Tariff support according to the Lower Austrian Biomass Promotion Act (NÖ BFG)
Tariff remuneration for renewable energy plants based on solid biomass and biogenic waste in Lower Austria. Support for the continued operation of plants whose funding period under ÖSG 2012 expired or expires between 01.01.2017 and 31.12.2019. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Ensuring the continued operation of renewable energy plants based on solid biomass and waste with a high biogenic content in Lower Austria through tariff-based remuneration in accordance with the Lower Austria Biomass Promotion Act.
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Location in Lower Austria
- Funding period according to ÖSG 2012 expired or expiring between 01.01.2017 and 31.12.2019
- Continued operation of the renewable energy plant
- Feed-in of energy into the public grid
Documents required for application
- Offer with details on primary energy sources used and fuel utilization rate
- Technical data of the plant (bottleneck capacity)
- Invoice data and forecasted feed-in quantities
- Concept for raw material supply for 36 months
- Proof of particulate matter reduction and heat meter
- Full load hours of the last five calendar years
- Date of termination of the previous purchase agreement
Description
With the tariff subsidy according to the Lower Austria Biomass Promotion Act, the State of Lower Austria ensures the long-term continued operation of renewable energy plants based on solid biomass and biogenic waste. Eligible to apply are companies and private individuals with a location in Lower Austria whose original funding period under the Renewable Energy Act 2012 expired or will expire between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2019. Since September 1, 2019, applications can be submitted without a deadline, enabling continuous funding and sustainable strengthening of regional value chains in the forestry and waste sectors. With a duration of 36 months, the grant contributes to energy efficiency, climate protection, and supply security.
The tariff remuneration is based on the rated capacity and amounts to 11.20 ct/kWh for plants up to 2 MW, 9.65 ct/kWh for 2–10 MW, and 9.26 ct/kWh for installed capacity above 10 MW. Plants with a waste share receive a tariff reduced by 10%. Prerequisites include uninterrupted continued operation, feed-in to the public grid, and compliance with technical standards. Application documents include, among others, an offer specifying primary energy sources and fuel utilization efficiency, technical plant data, forecasted feed-in quantities, a 36-month raw material concept, as well as evidence of particulate matter reduction and heat metering operation. Additionally, full load hours of the last five years and the date of termination of the previous purchase agreement must be submitted. Through these comprehensive requirements, the measure guarantees efficient, environmentally friendly production of biogenic electricity and supports operators in the long-term planning of their energy projects.