Commission publishes guidance on the application of non-price criteria under the Net-Zero Industry Act
The European Commission has released new guidance on implementing non-price criteria under the Net-Zero Industry Act. These rules require public procurement and renewable energy auctions to prioritize sustainability and supply chain resilience alongside cost.
Why it matters
This policy shift aims to reduce the EU's strategic dependency on foreign clean energy technologies and bolster local manufacturing.
©AdobeStok_Industrielblick The Commission has published 2 guidance documents on the application of Article 25 and Article 26 of the Net-Zero Industry Act. Together, they aim to leverage public demand to strengthen Europe's manufacturing base for net-zero technologies, by ensuring that public spending rewards not only the lowest price but also the contribution of projects and products to the sustainability and resilience of the EU's clean energy supply chains.
Article 25 requires contracting authorities to apply minimum requirements on environmental sustainability and a resilience contribution to diversify cleantech supply in the EU, in public procurement procedures for net-zero technologies.
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