1. 8th European Economic Meeting EU Climate & Energy Policy
12/05/2019
12/05/2019
8th European Economic Meeting
EU Climate & Energy Policy
Clemens Rosenmayr
18 October 2018 1

2. Table of Contents Introduction to EUROCHAMBRES EU Clean Air Policy
Key challenges for Business
How Chambers can get active at EU level
Key messages to decision makers

3. EUROCHAMBRES Founded by 6 Chambers in 1958
46 Members, incl. 2 transnational Networks
~ regional Chambers
> companies > employees
Cross-sectoral

4. EU Clean Air Policy Based on 3 main pillars
Ambient Air Quality standards
National Emission Reduction Targets
Emission standards for key emission sources
EU Medium Combustion Plant Directive
Industrial Emissions Directive
Ecodesign Directive

5. Key challenges for Business
Right addressees targetted?
Secure, stable & affordable energy access ensured?
Most cost-efficient solution chosen?
Entrepreneurial freedom respected?

6. How Chambers can get active at EU level
Close contact with MEPs & national Government
Participate in public consultations
Participate in Commission Expert Groups
provide input for EU-funded projects
Participate in studies, eg European Economic Survey
Get active within EUROCHAMBRES

7. Key messages to decision makers
Technology neutrality
Flexible funding & sufficient access to finance
Ambitious but realistic targets
Coherent legislation
Create right incentives

8. Questions & Remarks Clemens Rosenmayr rosenmayr@eurochambres.eu