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La UE urge a bajar los impuestos a la electricidad para hacerla más atractiva frente a los combustibles fósiles

El Consejo Europeo y la Eurocámara instan a los reguladores a fijar prioridades en los puntos de acceso a la red en pleno auge de los centros de datos

La UE urge a bajar los impuestos a la electricidad para hacerla más atractiva frente a los combustibles fósiles

The European Union is preparing to address increasing strain on its electricity grids as industrial electrification and the growth of data centers drive up demand. According to a proposed regulation accessed by El Pais, the Council of Europe and Eurocamara warn of potential "observed or predicted shortages" at connection points, allowing regulators to set priorities for who can connect when capacity is insufficient.

The proposal also calls for lowering the taxation of electricity to be lower than that of gas and other fuels, a crucial step in accelerating the currently urgent electrification process.

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