### the agency , in close cooperation with the national regulatory authorities and the entso for electricity , shall monitor and analyse the performance of regional operational centres , taking into account the reports provided for in [ article 43 paragraph 4 recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] . ### the agency , in close cooperation with the national regulatory authorities and the entso for electricity , shall monitor and analyse the performance of regional coordination centres , taking into account the reports provided for in [ article 43 paragraph 4 recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] .


### the board of regulators and sub - committees pursuant to article 7 shall act by a simple majority of the members present , with one vote for each member , except for the opinion pursuant to paragraph 5 which shall be taken on the basis of a two - thirds majority of its members present . ### the board of regulators and its sub - committees pursuant to article 7 shall act by a two - thirds majority of the members present , with one vote for each member .


### in cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to chapter vii of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] provide for the development of proposals for terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all regulatory authorities or by all regulators of the concerned region , the terms and conditions or methodologies shall be submitted for revision and approval to the agency . before approving the terms and conditions or methodologies , the agency shall revise and change them where necessary in order to ensure that they are in line with the purpose of the network code or guideline and contribute to market integration , non - discrimination and the efficient functioning of the market . the procedure for the coordination of regional tasks in accordance with article 7 shall apply . ### in cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to chapter vii of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] provide for the development of proposals for joint regional terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all regulators of the concerned region , the procedure for the coordination of regional tasks set out in article 7 of this regulation shall apply . the agency shall decide on those terms and conditions in the following circumstances : where the regional subset of the board of regulators as referred to in article 7 has not been able to reach agreement within the period specified in the relevant network codes and guidelines ; or upon the joint request from the regional subset of the board of regulators as referred to in article 7 ; or where the board of regulators has not been able to provide a favourable opinion on the recommendation of its regional subset developed in accordance with article 7 . where a decision has been referred to the agency under paragraph 3a , the agency shall : consult the national regulatory authorities and the transmission system operators concerned ; and issue a decision within a period of six months from the day of referral .


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### provide opinions to the director on the all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , 16 and 30 , which are considered for adoption . the board of regulators may amend the opinions , recommendations and decisions drafted by the director pursuant to article 25 . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of his their tasks , with the exception of tasks pursuant to regulation 1227 / 201138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### draft , adopt and publish opinions , recommendations and decisions . opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators ; ### draft , adopt and publish the opinions , recommendations and decisions . documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 , 16 and 30 shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators .


### where justified and in particular to support the regulatory work of the director and of the board of regulators on regulatory issues , the administrative board may establish working groups . ### where justified and in particular to support the regulatory work of the director and of the board of regulators on regulatory issues , the director shall , following a favourable opinion of the board of regulators , establish working groups .


### through the cooperation of national regulators within the agency it is evident that majority decisions are a key pre - requisite to achieve progress on matters concerning the internal energy market which have significant economic effects in various member states . national regulators should therefore vote with simple majority within the board of regulators . ### through the cooperation of national regulators within the agency it is evident that majority decisions are a key pre - requisite to achieve progress on matters concerning the internal energy market which have significant economic effects in various member states . national regulators should therefore continue to vote with two - thirds majority within the board of regulators . the agency should be accountable to the european parliament , the council and the commission , where appropriate .


### in cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to chapter vii of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] provide for the development of proposals for terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all regulatory authorities or by all regulators of the concerned region , the terms and conditions or methodologies shall be submitted for revision and approval to the agency . before approving the terms and conditions or methodologies , the agency shall revise and change them where necessary in order to ensure that they are in line with the purpose of the network code or guideline and contribute to market integration , non - discrimination and the efficient functioning of the market . the procedure for the coordination of regional tasks in accordance with article 7 shall apply . ### in cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to chapter vii of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] provide for the development of proposals for joint regional terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all regulators of the concerned region , the procedure for the coordination of regional tasks set out in article7 of this regulation shall apply . the agency shall decide on those terms and conditions in the following circumstances : where the regional subset of the board of regulators as referred to in article 7 has not been able to reach agreement within the period specified in the relevant network codes and guidelines ; or upon the joint request from the regional subset of the board of regulators as referred to in article 7 ; or where the board of regulators has not been able to provide a favourable opinion on the recommendation of its regional subset developed in accordance with article 7 . where a decision has been referred to the agency under paragraph 3a , the agency shall : consult the national regulatory authorities and the transmission system operators concerned ; and issue a decision within a period of six months from the day of referral .


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### review , revise and provide opinions to the director on all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 and 16 , which are considered for adoption . in its opinions , the board of regulators shall give utmost account to the recommendations of the director pursuant to article 25 or give a statement of grounds as to why it does not . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of their tasks , with the exception of tasks pursuant to regulation 1227 / 201138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### the working groups shall be composed of experts from the staff of the agency , from national regulatory authorities and from the commission , as necessary . the agency shall not be responsible for the costs of the participation of experts from the staff of national regulatory authorities in the agency working groups . ### the working groups shall be composed of experts from the staff of the agency and from national regulatory authorities . experts from the commission shall , as necessary , participate as observers . the agency shall not be responsible for the costs of the participation of experts from the staff of national regulatory authorities in the agency working groups .


### decisions of the administrative board shall be adopted on the basis of a simple majority of the members present , unless provided otherwise in this regulation . each member of the administrative board or alternate shall have one vote . ### decisions of the administrative board shall be adopted on the basis of a two thirds majority of the members present , unless provided otherwise in this regulation . each member of the administrative board or alternate shall have one vote


### draft , adopt and publish opinions , recommendations and decisions . opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators ; ### adopt and publish opinions , recommendations and decisions . opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , 16 and 30 shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators ;


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### provide opinions to the director on the all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , 16 and 30 , which are considered for adoption . the board of regulators may amend the decisions , recommendations and opinions drafted by the director pursuant to article 25 . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of his their tasks , with the exception of tasks pursuant to regulation 1227 / 201138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### the director shall be appointed by the administrative board following a favourable opinion of the board of regulators , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the energy sector , from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure . before appointment , the candidate selected by the administrative board may be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and to answer questions put by its members . for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director , the agency shall be represented by the chairman of the administrative board ### the director shall be appointed by the board of regulators , after confirmation by the european parliament , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the energy sector , from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure . before appointment , the candidate selected by the board of regulators may be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and to answer questions put by its members . for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director , the agency shall be represented by the chairman of the board of regulators ;


### the agency’s host member state should provide the best possible conditions to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the agency , including multilingual , european - oriented schooling and appropriate transport connections . ### the seat agreement between the government of the republic of slovenia and the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators was concluded on 26 november 2010 and entered into force on 10 january 2011 . it is considered that the seat agreement and other specific arrangements fulfil the requirements of regulations no 713 / 2009 and 863 / 2016 .


### the administrative board shall adopt and publish internal rules of procedure for the functioning of the working groups . ### the director , following a favourable opinion of the board of regulators , shall adopt and publish internal rules of procedure for the functioning of the working groups . the director , following a favourable opinion of the board of regulators , shall appoint working group chairs .


### due to the close interconnection of the union electricity grid and the increasing need to cooperate with neighbouring countries to maintain grid stability and integrate large volumes of renewable energies , regional operational centres will play an important role for the coordination of transmission system operators . the agency should guarantee regulatory oversight over the regional operational centres where necessary . ### due to the close interconnection of the union electricity grid and the increasing need to cooperate with neighbouring countries to maintain grid stability and integrate large volumes of renewable energies , regional coordination centres will play an important role for the coordination of transmission system operators . the agency should guarantee regulatory oversight over the regional coordination centres where necessary .


### tasks of the agency as regards the cooperation of transmission system operators ### tasks of the agency as regards the cooperation of transmission and distribution system operators


### due to the close interconnection of the union electricity grid and the increasing need to cooperate with neighbouring countries to maintain grid stability and integrate large volumes of renewable energies , regional operational centres will play an important role for the coordination of transmission system operators . the agency should guarantee regulatory oversight over the regional operational centres where necessary . ### due to the close interconnection of the union electricity grid and the increasing need to cooperate with neighbouring countries to maintain grid stability and integrate large volumes of renewable energies , regional coordination centres will play an important role for the coordination of transmission system operators . the agency should guarantee regulatory oversight over the regional operational centres where necessary .


### request information from regional operational centres where appropriate pursuant to article 43 of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] ; ### request information from regional coordination centres where appropriate pursuant to article 43 of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] ;


### the board of regulators and sub - committees pursuant to article 7 shall act by a simple majority of the members present , with one vote for each member , except for the opinion pursuant to paragraph 5 which shall be taken on the basis of a two - thirds majority of its members present . ### the board of regulators shall act by a simple majority of the members present , with one vote for each member , except for the opinion pursuant to paragraph 5 which shall be adopted on the basis of a two - thirds majority of members present .


### the working groups shall be composed of experts from the staff of the agency , from national regulatory authorities and from the commission , as necessary . the agency shall not be responsible for the costs of the participation of experts from the staff of national regulatory authorities in the agency working groups . ### the working groups shall be composed of experts from the staff of the agency and from national regulatory authorities . experts from the commission shall , participate as observers , as necessary . the agency shall not be responsible for the costs of the participation of experts from the staff of national regulatory authorities in the agency working groups .


### issue opinions and recommendations to regional operational centres . ### issue opinions and recommendations to regional coordination centres .


### the agency provides an integrated framework which enables national regulatory authorities to participate and cooperate . that framework facilitates the uniform application of the legislation on the internal markets in electricity and natural gas throughout the union . as regards situations concerning more than one member state , the agency has been granted the power to adopt individual decisions . that power should under clearly specified conditions cover technical and regulatory issues which require regional coordination , notably concerning the implementation of network codes and guidelines , cooperation within regional operational centres , the regulatory decisions necessary to effectively monitor wholesale market integrity and transparency , decisions concerning electricity and natural gas infrastructure that connects or that might connect at least two member states and , as a last resort , exemptions from the internal market rules for new electricity interconnectors and new gas infrastructure located in more than one member state . ### the agency provides an integrated framework which enables national regulatory authorities to participate and cooperate . that framework facilitates the uniform application of the legislation on the internal markets in electricity and natural gas throughout the union . as regards situations concerning more than one member state , the agency has been granted the power to adopt individual decisions . that power should under clearly specified conditions cover technical and regulatory issues which require regional coordination , notably concerning the implementation of network codes and guidelines , cooperation within regional coordination centres , the regulatory decisions necessary to effectively monitor wholesale market integrity and transparency , decisions concerning electricity and natural gas infrastructure that connects or that might connect at least two member states and , as a last resort , exemptions from the internal market rules for new electricity interconnectors and new gas infrastructure located in more than one member state .


### draft , adopt and publish opinions , recommendations and decisions . opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators ; ### draft , adopt and publish the opinions , recommendations and decisions . documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 , 16 and 30 shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators .


### as regards the possible use of nanomaterials for food use , efsa considered in its opinion of 6 april 2011 on guidance on the risk assessment of the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain21 that limited information is available in relation to aspects of nanotoxicokinetics and toxicology of engineered nanomaterials and that existing toxicity testing methods may need methodological modifications . in order to better assess the safety of nanomaterials for food use , the commission is developing test methods which take into account specific characteristics of engineered nanomaterials . __________________ 21 «guidance on the risk assessment of the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain» , efsa journal 2011 ; 9 : 2140 . ### as regards the possible use of nanomaterials for food use , efsa considered in its opinion of 6 april 2011 on guidance on the risk assessment of the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain21 that limited information is available in relation to aspects of nanotoxicokinetics and toxicology of engineered nanomaterials and that existing toxicity testing methods may need methodological modifications . in order to better assess the safety of nanomaterials for food use , bearing in mind the precautionary principle , the commission is developing test methods which take into account specific characteristics of engineered nanomaterials . __________________ 21 «guidance on the risk assessment of the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain» , efsa journal 2011 ; 9 : 2140 .


### ‘ history of safe food use in a third country’ means that the safety of the food in question has been confirmed with compositional data and from experience of continued use for at least 25 years in the customary diet of a large part of the population of a third country , prior to a notification referred to in article 13 ; ### ‘ history of safe food use in a third country’ means that the safety of the food in question has been confirmed with compositional data and from experience of continued use for at least 25 years in the customary diet of a significant part of the population of a third country , prior to a notification referred to in article 13 ;


### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a large part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets . ### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a significant part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets .


### the agency shall , at the request of the commission , provide it with information on specific third countries which could be considered for inclusion in the common eu list of safe countries of origin in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx . ### the agency shall , on its own initiative or , in any event , at the request of the commission , provide it with information on specific third countries which could be considered for inclusion in the common eu list of safe countries of origin in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx .


### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 5 % in 2021 , increasing up to at least 6 . 8% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5 % of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 . increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x . ### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 5 % in 2021 , increasing up to at least 10 . 4% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5 % of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 . increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x .


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to new or existing renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . member states shall ensure the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework and that the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects is oriented to improve the legal certainty for consumers and investors as well as the legal framework aiming to achieve the union goals provided for in this directive . member states shall ensure that any modification of support schemes is made public at least 12 months before its entry into force and is subject to a transparent and inclusive public consultation process . any substantial change to an existing support scheme shall include an adequate transitional period before the new support scheme enters into force .


### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from waste - based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . ### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall set the fuel incorporation obligation for fuel suppliers of renewable energy from biofuels , advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . member states may apply an incorporation obligation for biofuels produced from crops . for the latter , member states shall be allowed to implement incentive measures to favour their use , for example by setting a specific obligation of incorporation within the limit set in article 7 .


### ' energy from renewable sources ' means energy from renewable non - fossil sources , namely wind , solar and , geothermal energy , ambient heat , tide , wave and other ocean energy , hydropower , biomass , landfill gas , sewage treatment plant gas and biogases ; ### ' energy from renewable sources ' means energy from renewable non - fossil sources , namely wind , solar and , geothermal energy , ambient heat , tide , wave and other ocean energy , hydropower , biomass , landfill gas , sewage treatment plant gas and biogases , biomethane , and hydrogen and synthetic gas produced from renewable electricity ;


### ‘ renewable self - consumer’ means an active customer as defined in directive [ mdi directive ] who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated within his or its premises , including a multi - apartment block , a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system , provided that , for non - household renewable self - consumers , those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ; ### ‘ renewable self - consumer’ means an active customer or a group of jointly acting customers as defined in directive [ mdi directive ] who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated behind the point of his or its connection to the grid , including a multi - apartment block , a residential area , a commercial , industrial or shared services site or a closed distribution system , a branch of the distribution grid , including through aggregators , provided that , for non - household renewable self - consumers , those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ;


### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from waste - based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . ### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from biofuels , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from waste - based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year .


### support schemes may be opened to cross - border participation through , inter alia , opened tenders , joint tenders , opened certificate schemes or joint support schemes . the allocation of renewable electricity benefiting from support under opened tenders , joint tenders or opened certificate schemes towards member states respective contributions shall be subject to a cooperation agreement setting out rules for the cross - border disbursement of funding , following the principle that energy should be counted towards the member state funding the installation . ### support schemes shall be technology neutral and may be opened to cross - border participation through , inter alia , opened tenders , joint tenders , opened certificate schemes or joint support schemes . the allocation of renewable electricity benefiting from support under opened tenders , joint tenders or opened certificate schemes towards member states respective contributions shall be subject to a cooperation agreement setting out detailed rules for the cross - border disbursement of funding taking into account different taxes and fees , following the principle that energy should be counted towards the member state funding the installation . the cooperation agreement shall aim to harmonize the administrative framework conditions in the cooperation countries to ensure a level - playing field .


### the specific situation of the outermost regions is recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . the energy sector in the outermost regions is often characterised by isolation , limited supply and dependence on fossil fuels while these regions benefit from important local renewable sources of energy . the outermost regions could thus serve as examples of the application of innovative energy technologies for the union . it is therefore necessary to promote the uptake of renewable energy in order to achieve a higher degree of energy autonomy for those regions and recognise their specific situation in terms of renewable energy potential and public support needs . ### the specific situation of the outermost regions is recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . the energy sector in the outermost regions is often characterised by isolation , limited and more costly supply and dependence on fossil fuels while these regions benefit from important local renewable sources of energy , particularly biomass . the outermost regions could thus serve as examples of the application of innovative energy technologies for the union . it is therefore necessary to adapt the renewable energy strategy in order to achieve a higher degree of energy autonomy for those regions , to strengthen the security of supply , and recognise their specific situation in terms of renewable energy potential and public support needs . moreover , the outermost regions should be able to fully exploit their resources , in compliance with the strict sustainability criteria and in keeping with specific local needs , in order to step up their renewable energy output and strengthen their energy independence .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part b of annex ix shall be limited to 1 . 7% of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market and the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 1 . 2 times their energy content . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part b of annex ix shall be limited to 4 % of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market and the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 1 , 3 times their energy content . the use of feedstock included in part b of annex ix must comply with the principle of the waste hierarchy as established in article 4 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec .


### member states shall , in their building regulations and codes or by other means with equivalent effect , require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in new buildings and in existing buildings that are subject to major renovation , reflecting the results of the cost - optimal calculation carried out pursuant to article 5 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . member states shall permit those minimum levels to be fulfilled , inter alia , using a significant proportion of renewable energy sources . ### member states shall , in their building regulations and codes or by other means with equivalent effect , require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in new buildings and in existing buildings that are subject to major renovation , reflecting the results of the cost - optimal calculation carried out pursuant to article 5 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . member states shall permit those minimum levels to be fulfilled , inter alia , through district heating and cooling produced using a significant proportion of renewable energy sources .


### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 5% in 2021 , increasing up to at least 6 . 8% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x . ### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 5% in 2021 , increasing up to at least 6 . 8% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x .


### member states shall ensure that support for at least 10% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2021 and 2025 and at least 15% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2026 and 2030 is open to installations located in other member states . ### member states shall ensure that support for around 10% of the newly - supported electricity in each year between 2021 and 2025 and around 15% of the newly - supported electricity in each year between 2026 and 2030 is open to installations located in other member states . member states benefitting from the opening of a support scheme in another member state shall endeavour to open their own support schemes to cross - border participation .


### harvesting does not exceed the long - term production capacity of the forest ; ### harvesting maintains or improves the long - term production capacity of the forest at country or regional level ;


### ambient heat energy captured by heat pumps shall be taken into account for the purposes of paragraph 1 provided that the final energy output significantly exceeds the primary energy input required to drive the heat pumps . the quantity of heat to be considered as energy from renewable sources for the purposes of this directive shall be calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in annex vii . ### ambient heat and geothermal energy captured by heat pumps for the production of heating and cooling shall be taken into account for the purposes of paragraph 1 provided that the final energy output significantly exceeds the primary energy input required to drive the heat pumps . the quantity of heat or cold to be considered as energy from renewable sources for the purposes of this directive shall be calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in annex vii .


### member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union ' s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 27% . ### member states shall collectively ensure that : the share of energy from renewable sources in the union ' s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 27% ; the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport , if produced from food or feed crops is no more than 7 % of the calculation of the union ' s gross final consumption of energy in transport in 2030 ; and from 1 january 2021 , the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport , if produced from feedstock with land use emissions greater than 160 gco2eq / mj , is no more than 10 % of the total biofuel mix at union level and is gradually reduced to 1 % by 31 december 2030 .


### for the calculation of the denominator , that is the energy content of road and rail transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market , petrol , diesel , natural gas , biofuels , biogas , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste - based fossil fuels and electricity , shall be taken into account ; ### for the calculation of the denominator , that is the energy content of road and rail transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market , petrol , diesel , natural gas , biofuels , biogas , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and electricity , shall be taken into account ;


### agricultural feedstock for the production of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels should not be produced on peatland as the cultivation of feedstock on peatland would result in significant carbon stock loss if the land was further drained for that purpose while the absence of such drainage cannot be easily verified . ### production of agricultural feedstock for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels should not lead to drainage of undrained peatlands or wetlands as the cultivation of feedstock on peatland or wetland would then result in significant carbon stock loss if the land was further drained for that purpose .


### ‘ advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstocks listed in part a of annex ix ; ### ‘ advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstocks listed annex ix ;


### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 5% in 2021 , increasing up to at least 6 . 8% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x . ### the minimum share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and from renewable electricity shall be at least equal to 3 % in 2021 , increasing up to at least 8 , 3 % in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 4 , 6 % by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x .


### member states shall assess the effectiveness of their support for electricity from renewable sources at least every four years . decisions on the continuation or prolongation of support and design of new support shall be based on the results of the assessments . ### member states shall assess the effectiveness of their support for electricity from renewable sources at least every four years . decisions on the continuation or prolongation of support and design of new support shall be based on the results of the assessments . subject to state aid rules , member states shall take appropriate measures to limit the impact of such support schemes on the competitiveness of the energy intensive industries exposed to international competition .


### when electricity is used for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , either the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the union or the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the country of production , as measured two years before the year in question , may be used to determine the share of renewable energy . in both cases , an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled . ### when electricity is used for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the country of production , as measured two years before the year in question , shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy . an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and a sharp impact on the competitiveness of the sectors directly affected by the financing of renewables . they must also ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part b of annex ix shall be limited to 1 . 7% of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market and the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 1 . 2 times their energy content . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 2 times and 1 . 2 times their energy content respectively .


### in order to ensure that annex ix takes into account the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council17 , the union sustainability criteria , and the need to ensure that the annex does not create additional demand for land while promoting the use of wastes and residues , the commission , when regularly evaluating the annex , should consider the inclusion of additional feedstocks that do not cause significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues . __________________ 17 directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives . ### in order to ensure that annex ix takes into account the principles of the circular economy , the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council17 , the union sustainability criteria , a lifecycle assessment of emissions and the need to ensure that the annex does not create additional demand for land while promoting the use of wastes and residues , the commission should regularly evaluate the annex and consider the effects on markets for products , wastes or residues in any amendments that it proposes . __________________ 17 directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives .


### the commission shall assess by 2025 the benefits on the cost - effective deployment of renewable electricity in the union of provisions set out in this article . on the basis of this assessment , the commission may propose to increase the percentages set out in paragraph 2 . ### the commission shall assess by 2025 the benefits on the cost - effective deployment of renewable electricity in the union of provisions set out in this article . on the basis of this assessment , the commission may propose to modify the percentages set out in paragraph 2 .


### for the calculation of a member state ' s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources , the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport , if produced from food or feed crops , shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that member state . this limit shall be reduced to 3 , 8% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part a of annex x . member states may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops , for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops , taking into account indirect land use change . ### from 1 january 2021 , for the calculation of a member state ' s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources , member states may set a limit for the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids produced from food or feed crops , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport in that member state , in accordance with article 3 . member states may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops , for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops , taking into account indirect land use change .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part b of annex ix shall be limited to 1 . 7% of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market and the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 1 . 2 times their energy content . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part b of annex ix shall be limited to 4 % of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market and the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 1 , 3 times their energy content . the use of feedstock included in part b of annex ix must comply with the principle of the waste hierarchy as established in article 4 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec .


### it is important to provide information on how the supported electricity is allocated to final customers . in order to improve the quality of that information to consumers , member states should ensure that guarantees of origin are issued for all units of renewable energy produced . in addition , with a view to avoiding double compensation , renewable energy producers already receiving financial support should not receive guarantees of origin . however , those guarantees of origin should be used for disclosure so that final consumers can receive clear , reliable and adequate evidence on the renewable origin of the relevant units of energy . moreover , for electricity that received support , the guarantees of origin should be auctioned to the market and the revenues should be used to reduce public subsidies for renewable energy . ### it is important to provide information on how the supported electricity is allocated to final customers . in order to improve the quality of that information to consumers , member states should ensure that guarantees of origin are issued for all units of renewable energy produced .


### highly biodiverse grassland spanning more than one hectare that is : ### highly biodiverse grassland , including wooded meadows and pastures , that is :


### when electricity is used for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , either the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the union or the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the country of production , as measured two years before the year in question , may be used to determine the share of renewable energy . in both cases , an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled . ### when electricity is used for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the share of electricity from renewable energy sources shall be determined according to the amount of cancelled guarantees of origin of renewable electricity issued in accordance with article 19 .


### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . ### from 1 january 2021 , member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . member states shall also put in place corrective measures to be applied in the case of non - compliance by the economic operators .


### member states shall ensure that support for at least 10% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2021 and 2025 and at least 15% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2026 and 2030 is open to installations located in other member states . ### member states shall ensure that , to adequate extent , support is open to installations located in other member states . member states may decide to open support to installations located only in member states to which they are directly interconnected .


### where an electricity supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it shall do so by using guarantees of origin . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec shall be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . member states shall ensure that transmission losses are fully taken into account when guarantees of origin are used to demonstrate consumption of renewable energy or electricity from high efficiency cogeneration . ### where an energy supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it shall do so by using guarantees of origin . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec shall be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . member states shall ensure that transmission losses are fully taken into account when guarantees of origin are used to demonstrate consumption of renewable energy or electricity from high efficiency cogeneration .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be market - based and market responsive , thereby fostering market integration , avoiding unnecessary distortions of electricity markets , and ensuring that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints .


### when evidence referred to in the first subparagraph is not available , the biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass shall be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 if management systems are in place at forest holding level to ensure that carbon stocks and sinks levels in the forest are maintained . ### when evidence referred to in the first subparagraph is not available , the biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass shall be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 if management systems are in place at supply base level to ensure that carbon stocks and sinks levels in the forest are maintained or increased .


### support schemes may be opened to cross - border participation through , inter alia , opened tenders , joint tenders , opened certificate schemes or joint support schemes . the allocation of renewable electricity benefiting from support under opened tenders , joint tenders or opened certificate schemes towards member states respective contributions shall be subject to a cooperation agreement setting out rules for the cross - border disbursement of funding , following the principle that energy should be counted towards the member state funding the installation . ### support schemes shall be technology neutral and may be opened to cross - border participation through , inter alia , opened tenders , joint tenders , opened certificate schemes or joint support schemes . the allocation of renewable electricity benefiting from support under opened tenders , joint tenders or opened certificate schemes towards member states respective contributions shall be subject to a cooperation agreement setting out detailed rules for the cross - border disbursement of funding taking into account different taxes and fees , following the principle that energy should be counted towards the member state funding the installation . the cooperation agreement shall aim to harmonize the administrative framework conditions in the cooperation countries to ensure a level - playing field .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity and possible grid constraints . member states may take into consideration the particularities of renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities , as well as the situation of low - income households . member states may consider specific characteristics of different renewable energy technologies in the design of support schemes .


### the specific situation of the outermost regions is recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . the energy sector in the outermost regions is often characterised by isolation , limited supply and dependence on fossil fuels while these regions benefit from important local renewable sources of energy . the outermost regions could thus serve as examples of the application of innovative energy technologies for the union . it is therefore necessary to promote the uptake of renewable energy in order to achieve a higher degree of energy autonomy for those regions and recognise their specific situation in terms of renewable energy potential and public support needs . ### the specific situation of the outermost regions is recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . the energy sector in the outermost regions is often characterised by isolation , limited and more costly supply and dependence on fossil fuels while these regions benefit from important local renewable sources of energy , particularly biomass . the outermost regions could thus serve as examples of the application of innovative energy technologies for the union . it is therefore necessary to adapt the renewable energy strategy in order to achieve a higher degree of energy autonomy for those regions , to strengthen the security of supply , and recognise their specific situation in terms of renewable energy potential and public support needs . moreover , the outermost regions should be able to fully exploit their resources , in compliance with the strict sustainability criteria and in keeping with specific local needs , in order to step up their renewable energy output and strengthen their energy independence .


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects .


### biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings , as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources . for this reason , public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw , if needed , should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined article 2 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu . existing support schemes for biomass - based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations . in addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations . in accordance with state aid rules , member states should however be allowed to grant public support for the production of renewables to installations , and count the electricity they produce towards renewable energy targets and obligations , in order to avoid an increased reliance on fossil fuels with higher climate and environmental impacts where , after exhausting all technical and economic possibilities to install highly efficient combined heat and power biomass installations , member states would face a substantiated risk to security of supply of electricity . ### biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings , as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources . for this reason , public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw , if needed , should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined article 2 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu . existing support schemes for biomass - based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations . in addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations . in accordance with state aid rules , member states should however be allowed to grant public support for the production of renewables to installations , and count the electricity they produce towards renewable energy targets and obligations , in order to avoid an increased reliance on fossil fuels with higher climate and environmental impacts where , after exhausting all technical and economic possibilities to install highly efficient combined heat and power biomass installations , member states would face a substantiated risk to security of supply of electricity . in particular , support for renewable energy production from biomass to be set up in outermost regions which are highly reliant on energy imports should be bolstered , provided that the strict sustainability criteria for the production of the renewable energy – adapted to the regions’ specific conditions – are met .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix in order to add feedstocks , but not to remove them . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress , taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress , taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix in order to add feedstocks , but not to remove them . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress , taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress , taking due account of the principles of the circular economy , the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels based on a lifecycle assessment of emissions , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers and consumers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible system integration costs or grid constraints .


### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 5% in 2021 , increasing up to at least 6 . 8% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x . ### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 12% in 2030 . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas , defined as those obtained from biomass excluding food or feed crops , used cooking oil and animal fats classified as categories 1 and 2 in accordance with regulation nº 106972009 of the european parliament and the council , that comply with the sustainability criteria set out in articles 26 to 2 , shall have an indicative share of 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles , shall be taken into account . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of biofuels and other biofuels and biogas , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles and rail transport , shall be taken into account .


### areas of high conservation value , including wetlands and peatlands , are protected ; ### areas designated , by international or national law or by the relevant competent authority , to promote the maintenance of biodiversity or for nature conservation purposes , including in wetlands and peatlands , are protected ;


### support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market and ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximise their market revenues . ### support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market , taking into account the particularities of renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities and taking into consideration the situation of low - income households . that approach shall ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximises their market revenues . for renewable cogeneration units , support schemes shall also take into account thermal demand .


### biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings , as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources . for this reason , public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw , if needed , should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined article 2 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu . existing support schemes for biomass - based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations . in addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations . in accordance with state aid rules , member states should however be allowed to grant public support for the production of renewables to installations , and count the electricity they produce towards renewable energy targets and obligations , in order to avoid an increased reliance on fossil fuels with higher climate and environmental impacts where , after exhausting all technical and economic possibilities to install highly efficient combined heat and power biomass installations , member states would face a substantiated risk to security of supply of electricity . ### biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings , as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources .


### ‘ advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstocks listed in part a of annex ix ; ### ' advanced biofuels ' means biofuels that are produced from biomass which meet the sustainability criteria as set out in article 26 of this directive and which has a greenhouse gas reduction saving of 80% .


### it is appropriate to introduce union - wide sustainability and greenhouse gas emission saving criteria for biomass fuels used in the electricity and heating and cooling generation , in order to continue to ensure high greenhouse gas savings compared to fossil fuel alternatives , to avoid unintended sustainability impacts , and to promote the internal market . ### it is appropriate to introduce union - wide sustainability and greenhouse gas emission saving criteria for biomass fuels used in the electricity and heating and cooling generation , in order to continue to ensure high greenhouse gas savings compared to fossil fuel alternatives , to avoid unintended sustainability impacts , and to promote the internal market . without prejudice to the strict respect of primary resources with high environmental value , the outermost regions should be able to use the potential of their resources in order to increase the production of renewable energies and their energy independence .


### the single administrative contact point shall guide the applicant through the application process in a transparent manner , provide the applicant with all necessary information , coordinate and involve , where appropriate , other authorities , and deliver a legally binding decision at the end of the process . ### the single administrative contact point shall guide the applicant through the application process in a transparent manner , provide the applicant with all necessary information , coordinate and involve , where appropriate , other authorities , and deliver , for each application , a legally binding decision at the end of the process .


### it is important to provide information on how the supported electricity is allocated to final customers . in order to improve the quality of that information to consumers , member states should ensure that guarantees of origin are issued for all units of renewable energy produced . in addition , with a view to avoiding double compensation , renewable energy producers already receiving financial support should not receive guarantees of origin . however , those guarantees of origin should be used for disclosure so that final consumers can receive clear , reliable and adequate evidence on the renewable origin of the relevant units of energy . moreover , for electricity that received support , the guarantees of origin should be auctioned to the market and the revenues should be used to reduce public subsidies for renewable energy . ### it is important to provide information on how the supported electricity is allocated to final customers . in order to improve the quality of that information to consumers , member states should ensure that guarantees of origin are issued for all units of renewable energy produced .


### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from waste - based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . ### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to new or existing renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . member states shall ensure the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework and that the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects is oriented to improve the legal certainty for consumers and investors as well as the legal framework aiming to achieve the union goals provided for in this directive . member states shall ensure that any modification of support schemes is made public at least 12 months before its entry into force and is subject to a transparent and inclusive public consultation process . any substantial change to an existing support scheme shall include an adequate transitional period before the new support scheme enters into force .


### harvesting is carried out in accordance to the conditions of the harvesting permit within legally gazetted boundaries ; ### harvesting is carried out in accordance to the conditions of the harvesting permit or equivalent proof of the legal right to harvest within the national or regional legally gazetted boundaries .


### electricity generation from renewable sources should be deployed at the lowest possible cost for consumers and taxpayers . when designing support schemes and when allocating support , member states should seek to minimise the overall system cost of deployment , taking full account of grid and system development needs , the resulting energy mix , and the long term potential of technologies . ### electricity generation from renewable sources should be deployed at the lowest possible cost for consumers and taxpayers . when designing support schemes and when allocating support , member states should seek to minimise the overall system cost of deployment , taking full account of the integration costs such that grid and system development needs , the balancing costs , the impact on market value of non - programmability of variable renewables , the resulting energy mix , and the long term potential of technologies .


### at least 70 % for biofuels and bioliquids produced in installations starting operation after 1 january 2021 ; ### at least 65 % for biofuels , fuel derived from biomethane for use in transport and bioliquids produced in installations starting operation after 1 january 2021 ;


### member states shall facilitate the repowering of existing renewable energy plants by , inter alia , ensuring a simplified and swift permit granting process , which shall not exceed one year from the date on which the request for repowering is submitted to the single administrative contact point . ### member states shall facilitate the repowering of existing renewable energy plants by , inter alia , ensuring a simplified and swift permit granting process , which shall not exceed one year from the date on which the request for repowering is submitted to the single administrative contact point . without prejudice to article 11 of the [ electricity regulation ] , member states shall ensure that access and connection rights to the grid are maintained for repowered projects at least in cases in which there is no change to capacity .


### emission saving from carbon capture and replacement , eccr , shall be related directly to the production of biofuel or bioliquid they are attributed to , and shall be limited to emissions avoided through the capture of co2 of which the carbon originates from biomass and which is used in the energy or transport sector . ### emission saving from carbon capture and replacement , eccr , shall be limited to emissions avoided through the capture of co2 of which the carbon originates from biomass and which is used to replace fossil - derived co2 used in commercial products and services .


### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from waste - based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . ### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall set the fuel incorporation obligation and shall require fuel suppliers to increase gradually the share of renewable energy from biofuels , advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and from renewable electricity supplied for transport to at least 15 % in 2030 in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year .


### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density . ### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas , in regions with low population density and in areas undergoing partial deindustrialisation .


### ' biowaste ' means biodegradable garden and park waste , food and kitchen waste from households , restaurants , caterers and retail premises , and comparable waste from the food processing industry ; ### ' bio - waste ' means bio - waste as defined in point of article 3 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec ;


### the specific situation of the outermost regions is recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . the energy sector in the outermost regions is often characterised by isolation , limited supply and dependence on fossil fuels while these regions benefit from important local renewable sources of energy . the outermost regions could thus serve as examples of the application of innovative energy technologies for the union . it is therefore necessary to promote the uptake of renewable energy in order to achieve a higher degree of energy autonomy for those regions and recognise their specific situation in terms of renewable energy potential and public support needs . ### the specific situation of the outermost regions is recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . the energy sector in the outermost regions is often characterised by isolation , limited and more expensive supply and dependence on fossil fuels while these regions benefit from important local renewable sources of energy , in particular biomass . the outermost regions could thus serve as examples of the application of innovative energy technologies for the union . it is therefore necessary to adjust the renewable energy strategy in order to achieve a higher degree of energy autonomy for those regions , strengthen security of supply and recognise their specific situation in terms of renewable energy potential and public support needs . on the other hand , the outermost regions should be able to use the full potential of their resources , in accordance with the criteria of strict sustainability and in line with local conditions , in order to increase the production of renewable energies and strengthen their energy independence .


### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a form that is as non - distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets . to this end , an increasing number of member states allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues . ### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a form that is as non - distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets . to this end , an increasing number of member states should allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles , shall be taken into account . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road and rail transport , shall be taken into account . if a member state is setting renewable energy obligation for fuel suppliers , contribution of biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix shall be counted with double energy content .


### areas of high conservation value , including wetlands and peatlands , are protected ; ### areas designated , by international or national law or by the relevant competent authority , to promote the maintenance of biodiversity or for nature conservation purposes , including in wetlands and peatlands , are protected ;


### harvesting does not exceed the long - term production capacity of the forest ; ### harvesting maintains or improves the long - term production capacity of the forest at country or regional level ;


### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 5% in 2021 , increasing up to at least 6 . 8% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x . ### the minimum share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and from renewable electricity shall be at least equal to 3 % in 2021 , increasing up to at least 8 , 3 % in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 4 , 6 % by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x .


### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability . ### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent or retroactive changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability for consumers .


### harvesting does not exceed the long - term production capacity of the forest . ### harvesting maintains or improves long - term productivity capacity of the forest at country or regional level .


### member states shall remove administrative barriers to corporate long - term power purchase agreements to finance renewables and facilitate their uptake . ### member states shall remove administrative , regulatory and information barriers to corporate long - term power purchase agreements to finance renewables and facilitate their uptake , and ensuring that these are not subject to disproportionate charges that are not cost reflective .


### the commission may decide that voluntary national or international schemes setting standards for the production of biomass products contain accurate data for the purposes of article 26 , and / or demonstrate that consignments of biofuels , bioliquids or biomass fuels comply with the sustainability criteria set out in article 26 , , , and , and / or that no materials have been intentionally modified or discarded so that the consignment or part thereof would fall under annex ix . when demonstrating that requirements set out in article 26 and for forest biomass are met , the operators may decide to directly provide the required evidence at the forest holding level . the commission may also recognise areas for the protection of rare , threatened or endangered ecosystems or species recognised by international agreements or included in lists drawn up by intergovernmental organisations or the international union for the conservation of nature for the purposes of article 26 . ### the commission may decide that voluntary national or international schemes setting standards for the production of biomass products contain accurate data for the purposes of article 26 , and / or demonstrate that consignments of biofuels , bioliquids or biomass fuels comply with the sustainability criteria set out in article 26 , , , and , and / or that no materials have been intentionally modified or discarded so that the consignment or part thereof would fall under annex ix . when demonstrating that requirements set out in article 26 and for forest biomass are met , the operators may decide to directly provide the required evidence at the supply base level . the commission may also recognise areas for the protection of rare , threatened or endangered ecosystems or species recognised by international agreements or included in lists drawn up by intergovernmental organisations or the international union for the conservation of nature for the purposes of article 26 .


### ‘ ambient heat’ means heat energy at a useful temperature level which is extracted or captured by means of heat pumps that need electricity or other auxiliary energy to function , and which can be stored in the ambient air , beneath the surface of solid earth or in surface water . the reported values shall be established on the basis of the same methodology used for the reporting of heat energy extracted or captured by heat pumps ; ### ‘ ambient heat’ means energy for the production of heating or cooling at a useful temperature level by means of heat pumps as defined by directive 2010 / 31 / eu . the reported values shall be established on the basis of the same methodology used for the reporting of energy transferred by heat pumps ;


### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part b of annex ix shall be limited to 1 . 7% of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market and the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 1 . 2 times their energy content . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 2 times and 1 . 2 times their energy content respectively .


### member states shall open support for electricity generated from renewable sources to generators located in other member states under the conditions laid down in this article . ### member states may open support for electricity generated from renewable sources to generators located in other member states under the conditions laid down in this article .


### for the calculation of the denominator , that is the energy content of road and rail transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market , petrol , diesel , natural gas , biofuels , biogas , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste - based fossil fuels and electricity , shall be taken into account ; ### for the calculation of the denominator , that is the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market , petrol , diesel , natural gas , biofuels , biogas , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste - based fossil fuels and electricity , shall be taken into account ;


### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density . ### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and sustainable development at regional and local level , including rural , remote , isolated , geographically problematic areas or regions with low population density . greenhouse gas emissions reductions are of critical importance but should not compete with other environment protection goals .