Italian ports
Italian ports received support from the European Union worth 570 million euros to reduce emissions, and according to the Italian project Avgna, it aims to motivate ship operators to choose electricity supplies that are more environmentally friendly.
Thus avoiding significant greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutants and noise emissions. Initially, the reduction will cover 100 percent of the general system fees.
The European Commission approved an Italian plan worth 570 million euros ($609.6 million) to incentivize ships to use electricity on shore when they are anchored in seaports.
This measure contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and noise, in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal. The project will continue until December 31, 2033.
This reduction is expected to lower the cost of electricity for ship operators who purchase electricity ashore, making it competitive with on-board electricity production using fossil fuel engines.
“This €570 million Italian scheme will incentivize ship operators to use shore-side electricity instead of electricity produced on board from fossil fuels,” said Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice President responsible for Competition Policy.
“With this action, Italy will contribute to achieving the EU’s ambitious target of reducing transport emissions by at least 90 percent by 2050 while ensuring that competition is not distorted.”
