An energy check and a tariff shield intended for households, but also a range of aid for businesses. Alongside Elisabeth Borne, during the Prime Minister’s announcements on Wednesday September 14, Bruno Le Maire, the Minister of the Economy, confirmed the continuation of aid in 2023 for companies penalized by the surge in oil prices. energy. These subsidies will differ according to the size of the companies.
The smallest, those whose turnover is less than 2 million euros and which employ ten employees at most – there are 1.5 million in total –, “will continue to benefit from access to regulated tariffs”, he confirmed. As for the larger and so-called “energy-intensive” companies (the most energy-consuming), they can also claim aid according to certain criteria. These companies must submit energy bills representing at least 3% of their turnover. Or a higher gas and electricity bill compared to 2021 and profits that have fallen in the previous month.
There are several levels of help. For that capped at 2 million euros, the conditions of access have recently been simplified and will come into force on 1er october. While, for larger amounts, between 20 million and 50 million maximum, Bercy has not yet revised the device.
” Toolbox “
Bruno Le Maire recalled that he was in discussion with the European Commission about this aid scheme for so-called “energy-intensive” companies, judge “infinitely too complex”. This measure, intended for companies often exposed to international competition, must be reviewed “from top to bottom”he insisted, adding that he wanted to conclude the negotiations before the end of 2022.
“This a posteriori device is one of the elements of the toolbox. And while its overhaul is absolutely necessary, it will not be enough to limit the impact of the price spike for the industry”, relativizes Gildas Barreyre, president of the electricity commission of the Union of industries using energy. It is also necessary, according to him“pursue sobriety actions, reduce the consumption of electricity and natural gas, activate all the levers to lower market prices and reduce the bill for manufacturers, in particular by maximizing the share supplied to the Arenh [accès régulé à l’électricité nucléaire historique] »he adds, referring to the mechanism obliging EDF to supply electricity at a reduced cost to alternative suppliers.
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