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The Ministry of Climate and Green Growth has asked Dialogic to conduct an ex-post evaluation of the VEKI subsidy scheme for the period 2019-2023. The VEKI subsidy module aims to stimulate investments that contribute to accelerated reduction of CO2 emissions, primarily targeting SMEs and large companies in the industry. This evaluation utilised three research methods: surveys, interviews, and a quantitative analysis of existing primary data.
Some conclusions from the research included:
- Although the VEKI budgets were not fully utilised, the target group effectively utilised the scheme, with larger companies having a higher share than SMEs. Additionally, VEKI received relatively more applications from cluster 6 than from the other 5 industry clusters.
- VEKI led to faster CO2 reductions in the Dutch industry. Without the VEKI subsidies awarded during the 2019-2023 period, CO2 emissions would have been at least 500 kilotons per year higher from 2027 onwards.
- Explore whether the technology should be monitored post-installation.
- Improve coordination between VEKI and EIA.
- Examine if future AGVV frameworks regarding reference scenarios can be adjusted.
- Consider extending the implementation period to three years.
- Enhance clarity for the market on future VEKI application rounds.
- Clarify that the SBI requirement has been abolished.
