)
Date: November 2017