South influencer, Rich, will advocate for gas-fueled power plants in southern regions, offering incentives

Unleashing Gas Power: Reich's Plan for Southern Germany's Energy Revolution: A Bonus Incentive

South influencer, Rich, will advocate for gas-fueled power plants in southern regions, offering incentives

Hey there! In the realm of power politics, Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reich is on a mission. Her sights are set on southern Germany, where she envisions a surge of gas-fired power plants. To make this vision a reality, Reich has proposed a "South Bonus" - a financial incentive for organizations to construct power plants in the region. Let's dive into the details, mates!

At a recent cabinet retreat led by Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder in Gmund am Tegernsee, Reich shared her plans for a non-stop flow of new gas power plants in Germany, with the southern region being the key focus. "We aim to provide a South Bonus, which will account for two-thirds of the total capacity tendered in the technical south," Reich declared, citing her party, the CDU.

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A few weeks prior, Reich created a stir when she voiced her desire to "quickly" usher in new gas-powered units across Germany. Now, she emphasizes that Bavaria stands to gain from both the power plant strategy and "the tender for the first 20 gigawatts we've set our sights on by 2030." The federal government has been holding tough negotiations with the EU Commission about the tender to ensure they get the green light to avoid competition strangling within the EU.

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Reich is determined to make power affordable for businesses again - something that's been sorely lacking with the inflated costs of electricity. "German electricity prices have lost their competitive edge. We need to get our shit together!" she declared. The federal cabinet is ironing out the first relief measures, which they'll roll out before the summer break. Some of these measures will involve slashing the electricity tax, reducing grid fees, and abolishing the gas storage surcharge.

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The South Bonus is a part of the new federal government's broader strategy to level the playing field for German businesses. By reducing energy costs, they aim to lure investors back to German soil, where prices have driven them away. The nuts and bolts of the plan are currently under discussion with the EU Commission, with the ultimate goal being a 20 GW capacity tender.

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"Supply security, sustainability, and affordability must form a harmonious triad once again," Reich declared. She also reiterated the need to maintain exceptions for energy-intensive industries like the electricity price compensation scheme.

So there you have it, folks! Reich's South Bonus plan is all about shoring up energy security, reducing costs, and bolstering Germany's competitive edge within the EU market. As always, stay tuned for updates on this evolving story.

[1]: Insight provided by ntv.de, als/dpa/rts source.

In line with Reich's vision for southern Germany, various employment policies could be implemented to attract organizations involved in the energy, finance, and industry sectors to construct power plants in the region. For instance, the community and employment policies could offer incentives or subsidies to support the construction of these power plants. Additionally, as Reich focuses on making power affordable for businesses, employee welfare policies could be created to ensure that the reduced costs of electricity do not negatively impact the employees in the energy sector.

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