The primary goal of the NZIA is not merely to regulate emissions, but to scale up the domestic manufacturing capacity of key net-zero technologies, ensuring the EU's self-sufficiency and technological sovereignty.

Specifically, it sets a benchmark target: the EU should be able to manufacture at least 40% of its annual deployment needs for strategic net-zero technologies by 2030. These technologies include solar PV, batteries, wind energy, heat pumps, and, crucially, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Green Hydrogen.

The Act streamlines permitting, prioritizes "Net-Zero Strategic Projects," and supports innovation by establishing "Net-Zero Industrial Valleys." This is a crucial policy tool to counter global competition and secure a leadership role in the next industrial revolution.