RWE to pay German municipalities climate bonus for more acceptance

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The amended Renewable Energies Act (EEG 2023) makes it possible: Company pays municipalities 0.2 cents per kilowatt hour for existing RWE wind farms and for future renewable energy plants after commissioning / Voluntary bonus is intended to increase local acceptance of the energy transition; additional revenue could benefit day-care centres, schools or fire brigades, for example

RWE has decided to allow all municipalities in Germany with one of the company's wind farms or ground-mounted solar plants to share in the profits on a voluntary basis.* The “RWE climate bonus” will generally apply to both existing RWE assets and future assets after commissioning from 1 January 2023. The amendment to the Renewable Energies Act (EEG) makes this possible. The company sees... ... More: Official Press Release RWE

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