Ensure support schemes for net-zero technologies include the Union-origin requirements laid down in the new Annex II.

Member States, regional/local authorities and bodies governed by public law must comply, 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. 34(6) (new Art. 28a(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735), in the Industrial Accelerator Act. as of 2026-08-17
The act gives its timing as: From entry into force; technology-specific thresholds at 1/3 years after entry into force. as of 2026-08-17
It names 2 industries by name: Batteries and solar and Clean tech. as of 2026-08-17
Compliance is checked by none, per scheme. as of 2026-08-17

Addressee Member States, regional/local authorities and bodies governed by public lawAct COM(2026) 100 final, 2026/0068 (COD)Article Art. 34(6) (new Art. 28a(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735)Class Governments

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

Support scheme benefiting households or companies for net-zero technology final products

Obligation

Ensure support schemes for net-zero technologies include the Union-origin requirements laid down in the new Annex II.

Who is affected

Addressee

Member States, regional/local authorities and bodies governed by public law

Class

Governments

Sectors

Names Batteries and solar, Wind, heat pumps, hydrogen

Applies

From entry into force; technology-specific thresholds at 1/3 years after entry into force

Burden drivers

D1 · D4 — 2 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

1. Without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 TFEU, support schemes referred to in Annex II shall include the requirements laid down therein. Requirements relating to specific main specific components shall only apply to the extent that those components are included in the final product.

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