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ECO-Taxes in Latvia

ECO-Taxes in Latvia. Janis Brizga Pasaules dabas fonds in association with WWF. Introduction. Political situation and position concerning eco-taxes and EFR No political discussion on EFR, but ideas to decrease income tax. Environmental taxes in Latvia:

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ECO-Taxes in Latvia

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  1. ECO-Taxes in Latvia Janis Brizga Pasaules dabas fonds inassociation with WWF

  2. Introduction • Political situation and position concerning eco-taxes and EFR • No political discussion on EFR, but ideas to decrease income tax. • Environmental taxes in Latvia: • Natural resource tax (0,11% of GDP): • Natural resources: gravel, peat, water, etc; • Waste disposal; • Packaging; • emissions: CO2, CO, SO2, NOx, heavy metals; • Water pollution • Harmful products: oils, batteries, ozone depleting products, tires, IT and electronic products • Cars (0,06% of GDP); • Radioactive compounds. • Excise duty for energy products (1,93% of GDP) • Vehicle registration fees (age of the car) + annual duty on cars (weight of the car).

  3. Share of energy products

  4. Energy intensity

  5. Electricity • Primary energy resources utilized in the production of electricity, 2002 • Proportion of renewable energy resources in the production of electricity 2004 Biogas Small HEP Large HEP 95,7% Others 2,3% Wind energy 1,5%

  6. Energy taxes

  7. Further Commentary / Analysis • We have minimal rates, but also low income • Transition periods: • Petrol – 2011 • Gas oil – 2013 • Heavy fuel – 2010 • Electricity, coal, coke – 2007 • Reductions: heating, ships, aircrafts, agriculture • Government is planning to subsidize bio-fuel production

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