On Monday 24 October, the European Commission announced that it has authorised German aid for a high-output cogeneration plant. It also opened an in-depth investigation into reductions granted to some users in the surcharges imposed to finance the aid.
"Cogeneration plants not only produce electricity but also put to use the heat generated in the process. The German cogeneration support scheme we approved today can make an important contribution to EU energy and climate goals. It improves...