Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Inquiry regarding offshore wind farms (no. 722)
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance centers on advancing the planning of wind parks, stressing that current environmental charges are not adequately incentivizing. This position is policy-driven, demanding that the government develop further measures, such as increased subsidies or compensation fees, to overcome hurdles in the planning process.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the technical and regulatory issues related to wind farms, specifically noting the absence of legislation for assessing vibration, shadow flicker, infrasound, and noise. It is emphasized that these gaps in the legal framework create additional pressure during the planning process.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, addressing the Minister directly within the framework of the interpellation. The tone is critical and businesslike, focusing on logical argumentation concerning existing legal and financial deficiencies.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the inaction of the government or ministry regarding the planning of wind farms, citing an inadequate legal framework and insufficient incentive mechanisms. The criticism is directed towards improving policies and procedures.
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Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
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Regional Focus
Attention is focused on a specific local example, the Saarde wind farm, emphasizing the motivation of local communities and the issue of compensation, which indicates regional interest in the impact of energy projects.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support the use of larger financial incentives (larger subsidies, host community payments) to motivate local communities and accelerate the development of energy projects. Current environmental fees are considered an insufficient economic motivator.
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Social Issues
The social issues addressed include the well-being of local residents, which is jeopardized by the side effects of wind farms (noise, infrasound, and shadow flicker). To resolve these problems, new legislation is being demanded to alleviate social tensions.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on refining the legal framework to establish regulations for assessing wind farm vibration, shadow flicker, infrasound, and noise. Furthermore, the introduction of new subsidies or compensation fees (indemnity payments) is required to ensure that planning processes can move forward.
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