This measure was launched in 1996 with the objective to reduce CO2 emissions by
supporting large-scale projects directed towards energy efficiency, renewable energy
and direct reductions of emissions. Investment subsidies are given for projects
that without support would have been undertaken later in time. At its start so-called
first round projects were approved. Thereafter the measure worked with tender projects
that were evaluated (European Commission, 2003). Since May 2004,
SenterNovem is responsible for the execution of this regulation.
The projects that receive subsidy from the Decree CO2-reduction could also apply
for other fiscal facilities like for example EIA. The subsidised costs could be lowered
when applying for EIA (http://www.co2-reductieplan.nl/).