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Requirement · NZIAB-SP-16

Handle every process touching a strategic project in the most rapid way Union and national law allow -- a duty on the promoter as much as on the authorities.

Promoters of net-zero strategic projects and all authorities concerned must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 15(1), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
  • The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
  • It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
  • Compliance is checked by none, per project. as of 2026-08-18
Addressee Promoters of net-zero strategic projects and all authorities concernedAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1735, consolidated 17.08.2025Article Art. 15(1)Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

recognition as a net-zero strategic project

Obligation

Handle every process touching a strategic project in the most rapid way Union and national law allow -- a duty on the promoter as much as on the authorities.

Who is affected

Addressee
Promoters of net-zero strategic projects and all authorities concerned
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Batteries and solar, Wind, heat pumps, hydrogen, Carbon capture and fuels, Power and heat
Applies
Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2))

Burden drivers

No burden drivers recorded on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

Project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that for net-zero strategic projects the relevant processes are treated in the most rapid way possible

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