### ‘emissions’ means the release of greenhouse gases from sources in an installation or the release from an aircraft performing an aviation activity listed in annex i or from ships performing a maritime transport activity listed in annex i of the gases specified in respect of that activity , or the release of greenhouse gases corresponding to the activity referred to in annex iii;; ### deleted


### ‘(d) ‘greenhouse gas emissions permit’ means the permit issued in accordance with articles 5 , 6 and 30b;’ ### deleted


### ‘regulated entity’ for the purposes of chapter iva shall mean any natural or legal person , except for any final consumer of the fuels , that engages in the activity referred to in annex iii and that falls within one of the following categories: ### deleted


### (8) those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy , on the citizens , and the member states. in particular , the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and the council31 should provide an additional economic incentive to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. combined with other measures , this should , in the medium to long term , reduce the costs for buildings and road transport , and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment. ### (8) those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy , on the citizens , and the member states and they could lead to higher prices for fossil fuels while the decarbonisation of the economy is underway.


### (8) those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy , on the citizens , and the member states. in particular , the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and the council31 should provide an additional economic incentive to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. combined with other measures , this should , in the medium to long term , reduce the costs for buildings and road transport , and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment. ### (8) those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy , on the citizens , and the member states. they should , among others , provide incentives to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and , in the medium to long term , reduce the costs for buildings and road transport , and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment.


### (8) those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy , on the citizens , and the member states. in particular , the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and the council31 should provide an additional economic incentive to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. combined with other measures , this should , in the medium to long term , reduce the costs for buildings and road transport , and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment. ### (8) those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy , on the citizens , and the member states. in particular , the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and the council31 is intended to provide an additional economic incentive to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. combined with other measures , this may , in the medium to long term , reduce the costs for buildings and road transport , and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment. however , the relative inelasticity of the road transport and buildings market to higher carbon prices raises concerns that their inclusion in the scope of directive 2003/87/ec may be limited in terms of greenhouse gas reductions , particularly among lower-income households.


### (8) those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy , on the citizens , and the member states. in particular , the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and the council31 should provide an additional economic incentive to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. combined with other measures , this should , in the medium to long term , reduce the costs for buildings and road transport , and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment. ### (8) those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy , on the citizens , and the member states. in particular , the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec of the european parliament and the council31 should provide an additional economic incentive to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. however , this inclusion will increase energy prices and will lead to a disproportional impact on the available income of households , especially low-income earners. to tackle this issue properly public investment and target policies are needed in the medium to long term , to both reduce the costs for buildings and road transport , and provide new opportunities for job creation.


### (9) however , resources are needed to finance those investments. in addition , before they have taken place , the cost supported by households and transport users for heating , cooling and cooking , as well as for road transport , is likely to increase as fuel suppliers subject to the obligations under the emission trading for buildings and road transport pass on costs on carbon to the consumers. ### (9) however , resources are needed to finance those investments. in addition , before they have taken place , the cost supported by households and transport users for heating , cooling and cooking , as well as for transport and mobility , is likely to increase as fuel , energy and transport suppliers pass on costs related to the green transition to the consumers.


### (9) however , resources are needed to finance those investments. in addition , before they have taken place , the cost supported by households and transport users for heating , cooling and cooking , as well as for road transport , is likely to increase as fuel suppliers subject to the obligations under the emission trading for buildings and road transport pass on costs on carbon to the consumers. ### (9) however , resources are needed to finance those investments. in addition , before they have taken place , the cost supported by households and transport users for heating , cooling and cooking , as well as for road transport , will increase as fuel suppliers subject to the obligations under the emission trading for buildings and road transport pass on costs on carbon to the consumers.


### (10) the increase in the price for fossil fuels may disproportionally affect vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport , who , in certain regions , do not have access to alternative , affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption. ### (10) the increase in the price for fuels , energy and mobility disproportionally affect vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport , further exacerbating pre-existing social inequalities and regional disparities. these most affected vulnerable groups and micro-enterprises do not have access to alternative , affordable energy , mobility and transport solutions and lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and zero-or low energy solutions.


### (10) the increase in the price for fossil fuels may disproportionally affect vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport , who , in certain regions , do not have access to alternative , affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption. ### (10) the increase in the price for fossil fuels will disproportionally affect vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport , who , in certain regions , do not have access to alternative , affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption. varying income levels and costs of living across the eu mean that the impact of a union-wide carbon price on buildings and road transport will have widely varying impacts on households in different regions and member states.


### (11) therefore , a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion , for the transition to be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (11) therefore , a part of the revenues generated by directive 2003/87/ec should be used to address the social impacts arising from the higher fossil fuel prices for the transition to be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind.


### (11) therefore , a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion , for the transition to be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (11) therefore , a part of the revenues generated by the ets system directive as defined by 2003/87/ec should be used to address the social impacts arising from the green transition for this transition to be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. in order to stabilise an appropriate budget for the social climate fund , additional funding from own ressources will be needed and the fund should be included in the next multiannual financial framework to cushion fluctuations in revenue. future own resources allocated to the eu budget should provide an opportunity to reassess the amounts allocated to the fund in order to support a more ambitious pace of adaptation to transition costs.


### (11) therefore , a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion , for the transition to be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (11) therefore , the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , as well as part of the revenues generated from the current scope of the directive , should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion , for the transition to be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind.


### (13) a social climate (‘the fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the member states to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. this should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. ### (13) a social climate fund (‘the fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the member states to support their policies to address the social impacts of the green transition , carbon pricing and rising energy and transport prices on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. this should be achieved notably through temporary income and expenditure support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users.


### (13) a social climate (‘the fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the member states to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. this should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. ### (13) a social climate (‘the fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the member states to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises. this should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises.


### (13) a social climate (‘the fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the member states to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. this should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. ### (13) a social climate (‘the fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the member states to support their policies to address the social impacts of the green transition , carbon pricing and rising energy prices on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. this should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users.


### (14) for that purpose , each member state should submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’). those plans should pursue two objectives. firstly , they should provide vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency , decarbonisation of heating and cooling , in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. secondly , they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. the plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures , including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term. ### (14) for that purpose , each member state should submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’). those plans should pursue two objectives. firstly , they should provide vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency , decarbonisation of heating and cooling , in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. secondly , they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fuels , energy and transport on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. the plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of ending fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures , including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.


### (14) for that purpose , each member state should submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’). those plans should pursue two objectives. firstly , they should provide vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency , decarbonisation of heating and cooling , in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. secondly , they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. the plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures , including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term. ### (14) for that purpose , each member state should submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’). those plans should pursue two objectives. firstly , they should provide vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency , decarbonisation of heating and cooling , in zero-emission mobility. secondly , they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and mobility poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. the plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels should include direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.


### (16) ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help member states to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport. ### (16) ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help member states , regional and local authorities to address the social impacts arising from the green transition and rising energy and transport prices and to guarantee consumers access to clean and affordable energy and mobility.


### (16) ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help member states to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport. ### (16) ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help member states to address the social impacts arising from the increasing energy prices.


### (16) ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help member states to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport. ### (16) ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help member states to address the social impacts arising from the green transition and rising energy prices and guaranteeing consumer's access to clean and affordable energy.


### (17) pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions , well targeted direct income support for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. it would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. such support should only concern direct impacts of the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that directive. eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in time. ### (17) pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions , well targeted direct income support for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. such support should be understood to be complementary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. it should , however , be recognized that it does not address the root causes of energy and mobility poverty.


### (18) taking into account the importance of tackling climate change in line with paris agreement commitments , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , the actions under this regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that 30% of all expenditure under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027 , while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. for this purpose , the methodology set out in annex ii of regulation (eu) 2021/1060 of the european parliament and of the council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the fund. the fund should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council34 . only such measures and investments should be included in the plans. direct income support measures should as a rule be considered as having an insignificant foreseeable impact on environmental objectives , and as such be considered compliant with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. the commission intends to issue technical guidance to the member states well ahead of the preparation of the plans. the guidance will explain how the measures and investments must comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852. the commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a council recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition. ### (18) taking into account the importance of tackling climate change in line with paris agreement commitments , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , the actions under this regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that at least 30% of all expenditure under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027 , while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. for this purpose , the methodology set out in annex ii of regulation (eu) 2021/1060 of the european parliament and of the council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the fund. the fund should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council34 . only such measures and investments should be included in the plans. direct income support measures should as a rule be considered as having an insignificant foreseeable impact on environmental objectives , and as such be considered compliant with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. the commission intends to issue technical guidance to the member states well ahead of the preparation of the plans. the guidance will explain how the measures and investments must comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852. the commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a council recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition.


### (19) women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent families. single parent families have a particularly high risk of child poverty. gender equality and equal opportunities for all , and the mainstreaming of those objectives , as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of plans to ensure no one is left behind. ### (19) women are disproportionately affected by energy and mobility poverty , inter alia because of wage and pension inequalities. particular affected are single-mothers , who represent 85% of single parent families that have a particularly high risk of child poverty. gender equality , equal opportunities for all and the fight against discrimination and poverty and the mainstreaming of those objectives , as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of plans to ensure no one is left behind.


### (20) member states should submit their plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council35 . the plans should include the measures to be financed , their estimated costs and the national contribution. they should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures. ### (20) member states should prepare their plans in close cooperation with the regional and local authorities , the economic and social partners and relevant stakeholders and representatives from civil society , while respecting the european code of conduct on partnership , and submit submit their plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council35 . the plans should include the measures to be financed , their estimated costs and the national contribution. they should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures.


### (20) member states should submit their plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council35 . the plans should include the measures to be financed , their estimated costs and the national contribution. they should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures. ### (20) member states should submit their plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council35 . the plans shall consist of category a and b measures and investments , where category a measures and investments are to be financed by the fund , while category b measures and investments are financed through the remaining revenues from the auctioning of member states’ allowances in accordance with chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec , as well as through additional national funding. the plans should include the measures to be financed , their estimated costs and the national contribution. they should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures.


### (20) member states should submit their plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council35 . the plans should include the measures to be financed , their estimated costs and the national contribution. they should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures. ### (20) member states should submit their plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council35 . member states should have the option to submit their plans and , where relevant , the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans , ahead of the dates foreseen in article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , so that the plans can be put into action as soon as possible. the plans should include the measures to be financed , their estimated costs and the national contribution. they should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures.


### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose. ### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should be commensurate with stable and sufficient resources matching with the financial needs to reduce fossil fuel consumption and should aim to reduce climate inequalities. the european commission1a estimates that eur 350bn of investments in the energy system are necessary every year to reach the eu’s 55% greenhouse gas target emission reduction by 2030. the european court of auditors1b estimates that , each year between 2021 and 2030 , eur 736bn are needed in the transport sector and eur 282bn are needed in the residential and service sectors to reach the targets. out of these global investment needs , it is estimated1c 1d that new public expenditure is required every year to the amount of eur 90bn for building renovations and of eur 31 ,4bn for transports. thus , the financial envelope of the fund should correspond to at least eur 48. 500.000. 000in current prices in the period 2023-2027 , and to at least eur 270 625 000 000 in current prices in the period 2028-2032. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves.


### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose. ### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , among others , draw on the revenues from emission trading under directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. however , additional ressources will be required as the fund but must be commensurate with stable and sufficient resources matching with the financial needs to reduce fossil fuel consumption and should aim to reduce climate inequalities. the european commission41a estimates that eur 350bn of investments in the energy system are necessary every year to reach the eu’s 55% greenhouse gas target emission reduction by 2030. the european court of auditors41b estimates that , each year between 2021 and 2030 , eur 736bn are needed in the transport sector and eur 282bn are needed in the residential and service sectors to reach the targets. out of these global investment needs , it is estimated41c that new public expenditure is required every year to the amount of eur 90bn for building renovations and of eur 31 ,4bn for transports. thus , the financial envelope of the fund should correspond to at least eur 54 000 000 000 in current prices in the period 2023-2027 , and to at least eur 270000 000 000 in current prices in the period 2028-2032. member states are to finance 25% of the total costs of their plan themselves.


### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose. ### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , revenues from the current scope of directive 2003/87/ec and additional contributions from the general budget of the union. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose.


### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose. ### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , draw on the revenues from emission trading under directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose.


### (24) the fund should support measures that respect the principle of additionality of union funding. the fund should not be a substitute for recurring national expenditures , except in duly justified cases. ### (24) the fund should support measures that respect the principle of additionality of union funding. the fund should not be a substitute for recurring national expenditures..


### (27) in order to ensure transparent rules for monitoring and evaluation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of setting the common indicators for reporting on the progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the plans. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law-making of 13 april 2016. in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (27) in order to ensure transparent rules for monitoring and evaluation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of setting the common indicators for reporting on the progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the plans. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law-making of 13 april 2016. specific efforts should be made to consult with groups and individuals most impacted by energy poverty. in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### it shall provide support to member states for the financing of the measures and investments included in their social climate plans (‘the plans’). ### it shall provide support to member states for the partial financing of the measures and investments included in their social climate plans (‘the plans’).


### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas). ### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the cost implication of transition to climate neutrality and the soaring energy prices due to reliance on fossil fuels especially low-income households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars in remote and rural areas.


### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas). ### the general objective of the fund is to balance the social challenges of the transition towards climate neutrality , leaving no one behind , by contributing to the just , equitable and inclusive reduction of emissions in the transport and buildings sectors. the measures and investments supported by the fund shall directly benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the green transition , especially households in energy poverty and persons without sufficient affordable public transport options or insufficient private capacity to invest in zero- or low emissions individual means of transport , particularly in remote and rural areas; conditions for support from the fund shall not increase bureaucratic burden or costs on the beneficiaries , in particular vulnerable households and tenants.


### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas). ### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the cost implications of the transition to climate neutrality and the soaring energy prices due to reliance on fossil fuels , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars in remote , insular , and rural areas and carbon intensive regions with high unemployment.


### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas). ### the measures and investments supported by the fund (‘category a’ measures and investments) shall benefit households and micro-enterprises , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , subject to energy or mobility poverty or in the lowest three income deciles in the member state concerned.


### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas). ### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality , which leaves no one behind by contributing to the socially fair reduction of emissions in the transport and buildings sectors by providing support and empowering local communities , vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users , especially those classed as vulnerable or with low capacity to invest.


### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the socially fair alleviation of energy and transport poverty by having the objective of reducing climate inequalities and by providing local communities , vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users , especially those classed as vulnerable or with low capacity to invest. the specific objective of the fund is to support low-income vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through targeted measures and investments intended to phase-out fossil fuels , increase energy efficiency and energy performance of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.


### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### the measures adopted towards the general objective of the fund shall help pursue the union's climate objectives , particularly the transition towards climate-neutral , sustainable , non-toxic , ressource-efficient , renewable energy based and resilient circular economy by 2050 at the latest , by minimising the social impacts of the costs of the transition , of fluctuations in the prices of the energy and raw materials needed for the transition and of the adverse price impacts of the emission trading system established by directive 2003/87/ec on socially vulnerable groups. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.


### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the socially fair alleviation of energy and transport poverty by having the objective of reducing climate inequalities and by providing support and empowering local communities , vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users , especially those classed as vulnerable or with low capacity to invest. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support until investments have allowed for affordable and accessible low-carbon alternatives to be created , and through targeted measures and investments intended to phase-out fossil fuels , increase energy efficiency and energy performance of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.


### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of that transition , including the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , and to ensure the ability of vulnerable households to participate in and adapt to the transition at a similar pace as high income households are able to do without financial support. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises with low capacity to invest in , or limited access to , alternative heating , cooling and transport modes , through direct income support and through targeted measures , including policy reforms , and investments intended to phase out fossil fuels , increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero-emission mobility and public transport.


### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources; ### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy performance and indoor climate improving related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources and the professional removal of harmful substances such as asbestos;


### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources; ### (1) ‘building renovation’ means alterations to a building with the aim to improve energy performance and indoor climate , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the installation or replacement of ventilation , the replacement of lighting , heating , cooling and cooking hot water , and white appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources or the connection to energy from renewable sources produced nearby , as well as the professional removal of harmful substances such as asbestos;


### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources; ### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances by appliances that do not require fossil fuels , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources;


### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources; ### (1) ‘building renovation’ means alterations to a building to improve energy performance and indoor climate including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources as well as the professional removal of harmful substances such as asbestos;


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means a household’s lack of access to essential and affordable energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health , including adequate warmth , cooling , lighting , and energy to power appliances , in the relevant national , regional or local context , existing social policy and other relevant policies , based on the definition in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ;


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means a household’s lack of access and affordability of essential energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health , including adequate warmth , cooling , lighting , and energy to power appliances , in the relevant national context , existing social policy and other relevant policies;


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means households’ lack of access to essential energy services and lack of affordability of those services that underpin a decent standard of living and health , including adequate warmth and hot water , cooling , lighting , and energy to power appliances , in the relevant national contact , existing social policy and other relevant policies. energy poverty can be caused by one or the combination of the following factors: low income , high energy expenditures and poor energy efficiency of homes;


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means a household's lack of access to essential and affordable energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health , including adequate warmth , cooling , lighting and energy to power appliances , in the relevant national context , existing social policy and other relevant policies;


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means a household's lack of access to essential and affordability energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health , including adequate warmth , cooling , lighting and energy to power appliances , in the relevant national context , existing social policy and other relevant policies;


### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by rising fuel , energy and transport prices , including the impact of carbon pricing , or that live in inadequate housing as defined by national definition , and lack the means or responsibility to renovate the building they occupy;


### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty and households at risk of energy poverty , that lack the means to renovate the building they occupy that are significantly affected by the cost implications of transition toward a climate neutrality;


### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in the lowest three income deciles , in energy or mobility poverty or households on lower middle-income that are disproportionately affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy or the means , availability or accessibility to switch to alternative modes of transport;


### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , or live in inadequate housing as defined by national definition or the ethos framework , and that are significantly affected by rising energy prices and/or the impact of carbon pricing on electricity and heating and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy;


### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the of the rising fuel , energy and transport prices related to the green transition , including the relevant impact of carbon pricing , and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy in terms of the green transition objective;


### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by energy or mobility poverty and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy or to shift to more sustainable ways of transport;


### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by impact of emission pricing on energy costs and lack the means to renovate the building;


### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural and remote areas. ### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by the impacts of rising fuel , energy and transport prices , including the relevant impact of carbon pricing , and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural and remote areas.


### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural and remote areas. ### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by mobility poverty and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural , insular and remote areas and carbon-intensive region with high unemployment.


### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural and remote areas. ### deleted


### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural and remote areas. ### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by the impact of emission pricing on the cost of transport and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural and remote areas.


### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union. ### 1. each member state , after consultation with regional and local authorities , social partners and relevant stakeholders and representatives of civil society , in accordance with the partnership principle , shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address energy and mobility poverty and to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the sustainable renewable energy and climate targets of the union. each member state shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of the draft social climate plan , as well as in the preparation of the final plan , well before its adoption. the plan and subsequent changes to it shall be made public and accessible in a timely manner.


### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union. ### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article , following the consultation process set in article 3a. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport and buildings and to pre-emptively and concurrently address the impact of energy and transport poverty on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union while having the objective of reducing climate inequalities. the plan should also focus on the creation of sustainable quality jobs in the mobility and construction sectors.


### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union. ### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article in order to maximize the synergies and complementarities between the two plans. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport and buildings and to pre-emptively and concurrently address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility in order to meet the climate targets of the union in a socially fair way. it shall be developed in accordance with the requirements set out in article 3a.


### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union. ### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. member states should have the option to submit their plans and , where relevant , the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans , ahead of the dates foreseen in article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , so that the plans can be put into action as soon as possible. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while empowering local communities to take ownership in accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union.


### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union. ### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article following the application of the partnership principle. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport and buildings and to pre-emptively and concurrently address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , electricity , cooling and mobility while empowering local communities to take ownership in accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union in a socially fair way.


### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 2. the plan may include national , regional and local measures providing temporary direct income or expenditure support to vulnerable households and persons affected by energy or mobility poverty to reduce the impact of relevant increases in the price of fuels and energy , including the adverse cost impact of emission pricing on electricity , heating and mobility on them.


### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support until investments have allowed for affordable and accessible low-carbon alternatives to be created , to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of energy and transport poverty , while quickly providing long-term solution for reducing energy and transport cost through building renovations and other measures under article 6 at no additional cost for the final beneficiary.


### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of energy and transport poverty , while quickly providing long-term solution for reducing energy and transport cost through building renovations and other measures under article 6 at no additional cost to the final beneficiary.


### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 2. as the implemented measures and investments under the plan will not immediately alleviate the potential negative distributional impacts of the auctioning of allowances under chapter iv of directive2003/87/ec , the plan shall include national measures providing direct income support to households to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec from the date of application of auctioning of allowances under chapter iv of that directive. category a measures shall limit direct income support to vulnerable households as defined in article 2 and shall start at least 1 year before the entry into force of chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec. member states may decide to provide direct income support to a wider range of households under their category b measures. member states shall explain to the commission how they ensure the visibility of this direct income support , in order to benefit as much as possible from a double dividend in the form of increased support for climate measures in addition to social compensation for the most vulnerable.


### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of rising energy prices and/or the impact of emission pricing on electricity , heating and transport , while quickly providing long-term solution for reducing energy and transport cost through renovation and other measures under the scope of article 6 of this regulation at no additional cost to the final beneficiary.


### 3. the plan shall include national projects to: ### 3. the plan shall include national , regional and local projects to:


### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources; ### finance measures and investments with a lasting sustainable impact to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources and other measures to prevent carbon lock-in , benefitting , inter alia , tenants' , cooperatives' and renewable energy communities;


### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources; ### finance measures and investments to phase out fossil fuels , increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources by tenants , cooperatives and renewable energy communities;


### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources; ### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources , particularly by tenants , cooperatives and renewable energy communities;


### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources; ### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources by tenants , cooperatives and renewable energy communities;


### finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low-emission mobility and transport , in particular the availability , accessibility and affordability of zero- and low-emission quality and safe public transport and shared mobility services especially in rural , remote and less populated areas.


### finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### finance measures and investments to increase the accessibility and availability of public transports , its affordability , the infrastructure development the uptake of zero-and low-emission mobility and transport.


### finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### finance measures and investments to increase the uptake , accessibility , affordability and infrastructure development of zero-emission mobility and public transport.


### finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### finance measures and investments to increase the availability of public transport and the uptake of zero- and low-emission mobility and transport especially in rural and remote areas.


### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 to reduce the effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies; ### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 to reduce the effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s and its regions' relevant policies;


### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 to reduce the effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies; ### concrete measures and investments , including policy reforms , in accordance with article 3 to address the effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies and to point -a and -aa of paragraph 1 of this article;


### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 to reduce the effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies; ### concrete measures including policy reform and investments in accordance with article 3 to neutralize the effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies;


### concrete accompanying measures needed to accomplish the measures and investments of the plan and reduce the effects referred to in point (c) as well as information on existing or planned financing of measures and investments from other union , international , public or private sources; ### concrete accompanying measures , including policy reforms , needed to accomplish the measures and investments of the plan and reduce the effects referred to in point (c) as well as information on existing or planned financing of measures and investments from other union , international , public or private sources;


### concrete accompanying measures needed to accomplish the measures and investments of the plan and reduce the effects referred to in point (c) as well as information on existing or planned financing of measures and investments from other union , international , public or private sources; ### concrete accompanying measures including policy reform needed to accomplish the measures and investments of the plan and reduce the effects referred to in point (c) as well as information on existing or planned financing of measures and investments from other union , international , public or private sources;


### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy poverty , on micro-enterprises and on transport users , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote and rural; ### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy poverty , on micro-enterprises and on transport users , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account particular characteristics and needs of certain groups of potential beneficiaries such as women , tenants and elderly people and elements such as access to decent , adequate , affordable and healthy housing , public transport and basic services , and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote , rural or affected by demographic change;


### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy poverty , on micro-enterprises and on transport users , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote and rural; ### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy poverty , on micro-enterprises and on transport users , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote , insular and rural and carbon-intensive regions with high unemployment;


### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy poverty , on micro-enterprises and on transport users , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote and rural; ### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy and mobility poverty on vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to public transport and essential socio-economic needs and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote and rural; by 31 july 2023 , the commission shall provide guidance to member states on how to identify these vulnerable groups;


### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices; ### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the plan are additional and complementary to national or regional policies to eradicate energy and mobility poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel and energy prices;


### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices; ### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the long-term measures in the plan such as renovation measures and investment in public transport infrastructure are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;


### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices; ### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit , if any , for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to reduce energy and mobility poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices; if the direct income support goes broader than the vulnerable households as defined in article 2 , the plan shall also quantitatively and qualitatively explain why these additional households receive compensation and which households are still required to pay for the full price of inclusion of road transport and buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec;


### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices; ### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the long-term measures in the plan such as renovation measures , investment in public transport infrastructure are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;


### envisaged milestones , targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures and investments to be completed by 31 july 2032; ### envisaged milestones , targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures , investments and policy reforms to be completed by each biennial progress report pursuant to article 23 and by 31 july 2032;


### an explanation of how the plan ensures that no investment or measure , included in the plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852; the commission shall provide technical guidance to the member states targeted to the scope of the fund to that effect; no explanation is required for the measures referred to in article 3(2); ### an explanation of how the plan ensures that no investment or measure , included in the plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu)2020/852 , does not finance projects linked to fossil fuel and promotes high quality employment and decent working conditions; the commission shall provide technical guidance to the member states targeted to the scope of the fund to that effect; no explanation is required for the measures referred to in article 3(2);


### an explanation of how the plan ensures that no investment or measure , included in the plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852; the commission shall provide technical guidance to the member states targeted to the scope of the fund to that effect; no explanation is required for the measures referred to in article 3(2); ### an explanation of how the plan promotes high quality employment and decent working conditions , does not finance projects linked to fossil fuels , and ensures that no investment or measure , included in the plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852; the commission shall provide technical guidance to the member states targeted to the scope of the fund to that effect; no explanation is required for the measures referred to in article 3(2);