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Changes in rules and regulations

Amendments announced

  • Introduction of APK diesel particulate filter test
  • Deposit on beverage cans
  • Companies with 100 or more employees must lower carbon emissions
  • Ban on office buildings that are not energy efficient
  • Introduction of the Environmental and Planning Act (Omgevingswet)
  • Blending of biofuel mandatory for inland vessels
  • Fashion chains must collect discarded clothing
  • Ban on free coffee cups for takeaway
  • Purchase subsidy zero emission trucks AanZET
  • Sustainability and innovation subsidies in northern Netherlands
  • Prohibition on degassing for inland tankers while sailing

Amendments in force

  • Less energy tax on shore-based power for direct connections
  • No double taxation on energy storage
  • Only Euro 6 and electric trucks allowed in environmental zones
  • Added taxable income rate for electric cars up

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