The Austrian Power Grid (APG) welcomes the assessment of the new renewable expansion of the acceleration law (EABG). “With this draft law, the Austrian federal government creates a first basis for the urgently necessary acceleration of the approval procedures. This draft law is a prerequisite for us to implement our projects shown in the network development plan. Network expansion as quickly as possible.
First assessment
The implementation of Red III in the EABG is a big step in the right direction. The urgently needed assignment of the outstanding public interest in network infrastructure measures for the integration of renewables brings considerable acceleration potential compared to the current environmental impact assessment law (UVP-G) regime. Despite these positive aspects, there is a need for adaptation in some procedural norms. APG will actively contribute its expertise and experience from numerous positive UVP-G procedures as part of the assessment procedure. “We will now analyze the draft assessment in detail, especially with regard to the factual effects of acceleration from our comprehensive project experience. From the point of view of the APG, it is essential that the EAGG will be decided quickly in the National Council after completion of the assessment so that the necessary measures can be effective as soon as possible. Expert required, ”says Christiner.
About Austrian Power Grid (APG)
As an independent transmission system operator, Austrian Power Grid (APG) is responsible for safe power supply Austria. With our powerful and digital electricity infrastructure, as well as the application of State-of-the-art-Technologien If we integrate renewable energies and thus reduce import dependency, are platform for the electricity market, create access to inexpensive electricity and thus form the basis for a supply-proof and future-proof economic and lifeline. The APG network extends over a route length of around 3,500 km, which the company maintains with a team of around 1,000 specialist: operates, maintains and continuously the increasing requirements of the electrification adapted to society, economy and industry. A large part of the 67 substances that are distributed throughout Austria are operated by the tax center in Vienna. In 2024, security of supply was also thanks to the committed employees: inside, 99.99 percent and thus in the world’s top field. Our investments of 630 million euros 2025 (2024: 440 million, 2023: 490 million euros) are Economic engine And essential building block for the achievement of Austria’s energy goals. A total of APG will invest around 9 billion euros in the network and conversion by 2034.
Austrian Power Grid
Christoph Schuh
Telephone: +43 50 320 56230
E-mail: christoph.schuh@apg.at
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