EU blanket ban on PFAS risks decarbonisation goals 

EU blanket ban on PFAS risks decarbonisation goals 

T&D Europe joins E.DSO, EPEE, Eurelectric and Nuclear Europe to share recommendations on a realistic PFAS ban. We urge policymakers to reconsider the overly restrictive ban on PFAS, as it may hinder the power sector’s ability to facilitate the energy transition.

Recommendations: 

  • Measure the impact of the regulation in relation to the greater objective of the EU’s mission to decarbonise 
  • Acknowledge that certain PFAS uses in the power sector are currently essential for society and no viable alternatives are yet available at scale 
  • Differentiate between each compound, their function, uses and effects
  • Assess the capacity of the industry to provide alternatives and the associated delays 
  • Apply circular economy principles by allowing for the repair and maintenance of the assets already in place 
  • Implement a timely reassessment policy in light of technological and market advancements 

 

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