### 2. any recovered fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1 , shall not be used for filling or refilling equipment unless the gas has been recycled or reclaimed. ### 2. any recovered fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1 , shall not be used for filling or refilling other equipment unless the gas has been recycled or reclaimed.


### operators of products and equipment not listed in paragraphs 1 , 6 and 7 that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1 , shall arrange for the recovery of the gases , unless it can be established that it is not technically feasible or entails disproportionate costs. the operators shall ensure that the recovery is carried out by appropriately qualified natural persons , so that the gases are recycled , reclaimed or destroyed or shall arrange for their destruction without prior recovery. ### operators of products and equipment not listed in paragraphs 1 , 6 and 7 that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1 , shall arrange for the recovery of the gases , unless it can be established that it is not technically feasible. the operators shall ensure that the recovery is carried out by appropriately qualified natural persons , so that the gases are recycled , reclaimed or destroyed or shall arrange for their destruction without prior recovery.


### 8. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to supplement this regulation by establishing a list of products and equipment for which the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1 , or destruction of products and equipment containing such gases without prior recovery of these gases shall be considered technically and economically feasible , specifying , if appropriate , the technologies to be applied. ### 8. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to supplement this regulation by establishing a list of products and equipment for which the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , or destruction of products and equipment containing such gases without prior recovery of these gases shall be considered technically and economically feasible , specifying , if appropriate , the technologies to be applied.


### 9. member states shall promote the recovery , recycling , reclamation and destruction of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1. ### 9. member states shall adopt appropriate measures to promote the recovery , recycling , reclamation and destruction of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1.


### without prejudice to existing union legislation , member states shall encourage the development of producer responsi bility schemes for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i and ii and their recycling , reclamation or destruction. ### without prejudice to existing union legislation , member states shall ensure the development of producer responsibility schemes for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i and ii and their recycling , reclamation or destruction , taking into account already applicable producer responsibility schemes.


### without prejudice to existing union legislation , member states shall encourage the development of producer responsibility schemes for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i and ii and their recycling , reclamation or destruction. ### without prejudice to existing union legislation , member states shall adopt appropriate measures to develop producer responsibility schemes for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i and ii and their recycling , reclamation or destruction.


### without prejudice to existing union legislation , member states shall encourage the development of producer responsibility schemes for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i and ii and their recycling , reclamation or destruction. ### without prejudice to existing union legislation , member states ensure the existence of producer responsibility schemes for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i and ii and their recycling , reclamation or destruction , taking into account already applicable producer responsibility schemes.


### 2. member states shall ensure that training programmes for natural persons recovering fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section i from air-conditioning equipment in motor vehicles falling within the scope of directive 2006/40/ec of the european parliament and of the council42 are available , pursuant to paragraph 5. ### 2. member states shall ensure that training programmes for natural persons recovering fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section i , and other relevant alternatives to fluorinated greenhouse gases , from air-conditioning equipment in motor vehicles falling within the scope of directive 2006/40/ec of the european parliament and of the council42 are available , pursuant to paragraph 5.


### 3. the certification programmes and training provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall cover the following , ### 3. the certification programmes and training provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall cover , as a minimum , the following:


### energy efficiency aspects. ### installation and maintenance of equipment to improve the energy efficiency and heat recovery aspects.


### 6. member states shall establish or adapt certification programmes on the basis of the minimum requirements referred to in paragraph 5 for undertakings carrying out installation , servicing , maintenance , repair or decommissioning of the equipment listed in article 5(2) , points (a) to (f) , containing fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section i , and other relevant alternatives to fluorinated greenhouse gases for other parties. ### 6. member states shall establish or adapt certification programmes on the basis of the minimum requirements referred to in paragraph 5 for undertakings carrying out , for other parties , the installation , servicing , maintenance , repair or decommissioning of the equipment listed in article 5(2) , points (a) to (f) , containing fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section i , and other relevant alternatives to fluorinated greenhouse gases.


### 7. existing certificates and training attestations issued in accordance with regulation (eu) no 517/2014 shall remain valid , in accordance with the conditions under which they were originally issued. ### 7. existing training attestations issued in accordance with regulation (eu) no 517/2014 shall remain valid , in accordance with the conditions under which they were originally issued.


### member states shall recognise certificates and training attestations issued in another member state in accordance with this article. they shall not restrict the freedom to provide services or the freedom of establishment because a certificate was issued in another member state. ### member states shall recognise certificates and training attestations issued in another member state in accordance with this article. they shall not restrict the freedom to provide services or the freedom of establishment because a certificate was issued in another member state , except where the certificate in question is issued in another member state under conditions which are manifestly contrary to the provisions of this regulation.


### 10. any undertaking which assigns a task referred to in paragraph 1 to another undertaking shall take reasonable steps to ascertain that the latter holds the necessary certificates for the required tasks referred to in paragraph 1. ### 10. an undertaking may assign a task referred to in paragraph 1 to another undertaking only after verification that the other undertaking holds the necessary certificates for the required tasks referred to in paragraph 1.


### 12. this article shall not prevent member states from setting up further certification and training programmes in respect of equipment other than that referred to in paragraph 1. ### 12. this article shall not prevent member states from setting up further certification and training programmes in respect of tasks other than those referred to in paragraph 1.


### the placing on the market of products and equipment , including parts thereof , listed in annex iv , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained. ### the placing on the market of products and equipment , listed in annex iv , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained. the decisive date is the contractually assured delivery date.


### the placing on the market of products and equipment , including parts thereof , listed in annex iv , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained. ### the placing on the market of products and equipment , listed in annex iv , including parts thereof after 15 years of the date listed , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained.


### the placing on the market of products and equipment , including parts thereof , listed in annex iv , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained. ### the placing on the market of products and equipment listed in annex iv , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained.


### text proposed by the commission ### (11) refrigerators and freezers for commercial use (self-contained equipment)


### text proposed by the commission ### (12) any self-contained refrigeration equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases with gwp of 150 or more.


### text proposed by the commission ### (14) stationary refrigeration equipment , that contains , or whose functioning relies upon , fluorinated greenhouse gases with gwp of 2 500 or more except equipment intended for application designed to cool products to temperatures below – 50 °c.


### text proposed by the commission ### (15) multipack centralized refrigeration systems for commercial use with a rated capacity of 40 kw or more that contain , or whose functioning relies upon , fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i with gwp of 150 or more , except in the primary refrigerant circuit of cascade systems where fluorinated greenhouse gases with a gwp of less than 1 500 may be used.


### (1) since the adoption of regulation (eu) 2021/241 of the european parliament and of the council establishing the recovery and resilience facility3 , unprecedented geopolitical events and their direct and indirect socio-economic consequences have considerably affected the union’s society and economy. in particular , it has become clearer than ever that the union’s energy security is indispensable for a successful , sustainable and inclusive recovery from the covid-19 crisis , as it is also a major factor contributing to the resilience of the european economy. ### (1) since the adoption of regulation (eu) 2021/241 of the european parliament and of the council establishing the recovery and resilience facility3 , unprecedented geopolitical events and their direct and indirect socio-economic consequences have considerably affected the union’s society and economy. in particular , it has become clearer than ever that the union’s energy security is absolutely crucial for a successful , sustainable and inclusive recovery from the covid-19 crisis , as it is also a major factor contributing to the resilience of the european economy.


### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. as regards natural gas infrastructure , the investments and reforms of the repowereu chapters to diversify supply away from russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas (entsog) , established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility. ### (6) (does not affect english version.)


### (7) an appropriate assessment criterion should be added to serve as a basis for the commission to assess reforms and investments included in the repowereu chapter sand to ensure that reforms and investments are fit for achieving the specific repowereu-related objectives. an a rating should be required under this new assessment criterion for the relevant recovery and resilience plan to be positively assessed by the commission. ### (7) an appropriate assessment criterion should be added to serve as a basis for the commission to assess reforms and investments included in the repowereu chapter sand to ensure that reforms and investments will be fit for achieving the specific repowereu-related objectives. under this new assessment criterion , an a rating should be required for a positive assessment by the commission of the relevant recovery and resilience plan.


### (8) investments in infrastructure and technologies alone are not sufficient to ensure a reduction of dependency from fossil fuels. resources should be dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of people , to further equip the workforce with green skills. this is in line with the objective of the european social fund plus , which aims at supporting member states in achieving a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work. in light of this , resources transferred from the european social fund plus should help support measures for the reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. the commission will assess whether the measures included in the repowereu chapters significantly contribute to supporting a requalification of the workforce towards green skills. ### (8) investments in infrastructure and technologies alone are not sufficient to ensure a reduction of dependency from fossil fuels. resources should also be dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of people , to further equip the workforce with the required skills , including green skills. this is in line with the objective of the european social fund plus , which aims at supporting member states in achieving a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work. in light of this , resources transferred from the european social fund plus should help support measures for the reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. the commission will assess whether the measures included in the repowereu chapters significantly contribute to supporting a requalification of the workforce towards green skills.


### (12) pursuant to article 18(4) point (q) of regulation (eu) 2021/241 , the member states should also provide a summary of the consultation process of local and regional authorities and other relevant stakeholders , including , as relevant , from the agricultural sector , for reforms and investments included in the repowereu chapter. such summaries should explain the outcome of those consultations and outline how the input received was reflected in repowereu chapters. ### (12) pursuant to article 18(4) point (q) of regulation (eu) 2021/241 , the member states should also provide a summary of the consultation process of local and regional authorities and other relevant stakeholders , including , as relevant , from the agricultural sector , for reforms and investments included in the repowereu chapter. such summaries should explain the outcome of those consultations and outline how the explanations received were reflected in repowereu chapters.


### (13) the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner. it should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the facility , with one targeted exemption to safeguard the eu’ immediate energy security concerns. considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from russian suppliers , the reforms and investments set out in those repowereu chapters which aim to improve energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas should not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment. ### (13) the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner and advance the green transition of the european union. it should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the facility , with one targeted and timely exemption to safeguard the eu’ immediate energy security concerns. considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from russian suppliers , the reforms and investments set out in those repowereu chapters which aim to improve energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas and are completed by 31 december 2025 should not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment. to ensure that such an exemption does not jeopardise the integrity of the european union’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets , the commission should also include an assessment of the climate and environmental impacts of this time-limited derogation and measures how to compensate them in its annual reports. in addition , this derogation should only be applicable to 25% of the total estimated cost of the repowereu chapter of each plan.


### (13) the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner. it should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the facility , with one targeted exemption to safeguard the eu’ immediate energy security concerns. considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from russian suppliers , the reforms and investments set out in those repowereu chapters which aim to improve energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas should not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment. ### (13) the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner. it should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the facility , with one targeted exemption to safeguard the eu’ immediate energy security concerns. considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from russian suppliers , the reforms and investments set out in those repowereu chapters which aim to improve energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas should not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment , provided that no other satisfactory solution exists that allows the principle of no significant harm to be respected.


### (14) further incentives should be provided for member states to request loans , through the clarification of the loan allocation procedure. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2021/241 , member states may request loans until 31 august 2023. an intention to submit a loan request should be communicated to the commission 30 days after the entry into force of this regulation so that the redistribution of the remaining funds can be conducted in an orderly manner. ### (14) member states’ motivation to request loans should be increased through the setting of clear rules for their allocation. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2021/241 , member states may request loans until 31 august 2023. an intention to submit a loan request should be communicated to the commission 30 days after the entry into force of this regulation so that the redistribution of the remaining funds can be conducted in an orderly manner.


### (15) in addition , to incentivise a high level of ambition for reforms and investments to be included in the repowereu chapter , new dedicated funding sources should be provided. ### (15) in addition , to incentivise a high level of ambition for reforms and investments to be included in the repowereu chapter , a basket of new dedicated funding sources should be provided.


### (15) in addition , to incentivise a high level of ambition for reforms and investments to be included in the repowereu chapter , new dedicated funding sources should be provided. ### (15) in addition , to encourage a high level of ambition for reforms and investments to be included in the repowereu chapter , new dedicated funding sources should be provided.


### (16) while extending the current intake rate of allowances to the market stability reserve is needed to prevent in long term a significant increase of the surplus of allowances in the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the union , the current economical and geopolitical situation requires the union to mobilise available resources to rapidly diversify union’s energy supply and reduce dependence on fossil fuels before 2030. in this context , decision (eu) 2015/1814 of the european parliament and of the council4 and directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and of the council5 should be amended to extend the doubling of the 24% intake rate of the market stability reserve until 2030 , while allowing for an exceptional release and monetisation of a portion of allowances from the market stability reserve and directing revenues towards reforms and investments contributing to repowereu objectives , in the recovery and resilience facility framework. ### (16) while extending the current intake rate of allowances to the market stability reserve is needed to prevent in long term a significant increase of the surplus of allowances in the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the union , the current economical and geopolitical situation requires the union to mobilise available resources to rapidly diversify union’s energy supply and reduce dependence on fossil fuels before 2030. in this context , decision (eu) 2015/1814 of the european parliament and of the council4 and directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and of the council5 should be amended to extend the doubling of the 24% intake rate of the market stability reserve until 2030 , while allowing for a temporary and exceptional release and monetisation of a number of allowances from the market stability reserve and directing revenues towards reforms and investments contributing to repowereu objectives , in the recovery and resilience facility framework , without impacting the achievement of the union’s 2030 climate target. therefore , the same number of allowances should be placed back in the market stability reserve following the end of this temporary and exceptional release and monetisation of allowances and by 2030 at the latest.


### (16) while extending the current intake rate of allowances to the market stability reserve is needed to prevent in long term a significant increase of the surplus of allowances in the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the union , the current economical and geopolitical situation requires the union to mobilise available resources to rapidly diversify union’s energy supply and reduce dependence on fossil fuels before 2030. in this context , decision (eu) 2015/1814 of the european parliament and of the council4 and directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and of the council5 should be amended to extend the doubling of the 24% intake rate of the market stability reserve until 2030 , while allowing for an exceptional release and monetisation of a portion of allowances from the market stability reserve and directing revenues towards reforms and investments contributing to repowereu objectives , in the recovery and resilience facility framework. ### (16) (does not affect english version.)


### (18) regulation (eu) 2021/2115 of the european parliament and of the council7should also be amended to allow for a possibility to deliver up to 12.5% of the european agricultural fund for rural development through the recovery and resilience facility. such method of delivery is justified by complementarity and synergies between these instruments with regard to the objectives of reducing the use of synthetic fertilisers , or increasing production of sustainable biomethane or renewable energy , in accordance with the objectives of the common agricultural policy set out in article 39 of tfeu. the delivery via the recovery and resilience facility should accelerate the disbursement of funds to beneficiaries from the agricultural sector which is vital considering the urgency of the energy-related objectives. ### (18) (does not affect english version.)


### for the preparation and , where available , for the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan , a summary of the consultation process , conducted in accordance with the national legal framework , of local and regional authorities , social partners , civil society organisations , youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders , and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the recovery and resilience plan; in particular , the summary of the consultation process shall explain the outcome of the consultations with local and regional authorities and other relevant stakeholders on reforms and investments included in the repowereu chapter and outline how the input received was reflected in the repowereu chapter;’ ### for the preparation and , where available , for the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan , a summary of the consultation process , conducted in accordance with the national legal framework , of local and regional authorities , social partners , civil society organisations , youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders , and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the recovery and resilience plan; in particular , the summary of the consultation process shall explain the outcome of the consultations with local and regional authorities and other relevant stakeholders on reforms and investments included in the repowereu chapter and outline how the explanations received were reflected in the repowereu chapter;’


### (da) whether the reforms and investments referred to in article 21c(1) effectively contribute towards the diversification of the union’s energy supply or reduction of dependence on fossil fuels before 2030. ### (da) ‘(da) whether the reforms and investments included in the plan provided for under article 21c(1) effectively contribute towards the diversification of the union’s energy supply or reduction of dependence on fossil fuels before 2030.’;


### once the council has adopted an implementing decision as referred to in article 20(1) , the commission shall conclude an agreement with the member state concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of the financial regulation. for each member state the legal commitment shall not exceed the total of the financial contribution referred to in point (a) of article 11(1) for 2021 and 2022 , the updated financial contribution referred to in article 11(2) for 2023 and the amount calculated under article 21a(2). ### once the council has adopted an implementing decision as referred to in article 20(1) , the commission shall conclude an agreement with the member state concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of the financial regulation. for each member state the legal commitment shall not exceed the total of the financial contribution referred to in point (a) of article 11(1) for 2021 and 2022 , the updated financial contribution referred to in article 11(2) for 2023 and , in relation to the reforms and investments referred to in article 21c(1) , the amount calculated under article 21a(2).’


### (1) eur 20 000 000 000 in current prices shall be available , in line with article 10e(4) of directive 2003/87/ec , for implementation under this regulation to increase the resilience of the union energy system through a decrease of dependence on fossil fuels and diversification of energy supplies at union level. that amount shall be made available in the form of external assigned revenue within the meaning of article 21(5) of the financial regulation. ### (1) eur 20 000 000 000 in current prices shall be available , in line with article 10e(4) of directive 2003/87/ec , for the implementation of this regulation , with a view to increasing the resilience of the union energy system through a decrease of dependence on fossil fuels and diversification of energy supplies at union level. that amount shall be made available in the form of external assigned revenue within the meaning of article 21(5) of the financial regulation.


### resources allocated under article 81a of regulation (eu) 2021/2115 shall support measures in article 21c(1)(b) of this regulation for farm investments for the benefit of farmers or groups of farmers , in particular to contribute reducing the use of synthetic fertilisers , increasing production of renewable energy and sustainable biomethane , and boosting energy efficiency. ### resources allocated under article 81a of regulation (eu) 2021/2115 shall support measures in article 21c(1)(b) of this regulation for farm investments for the benefit of farmers or groups of farmers , in particular to contribute reducing the use of synthetic fertilisers , increasing the volume of production of renewable energy and sustainable biomethane , and boosting energy efficiency.


### (1) the recovery and resilience plan submitted to the commission after [the entry into force of this amending regulation] shall contain a repowereu chapter. the repowereu chapter shall outline reforms and investments , with their corresponding milestones and targets , other than measures referred in paragraph 2 (a) , aiming to contribute to the repowereu objectives , by: ### (1) the recovery and resilience plan submitted to the commission after [the entry into force of this amending regulation] shall contain a repowereu chapter. the repowereu chapter shall outline reforms and investments , with their corresponding milestones and targets aiming to contribute to the repowereu objectives , by:


### boosting energy efficiency in buildings , decarbonising industry , increasing production and uptake of sustainable biomethane and renewable or fossil-free hydrogen and increasing the share of renewable energy , ### boosting energy efficiency in buildings , decarbonising industry , increasing production and uptake of sustainable biomethane and renewable or fossil-free hydrogen and increasing the share of renewable energy , including through measures to speed up permitting processes for plants producing renewable energy ,


### addressing internal and cross-border energy transmission bottlenecks and supporting zero emission transport and its infrastructure , including railways , ### (does not affect english version.)


### (4) by way of derogation from articles 5(2) , 17(4) , 18(4) point (d) and 19(3) points (d) , the principle of “do no significant harm” within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 shall not apply to the reforms and investments expected to contribute to the repowereu objectives under paragraph 1 , point (a) of this article. ### (4) by way of derogation from articles 5(2) , 17(4) , 18(4) point (d) and 19(3) points (d) , the principle of “do no significant harm” within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 shall not apply to the reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu objectives under paragraph 1 , point (a) of this article. this derogation shall only apply to reforms and investments to be completed by 31 december 2025.


### (4) by way of derogation from articles 5(2) , 17(4) , 18(4) point (d) and 19(3) points (d) , the principle of “do no significant harm” within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 shall not apply to the reforms and investments expected to contribute to the repowereu objectives under paragraph 1 , point (a) of this article. ### (4) by way of derogation from articles 5(2) , 17(4) , 18(4) point (d) and 19(3) points (d) , the principle of “do no significant harm” within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 shall not apply to the reforms and investments expected to contribute significantly to the repowereu objectives under paragraph 1 , point (a) of this article , and provided that there is no other satisfactory solution that allows the principle of no significant harm to be respected.


### (4) in article 26 (1) , the following new sub-paragraph is inserted: ### (4) in article 26 (1) , the following new sub-paragraphs are inserted:


### (1) for the period until 31 december 2026 , the allowances released pursuant to article 1(6) of decision (eu) 2015/1814 shall be auctioned until the amount of revenue obtained from such auctioning has reached eur 20 billion. this revenue shall be made available to the recovery and resilience facility established by regulation (eu) 2021/241 and shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of that regulation. ### (1) for the period until 31 december 2026 , the following allowances shall be auctioned:


### (1) for the period until 31 december 2026 , the allowances released pursuant to article 1(6) of decision (eu) 2015/1814 shall be auctioned until the amount of revenue obtained from such auctioning has reached eur 20 billion. this revenue shall be made available to the recovery and resilience facility established by regulation (eu) 2021/241 and shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of that regulation. ### (1) for the period until [12 months after the entry into force of this regulation] , the allowances released pursuant to article 1(6) of decision (eu) 2015/1814 shall be auctioned until the amount of revenue obtained from such auctioning has reached eur 20 billion. this revenue shall be made available to the recovery and resilience facility established by regulation (eu) 2021/241 for the purpose of contributing to the repowereu objectives as set out in article 21c(1) of that regulation and shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of that regulation.


### (2) the commission shall ensure that the allowances destined for the recovery and resilience facility are auctioned in accordance with the principles and modalities laid down in article 10(4) of directive 2003/87/ec and in accordance with article 24 of commission regulation (eu) no 1031/2010[1]. ### (2) the commission shall ensure that the allowances destined for the recovery and resilience facility are auctioned in accordance with the principles and modalities laid down in article 10(4) of this directive and in accordance with article 24 of commission regulation (eu) no 1031/2010[1].


### by way of derogation from the first and second sentences , until 31 december 2030 , the percentages and the 100 million allowances referred to in those sentences shall be doubled. ### (does not affect english version.)


### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , for a period until 31 december 2026 , a number of allowances shall be released from the reserve and auctioned in accordance with article 10e of directive 2003/87/ec , until the amount of revenue obtained from such auctioning has reached eur 20 billion. ### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , for a period until [12 months after the entry into force of this regulation] , a number of allowances shall be released from the reserve and auctioned in accordance with article 10e of directive 2003/87/ec , until the amount of revenue obtained from such auctioning has reached eur 20 billion. over a period of 48 months beginning on 1 january 2027 , the same number of allowances as is released from the reserve in accordance with this subparagraph shall be deducted from the volume of allowances to be auctioned by the member states under article 10(2) of that directive and shall be placed in the reserve.


### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , for a period until 31 december 2026 , a number of allowances shall be released from the reserve and auctioned in accordance with article 10e of directive 2003/87/ec , until the amount of revenue obtained from such auctioning has reached eur 20 billion. ### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , for a period until 31 december 2026 , a number of allowances shall be released from the reserve and auctioned in accordance with article 10e of directive 2003/87/ec , until the amount of revenue obtained from such auctioning has reached eur 10 billion.


### this regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all member states. ### this regulation shall apply from the date by which the member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with directive (eu) 2022/222 amending directive (eu) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources , directive 2010/31/eu on the energy performance of buildings and directive 2012/27/eu on energy efficiency.


### 9. considers that carbon farming can be a new business model which should be additional and voluntary , and which aims to upscale climate mitigation by paying farmers to implement climate-friendly farm or forest management practices , by tapping into the potential of blue carbon ecosystems and by streamlining the industrial use of carbon sequestered for different purposes; ### 9. considers that carbon farming can be a new business model which should be additional and voluntary , and which aims to upscale climate mitigation by enabling farmers to profit from the implementation of farm or forest management practices that will lead to increased carbon storage in biomass , organic matter or soil , by exploiting the potential of blue carbon ecosystems and by streamlining the industrial use of carbon thus sequestered for different purposes;


### 10. underlines the requirement to take into account preliminary work on this issue , member states’ different starting points and conditions , and the effects of climate change on carbon when evaluating climate change mitigation practices; ### 10. reminds that there are over 300 different soil types in various health states across the eu , which are subjected to different limiting factors for carbon sequestration and consequently , member states’ different starting points and conditions should be taken into account to ensure equitable carbon farming opportunities for farmers and foresters across the eu;


### 10. underlines the requirement to take into account preliminary work on this issue , member states’ different starting points and conditions , and the effects of climate change on carbon when evaluating climate change mitigation practices; ### 10. underlines the requirement to take into account preliminary work on this issue , member states’ different starting points and conditions , and the effects of carbon on climate change when evaluating climate change mitigation practices;


### 11. underlines that co2 storage is already being used in many areas through the implementation of the common agricultural policy (cap); emphasises that the land and forestry sector have a natural maximum storage capacity; stresses that , except for storage , the conservation of carbon in the soil and emissions avoided and mitigated on farms should be considered valuable contributions to addressing ongoing climate change; ### 11. underlines that co2 storage is already being used in many areas through the implementation of the common agricultural policy (cap); emphasises that the land and forestry sector have a natural maximum storage capacity; stresses that , except for storage , the conservation of carbon in the soil and emissions avoided and mitigated on farms should be considered valuable contributions to addressing ongoing climate change; calling on the european commission to expand the scope to soil-related ghg abatement through adopting carbon farming-friendly practices;


### 11. underlines that co2 storage is already being used in many areas through the implementation of the common agricultural policy (cap); emphasises that the land and forestry sector have a natural maximum storage capacity; stresses that , except for storage , the conservation of carbon in the soil and emissions avoided and mitigated on farms should be considered valuable contributions to addressing ongoing climate change; ### 11. underlines that co2 storage is already actively implemented in many areas through the implementation of the common agricultural policy (cap); emphasises that the land and forestry sector have a natural maximum storage capacity; stresses that , except for storage , the conservation of carbon in the soil and emissions avoided and mitigated on farms should be considered valuable contributions to addressing ongoing climate change;


### — having regard to the paris agreement , adopted by decision 1/cp.21 , to the 21st conference of the parties (cop21) to the un framework convention on climate change and to the 11th conference of the parties serving as the meeting of the parties to the kyoto protocol (cmp11) , held in paris , france from 30 november to 11 december 2015 , and in particular to article 2 thereof , ### — having regard to the paris agreement , adopted by decision 1/cp.21 , to the 21st conference of the parties (cop21) to the un framework convention on climate change and to the 11th conference of the parties serving as the meeting of the parties to the kyoto protocol (cmp11) , held in paris , france from 30 november to 11 december 2015 , and in particular to article 2 and articles 6.2 or 6.4 thereof ,


### 1. welcomes the launch of the carbon farming initiative as announced in the farm to fork strategy and the new eu forest strategy , with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 as enshrined in the european climate law , and by 2035 in the entire land sector; ### 1. welcomes the launch of the carbon farming initiative as announced in the farm to fork strategy and the new eu forest strategy , with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 as enshrined in the european climate law , and by 2035 in the entire land sector , and thus of making european agriculture carbon-positive in that it would store more carbon than it emitted;


### 2. reiterates that the european climate law sets the goal of climate neutrality by 2050 , and recognises the need to drastically reduce carbon reliance; ### 2. reiterates that the european climate law sets the goal of climate neutrality by 2050 , and recognises the need to drastically reduce carbon reliance and envisages new business models for carbon farming; recalls the importance of tackling carbon embedded in products;


### 2. underlines the importance of carbon farming as a new business model for eu agriculture with a view to allowing the sector’s active contribution to the green transition to provide new sources of income and business development opportunities; ### 2. underlines the importance of carbon farming as a new business model for eu agriculture with a view to allowing the sector’s active contribution to the green transition to provide new sources of income and business development opportunities; stresses that carbon farming should be market-based and the financial incentives should come from public and private sources and reward land managers for their management practice or the actual amount of carbon sequestered , increasing the storage of atmospheric carbon; the new business models should be voluntary , financially attractive and should be based on high-quality certificates;


### 2. underlines the importance of carbon farming as a new business model for eu agriculture with a view to allowing the sector’s active contribution to the green transition to provide new sources of income and business development opportunities; ### 2. underlines the importance of carbon farming as a new business model for eu agriculture with a view to allowing the sector’s active contribution to the green transition to provide new sources of income and business development opportunities; underscores the fact that the proliferation of positive carbon farming practices will also help ensure food security , which remains the fundamental role of european agriculture;


### 2. underlines the importance of carbon farming as a new business model for eu agriculture with a view to allowing the sector’s active contribution to the green transition to provide new sources of income and business development opportunities; ### 2. underlines the importance of carbon farming as a new business model for eu agriculture which should be additional and voluntary , and which aims to upscale climate mitigation by paying farmers to implement climate-friendly farm or forest management practices , with a view to allowing the sector’s active contribution to the green transition by providing new sources of income and business development opportunities;


### (1) in the context of the european green deal16 , regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council17 established the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 , as well as the target of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. this requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. ### (1) in the context of the european green deal16 , regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council17 established the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 , as well as the target of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. this requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable and fossil free energy sources in an integrated energy system.


### (1) in the context of the european green deal16 , regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council17 established the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 , as well as the target of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. this requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. ### (1) in the context of the european green deal16 , regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council17 established the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 , as well as the target of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. this requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. to achieve the target established and preserve technological neutrality , all bioenergy solutions must be mobilised.


### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering on these objectives , given that the energy sector contributes today over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss and to reducing pollution in line with the objectives of the zero-pollution action plan. ### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering on these objectives , given that the energy sector today accounts for over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , assuming there are suitably selected sites for installation , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss and in any case to reducing pollution in line with the objectives of the zero-pollution action plan.


### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering on these objectives , given that the energy sector contributes today over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss and to reducing pollution in line with the objectives of the zero-pollution action plan. ### (2) renewable and fossil free energy plays a fundamental role in delivering on these objectives , given that the energy sector contributes today over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable and fossil free energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss and to reducing pollution in line with the objectives of the zero-pollution action plan.


### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering on these objectives , given that the energy sector contributes today over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss and to reducing pollution in line with the objectives of the zero-pollution action plan. ### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering on these objectives , given that the energy sector contributes today over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss and to reducing pollution in line with the objectives of the zero-pollution action plan. as both renewable energy production and consumption increase at eu level , plans under the common agricultural policy should move towards targeting funding at biomethane produced from sustainable biomass sources , in particular agricultural and livestock waste.


### (7) some of the most common issues faced by renewable energy project developers relate to procedures established at national or regional level to assess the environmental impact of the proposed projects. therefore , it is appropriate to streamline certain environmental-related aspects of the permit-granting procedures and processes for renewable energy projects. ### (7) some of the most common issues faced by renewable energy project developers relate to procedures established at national or regional level to assess the environmental impact of the proposed projects. therefore , it is appropriate to streamline certain environmental-related aspects of the permit-granting procedures and processes for renewable energy projects. to this end , it is crucial that member states provide the necessary technical , financial and staffing capabilities.


### (7) some of the most common issues faced by renewable energy project developers relate to procedures established at national or regional level to assess the environmental impact of the proposed projects. therefore , it is appropriate to streamline certain environmental-related aspects of the permit-granting procedures and processes for renewable energy projects. ### (7) some of the most common issues faced by renewable energy project developers relate to procedures established at national or regional level to assess the environmental impact of the proposed projects. therefore , it is appropriate to further develop and improve the coordination and cooperation with regional and national decision-making bodies on certain environmental-related aspects of the permit-granting procedures and processes for renewable energy projects.


### (7) some of the most common issues faced by renewable energy project developers relate to procedures established at national or regional level to assess the environmental impact of the proposed projects. therefore , it is appropriate to streamline certain environmental-related aspects of the permit-granting procedures and processes for renewable energy projects. ### (7) some of the most common issues faced by renewable energy project developers relate to procedures established at national or regional level to assess the environmental impacts of the proposed projects. therefore , it is appropriate to streamline certain environmental-related aspects of the permit-granting procedures and processes for renewable energy projects.


### (7) some of the most common issues faced by renewable energy project developers relate to procedures established at national or regional level to assess the environmental impact of the proposed projects. therefore , it is appropriate to streamline certain environmental-related aspects of the permit-granting procedures and processes for renewable energy projects. ### (7) some of the most common issues faced by renewable energy project developers relate to procedures established at national or regional level to assess the environmental impact of the proposed projects. therefore , it is appropriate to speed up , while continuing to protect , certain environmental-related aspects of the permit-granting procedures and processes for renewable energy projects.


### (8) a faster roll-out of renewable energy projects could be supported by strategic planning carried out by member states. member states should identify the land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources in order to meet their national contributions towards the revised 2030 renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001. such areas should reflect their estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity and should be identified by renewable energy technology set in the member states’ updated national energy and climate plans pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. the identification of the required land and sea areas should take into consideration the availability of the renewable energy resources and the potential offered by the different land and sea areas for renewable energy production of the different technologies , the projected energy demand overall and in the different regions of the member state , and the availability of relevant grid infrastructure , storage and other flexibility tools bearing in mind the capacity needed to cater for the increasing amount of renewable energy. ### (8) a faster roll-out of renewable energy projects could be supported by strategic planning carried out by member states. member states should identify the onshore and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources in order to meet their national contributions towards the revised 2030 renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001. such areas should reflect their estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity and should be identified by renewable energy technology set in the member states’ updated national energy and climate plans pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. the identification of the required onshore and sea areas should take into consideration the availability of the renewable energy resources and the potential offered by the different onshore and sea areas for renewable energy production of the different technologies , the projected energy demand overall and in the different regions of the member state , and the availability of relevant grid infrastructure , storage and other flexibility tools bearing in mind the capacity needed to cater for the increasing amount of renewable energy.


### (8) a faster roll-out of renewable energy projects could be supported by strategic planning carried out by member states. member states should identify the land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources in order to meet their national contributions towards the revised 2030 renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001. such areas should reflect their estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity and should be identified by renewable energy technology set in the member states’ updated national energy and climate plans pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. the identification of the required land and sea areas should take into consideration the availability of the renewable energy resources and the potential offered by the different land and sea areas for renewable energy production of the different technologies , the projected energy demand overall and in the different regions of the member state , and the availability of relevant grid infrastructure , storage and other flexibility tools bearing in mind the capacity needed to cater for the increasing amount of renewable energy. ### (8) a faster roll-out of renewable energy projects could be supported by strategic planning carried out by member states. member states should identify the land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources in order to meet their national contributions towards the revised 2030 renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001. such areas should reflect their estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity and should be identified by renewable energy technology set in the member states’ updated national energy and climate plans pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. the identification of the required land and sea areas should take into consideration the availability of the renewable energy resources and the potential offered by the different land and sea areas for renewable energy production of the different technologies , the projected energy demand overall and in the different regions of the member state , and the availability of relevant grid infrastructure , storage and other flexibility tools bearing in mind the capacity needed to cater for the increasing amount of renewable energy. strategic planning carried out by member states should be supported by eu funds since the identification of cost-efficient land and sea areas for renewable energy production involves costly measures , such as solar or wind mapping.


### (9) member states should designate as renewables go-to areas those areas that are particularly suitable to develop renewable energy projects , differentiating between technologies , and where the deployment of the specific type of renewable energy sources is not expected to have a significant environmental impact. in the designation of renewables go-to areas , member states should avoid protected areas to the extent possible and consider restoration plans. member states may designate renewable go-to areas specific for one or more types of renewable energy plants and should indicate the type or types of renewable energy that are suitable to be produced in each renewable go-to area. ### (9) member states should designate as renewables go-to areas those areas that are particularly suitable to develop renewable energy projects , differentiating between technologies , and where the deployment of the specific type of renewable energy sources is not expected to have a significant environmental impact nor an impact on food production. in the designation of renewables go-to areas , member states should avoid protected areas to the extent possible and consider restoration plans. member states must avoid designating fertile agricultural areas that are suitable for food production as go-to areas. member states may designate renewable go-to areas specific for one or more types of renewable energy plants and should indicate the type or types of renewable energy that are suitable to be produced in each renewable go-to area.


### (12) the provisions of the united nations economic commission for europe (unece) convention on access to information , public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters23 (‘the aarhus convention’) regarding access to information , public participation in decision-making , and access to justice in environmental matters , in particular the provisions relating to public participation and to access to justice remain applicable , where relevant. ### (12) the provisions of the united nations economic commission for europe (unece) convention on access to information , public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters23 (‘the aarhus convention’) , in particular the provisions relating to public participation and to access to justice remain applicable , where relevant.


### (13) the designation of renewables go-to areas should aim to ensure that renewable energy production from these areas , together with existing renewable energy plants , future renewable energy plants outside of such areas and cooperation mechanisms , will be sufficient to achieve member states’ contribution to the union renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001. ### (13) the designation of renewables go-to areas should aim to ensure that renewable energy production from these areas , together with existing renewable energy plants , future renewable energy plants outside of such areas and cooperation mechanisms , will be sufficient to achieve member states’ contribution to the union renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001 as well as to ensure security of supply according to the energy union strategy.


### (13) the designation of renewables go-to areas should aim to ensure that renewable energy production from these areas , together with existing renewable energy plants , future renewable energy plants outside of such areas and cooperation mechanisms , will be sufficient to achieve member states’ contribution to the union renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001. ### (13) the designation of renewables go-to areas should aim to ensure that renewable energy production from these areas , together with existing renewable energy plants , future renewable and fossil free energy plants outside of such areas and cooperation mechanisms , will be sufficient to achieve member states’ contribution to the union renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001.


### (13) the designation of renewables go-to areas should aim to ensure that renewable energy production from these areas , together with existing renewable energy plants , future renewable energy plants outside of such areas and cooperation mechanisms , will be sufficient to achieve member states’ contribution to the union renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001. ### (13) the designation of renewables go-to areas should aim to ensure that renewable energy production from these areas , together with existing renewable energy plants , future renewable energy plants outside of such areas and cooperation mechanisms , will be sufficient to achieve member states’ contribution to the union renewable energy target set out in article 3(1) of directive (eu) 2018/2001 , taking account of each member state’s possibilities and specific situation in relation to that objective.


### (14) in the designated renewables go-to areas , renewable energy projects that comply with the rules and measures identified in the plan or plans prepared by member states , should benefit from a presumption of not having significant effects on the environment. therefore , there should be an exemption from the need to carry out a specific environmental impact assessment at project level in the sense of directive 2011/92/eu of the european parliament and of the council24 , with the exception of projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment in another member state or where a member state likely to be significantly affected so requests. the obligations under the unece espoo convention on environmental impact assessment in a transboundary context of 25 february 1991 should remain applicable for member states where the project is likely to cause a significant transboundary impact in a third country. ### (14) in the designated renewables go-to areas , renewable energy projects that comply with the rules and measures identified in the plan or plans prepared by member states , should benefit from a rebuttable presumption of not having significant effects on the environment. therefore , there should be an exemption from the need to carry out an environmental impact assessment at project level in the sense of directive 2011/92/eu of the european parliament and of the council24 , with the exception of projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment in another member state or where a member state likely to be significantly affected so requests. the obligations under the unece espoo convention on environmental impact assessment in a transboundary context of 25 february 1991 should remain applicable for member states where the project is likely to cause a significant transboundary impact in a third country.


### (15) the designation of renewables go-to areas should allow renewable energy plants , their grid connection as well as co-located energy storage facilities located in these areas to benefit from predictability and streamlined administrative procedures. in particular , projects located in renewable go-to areas should benefit from accelerated administrative procedures , including a tacit agreement in case of a lack of response by the competent authority on an administrative step by the established deadline , unless the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment. these projects should also benefit from clearly delimited deadlines and legal certainty as regards the expected outcome of the procedure. following the application for projects in a renewables go-to area , member states should carry out a fast screening of such applications with the aim to identify if any of such projects is highly likely to give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects in view of the environmental sensitivity of the geographic area where they are located that were not identified during the environmental assessment of the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas carried out in accordance with directive 2001/42/ec. all projects located in renewables go-to areas should be deemed approved at the end of such screening process. only if member states have clear evidence to consider that a specific project is highly likely to give rise to such significant unforeseen adverse effects , member states should , after motivating such decision , subject such project to an environmental assessment in accordance with directive 2011/92/ec and , where relevant , directive 92/43/eec25. given the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources , such assessment should be carried out within six months. ### (15) the designation of renewables go-to areas should allow renewable energy plants , their grid connection as well as co-located energy storage facilities located in these areas to benefit from predictability and streamlined administrative procedures. specifically , projects located in renewable go-to areas should benefit from accelerated administrative procedures , including a tacit agreement in case of a lack of response by the competent authority on an administrative step by the established deadline , with the exception of cases where the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment. these projects should also benefit from clearly delimited deadlines and legal certainty as regards the expected outcome of the procedure. following the application for projects in a renewables go-to area , member states should carry out a fast screening of such applications with the aim to identify if any of such projects is assumed that it could give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects that were not identified during the environmental assessment of the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas carried out in accordance with directive 2001/42/ec. all projects located in renewables go-to areas should be deemed approved at the end of such screening process. only if member states have clear evidence to consider that a specific project is highly likely to give rise to such significant unforeseen adverse effects , member states should , after motivating such decision , subject such project to an environmental assessment in accordance with directive 2011/92/ec and , where relevant , directive 92/43/eec25. given the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources , such assessment should be carried out within six months.


### (15) the designation of renewables go-to areas should allow renewable energy plants , their grid connection as well as co-located energy storage facilities located in these areas to benefit from predictability and streamlined administrative procedures. in particular , projects located in renewable go-to areas should benefit from accelerated administrative procedures , including a tacit agreement in case of a lack of response by the competent authority on an administrative step by the established deadline , unless the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment. these projects should also benefit from clearly delimited deadlines and legal certainty as regards the expected outcome of the procedure. following the application for projects in a renewables go-to area , member states should carry out a fast screening of such applications with the aim to identify if any of such projects is highly likely to give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects in view of the environmental sensitivity of the geographic area where they are located that were not identified during the environmental assessment of the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas carried out in accordance with directive 2001/42/ec. all projects located in renewables go-to areas should be deemed approved at the end of such screening process. only if member states have clear evidence to consider that a specific project is highly likely to give rise to such significant unforeseen adverse effects , member states should , after motivating such decision , subject such project to an environmental assessment in accordance with directive 2011/92/ec and , where relevant , directive 92/43/eec25. given the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources , such assessment should be carried out within six months. ### (15) the designation of renewables go-to areas should allow renewable energy plants , their grid connection as well as co-located energy storage facilities located in these areas to benefit from predictability and streamlined administrative procedures. in particular , projects located in renewable go-to areas should benefit from accelerated administrative procedures , including a tacit agreement in case of a lack of response by the competent authority on an administrative step by the established deadline , unless the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment. these projects should also benefit from clearly delimited deadlines and legal certainty as regards the expected outcome of the procedure. following the application for projects in a renewables go-to area , member states should carry out a fast screening of such applications with the aim to identify if any of such projects is highly likely to give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects in view of the environmental sensitivity of the geographic area where they are located that were not identified during the environmental assessment of the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas carried out in accordance with directive 2001/42/ec. all projects located in renewables go-to areas should be deemed approved at the end of such screening process. only if member states have clear evidence to consider that a specific project is highly likely to give rise to such significant unforeseen adverse effects , member states should , after motivating such decision , subject such project to an environmental assessment in accordance with directive 2011/92/ec and , where relevant , directive 92/43/eec. given the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources , such assessment should be carried out within a period not exceeding six months.


### (16) in view of the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources , the identification of renewables go-to areas should not prevent the ongoing and future installation of renewable energy projects in all areas available for renewable energy deployment. such projects should remain subject to the obligation to carry out a special dedicated environmental impact assessment in accordance with directive 2001/92/eu and should be subject to the procedures foreseen for renewable energy projects located outside go-to areas. to speed up permitting at the scale necessary for the achievement of the renewable energy target set out in directive (eu) 2018/2001 , also the procedures applicable to projects outside of go-to areas should be simplified and streamlined with the introduction of clear maximum deadlines for all steps of the procedure , including dedicated environmental assessments per project. ### (16) in view of the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources , the identification of renewables go-to areas should not prevent the ongoing and future installation of renewable energy projects in all areas available for renewable energy deployment. such projects should remain subject to the obligation to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment in accordance with directive 2001/92/eu and should be subject to the procedures foreseen for renewable energy projects located outside go-to areas. to speed up permitting at the scale necessary for the achievement of the renewable energy target set out in directive (eu) 2018/2001 , also the procedures applicable to projects outside of go-to areas should be simplified and streamlined with the introduction of clear maximum deadlines for all steps of the procedure , including dedicated environmental impact assessments per project.


### (17) multiple use of space for renewable energy production and other land and sea uses (such as food production or nature protection or restoration) alleviates land and sea use constraints. in this context , spatial planning is an important tool to identify and steer synergies for land and sea use at an early stage. member states should explore , enable and favour the multiple uses of the areas identified as a result of the spatial planning measures adopted. ### (17) current multi-purposeuse of space for renewable energy production and other land and sea uses (such as food production or nature protection or restoration) alleviates land and sea use constraints. in this context , spatial planning is an important tool to identify and steer synergies for land and sea use at an early stage. member states should explore , enable and favour the multiple uses of the areas identified as a result of the spatial planning measures adopted.


### (17) multiple use of space for renewable energy production and other land and sea uses (such as food production or nature protection or restoration) alleviates land and sea use constraints. in this context , spatial planning is an important tool to identify and steer synergies for land and sea use at an early stage. member states should explore , enable and favour the multiple uses of the areas identified as a result of the spatial planning measures adopted. ### (17) multiple use of space for renewable energy production and other land and sea uses (such as food production or nature protection or restoration) alleviates land and sea use constraints. in this context , spatial planning is an important tool to identify and steer synergies for land and sea use at an early stage. member states should explore , enable and favour the multiple uses of the areas identified as a result of the spatial planning measures adopted. nonetheless , food production must remain priority number one for farmers. the production of renewable energy by the agricultural sector should not lead to reduced food production or reduced crop yields. the yield of the main crop remains the key objective.


### (18) the construction and operation of renewable energy plants may result in the occasional killing or disturbance of birds and other protected species under directive 92/43/eec or directive 2009/147/ec26 . however , such killing or disturbance would not be considered deliberate in the sense of these directives if a project has adopted , during its construction and operation , appropriate mitigation measures to avoid collisions or prevent disturbance , and if it carries out a proper monitoring to assess the effectiveness of such measures and , in the light of the information gathered , takes further measures as required to ensure no significant negative impact on the population of the species concerned. ### (18) the construction and operation of renewable energy plants may result in the occasional killing or disturbance of birds and other protected species under directive 92/43/eec or directive 2009/147/ec26 .


### (19) in addition to installing new renewable energy plants , repowering existing renewable energy plants has a significant potential to contribute to the achievement of the renewable energy targets. since , usually , the existing renewable energy plants have been installed in sites with significant renewable energy resource potential , repowering can ensure the continued use of these sites while reducing the need to designate new sites for renewable energy projects. repowering includes further benefits such as the existing grid connection , a likely higher degree of public acceptance and knowledge of environmental impacts. the repowering of renewable energy projects entails changes to or the extension of existing projects to different degrees. the permit-granting process , including environmental assessments and screening , for the repowering of renewable energy projects should be limited to the potential impacts resulting from the change or extension compared to the original project. ### (19) in addition to installing new renewable and fossil free energy plants , repowering existing plants has a significant potential to contribute to the achievement of the renewable energy targets as well as the union's commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. since , usually , the existing renewable energy plants have been installed in sites with significant renewable energy resource potential , repowering can ensure the continued use of these sites while reducing the need to designate new sites for renewable energy projects. repowering includes further benefits such as the existing grid connection , a likely higher degree of public acceptance and knowledge of environmental impacts. the repowering of renewable energy projects entails changes to or the extension of existing projects to different degrees. the permit-granting process , including environmental assessments and screening , for the repowering of renewable and fossil free energy projects should be limited to the potential impacts resulting from the change or extension compared to the original project.


### (19) in addition to installing new renewable energy plants , repowering existing renewable energy plants has a significant potential to contribute to the achievement of the renewable energy targets. since , usually , the existing renewable energy plants have been installed in sites with significant renewable energy resource potential , repowering can ensure the continued use of these sites while reducing the need to designate new sites for renewable energy projects. repowering includes further benefits such as the existing grid connection , a likely higher degree of public acceptance and knowledge of environmental impacts. the repowering of renewable energy projects entails changes to or the extension of existing projects to different degrees. the permit-granting process , including environmental assessments and screening , for the repowering of renewable energy projects should be limited to the potential impacts resulting from the change or extension compared to the original project. ### (19) in addition to installing new renewable energy plants , repowering existing renewable energy plants has a significant potential to contribute to the achievement of the renewable energy targets. since , usually , the existing renewable energy plants have been installed in sites with significant renewable energy resource potential , repowering can ensure the continued use of these sites while reducing the need to designate new sites for renewable energy projects. repowering includes further benefits such as the existing grid connection , in the case of geographically previously suitably selected sites , a likely higher degree of public acceptance and knowledge of environmental impacts. the repowering of renewable energy projects entails changes to or the extension of existing projects to different degrees. the permit-granting process , including environmental assessments and screening , for the repowering of renewable energy projects should be limited to the potential impacts resulting from the change or extension compared to the original project.


### (20) directive (eu) 2018/2001 introduces streamlined permit-granting procedures for repowering. in order to respond to the increasing need for the repowering of existing renewable energy plants and to make full use of the advantages it offers , it is appropriate to establish an even shorter procedure for the repowering of renewable energy plants located in go-to areas , including a shorter screening procedure. for the repowering of existing renewable energy plants located outside go-to areas , member states should ensure a simplified and swift permit-granting process which should not exceed one year , while taking into account the “do no harm” principle of the european green deal. ### (20) directive (eu) 2018/2001 introduces streamlined permit-granting procedures for repowering. in order to respond to the increasing need for the repowering of existing renewable energy plants and to make full use of the advantages it offers , it is appropriate to establish an even shorter procedure for the repowering of renewable energy plants located in go-to areas , including a shorter screening procedure. for the repowering of existing renewable energy plants located outside go-to areas , member states should ensure a simplified and swift permit-granting process which should not exceed one year , while fully taking into account the “do no harm” principle of the european green deal.


### (20) directive (eu) 2018/2001 introduces streamlined permit-granting procedures for repowering. in order to respond to the increasing need for the repowering of existing renewable energy plants and to make full use of the advantages it offers , it is appropriate to establish an even shorter procedure for the repowering of renewable energy plants located in go-to areas , including a shorter screening procedure. for the repowering of existing renewable energy plants located outside go-to areas , member states should ensure a simplified and swift permit-granting process which should not exceed one year , while taking into account the “do no harm” principle of the european green deal. ### (20) directive (eu) 2018/2001 introduces streamlined permit-granting procedures for repowering. in order to respond to the increasing need for the repowering of existing renewable energy plants and to make full use of the advantages it offers , it is appropriate to establish an even shorter procedure for the repowering of renewable energy plants located in go-to areas , including a shorter screening procedure. for the repowering of existing renewable energy plants located outside go-to areas , member states should ensure a simplified and swift permit-granting process which should not exceed six months , while taking into account the “do no harm” principle of the european green deal.


### (22) renewable energy sources are crucial to fight climate change , reduce energy prices , decrease the union’s dependence on fossil fuels and ensure the union’s security of supply. for the purposes of the relevant union environmental legislation , in the necessary case-by-case assessments to ascertain whether a plant for the production of energy from renewable sources , its connection to the grid , the related grid itself or storage assets is of overriding public interest in a particular case , member states should presume these plants and their related infrastructure as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety , except where there is clear evidence that these projects have major adverse effects on the environment which cannot be mitigated or compensated. considering such plants as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety would allow such projects to benefit from a simplified assessment. ### (22) renewable energy sources are crucial to fight climate change , reduce energy prices , decrease the union’s dependence on fossil fuels and ensure the union’s security of supply. for the purposes of the relevant union environmental legislation , in the necessary case-by-case assessments to ascertain whether a plant for the production of energy from renewable sources , its connection to the grid , the related grid itself or storage assets is of overriding public interest in a particular case , member states should presume these plants and their related infrastructure as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety , except where there is clear evidence that these projects may have major adverse effects on the environment which cannot be sufficiently mitigated or compensated. considering such plants as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety would allow such projects to benefit from a simplified assessment.


### (22) renewable energy sources are crucial to fight climate change , reduce energy prices , decrease the union’s dependence on fossil fuels and ensure the union’s security of supply. for the purposes of the relevant union environmental legislation , in the necessary case-by-case assessments to ascertain whether a plant for the production of energy from renewable sources , its connection to the grid , the related grid itself or storage assets is of overriding public interest in a particular case , member states should presume these plants and their related infrastructure as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety , except where there is clear evidence that these projects have major adverse effects on the environment which cannot be mitigated or compensated. considering such plants as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety would allow such projects to benefit from a simplified assessment. ### (22) renewable and fossil free energy sources are crucial to fight climate change , reduce energy prices , decrease the union’s dependence on fossil fuels and ensure the union’s security of supply. for the purposes of the relevant union environmental legislation , in the necessary case-by-case assessments to ascertain whether a plant for the production of energy from fossil free sources , its connection to the grid , the related grid itself or storage assets is of overriding public interest in a particular case , member states should presume these plants and their related infrastructure as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety , except where there is clear evidence that these projects have major adverse effects on the environment which cannot be mitigated or compensated. considering such plants as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety would allow such projects to benefit from a simplified assessment.


### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. ### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings , in areas where solar energy is an effective option , should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation.


### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. ### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the effective installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation.


### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. ### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. member states should promote the installation of solar energy systems on existing buildings with support schemes. the incentivisation of solar energy through grants and other support schemes should not preclude the sale of such energy onto the grid from private , commercial , and agricultural sources.