Net-Zero Industry Act to further accelerate decarbonisation technologies manufacturing in the EU

European Commission - Press release Net-Zero Industry Act to further accelerate decarbonisation technologies manufacturing in the EU Brussels, 23 May 2025 Today, the European Commission has taken further steps to support the EU's transition to a lowcarbon economy. Four new pieces of secondary legislation and a communication relating to the Net- Zero Industry Act (NZIA) will help the EU's industry to become more resilient, competitive and reduce their carbon footprint. These rules clarify which manufacturing projects can benefit from specific provisions in the Act, such as on permitting, strategic project status and on non-price criteria. They will help scale up the manufacturing of net-zero technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and leverage the competitive advantage of the EU's clean tech industry. The Commission has today adopted the following acts: Components primarily used for net-zero technologies under the NZIA The NZIA strengthens EU manufacturing of net-zero technologies including their key components. Today's act clarifies the scope of NZIA through listing specific components for which the NZIA requirements will apply. Rules on non-price criteria in renewable energy auctions The Commission adopted rules for the inclusion of certain non-price criteria in Member State auctions for renewable energy deployment. These criteria include responsible business conduct, cybersecurity, and sustainability and resilience contribution. Starting on 30...