NEATE Proposals for Enhancing Low-Carbon Hydrogen Policies in Brazil
Key Ideas
- NEATE at FGV Rio de Janeiro Law School participated in a Finance Ministry consultation on Low-Carbon Hydrogen policies in Brazil.
- Discussions included criteria for qualifying organizations, traceability tools, and tax aspects linked to the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Legal Framework.
- NEATE proposed suggestions for international certification, mandatory R&D investments, and strategies for domestic hydrogen production chain development.
- Professor Isabel Veloso highlighted NEATE's efforts to enhance public policies for energy transition through technical and collaborative dialogues.
The Center for Advanced Energy Transition Studies (NEATE) at Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Rio de Janeiro Law School participated in a consultation with the Finance Ministry on Low-Carbon Hydrogen policies in Brazil. The discussions focused on criteria for qualifying organizations, traceability tools, and tax aspects associated with the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Legal Framework. NEATE presented suggestions for international certification, mandatory investments in research, development, and innovation, as well as strategies for developing the domestic hydrogen production chain. Proposals included regulatory harmonization, legal stability in tax credit granting, and integration of tax policies with environmental goals. NEATE emphasized the importance of compliance mechanisms, audit processes, and guarantee requirements for program participants. Professor Isabel Veloso highlighted NEATE's dedication to improving public policies for energy transition in Brazil through collaborative efforts between academia, government, and the private sector.