Waste‑to‑energy operators, local authorities and district‑heating firms are lobbying EU officials to scrap a proposal that would fold municipal waste incineration into the EU Emissions Trading System from 2031. The coalition argues that the scheme would impose billions of euros in additional expenses on the sector while delivering only marginal reductions in greenhouse‑gas emissions.
According to the groups, the measure could undermine the financial viability of waste‑to‑energy projects and hinder the transition to more sustainable waste‑management solutions. They urge policymakers to consider alternative approaches that achieve genuine climate gains without imposing disproportionate costs on essential public‑service providers.
Source: Carbon Pulse
