Agenda Profile: Aivar Kokk

Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)

2025-02-17

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Political Position
Formulates strong positions defending oil shale energy, emphasizing its economic viability compared to renewable energy. Supports implementing a market-based approach in the energy sector, where all producers should operate on a level playing field. Expresses clear opposition to the current government's energy policy, labeling it the wrong direction. Represents the stance of the Isamaa party, promising that poor decisions should not become the burden of the Estonian people and businesses.

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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the energy sector, providing specific figures on oil shale production costs (48.4 euros per megawatt-hour) and the impact of CO2 taxes. Possesses detailed command of the technical aspects of electricity generation, including the potential for co-firing with biomass and the use of pellets. References Elering’s decisions and the effect of high-voltage transmission lines on electricity prices, demonstrating a profound understanding of the energy market.

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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a direct and confrontational tone, beginning the address with a reference to "small and big lies." They rely heavily on numerical data and facts to substantiate their arguments. Rhetorical questions are used to engage the audience, and practical examples from daily life are highlighted (the light bulb in the ceiling, electric heating). The speeches conclude with a firm message that leaves a clear impression of the speaker's political stance.

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Activity Patterns
Confined to one inquiry during the specified period regarding the Saaremaa wind industry park. References regular radio listening in the morning while driving from Jõgeva to Tallinn, which indicates consistent media monitoring. There is insufficient data concerning regular activity patterns.

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Opposition Stance
Sharply criticizes the current government and the prime minister, accusing them of presenting false data regarding energy costs. It expresses opposition over decisions made concerning the former head of Elering. The opposition is clearly political and systemic, rather than being focused on individual decisions, concentrating instead on criticizing the overall direction of energy policy.

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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data on the collaboration style.

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Regional Focus
It focuses heavily on the Ida-Viru County region, particularly the Auvere and Narva power plants. It specifically mentions Paldiski in the context of the LNG terminal and Saaremaa regarding wind farms. It emphasizes the importance of obtaining local residents' consent when establishing energy projects, demonstrating consideration for the regional level.

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Economic Views
It supports implementing a market economy approach in the energy sector, requiring all producers to compete on a level playing field. It criticizes the payment of state subsidies to renewable energy while oil shale producers are simultaneously forced to pay CO2 taxes. It stresses that businesses and citizens should not have to bear the costs resulting from the government's poor decisions. Furthermore, it supports using local resources (oil shale, biomass) in a more economically rational way.

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Social Issues
There is not enough data on social issues.

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Legislative Focus
It focuses on energy policy issues through the mechanism of parliamentary inquiry. It demands explanations from the government regarding its intentions for establishing the Saaremaa wind industrial park. It stresses the necessity of making energy policy more market-driven and ensuring that local decisions are taken into account during planning processes.

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