Aragon’s environmental tax forecast sparks political debate on sustainability and revenue generation
The Government of Aragon’s tax authorities, under the leadership of Francisco Pozuelo, have revised their estimates for the expected revenue from new environmental taxes, which are set to target wind and photovoltaic energy parks. The revised figures suggest that the total collection could reach 12 million euros, with wind farms contributing 8.5 million euros and photovoltaic parks accounting for 3 million euros. This marks a significant reduction from the initial estimate of 20 million euros, a revision that has raised questions among both politicians and industry stakeholders. Despite the downward revision of the expected revenues, Pozuelo remains optimistic about the broader economic picture, asserting that there are no “worrying consequences” for the region’s finances. He pointed out t...