- I can not imagine that it was the European Commission's intention to create crazy incentives.
I think they simply went too fast, says Michael Fejer, CEO of Arctic Paper in Grycksbo.
It is several years since the paper mill stopped burning its heating system with fossil oil and instead switched to pellets, which is a renewable energy source made from forest raw materials.
The pellets heat the giant pans to 800-1000 degrees and are then used to dry the paper.
The steam that is not used for drying goes into a power plant that generates its own electricity at the mill.
No emissions trading
When there is now a new agreement period for the emissions trading system, Arctic Paper is no longer included.
As they come down to zero CO2 emissions, they are shut down from the system.
In the past, they have received free allowances in accordance with a standard value that the EU calculates for different types of industries, and as the mill has not reached that limit, they have been able to sell allowances to other industries that are above their limit.
It has given an extra income to Arctic Paper but it is now disappearing.
- This has not been tried in court, so that is why we are now suing the European Commission to be able to sort it all out legally, says Michael Fejer.
To reduce emissions
Emissions trading for heavy industry, energy and aviation activities is one of the EU's most important tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
SVT has contacted the European Commission to hear their views on this situation, but they have declined to comment with reference to the upcoming legal process.