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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