Created demand for low-carbon/EU-origin steel, concrete/mortar and aluminium via publicly-funded renovation, construction and infrastructure support schemes conditioned on using at least 25%/5%/25% qualifying material.
Producers of low-carbon and/or Union-origin steel, concrete/mortar and aluminium are offered support, and this is not law yet.
Why it matters
This is a Commission proposal: it is not law yet, and it can change before it is.
- It is Art. 12; Annex II, Part II, in the Industrial Accelerator Act. as of 2026-08-17
- The act gives its timing as: From 1 January 2029. as of 2026-08-17
- It names 3 industries by name: Steel, Cement and Aluminium. as of 2026-08-17
- Compliance is checked by self-declaration, per project. as of 2026-08-17
The rule
Product used in a renovation/construction project receiving public support under a scheme established/updated on or after 1 January 2029
Created demand for low-carbon/EU-origin steel, concrete/mortar and aluminium via publicly-funded renovation, construction and infrastructure support schemes conditioned on using at least 25%/5%/25% qualifying material.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
(a) steel, and any product the performance of which depends primarily on steel : at least 25% of the total volume of steel used in the product or project that receives support shall be low-carbon;
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