The European Commission has introduced the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF), a new regulation aimed at fast-tracking industrial decarbonization, energy efficiency, and clean technology production across the EU.
CISAF outlines how member states can provide public support for clean industry investments under EU state aid rules. It will remain in effect until December 31, 2030, offering long-term policy stability.
Key features include:
- Simplified procedures for supporting projects in wind, solar, hydrogen, and other clean energy sectors
- Electricity cost relief for energy-intensive industries exposed to global competition, in exchange for decarbonization commitments
- Flexible funding options for technologies like electrification, hydrogen, biomass, and carbon capture
- Support for clean tech manufacturing under the Net-Zero Industry Act, including critical raw materials
- Tax incentives such as accelerated deductions for companies investing in clean technologies
- Financial tools like equity, loans, and guarantees to reduce private investment risks in energy infrastructure and circular economy projects
