Overview of biomethane markets and regulations ... - Green Gas Grids
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certificate scheme are considered to be less attractive for biogas <strong>and</strong> <strong>biomethane</strong><br />
producers.<br />
Biogas <strong>and</strong> <strong>biomethane</strong> producers also benefit from measures such as<br />
n Exemption from energy <strong>and</strong> carbon dioxide tax for CO2neutral<br />
fuels <strong>and</strong> for vegetable <strong>and</strong> animal oils <strong>and</strong> fats<br />
<strong>and</strong> biogas as a heating fuel implemented in 1991, up to<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> 2013,<br />
n Government directives on procurement <strong>of</strong><br />
environmentally friendly cars, implemented in 2005<br />
n Requirement <strong>of</strong> retailers to sell at least one renewable<br />
motor fuel implemented in 2006,<br />
n 5 years exemption from vehicle tax for environmental<br />
cars (meaning vehicles emitting below 120 g CO2),<br />
implemented in 2010,<br />
n 40% reduction in the amount <strong>of</strong> fringe benefit in the<br />
income tax for environmental friendly cars using<br />
electricity or gas as fuel, implemented in 2010 <strong>and</strong><br />
finishing in the end <strong>of</strong> 2012.<br />
Several investment programs, e.g. the Local Investment Programmes (LIP) (1998-<br />
2002), the Climate Investment Programme (KLIMP) (2003-2008), <strong>and</strong> the Grant<br />
Programme for sustainable urban development (2009-2010) enabled municipalities<br />
<strong>and</strong> other local actors to receive grants for long-term investments that reduce<br />
greenhouse gas emissions.<br />
There have been investment programmes for biogas production plants (2009-2011)<br />
which supported the generation, distribution <strong>and</strong> use <strong>of</strong> biogas <strong>and</strong> other renewable<br />
gases for the purpose <strong>of</strong> new technology development. Aid for farm-based biogas<br />
production from manure is included within the framework <strong>of</strong> L<strong>and</strong>bygdsprogrammet<br />
(Rural Development Programme). Between 2009 <strong>and</strong> 2013 SEK 200 million has<br />
been allocated for investments linked to this type <strong>of</strong> biogas generation. However,<br />
since these programmes will expire in the coming years, from the perspective <strong>of</strong><br />
future project development, a political sign is required to encourage investments in<br />
biogas projects.<br />
Certification<br />
The Swedish company Fordons<strong>Gas</strong> Sverige sells vehicle gas <strong>and</strong> guarantees at least<br />
50 % <strong>biomethane</strong>. <strong>Gas</strong> is certified by the Nordic Eco-labelling "the Swan". The label<br />
sets requirements e.g. for maximum carbon emissions, sustainable production <strong>of</strong><br />
raw materials, <strong>and</strong> the quality <strong>of</strong> the produced fuel. There is no other third party<br />
certification scheme in Sweden. To uphold the EU sustainability directive, the new<br />
accounting system for reimbursement <strong>of</strong> the excise tax <strong>of</strong> bi<strong>of</strong>uels will in a way<br />
represent a certification <strong>of</strong> the <strong>biomethane</strong> sold in Sweden. All distribution<br />
companies have guarantees to the effect stating minimum 50 % <strong>of</strong> the publically<br />
sold vehicle gas should be renewable.<br />
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