Ecotaxes in MALTA. 12th of October 2005 BERLIN MALTA

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1 Ecotaxes in 12th of October 2005 BERLIN

2 INTRODUCTION Malta

3 INTRODUCTION Environment gaining prominence on political agenda Basic legislative framework to enable the implementation of the Polluter Pays principle is in place BUT there is not yet a comprehensive strategy Taxes or charges imposed on activities in various sectors BUT charges may not be reflective of the environmental externalities

4 SOME TAXES Motor vehicles import Vehicles registration Vehicles road license Air transport Development permit Deposit refund schemes Waste Management Water and Electricity Hunting Subsidies for renewable energy & public transport

5 ECO-CONTRIBUTION The Maltese Government introduced an Eco-Contribution on 1 st September 2004 The Eco-Contribution becomes due and payable when a product is placed on the market in Malta The Eco-Contribution is charged when the product is sold, transferred, disposed of, or changes its nature The Eco-Contribution charged is reported and paid to the VAT department

6 ECO-CONTRIBUTION The following table contains the Eco-contribution imposed on different items: Description of Item Batteries and accumulators Petroleum oils (per litre) Oil filters Cooling and refrigerating equipment Water heaters Monitors and TV equipment Telecomunications equipment Appliances used for washing and cooking Electronic equipment Eco-Contribution in from 0.06 to from to from to from 7.00 to from 1.20 to 70.00

7 ECO-CONTRIBUTION The following table contains the Eco-contribution imposed on different items: Description of Item Containers made of plastic glass or metal Toiletries and washing preparations Tableware and kitchenware, of plastics Packaging, of plastics Gum Ammunition (per piece) Matresses and articles of bedding Plastic bags (per piece) Tyres Eco-Contribution in from 0.02 to 0.12 from 0.02 to from 2.30 to 7.00 from 0.02 to

8 GREENING THE BUDGET In July 2005 the Maltese Government launched a pre-budget document A Better Quality of Life , mentioning: Off shore wind-generated electricity (Both at 20 and 50 metres depth) Attempt to shift from indirect to direct environmental taxation The eco-contribution scheme introduced in 2004 Stiff littering fines and Green Wardens from January 2006

9 GREENING THE BUDGET MEPA will shortly launch an EU funded project 'Building capacity to Introduce the Polluter Pays principle through Economic Instruments to Implement the EU Environmental Acquis This project will result in: 1. A 3 yr plan for introducing a package of EE instruments 2. A series of training workshops for government officials; 3. A public awareness campaign on the PPP; 4. A national conference addressing all the stakeholders.

10 ENERGY TAXES Energy Tax (Excise) Leaded petrol Unleaded petrol Diesel Bio diesel Light heating oil Heavy fuel oil for Heating Gas used for heating purposes Liquid Petroleum Gas Methane Kerosene Electricity Source: Ministry of Finance Unit of Measure cents per litre cents per litre cents per litre cents per litre cents per litre cents per kilos cents per gigajoule cents per kilos cents per kilos cents per litre cents per Mwh N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 23.00

11 ENERGY TAXES Cents per Unit Energy Taxes by Sector Leaded petrol Diesel Light heating oil Gas used for heating purposes Methane Electricity Unleaded petrol Biodiesel Heavy fuel oil for Heating Liquid Petroleum Gas Kerosene

12 ENERGY CONSUMPTION Energy Products Consumed Coal Oil Gas Electricity Renewable Year 2000 PER CENT Industry 0 100% 26.2% 72.2% 0 Domestic 0 0% 73.8% 27.8% 0 Source: Malta Resources Authority

13 ENERGY CONSUMPTION Energy Products Consumption in 2000 Percentage (%) Coal Oil Gas Electricity Renewable Energy products Domestic Energy Intensive

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