Session Profile: Andres Metsoja
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-16
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed toward regulating the renewable energy market and criticizing the subsidy system. The speaker opposes the current situation where state investments (such as in the case of Enefit Green) are made contrary to market principles, and demands direct benefits for local residents (specifically, zeroing out the renewable energy fee) in the areas affected by wind farms. These positions are policy- and performance-based, calling into question the rationale behind state intervention.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the Electricity Market Act, the economic logic of renewable energy production, and the financial issues facing state-owned enterprises. They utilize specific terms like "cost price," "rate of return," and "subsidization," and refer to European Union directives concerning direct sales. Their knowledge base also covers specific projects (Sopi-Tootsi, Saarde) and problems associated with Enefit Green shares.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, inquisitive, and analytical, focusing on exposing logical contradictions (e.g., the necessity of subsidies for outdated technology). The speaker repeatedly poses questions to highlight governmental failures and market injustices, labeling the concealment of subsidies an "industry trick." The tone is formal and fact-based, while simultaneously stressing the necessity for "the people" to grasp the situation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker was active in the Economic Affairs Committee, where they recently submitted an amendment proposal to the Electricity Market Act, which was voted down. All their appearances took place during the plenary session in the form of asking questions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the state's energy policy and the activities of the state-owned enterprise Enefit Green, particularly concerning failed market investments and the continuing need for subsidies. The speaker criticizes a system that permits investments to be made "against the market" and fails to guarantee direct benefits for local residents. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is directed at the impact areas of onshore wind farms and the people who live there. Specifically, the Sopi-Tootsi and Saarde wind farms are mentioned, emphasizing the need to guarantee tangible benefits for local residents through direct agreements and the zeroing out of the renewable energy fee.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize adherence to market logic and criticize subsidies that distort pricing and require taxpayer funding. It supports direct contracts between electricity producers and small consumers at production cost to ensure local economic benefit. It criticizes the inefficient and anti-market investments made by state-owned enterprises.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the amendment of the Electricity Market Act, under which an amendment proposal was submitted to reduce the renewable energy charge to zero in areas affected by wind farms. The speaker is the initiator of this proposal, although his proposal was voted down by the Economic Affairs Committee.
3 Speeches Analyzed