Renewable energy policy database and support

Summary of support schemes

• Tax regulation mechanism. In Austria, petrol and diesel from a minimum content of 4.6% resp. 6.6% of biogenic material are subject to a lower mineral oil tax. Mineral oil solely from biogenic material and E85 are exempt from this tax.

• Biofuels quota. To ensure that biofuels make up a defined percentage of the annual fuel sales, there is a substitution obligation in force since 2005. From 2009, the substitution target amounts to 5.75%, measured by the total fossil petrol or diesel introduced or used in the federal territory.

• Klimaaktiv mobil. The investment promotion programme supports the deployment of environmental friendly vehicles, electric mobility and renewable energies, cycling and mobility management. However, the main focus of the programme is the support of electric vehicles and the development of the respective infrastructure. Projects are financed from the national environmental promotion programme (Umweltförderung im Inland) and the Climate and Energy Funds. Current promotional offers on a national level are available on the clearing agency’s (Kommunalkredit Public Consulting) website.