Automatic 'strategic project' status for all net-zero technology manufacturing projects, granting streamlined treatment under the future Environmental Assessment Regulation.
Promoters of net-zero technology manufacturing projects are given a right, 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(2) (new Art. 9(14) 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. 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 competent authority, per project. as of 2026-08-17
The rule
Project is a net-zero technology manufacturing project under Regulation (EU) 2024/1735
Automatic 'strategic project' status for all net-zero technology manufacturing projects, granting streamlined treatment under the future Environmental Assessment Regulation.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
All net-zero technology manufacturing projects shall be considered strategic projects contributing to resilience and decarbonisation or resource efficiency for the purpose of Article 14(1) of [Proposal for a Regulation on speeding-up environmental assessment]
View source →Settled later in secondary legislation. Benefit operationalised via the not-yet-adopted Proposal for a Regulation on speeding-up environmental assessment.