### 1. member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 40%.; ### 1. member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 56%;


### 1. member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 40%.; ### 1. member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 51%;


### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. to that end , they shall take into account the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph. ### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that prevents undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity or the climate. to that end , they shall implement the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph.


### the use of saw logs , veneer logs , stumps and roots to produce energy. ### the use of primary woody biomass to produce heat.


### (ii) the production of renewable energy produced from the incineration of waste if the separate collection obligations laid down in directive 2008/98/ec have not been complied with. ### (ii) the production of renewable energy produced from the incineration of waste if the separate collection and re-use and recycling obligations laid down in directive 2008/98/ec have not been complied with.


### from 31 december 2026 , and without prejudice to the obligations in the first sub-paragraph , member states shall grant no support to the production of electricity from forest biomass in electricity-only-installations , unless such electricity meets at least one of the following conditions: ### deleted


### no later than one year after [the entry into force of this amending directive] , the commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 35 on how to apply the cascading principle for biomass , in particular on how to minimise the use of quality roundwood for energy production , with a focus on support schemes and with due regard to national specificities. ### no later than one year after [the entry into force of this amending directive] , the commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 35 on how to apply the cascading principle for biomass , including on reporting and control measures with a focus on support schemes.


### by 2026 the commission shall present a report on the impact of the member states’ support schemes for biomass , including on biodiversity and possible market distortions , and will assess the possibility for further limitations regarding support schemes to forest biomass.; ### by 2026 the commission shall present a report on the impact of the member states’ support schemes for biomass , including on biodiversity and possible market distortions , and will assess the possibility for further limitations regarding incentives direct and indirect , to use woody biomass for energy;


### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. to that end , they shall take into account the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph. ### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that prevents undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity or the climate. to that end , they shall implement the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph


### it is produced in a region identified in a territorial just transition plan approved by the european commission , in accordance with regulation (eu) 2021/… of the european parliament and the council establishing the just transition fund due to its reliance on solid fossil fuels , and meets the relevant requirements set in article 29(11); ### deleted


### (ii) it is produced applying biomass co2 capture and storage and meets the requirements set in article 29(11) , second subparagraph. ### deleted


### by 2026 the commission shall present a report on the impact of the member states’ support schemes for biomass , including on biodiversity and possible market distortions , and will assess the possibility for further limitations regarding support schemes to forest biomass.; ### by 2026 the commission shall present a report on the impact of the member states’ support schemes for biomass , including on biodiversity and possible market distortions , and will assess the possibility for further limitations regarding incentives direct and indirect , to use woody biomass for energy.;


### the use of saw logs , veneer logs , stumps and roots to produce energy. ### the use of woody biomass to produce energy.


### 4a. member states shall establish a framework , which may include support schemes and facilitating the uptake of renewable power purchase agreements , enabling the deployment of renewable electricity to a level that is consistent with the member state’s national contribution referred to in paragraph 2 and at a pace that is consistent with the indicative trajectories referred to in article 4(a)(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. in particular , that framework shall tackle remaining barriers , including those related to permitting procedures , to a high level of renewable electricity supply. when designing that framework , member states shall take into account the additional renewable electricity required to meet demand in the transport , industry , building and heating and cooling sectors and for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin.; ### 4a. in application of the energy efficiency first principle , member states shall establish a framework enabling the deployment of renewable electricity to as many application and sectors as technically feasible and to a level that is consistent with the member state’s binding targets referred to in paragraph 2 and at a pace that is consistent with the mandatory trajectories referred to in article 4(a)(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### 1a. by 31 december 2025 , each member state shall agree to establish at least one joint project with one or more other member states for the production of renewable energy. the commission shall be notified of such an agreement , including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. projects financed by national contributions under the union renewable energy financing mechanism established by commission implementing regulation (eu) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the member states involved.; ### 1a. by 31 december 2025 , each member state shall agree to establish at least one joint project and by 2030 at least three joint projects with one or more other member states for the production of renewable energy. the commission shall be notified of such an agreement , including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. projects financed by national contributions under the union renewable energy financing mechanism established by commission implementing regulation (eu) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the member states involved.;


### 7a. member states bordering a sea basin shall cooperate to jointly define the amount of offshore renewable energy they plan to produce in that sea basin by 2050 , with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040. they shall take into account the specificities and development in each region , the offshore renewable potential of the sea basin and the importance of ensuring the associated integrated grid planning. member states shall notify that amount in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.; ### 7a. member states bordering a sea basin shall cooperate to jointly define and allocate adequate space in their maritime spatial plan for the amount of offshore renewable energy and related infrastructure they plan to produce in that sea basin by 2030 , 2040 and 2050. where the cumulated objective does not amount to at least 79 gw and 340 gw of installed capacity by 2030 and 2050 respectively , or where intermediate steps are not in line with the 2030 and 2050 objectives , the commission shall take additional measures to facilitate the roll-out of offshore renewable energy. member states shall facilitate coexistence with maritime activities and take into account the specificities and development in each region , the offshore renewable potential of the sea basin and the importance of ensuring the associated integrated grid planning , including needed on-and offshore infrastructure , potential complementary usages , off-shore renewable hybrid assets and renewable hybrid plants and installations , and to respect eu environmental legislation. member states shall notify that amount and grid planned in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. at least two years after entry into force of this directive , member states will ensure their maritime spatial plans pursuant to directive(eu) 2014/89 will be aligned with the provisions in this paragraph;


### 7a. member states bordering a sea basin shall cooperate to jointly define the amount of offshore renewable energy they plan to produce in that sea basin by 2050 , with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040. they shall take into account the specificities and development in each region , the offshore renewable potential of the sea basin and the importance of ensuring the associated integrated grid planning. member states shall notify that amount in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.; ### 7a. member states bordering a sea basin shall cooperate to jointly define and allocate adequate space in their maritime spatial plan for the amount of offshore renewable energy and related infrastructure they plan to produce in that sea basin by 2030 , 2040 and 2050. where the cumulated objective does not amount to at least 79 gw and 340 gw of installed capacity by 2030 and 2050 respectively , or where intermediate steps are not in line with the 2030 and 2050 objectives , the commission shall take additional measures to facilitate the roll-out of offshore renewable energy. member states shall facilitate coexistence with maritime activities and take into account the specificities and development in each region , the offshore renewable potential of the sea basin and the importance of ensuring the associated integrated grid planning , including needed on-and offshore infrastructure , potential complementary usages , off-shore renewable hybrid assets and renewable hybrid plants and installations , and to respect eu environmental legislation. member states shall notify that amount and grid planned in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. at least two years after entry into force of this directive , member states will ensure their maritime spatial plans pursuant to directive(eu) 2014/89 will be aligned with the provisions in this paragraph.;


### 8. member states shall assess the regulatory and administrative barriers to long-term renewables power purchase agreements , and shall remove unjustified barriers to , and promote the uptake of , such agreements , including by exploring how to reduce the financial risks associated with them , in particular by using credit guarantees. member states shall ensure that those agreements are not subject to disproportionate or discriminatory procedures or charges , and that any associated guarantees of origin can be transferred to the buyer of the renewable energy under the renewable power purchase agreement. ### 8. member states shall assess the regulatory and administrative barriers to long-term renewables power purchase agreements and renewables heating and cooling purchase agreements , and shall remove unjustified barriers at both national and cross-border level , and promote the uptake of , such agreements , including by exploring how to reduce the financial risks associated with them , in particular by using credit guarantees and taking account of the variety and special needs of potential uptakers , such as for smaller actors and municipalities or potential bundling of smaller uptakers. the commission shall conduct an assessment of barriers to long-term renewable power and heating and cooling purchase agreements and in particular to the deployment of such agreements , which are cross-border , and by 15 march 2023 , issue guidance on the removal of these barriers , and on the establishment of de-risking instruments , including analysis and recommendations related to the design of such instruments. member states shall ensure that those agreements are not subject to disproportionate or discriminatory procedures or charges , and that any associated guarantees of origin can be transferred to the buyer of the renewable energy under the renewable power purchase agreement.


### 9. by one year after the entry into force of this amending directive , the commission shall review , and where appropriate , propose modifications to , the rules on administrative procedures set out in articles 15 , 16 and 17 and their application , and may take additional measures to support member states in their implementation.; ### 9. no later than six month after the entry into force of this amending directive [xxx] , the commission shall publish guidelines on permit granting to shorten and simplify processes for new , the repowering and upgrade of renewable projects , including:


### 1. in order to promote the production and use of renewable energy in the building sector , member states shall set an indicative target for the share of renewables in final energy consumption in their buildings sector in 2030 that is consistent with an indicative target of at least a 49 % share of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector in the union’s final consumption of energy in 2030. the national target shall be expressed in terms of share of national final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in article 7. member states shall include their target in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 as well as information on how they plan to achieve it. ### 1. in order to promote the production and use of renewable energy in the building sector , member states shall set a binding target for the share of renewables on-site or nearby in final energy consumption in their buildings sector in 2030 that is consistent with a binding target of at least a 77 % share of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector in the union’s final consumption of energy in 2030. the national target shall be expressed in terms of share of national final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in article 7. member states shall include their target in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 as well as information on how they plan to achieve it.


### to achieve the indicative share of renewables set out in paragraph 1 , member states shall , in their building regulations and codes and , where applicable , in their support schemes or by other means with equivalent effect , require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in buildings , in line with the provisions of directive 2010/31/eu. member states shall allow those minimum levels to be fulfilled , among others , through efficient district heating and cooling. ### to achieve the binding share of renewables set out in paragraph 1 and facilitate its efficient integration , member states shall , in their building regulations and codes and , where applicable , in their support schemes or by other means with equivalent effect , require in accordance with the energy efficiency first principle the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources on-site or nearby in buildings for any residual energy demand , in line with the provisions of directive 2010/31/eu together , where applicable , with demand side flexibility measures. member states shall allow those minimum levels to be complemented , among others , by renewables based district heating and cooling.


### 3. member states shall ensure that public buildings at national , regional and local level , fulfil an exemplary role as regards the share of renewable energy used , in accordance with the provisions of article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu and article 5 of directive 2012/27/eu. member states may , among others , allow that obligation to be fulfilled by providing for the roofs of public or mixed private-public buildings to be used by third parties for installations that produce energy from renewable sources. ### 3. member states shall ensure that public buildings at national , regional and local level , fulfil an exemplary role as regards the share of renewable energy used , in accordance with the provisions of article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu and article 5 of directive 2012/27/eu. member states may , among others , allow that obligation to be fulfilled by providing for the roofs and other useful surfaces and subsurface of public or mixed private-public buildings to be used by third parties for installations that produce energy from renewable sources. member states shall promote and support cooperation between local authorities and renewable energy communities in the building sector , particularly through the use of public procurement. such support shall be indicated in member states' national building renovation plans under article 3 of directive on energy performance of buildings (epbd).


### 2. member states shall introduce measures in their building regulations and codes and , where applicable , in their support schemes , to increase the share of electricity and heating and cooling from renewable sources in the building stock , including national measures relating to substantial increases in renewables self-consumption , renewable energy communities and local energy storage , in combination with energy efficiency improvements relating to cogeneration and passive , nearly zero-energy and zero-energy buildings. ### 2. member states shall introduce measures in their building regulations and codes and , where applicable , in their support schemes , to increase the share of electricity and heating and cooling from renewable sources in the building stock , including national measures relating to substantial increases in renewables self-consumption , renewable energy communities , local renewable energy sharing and local energy storage , in combination with demand side flexibility measures and energy efficiency improvements , i.e. one-step deep renovations leading to energy plus and passive , nearly zero-energy and zero-emission buildings.


### to achieve such sufficient numbers of installers and designers , member states shall ensure that sufficient training programmes leading to qualification or certification covering renewable heating and cooling technologies , and their latest innovative solutions , are made available. member states shall put in place measures to promote participation in such programmes , in particular by small and medium-sized enterprises and the self-employed. member states may put in place voluntary agreements with the relevant technology providers and vendors to train sufficient numbers of installers , which may be based on estimates of sales , in the latest innovative solutions and technologies available on the market. ### to achieve such sufficient numbers of installers and designers , member states shall ensure effective upskilling and reskilling strategies and that sufficient high quality and inclusive training programmes leading to qualification and certification covering the technologies referred to in the previous sub-paragraphs , and their latest innovative solutions , are made available to all , in order to ensure a successful just transition in the energy sector. member states shall put in place measures to promote participation for all workers in such programmes , in particular by installers and designers , small and medium-sized enterprises , the self-employed , as well as targeting in particular the under represented gender and minorities. member states may put in place voluntary agreements with the relevant technology providers and vendors to train sufficient numbers of installers and designers , which may be based on estimates of sales , in the latest innovative solutions and technologies available on the market and aiming at creating safe and quality jobs for all.


### 4. member states shall make information on the certification schemes referred to in paragraph 3 available to the public. member states shall ensure that the list of installers who are qualified or certified in accordance with paragraph 3 is regularly updated and made available to the public.; ### 4. member states shall make information on the certification schemes referred to in paragraph 3 available to the public. member states shall ensure that the list of certified installers in accordance with paragraph 3 is regularly updated and made available to the public in a transparent and an easily accessible manner , including through awareness-raising campaigns. the requirement to resort to certified installers may be used as a qualification criteria for grants or support schemes for such installations.


### 3. member states shall ensure that certification schemes are available for installers and designers of all forms of renewable heating and cooling systems in buildings , industry and agriculture , and for installers of solar photovoltaic systems. those schemes may take into account existing schemes and structures as appropriate , and shall be based on the criteria laid down in annex iv. each member state shall recognise the certification awarded by other member states in accordance with those criteria. ### 3. member states shall ensure that certification schemes are available for installers and designers of all forms of renewable heating and cooling systems in buildings , industry and agriculture , and for installers of thermal storage , solarthermal and photovoltaic systems , domestic batteries and electric vehicles charging points. those schemes may take into account existing schemes and structures as appropriate , and shall be based on the criteria laid down in annex iv. each member state shall recognise the certification awarded by other member states in accordance with those criteria.


### member states shall ensure that trained and qualified installers of renewable heating and cooling systems are available in sufficient numbers for the relevant technologies to service the growth of renewable heating and cooling required to contribute to the annual increase in the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector as set out in article 23. ### member states shall ensure that well trained and qualified installers of renewable heating and cooling systems , including thermal storage , of renewable electricity systems , such as photovoltaic systems , domestic batteries and electric vehicles charging stations , are available in sufficient numbers for the relevant technologies to service the growth of renewable energies required to contribute to the annual increase in the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector as set out in article 23 , the target for renewable energy in buildings set in article 15a (new) , the target for industry set in article 22a (new) and the target for renewable energy in transport set in article 25 , as well as the overall renewable energy target set in article 3(1).


### to achieve such sufficient numbers of installers and designers , member states shall ensure that sufficient training programmes leading to qualification or certification covering renewable heating and cooling technologies , and their latest innovative solutions , are made available. member states shall put in place measures to promote participation in such programmes , in particular by small and medium-sized enterprises and the self-employed. member states may put in place voluntary agreements with the relevant technology providers and vendors to train sufficient numbers of installers , which may be based on estimates of sales , in the latest innovative solutions and technologies available on the market. ### to achieve such sufficient numbers of installers and designers , member states shall ensure that effective upskilling and reskilling strategies and sufficient high quality and inclusive training programmes leading to qualification and certification covering the technologies referred to in the previous sub-paragraphs , and their latest innovative solutions , are made available to all , in order to ensure a successful just transition in the energy sector. member states shall put in place measures to promote participation for all workers in such programmes , in particular by installers and designers , small and medium-sized enterprises , the self-employed , as well as targeting in particular the under represented gender and minorities. member states may put in place voluntary agreements with the relevant technology providers and vendors to train sufficient numbers of installers and designers , which may be based on estimates of sales , in the latest innovative solutions and technologies available on the market and aiming at creating safe and quality jobs for all.


### 4. member states shall make information on the certification schemes referred to in paragraph 3 available to the public. member states shall ensure that the list of installers who are qualified or certified in accordance with paragraph 3 is regularly updated and made available to the public.; ### 4. member states shall make information on the certification schemes referred to in paragraph 3 available to the public. member states shall ensure that the list of certified installers in accordance with paragraph 3 is regularly updated and made available to the public in a transparent and easily accessible manner , including through awareness-raising campaigns. the requirement to resort to certified installers may be used as a qualification criteria for grants or support schemes for such installations.


### 3. in addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a regulation concerning the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure , repealing directive 2014/94/eu] , member states shall ensure that non–publicly accessible normal power recharging points installed in their territory from [the transposition deadline of this amending directive] can support smart charging functionalities and , where appropriate based on assessment by the regulatory authority , bidirectional charging functionalities. ### 3. in addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a regulation concerning the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure ,repealing directive 2014/94/eu] , member states shall ensure that non–publicly accessible power recharging points installed in their territory from [the transposition deadline of this amending directive] can support smart and bidirectional charging functionalities.


### 4. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory framework does not discriminate against participation in the electricity markets , including congestion management and the provision of flexibility and balancing services , of small or mobile systems such as domestic batteries and electric vehicles , both directly and through aggregation.; ### 4. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory framework does not discriminate against participation in the electricity markets , including congestion management and the provision of flexibility and balancing services , of district heating and cooling networks , of small or mobile systems such as domestic batteries , electric vehicles , thermal energy storage units and smart electric heating and cooling appliances and systems , and other smart devices facilitating consumers’ flexible renewable electricity consumption both directly and through aggregation. member states shall provide a level playing field for smaller market actors , in particular renewable energy communities , so that they are able to participate in the market without facing disproportionate administrative or regulatory burden.


### 1. member states shall require transmission system operators and distribution system operators in their territory to make available information on the share of renewable electricity and the greenhouse gas emissions content of the electricity supplied in each bidding zone , as accurately as possible and as close to real time as possible but in time intervals of no more than one hour , with forecasting where available. this information shall be made available digitally in a manner that ensures it can be used by electricity market participants , aggregators , consumers and end-users , and that it can be read by electronic communication devices such as smart metering systems , electric vehicle recharging points , heating and cooling systems and building energy management systems. ### 1. member states shall require:


### 2. in addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries , repealing directive 2006/66/ec and amending regulation (eu) no 2019/1020] , member states shall ensure that manufacturers of domestic and industrial batteries enable real-time access to basic battery management system information , including battery capacity , state of health , state of charge and power set point , to battery owners and users as well as to third parties acting on their behalf , such as building energy management companies and electricity market participants , under non-discriminatory terms and at no cost. ### 2. in addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries , repealing directive 2006/66/ec and amending regulation (eu) no 2019/1020] , by 6 months from the entry into force of the directive member states shall adopt measures requiring manufacturers of domestic and industrial batteries enable real-time access to basic battery management system information , including battery capacity , state of health , state of charge and power set point , to battery owners and users as well as to third parties acting on their behalf , such as building energy management companies and electricity market participants , under non-discriminatory terms free of charge to the owners or users of the batteries and the entities acting on their behalf and in full compliance with the relevant provisions in regulation (eu) 2016/679.


### member states shall ensure that vehicle manufacturers make available , in real-time , in-vehicle data related to the battery state of health , battery state of charge , battery power setpoint , battery capacity , as well as the location of electric vehicles to electric vehicle owners and users , as well as to third parties acting on the owners’ and users’ behalf , such as electricity market participants and electromobility service providers , under non-discriminatory terms and at no cost , in addition to further requirements in the type approval and market surveillance regulation. ### by 6 months from the entry into force of the directive member states shall adopt measures requiring vehicle manufacturers to make available , in real-time , in-vehicle data related to the battery state of health , battery state of charge , battery power setpoint , battery capacity , as well as the location of electric vehicles to electric vehicle owners and users , as well as to third parties acting on the owners’ and users’ behalf , such as electricity market participants and electromobility service providers , under non-discriminatory terms and free of charge to the owners or users of the batteries and the entities acting on their behalf , in addition to further requirements in the type approval and market surveillance regulation and in full compliance with the relevant provisions in regulation (eu) 2016/679.


### 3. in addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a regulation concerning the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure , repealing directive 2014/94/eu] , member states shall ensure that non–publicly accessible normal power recharging points installed in their territory from [the transposition deadline of this amending directive] can support smart charging functionalities and , where appropriate based on assessment by the regulatory authority , bidirectional charging functionalities. ### 3. in addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a regulation concerning the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure , repealing directive 2014/94/eu] , member states shall ensure that non–publicly accessible power recharging points installed in their territory from [the transposition deadline of this amending directive] can support smart and bidirectional charging functionalities.


### 4. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory framework does not discriminate against participation in the electricity markets , including congestion management and the provision of flexibility and balancing services , of small or mobile systems such as domestic batteries and electric vehicles , both directly and through aggregation.; ### 4. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory framework does not discriminate against participation in the electricity markets , including congestion management and the provision of flexibility and balancing services , of district heating and cooling networks , of small or mobile systems such as domestic batteries and electric vehicles , thermal energy storage units and smart electric heating and cooling appliances and systems , and other smart devices facilitating consumers’ flexible renewable electricity consumption both directly and through aggregation. member states shall provide a level playing field for smaller market actors , in particular renewable energy communities , so that they are able to participate in the market without facing disproportionate administrative or regulatory burden;


### 4. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory framework does not discriminate against participation in the electricity markets , including congestion management and the provision of flexibility and balancing services , of small or mobile systems such as domestic batteries and electric vehicles , both directly and through aggregation.; ### 4. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory framework does not discriminate against participation in the electricity markets , including congestion management and the provision of flexibility and balancing services , of district heating and cooling networks , of small or mobile systems such as domestic batteries , electric vehicles , thermal energy storage units and smart electric heating and cooling appliances and systems , and other smart devices facilitating consumers’ flexible renewable electricity consumption both directly and through aggregation. member states shall provide a level playing field for smaller market actors , in particular renewable energy communities , sot hat they are able to participate in the market without facing disproportionate administrative or regulatory burden


### 1. member states shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable sources in the amount of energy sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes in the industry sector by an indicative average minimum annual increase of 1.1 percentage points by 2030. ### 1. member states shall increase the share of renewable sources in the amount of energy sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes in the industry sector:


### member states shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non-biological origin used for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be 50 % of the hydrogen used for final energy and non-energy purposes in industry by 2030. for the calculation of that percentage , the following rules shall apply: ### member states shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non-biological origin used for non-energy purposes shall be 75% of the hydrogen used for non-energy purposes in industry by 2030. for the calculation of that percentage , the following rules shall apply:


### for the calculation of the denominator , the energy content of hydrogen for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be taken into account , excluding hydrogen used as intermediate products for the production of conventional transport fuels. ### for the calculation of the denominator , the energy content of hydrogen for non-energy purposes shall be taken into account , excluding hydrogen used as intermediate products for the production of conventional transport fuels.


### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of the renewable fuels of non-biological origin consumed in the industry sector for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be taken into account , excluding renewable fuels of non-biological origin used as intermediate products for the production of conventional transport fuels. ### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of the renewable fuels of non-biological origin consumed in the industry sector for non-energy purposes shall be taken into account , excluding renewable fuels of non-biological origin used as intermediate products for the production of conventional transport fuels.


### 1. in order to promote the use of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector , each member state shall , increase the share of renewable energy in that sector by at least 1.1 percentage points as an annual average calculated for the periods 2021 to 2025 and 2026 to 2030 , starting from the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector in 2020 , expressed in terms of national share of gross final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in article 7. ### 1. in order to promote the use of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector , each member state shall , increase the share of renewable energy in that sector by at least 4.2 percentage points as an annual average calculated for the periods 2021 to 2025 and 2026 to 2030 , starting from the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector in 2020 , expressed in terms of national share of gross final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in article 7.


### that increase shall be of 1.5 percentage points for member states where waste heat and cold is used. in that case , member states may count waste heat and cold up to 40 % of the average annual increase. ### that increase shall be at least 4.8 percentage points for member states where waste heat and cold is used. in that case , member states may count waste heat and cold up to 40 % of the average annual increase.


### greenhouse gas intensity reduction in the transport sector from the use of renewable energy ### greenhouse gas intensity reduction in the transport sector from the use of renewable electricity , renewable fuels of non-biological origin and biofuels and biogas produced from feedstocks in annex ix


### the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 13 % by 2030 , compared to the baseline set out in article 27(1) , point (b) , in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the member state; ### the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 13 % by 2030 , compared to the baseline set out in article 27(1) , point (b) , in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the member state and verified by the commission;


### the share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix in the energy supplied to the transport sector is at least 0 ,2 % in 2022 , 0 ,5 % in 2025 and 2 ,2 % in 2030 , and the share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin is at least 2 ,6 % in 2030. ### the share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix in the energy supplied to the transport sector is at least 0 ,2 % in 2022 , 0 ,5 % in 2025 and 2 ,2 % in 2030 , and the share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin is at least 2 ,6 % in 2030. a share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin on top of 2.6% can be included in the quota for fuels produced from feedstocks listed in part a of annex ix , contributing up to 75% of the target.


### for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) and the share referred to in point (b) , member states shall take into account renewable fuels of non-biological origin also when they are used as intermediate products for the production of conventional fuels. for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) , member states may take into account recycled carbon fuels. ### for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) and the share referred to in point (b) , member states shall take into account renewable fuels of non-biological origin also when they are used as intermediate products for the production of conventional fuels.


### when setting the obligation on fuel suppliers , member states may exempt fuel suppliers supplying electricity or renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin from the requirement to comply with the minimum share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix with respect to those fuels. ### when setting the obligation on fuel suppliers , member states shall exempt fuel suppliers supplying electricity or renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin from the requirement to comply with the minimum share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix and the minimum share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin with respect to those fuels.


### 2. member states shall establish a mechanism allowing fuel suppliers in their territory to exchange credits for supplying renewable energy to the transport sector. economic operators that supply renewable electricity to electric vehicles through public recharging stations shall receive credits , irrespectively of whether the economic operators are subject to the obligation set by the member state on fuel suppliers , and may sell those credits to fuel suppliers , which shall be allowed to use the credits to fulfil the obligation set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph.; ### 2. member states shall establish a mechanism allowing fuel suppliers in their territory to exchange credits for supplying renewable energy to the transport sector. economic operators that supply renewable electricity to different modes of transport through both public and private recharging points shall receive credits , irrespectively of whether the economic operators are subject to the obligation set by the member state on fuel suppliers , and may sell those credits to fuel suppliers , which shall be allowed to use the credits to fulfil the obligation set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph. when establishing the credit mechanism , member states shall ensure that revenues and savings generated by the credit trading is invested into projects further promoting direct renewable electrification and related infrastructure in the transport sector.;


### the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 13 % by 2030 , compared to the baseline set out in article 27(1) , point (b) , in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the member state; ### the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 13 % by 2030 , compared to the baseline set out in article 27(1) , point (b) , in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the member state verified by the commission;


### when setting the obligation on fuel suppliers , member states may exempt fuel suppliers supplying electricity or renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin from the requirement to comply with the minimum share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix with respect to those fuels. ### when setting the obligation on fuel suppliers , member states shall exempt fuel suppliers supplying electricity from the requirement to comply with the minimum share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix and the minimum share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin with respect to those fuels.


### 2. member states shall establish a mechanism allowing fuel suppliers in their territory to exchange credits for supplying renewable energy to the transport sector. economic operators that supply renewable electricity to electric vehicles through public recharging stations shall receive credits , irrespectively of whether the economic operators are subject to the obligation set by the member state on fuel suppliers , and may sell those credits to fuel suppliers , which shall be allowed to use the credits to fulfil the obligation set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph.; ### 2. member states shall establish a mechanism allowing fuel suppliers in their territory to exchange credits for supplying renewable energy to the transport sector. economic operators that supply renewable electricity to mobility through recharging stations shall receive credits , irrespectively of whether the economic operators are subject to the obligation set by the member state on fuel suppliers , and may sell those credits to fuel suppliers , which shall be allowed to use the credits to fulfil the obligation set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph.;


### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from food and feed crops , shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that member state.; ### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from crops , shall be no higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the road and rail transport sectors in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7% of final consumption of energy in the road and rail transport sectors in that member state. this limit shall be reduced to 0% for food and feed crop based biodiesel by no later than 31 december 2025 , and to 0% for all crop-based bioenergy by no later than 31 december 2030. in cases of severe disruption on food markets , member states shall take temporary suspension measures on crop-based biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels in order to reduce energy demand for food commodities , secure additional food supply and stabilise global food commodity markets.


### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from food and feed crops , shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that member state.; ### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from crops , shall be no higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the road and rail transport sector in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the road and rail transport sectors in that member state. this limit shall be reduced to 0% for food and feed crop based biodiesel by no later than 31 december 2025 , and to 0% for all crop-based bioenergy by no later than 31 december 2030.


### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from food and feed crops , shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that member state.; ### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) ,first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from crops , shall be no higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the road and rail transport sectors in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the road and rail transport sectors in that member state. this limit shall be reduced to 0% for food and feed crop based biodiesel by no later than 31 december 2025 , and to 0% for all crop-based bioenergy by no later than3 1 december 2030.


### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from food and feed crops , shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that member state.; ### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from crops , shall be no higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the road and rail transport sectors in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the road and rail transport sectors in that member state. this limit shall be reduced to 0% for food and feed crop based biodiesel by no later than 31 december 2025 , and to 0% for all crop-based bioenergy by no later than 31 december 2030. in cases of severe disruption on food markets , member states shall take temporary suspension measures on crop-based biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels in order to reduce energy demand for food commodities , secure additional food supply and stabilise global food commodity markets.


### (ii) for renewable fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels , by multiplying the amount of these fuels that is supplied to all transport modes by their emissions savings determined in accordance with delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 29a(3); ### (ii) for renewable fuels of non-biological origin , by multiplying the amount of these fuels that is supplied to all transport modes by their emissions savings determined in accordance with delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 29a(3);


### (iii) for renewable electricity , by multiplying the amount of renewable electricity that is supplied to all transport modes by the fossil fuel comparator ecf(e) set out in in annex v; ### (iii) for renewable electricity , by multiplying the amount of renewable electricity that is supplied to all transport modes four times by the fossil fuel comparator ef(t) set out in annex v;


### (iii) the amount of renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector is determined by multiplying the amount of electricity supplied to that sector by the average share of renewable electricity supplied in the territory of the member state in the two previous years. by way of exception , where electricity is obtained from a direct connection to an installation generating renewable electricity and supplied to the transport sector , that electricity shall be fully counted as renewable; ### (iii) the amount of renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector is determined by multiplying the amount of electricity supplied to that sector by the average share of renewable electricity supplied in the territory of the member state in the two previous years. by way of exception , where electricity is obtained from a direct connection to an installation generating renewable electricity and supplied to the transport sector , that electricity shall be fully counted as renewable. electricity obtained from the grid may be counted as fully renewable following the principle of additionality as defined in article 3.4a (new);


### (iv) the share of biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part b of annex ix in the energy content of fuels and electricity supplied to the transport sector shall , except in cyprus and malta , be limited to 1 ,7 %; ### (iv) the share of biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part b of annex ix and from animal fats category 3 as defined in regulation (1069/2009) in the energy content of fuels and electricity supplied to the transport sector shall , except in cyprus and malta , be limited to 1 ,7 %; this limit shall also comprise wastes and residues which are not listed in annex ix and are fit for use in the food and feed market.


### (iii) for renewable electricity , by multiplying the amount of renewable electricity that is supplied to all transport modes by the fossil fuel comparator ecf(e) set out in in annex v; ### (iii) for renewable electricity , by multiplying the amount of renewable electricity that is supplied to all transport modes four times by the fossil fuel comparator ef(t) set out in annex v.


### (iii) the amount of renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector is determined by multiplying the amount of electricity supplied to that sector by the average share of renewable electricity supplied in the territory of the member state in the two previous years. by way of exception , where electricity is obtained from a direct connection to an installation generating renewable electricity and supplied to the transport sector , that electricity shall be fully counted as renewable; ### (iii) the amount of renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector is determined by multiplying the amount of electricity supplied to that sector by the average share of renewable electricity supplied in the territory of the member state in the two previous years. by way of exception , where electricity is obtained from a direct connection to an installation generating renewable electricity and supplied to the transport sector , that electricity shall be fully counted as renewable. the principle of additionality as defined in article 3 , paragraph 4a new should be respected.


### (iv) the share of biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part b of annex ix in the energy content of fuels and electricity supplied to the transport sector shall , except in cyprus and malta , be limited to 1 ,7 %; ### (iv) the share of biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part b of annex ix in the energy content of fuels and electricity supplied to the transport sector shall be limited to 1 ,7 %;


### (iii) for renewable electricity , by multiplying the amount of renewable electricity that is supplied to all transport modes by the fossil fuel comparator ecf(e) set out in in annex v; ### (iii) for renewable electricity , by multiplying the amount of renewable electricity that is supplied to all transport modes four times by the fossil fuel comparator ef(t)set out in annex v;


### (iv) the share of biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part b of annex ix in the energy content of fuels and electricity supplied to the transport sector shall , except in cyprus and malta , be limited to 1 ,7 %; ### (iv) the share of biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part b of annex ix and from animal fats category 3 as defined in regulation (1069/2009) in the energy content of fuels and electricity supplied to the transport sector shall be limited to 1 ,7 %; this limit shall also comprise wastes and residues which are not listed in annex ix and are fit for use in the food and feed market.


### — (b) in the case of gaseous biomass fuels , in installations producing electricity , heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 2 mw , ### — (b) in the case of gaseous biomass fuels , in installations producing electricity , heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 1 mw


### this paragraph , with the exception of the first subparagraph , point (c) , also applies to biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass.; ### this paragraph also applies to biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass.;


### the first subparagraph , with the exception of points (b) and (c) , and the second subparagraph also apply to biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass.; ### the first subparagraph and the second subparagraph also apply to biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass.;


### 5. biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural or forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph , points (a) , (b) and (c) , shall not be made from raw material obtained from land that was peatland in january 2008 , unless evidence is provided that the cultivation and harvesting of that raw material does not involve drainage of previously undrained soil.; ### 5. biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural or woody biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph , points (a) , (b) and (c) , shall not be made from raw material obtained from land that was peatland in january 2008.;


### (iv) that harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts , in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots , degradation of primary forests or their conversion into plantation forests , and harvesting on vulnerable soils; minimises large clear-cuts and ensures locally appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction and requirements to use logging systems that minimise impacts on soil quality , including soil compaction , and on biodiversity features and habitats:; ### (iv) that harvesting is carried out maintaining soil quality and biodiversity with minimal negative impacts , avoiding in particular the harvesting of stumps and roots , degradation of forests or their conversion into plantation forests , and harvesting on vulnerable soils; avoids clear-cuts and ensures locally and ecologically appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction and requirements to use logging systems that preserve soil quality , biodiversity features and habitats.


### (iv) that harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts , in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots , degradation of primary forests or their conversion into plantation forests , and harvesting on vulnerable soils; minimises large clear-cuts and ensures locally appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction and requirements to use logging systems that minimise impacts on soil quality , including soil compaction , and on biodiversity features and habitats:; ### (iv) that harvesting is carried out maintaining soil quality and biodiversity with minimal negative impacts , avoiding in particular the harvesting of stumps and roots , degradation of forests or their conversion into plantation forests , and harvesting on vulnerable soils; avoids clear-cuts and ensures locally and ecologically appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction and requirements to use logging systems that preserve soil quality , biodiversity features and habitats


### at least 70 % for electricity , heating and cooling production from biomass fuels used in installations until 31 december 2025 , and at least 80 % from 1 january 2026.; ### deleted


### greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for renewable fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels ### sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for renewable fuels of non-biological origin


### 2. energy from recycled carbon fuels may be counted towards the greenhouse gas emissions reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , only if the greenhouse gas emissions savings from the use of those fuels are at least 70%. ### deleted


### 3. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 35 to supplement this directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable fuels of non-biological origin and from recycled carbon fuels. the methodology shall ensure that credit for avoided emissions is not given for co2 the capture of which has already received an emission credit under other provisions of law.; ### 3. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 35 to supplement this directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable fuels of non-biological origin. for the production of renewable fuels of non-biologic origin , the methodology for calculating emission savings shall take into account the greenhouse gas emissions emitted per hour and minimize production of hours with fossil fuels in the electricity mix. the methodology shall ensure that credit for avoided emissions is not given for co2 the capture of which has already received an emission credit under other provisions of law.;


### 1. the commission shall ensure that a union database is set up to enable the tracing of liquid and gaseous renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels. ### 1. the commission shall ensure that a union database is set up to enable the tracing of liquid and gaseous renewable fuels.


### 2. member states shall require the relevant economic operators to enter in a timely manner accurate information into that database on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the fuels subject to those transactions , including their life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the moment it is consumed in the union. information on whether support has been provided for the production of a specific consignment of fuel , and if so , on the type of support scheme , shall also be included in the database. ### 2. member states shall require the relevant economic operators to enter in a timely manner accurate information into that database on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the fuels subject to those transactions , including their raw material and its origins , their life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the moment it is consumed in the union. information on whether support has been provided for the production of a specific consignment of fuel , and if so , on the type of support scheme , shall also be included in the database.


### (34) since renewable fuels of non-biological origin are to be counted as renewable energy regardless of the sector in which they are consumed , the rules to determine their renewable nature when produced from electricity , which were applicable only to those fuels when consumed in the transport sector , should be extended to all renewable fuels of non-biological origin , regardless of the sector where they are consumed. ### (34) since renewable fuels of non-biological origin are to be counted as renewable energy regardless of the sector in which they are consumed , the rules to determine their renewable nature when produced from electricity , which were applicable only to those fuels when consumed in the transport sector , should be extended to all renewable fuels of non-biological origin , regardless of the sector where they are consumed. as the producing country of renewable fuels of non-biological origin may be different from the country consuming , a sharing mechanism needs to be ensured so that both countries benefit of the produced renewables


### with regard to the first subparagraph , point (a) , (b) , or (c) , gas and electricity from renewable sources shall be considered only once for the purposes of calculating the share of gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources. energy produced from renewable fuels of non-biological origin shall be accounted in the sector - electricity , heating and cooling or transport - where it is consumed. ### with regard to the first subparagraph , point (a) , (b) , or (c) , gas and electricity from renewable sources shall be considered only once for the purposes of calculating the share of gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources. unless agreed otherwise amongst producing and consuming member states , energy produced from renewable fuels of non-biological origin shall be accounted in the sector -electricity , heating and cooling or transport - where it is consumed. where renewable fuels of non-biological origin are consumed in a member state different from the one where they have been produced , unless agreed otherwise between member states concerned , energy generated by the combustion of rfnbos shall be accounted for 80% of their volume in the country and sector where it is consumed and for 20% of their volume in the country where it produced’. in order to monitor and avoid any double counting the commission shall be notified of any such agreement including the exact volumes of the supply and demand , the times of the transfer and the date by which the arrangement will become operational. the commission shall make available information on the concluded agreements , including their timing , volume , price and any additional conditions.


### in paragraph 2 , first and fifth subparagraphs , ‘the minimum share referred to in the first subparagraph of article 25(1)’ is replaced by ‘the greenhouse gas emission reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a)’; ### deleted


### in paragraph 2 , first and fifth subparagraphs , ‘the minimum share referred to in the first subparagraph of article 25(1)’ is replaced by ‘the greenhouse gas emission reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a)’; ### in paragraph 2 , first and fifth subparagraphs , ‘the minimum share referred to in the first subparagraph of article 25(1)’ is replaced by ‘the greenhouse gas emission reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a)’;


### where electricity is used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the average share of electricity from renewable sources in the country of production , as measured two years before the year in question , shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy.; ### where electricity is used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the hourly share of electricity from renewable sources in the country of production , in accordance with article 20a (1) shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy.;


### where electricity is used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the average share of electricity from renewable sources in the country of production , as measured two years before the year in question , shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy.; ### ‘where electricity is used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the hourly share of electricity from renewable sources in the country of production in accordance with article 20a(1) shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy.’;


### where electricity is used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the average share of electricity from renewable sources in the country of production , as measured two years before the year in question , shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy.; ### where electricity is used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the hourly share of electricity from renewable sources in the country of production in accordance with article 20a(1)shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy.


### by 31 december 2024 , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 35 to supplement this directive by specifying the methodology to determine the share of biofuel , and biogas for transport , resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process.; ### deleted


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 35 to amend the list of feedstock set out in parts a and b of annex ix by adding , but not removing , feedstock. feedstock that can be processed only with advanced technologies shall be added to part a of annex ix. feedstock that can be processed into biofuels , or biogas for transport , with mature technologies shall be added to part b of annex ix. ### (bb) in paragraph 6 , the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: "the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 35 to amend the list of feedstock set out in parts a and b of annex ix by adding and removing , feedstock. feedstock that can be processed only with advanced technologies shall be added to part a of annex ix. feedstock that can be processed into biofuels , or biogas for transport , with mature technologies shall be added to part b of annex ix.


### in paragraph 10 , first subparagraph , point (d) is replaced by the following: ### (g) paragraph 10 is amended as follows:


### where renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels are to be counted towards the targets referred to in articles 3(1) , 15a(1) , 22a(1) , 23(1) , 24(4) and 25(1) , member states shall require economic operators to show that the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in articles 29(2) to (7) and (10) and 29a(1) and (2) for renewable fuels and recycled-carbon fuels have been fulfilled. for that purpose , they shall require economic operators to use a mass balance system which:; ### where renewable fuels are to be counted towards the targets referred to in articles 3(1) , 15a(1) , 22a(1) , 23(1) , 24(4) and 25(1) , member states shall require economic operators to show that the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in articles 29(2) to (7) and (10) and 29a(1) and (2) for renewable fuels have been fulfilled. for that purpose , they shall require economic operators to use a mass balance system which:;


### the obligations laid down in this paragraph shall apply regardless of whether renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels are produced within the union or are imported. information about the geographic origin and feedstock type of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels per fuel supplier shall be made available to consumers on the websites of operators , suppliers or the relevant competent authorities and shall be updated on an annual basis.; ### the obligations laid down in this paragraph shall apply regardless of whether renewable fuels are produced within the union or are imported. information about the geographic origin and feedstock type of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels per fuel supplier shall be made available to consumers on the websites of operators , suppliers or the relevant competent authorities and shall be updated on an annual basis.;


### the commission may decide that voluntary national or international schemes setting standards for the production of renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels , provide accurate data on greenhouse gas emission savings for the purposes of articles 29(10) and 29a (1) and (2) , demonstrate compliance with articles 27(3) and 31a(5) , or demonstrate that consignments of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels comply with the sustainability criteria laid down in article 29(2) to (7). when demonstrating that the criteria laid down in article 29(6) and (7) are met , the operators may provide the required evidence directly at sourcing area level. the commission may recognise areas for the protection of rare , threatened or endangered ecosystems or species recognised by international agreements or included in lists drawn up by intergovernmental organisations or the international union for the conservation of nature for the purposes of article 29(3) , first subparagraph , point (c)(ii).; ### the commission will only accept national or international schemes setting standards for the production of renewable fuels to provide accurate data on greenhouse gas emission savings for the purposes of articles 29(10) and 29a (1) and (2) , to demonstrate compliance with articles 27(3) and 31a(5) and to demonstrate that consignments of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels comply with the sustainability criteria laid down in article 29(2) to (7) as well as the cascading principle. when demonstrating that the criteria laid down in article 29(6) and (7) are met , the operators shall provide the required evidence directly at sourcing area level. the commission shall recognise areas for the protection of rare , threatened or endangered ecosystems or species recognised by international agreements or included in lists drawn up by intergovernmental organisations or the international union for the conservation of nature for the purposes of article 29(3) , first subparagraph , point (c)(ii).;


### 6. member states may set up national schemes where compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in articles 29(2) to (7) and (10) and 29a(1) and (2) , in accordance with the methodology developed under article 29a(3) , is verified throughout the entire chain of custody involving competent national authorities. those schemes may also be used to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information included by economic operators in the union database , to demonstrate compliance with article 27(3) and for the certification of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels with low indirect land-use change-risk. ### 6. member states shall set up national schemes where compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in articles 29(2) to (7) and (10) and 29a(1) and (2) , in accordance with the methodology developed under article 29a(3) , as well as compliance with eu biodiversity goals , is verified throughout the entire chain of custody involving competent national authorities. those schemes shall also be used to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information included by economic operators in the union database and to demonstrate compliance with article 27(3).


### where an economic operator provides evidence or data obtained in accordance with a scheme that has been the subject of a decision pursuant to paragraph 4 or 6 , a member state shall not require the economic operator to provide further evidence of compliance with the elements covered by the scheme for which the scheme has been recognised by the commission.; ### where an economic operator provides evidence or data obtained in accordance with a scheme that has been the subject of a decision pursuant to paragraph 4 or 6 , a member state may require the economic operator to provide further evidence of compliance with the elements covered by the scheme for which the scheme has been recognised by the commission.;


### at the request of a member state , which may be based on the request of an economic operator , the commission shall , on the basis of all available evidence , examine whether the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in article 29(2) to (7) and (10) and article 29a(1) and (2) in relation to a source of renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels have been met. ### at the request of a member state , which may be based on the request of an economic operator , the commission shall , on the basis of all available evidence , examine whether the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in article 29(2) to (7) and (10) and article 29a(1) and (2) in relation to a source of renewable fuels have been met.


### take into account the renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels from that source for the purposes referred to in points (a) , (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of article 29(1); or ### take into account the renewable fuels from that source for the purposes referred to in points (a) , (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of article 29(1); or


### by way of derogation from paragraph 9 of this article , require suppliers of the source of renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels to provide further evidence of compliance with those sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria and those greenhouse gas emissions savings thresholds.; ### by way of derogation from paragraph 9 of this article , require suppliers of the source of renewable fuels to provide further evidence of compliance with those sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria and those greenhouse gas emissions savings thresholds.;


### 2. installers of biomass , heat pump , shallow geothermal , solar photovoltaic and solar thermal energy shall be certified by an accredited training programme or training provider.’ ### 2. installers of biomass , heat pump , shallow geothermal , solar photovoltaic and solar thermal energy , domestic batteries , thermal storage and electric vehicles charging stations shall be certified by an accredited training programme or training provider.’


### 3. the accreditation of the training programme or provider shall be effected by member states or by the administrative body that they appoint. the accrediting body shall ensure that the training programme offered by the training provider has continuity and regional or national coverage. ### 3. the accreditation of the training programme or provider shall be effected by member states or by the administrative body that they appoint. the accrediting body shall ensure that the training , upskilling and reskilling programmes offered by the training provider are of high quality and inclusive have continuity and regional or national coverage.


### the training course shall end with an examination leading to a certificate or qualification. the examination shall include a practical assessment of successfully installing biomass boilers or stoves , heat pumps , shallow geothermal installations , solar photovoltaic or solar thermal installations. ### d a) "the training course shall end with an examination leading to a certificate and qualification. the examination shall include a practical assessment of successfully installing biomass boilers or stoves , heat pumps , shallow geothermal installations , solar photovoltaic and solar thermal installations , domestic batteries , thermal storage or electric vehicles charging stations.


### feedstocks for the production of biogas for transport and advanced biofuels:’ ### deleted


### part a. feedstocks for the production of biogas for transport and advanced biofuels , the contribution of which towards the minimum shares referred to in the first and fourth subparagraphs of article 25(1) may be considered to be twice their energy content: ### (aa) "part a. feedstocks for the production of biogas for transport and advanced biofuels:


### 6. strongly believes that citizens’ access to all documents of the european institutions is the basis of a participatory democracy; welcomes the ombudsman’s efforts to improve public participation in and the legitimacy of the eu decision-making process; points out that the right to refer a matter to the ombudsman increases citizens’ engagement with and trust in the eu institutions , as it promotes transparency and the good administration of the eu institutions and bodies; ### 6. strongly believes that citizens’ full access to all documents of the european institutions , bodies , offices and agencies is the basis of a participatory democracy; welcomes the ombudsman’s efforts to improve public participation in and the legitimacy of the eu decision-making process; points out that the right to refer a matter to the ombudsman increases citizens’ engagement with and trust in the eu institutions , as it promotes transparency and the good administration of the eu institutions and bodies;


### 11. takes note of the fact that the commission , as stated by vice-president věra jourová during the public conference ‘access to eu documents: what next?’ , stands ready to continue the legislative work , in partnership with the co-legislators , on the two proposals to update the transparency regulation on access to documents , and to withdraw the proposals with a view to tabling an updated one; ### 11. takes note of the fact that the commission , as stated by vice-president věra jourová during the public conference ‘access to eu documents: what next?’ , stands ready to continue the legislative work , in partnership with the co-legislators , on the two proposals to update the transparency regulation on access to documents , and to withdraw the proposals with a view to tabling an updated one; believes that any revision of the transparency regulation must result for the public to have full access to all documents concerning the various union activities held by all eu institutions , bodies , offices and agencies;


### 14. welcomes the opening of an inquiry into the commission’s role in assessing the sustainability of gas projects listed as projects of regional significance by the energy community – which brings together the eu , countries in the western balkans , countries in the black sea region , and norway – as the gas projects might not have been covered by an adequate sustainability assessment before being included on the list; recalls that these projects were evaluated according to a methodology formerly used by the commission for its list of projects of common interest , which is currently inadequate and no longer used; considers that , particularly in the current geopolitical energy context , energy projects promoted or financed by the eu should be evaluated in the most transparent , consistent and participative way possible; ### 14. welcomes the opening of an inquiry into the commission’s role in assessing the sustainability of gas projects listed as projects of regional significance by the energy community – which brings together the eu , countries in the western balkans , countries in the black sea region , and norway – following a complaint by a civil society organisation , which denounced that the commission had failed to ensure that the sustainability of gas projects was properly assessed before being included on the list; criticises that these projects were evaluated according to an inadequate and no longer used methodology by the commission for its list of projects of common interest; considers that , particularly in the current geopolitical energy context , the eu must only promote and finance , without further delay , truly renewable energy sources and projects , ensuring a fully transparent and participatory evaluation , consistent with its goal to accelerate the transition towards a highly energy-efficient and fully renewable-based economy;


### 1. recalls that the uk opted for a ‘constitutive system’ (the eu settlement scheme – euss) , which grants eligible eu citizens resident in the uk either settled status or pre-settled status at the end of the transition period , allowing them to reside legally in the uk and enjoy all the rights provided for under the withdrawal agreement (wa); recalls that the wa makes clear that the administrative procedures under a constitutive system must be ‘smooth , transparent and simple’; ### 1. recalls that the uk opted for an application process under article 18(1) of the withdrawal agreement (wa) confirming the rights of eligible eu citizens resident in the uk and their family members at the end of the transitional period. recalls that the uk has implemented this process through the eu settlement scheme (euss) which grants either settled status or pre-settled status in order to reside legally in the uk and enjoy the full suite of rights provided under the wa. recalls that the wa makes clear that the administrative procedures under a constitutive system must be 'smooth , transparent , simple and non-discriminatory';


### 2. notes that , as expected , brexit has proven to be damaging for all concerned , and even more so for the uk; points out that it would have been much worse without the withdrawal agreement; ### 2. notes that , as expected , brexit has proven to be damaging for all concerned , and even more so for the uk; notes that regions involved in interreg projects with the uk have been particularly affected; points out that it would have been much worse without the withdrawal agreement;


### 2. stresses that the misalignment of the euss with the wa creates a risk of legal uncertainty for eu citizens in the uk as to whether their rights are guaranteed under uk immigration law or by the wa , and whether they can use their euss status to prove their rights under the wa; ### 2. expresses its concern that there is a misalignment of the euss with the wa since the uk authorities do not accept that all euss status holders are beneficiaries of the wa and not all beneficiaries of the wa are able to apply to the euss. stresses that this misalignment of the euss with the wa creates a risk of legal uncertainty for eu citizens in the uk as to whether their rights are guaranteed under uk immigration law or by the wa , and whether they can use their euss status to prove their rights under the wa. stresses that this misalignment also excludes a cohort (including lounes dual nationals) from accessing their rights under the wa or having them confirmed;


### 3. expresses its concern about the difficulties that eu citizens may encounter when applying for settled or pre-settled status due to the uk’s insistence on a digital-only approach; ### 3. expresses its concern about the difficulties that eu citizens may encounter when providing their settled or pre-settled status and thereby accessing their rights under the wa due to the uk implementation of the negotiated digital-only approach. is concerned that the digital-only approach applications can be discriminatory and have a negative effect on applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds or invulnerable situations. is further concerned about the numerous delays in the status application and the high number of refusals. asks the uk authorities to urgently address this situation;


### 4. urges the uk authorities to ensure the effective and transparent implementation of temporary protection measures for eu citizens who missed the deadline for applications; ### 4. urges the uk authorities to ensure the effective , compliant with article 18(3) of the wa and transparent implementation of temporary protection measures for eu citizens who have pending applications , including those who missed the initial deadline for applications to the euss;


### 5. considers it inconsistent with the wa that pre-settled status holders who do not reapply successfully for settled status risk losing their rights to live , work and access services in the uk; ### 5. is deeply concerned about the inconsistence with the wa regarding pre-settled status holders who do not reapply successfully for settled status risk losing their rights to live , work and access services in the uk. considers that urgent solutions should be found to ensure compliance with the wa and to prevent that the rights of individuals are undermined;


### 7. welcomes the uk’s establishment of the eu settlement scheme to fulfil its obligations to eu citizens and their family members; expresses concern at the high number of applicants , up to 41 % , who are only accorded pre-settled status; is worried that eu citizens with pre-settled status have to make a second application to obtain settled status , which might lead to an automatic and illegal loss of their rights; ### 7. welcomes the uk’s establishment of the eu settlement scheme to fulfil its obligations to eu citizens and their family members; expresses concern at the high number of applicants , up to 41 % , who are only accorded pre-settled status; recalls that the withdrawal agreement makes clear that the administrative procedures under a constitutive system must be ‘smooth , transparent and simple’; is worried that eu citizens with pre-settled status have to make a second application to obtain settled status , which might lead to an automatic and illegal loss of their rights;


### 8. reiterates its view that greater certainty would be provided to eu citizens in the uk if they were issued with a physical document as proof of their right as residents; ### 8. reiterates its view that greater certainty would be provided to eu citizens in the uk if they were issued with a physical document as proof of their right as residents; expresses its concern about the difficulties that eu citizens may encounter when applying for settled or pre-settled status due to the uk’s insistence on a digital-only approach; is concerned that the digital-only approach applications can be discriminatory and have a negative effect on applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds or in vulnerable situations;


### 11. considers that the eu settlement scheme’s requirement that eu citizens with pre-settled status have to make a second application to the scheme in order to be provided with the indefinite right to remain in the uk is problematic and puts citizens at a higher risk of missing deadlines; highlights the difficulties that eu citizens may encounter in attempting to apply for settled or pre-settled status owing to the uk home office’s insistence on a digital-only approach to the application process; ### 11. considers that the eu settlement scheme’s requirement that eu citizens with pre-settled status have to make a second application to the scheme in order to be provided with the indefinite right to remain in the uk is against the principles of withdrawal agreement and puts citizens at a higher risk of missing deadlines; highlights the difficulties that eu citizens may encounter in attempting to apply for settled or pre-settled status owing to the uk home office’s insistence on a digital-only approach to the application process; is concerned about the ongoing and growing delays in issuance of residence documents and entry visas;


### 12. considers that the absence of a physical document creates the risk that many eu citizens and , in particular , the elderly and vulnerable and digitally challenged people will struggle to prove their rights; points out that the complexity of proving digital status may lead to the risk of discrimination against eu citizens; ### 12. considers that the absence of a physical document creates the risk that many eu citizens and , in particular , the elderly and vulnerable and digitally challenged people will struggle to prove their rights , given the uk's policy , which requires immigrants to prove their immigration status to obtain housing , employment , or access to healthcare , welfare benefits or education; points out that the complexity of proving digital status may lead to the risk of discrimination against eu citizens;


### 14. expresses strong concerns about the recently proposed northern ireland protocol bill , whereby the uk government insists on unilaterally disapplying provisions of the protocol; recalls that a bilateral agreement cannot be changed unilaterally; calls on the uk government to immediately withdraw this proposal , refrain from unilateral action and fully implement the agreements that it has signed; ### 14. expresses strong concerns about the recently proposed northern ireland protocol bill , whereby the uk government insists on unilaterally disapplying provisions of the protocol; considers that this attitude is contrary to the spirit of dialogue and pragmatic solution as displayed by the uk authorities; recalls that a bilateral agreement cannot be changed unilaterally; calls on the uk government to immediately withdraw this proposal , refrain from unilateral action and fully implement the agreements that it has signed;


### 15. recalls the unilateral declaration made by the uk government , in the context of the protocol , concerning the operation of the ‘democratic consent in northern ireland’ provision in a manner consistent with the good friday agreement; underlines that , in accordance with that unilateral declaration , ‘democratic consent’ to the protocol does not necessarily require cross-community support , but rather must be provided in due time by the majority of the northern ireland assembly; recalls that in the most recent elections in northern ireland , a clear majority of voters voted for parties that supported the protocol; ### 15. recalls the unilateral declaration made by the uk government , in the context of the protocol , concerning the operation of the ‘democratic consent in northern ireland’ provision in a manner consistent with the good friday agreement; underlines that , in accordance with that unilateral declaration , ‘democratic consent’ to the protocol does not necessarily require cross-community support , but rather must be provided in due time by the majority of the northern ireland assembly; recalls that in the most recent elections in northern ireland , a clear majority of voters voted for parties that supported the protocol; considers that the dithering of the uk government further undermines the stability of northern ireland;


### e. whereas the protocol avoids a ‘hard border’ on the island of ireland , safeguarding the good friday agreement while ensuring the integrity of the eu’s single market; ### e. whereas the protocol aims to avoid a ‘hard border’ on the island of ireland , safeguarding the good friday agreement while ensuring the integrity of the eu’s single market;


### 6. urges declaratory member states to address the uk’s concerns relating to evidencing status and to uk citizens living in the eu accessing benefits and services; ### 6. urges member states that opted for an article 18(4) implementation , which does not require an application process to confirm rights under the wa , to address the uk’s concerns relating to evidencing status and to uk citizens living in the eu accessing benefits and services;


### 17. expresses its complete support for the legal initiatives launched by the commission in order to ensure the full implementation of the withdrawal agreement; welcomes the commission’s proposal for a regulation on the enforcement mechanisms of the withdrawal agreement and the tca; underlines that the enforcement toolbox under the tca could also be used to strengthen the enforcement of the protocol; ### 17. expresses its complete support for the legal initiatives launched by the commission in order to ensure the full implementation of the withdrawal agreement; welcomes the provisional interinstitutional agreement for a regulation on the enforcement mechanisms of the withdrawal agreement and the tca; underlines that the enforcement toolbox under the tca could also be used to strengthen the enforcement of the protocol;