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


### (17) pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions , well targeted direct income support for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. it would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. such support should only concern direct impacts of the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that directive. eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in time. ### (17) pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions , well-targeted direct household expenditure support for the most vulnerable in energy poverty may be necessary to reduce energy costs associated with the use of energy inefficient appliances or leakages. such support should be understood to be an adaptive measure accompanying the long-term investments towards deep building renovations as well affordable and sustainable mobility , as part of a holistic and long-term strategy to tackle effectively energy poverty and transport poverty. eligibility for such direct expenditure support should be targeted to people facing energy poverty and transport poverty , with special attention to vulnerable women , such as single-mothers and elderly women with low income , who are disproportionately affected by energy poverty and mobility poverty , due to different energy needs and mobility patterns. such support should be in line with the principle of additionality and should not replace national schemes already in place.


### (17) pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions , well targeted direct income support for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. it would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. such support should only concern direct impacts of the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that directive. eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in time. ### (17) pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions , well targeted national direct expenditure support for the most vulnerable should be necessary in a just transition. such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the long term investments towards deep and staged deep building renovations , as well affordable and sustainable mobility that are supported by this fund , as part of an holistic and long-term strategy to tackle effectively energy poverty and transport poverty. such national support should be limited in time: it should not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. eligibility for such national direct support should be targeted to people facing energy poverty and transport poverty , with special attention to vulnerable women , such as single-mothers and elderly women with low income , who are disproportionately affected by energy poverty and transport poverty , due to different energy needs and mobility patterns.


### (18) taking into account the importance of tackling climate change in line with paris agreement commitments , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , the actions under this regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that 30% of all expenditure under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027 , while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. for this purpose , the methodology set out in annex ii of regulation (eu) 2021/1060 of the european parliament and of the council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the fund. the fund should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council34 . only such measures and investments should be included in the plans. direct income support measures should as a rule be considered as having an insignificant foreseeable impact on environmental objectives , and as such be considered compliant with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. the commission intends to issue technical guidance to the member states well ahead of the preparation of the plans. the guidance will explain how the measures and investments must comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852. the commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a council recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition. ### (18) taking into account the importance of tackling climate and environmental emergency in line with paris agreement commitments , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , the actions under this regulation should be additional to the target that at least 30% of all expenditure under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should be additional to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027 , while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. for this purpose , the methodology set out in annex ii of regulation (eu) 2021/1060 of the european parliament and of the council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the fund. the fund should support activities that fully respect technical screening criteria established by the commission in accordance with article 10(3) of regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council34for the relevant investments eligible under the fund. only such measures and investments should be included in the plans. the commission shall adopt a delegated act to specify eligibility criteria for those activities for which technical screening criteria have not yet been developed under regulation (eu) 2020/852.


### (18) taking into account the importance of tackling climate change in line with paris agreement commitments , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , the actions under this regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that 30% of all expenditure under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027 , while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. for this purpose , the methodology set out in annex ii of regulation (eu) 2021/1060 of the european parliament and of the council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the fund. the fund should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council34 . only such measures and investments should be included in the plans. direct income support measures should as a rule be considered as having an insignificant foreseeable impact on environmental objectives , and as such be considered compliant with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. the commission intends to issue technical guidance to the member states well ahead of the preparation of the plans. the guidance will explain how the measures and investments must comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852. the commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a council recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition. ### (18) taking into account the climate and environmental emergency in line with paris agreement commitments , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , the actions under this regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that at least 30% of all expenditure under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027 ,while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. for this purpose , the methodology set out in annex ii of regulation (eu)2021/1060 of the european parliament and of the council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the fund. the fund should support activities that fully respect technical screening criteria established by the commission in accordance with article 10(3) of regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council34 for the relevant investments eligible under the fund. only such measures and investments should be included in the plans. the commission shall adopt a delegated act to specify eligibility criteria for those activities for which technical screening criteria have not yet been developed under regulation (eu) 2020/852.the commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a council recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition.


### (18) taking into account the importance of tackling climate change in line with paris agreement commitments , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , the actions under this regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that 30% of all expenditure under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027 , while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. for this purpose , the methodology set out in annex ii of regulation (eu) 2021/1060 of the european parliament and of the council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the fund. the fund should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council34 . only such measures and investments should be included in the plans. direct income support measures should as a rule be considered as having an insignificant foreseeable impact on environmental objectives , and as such be considered compliant with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. the commission intends to issue technical guidance to the member states well ahead of the preparation of the plans. the guidance will explain how the measures and investments must comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852. the commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a council recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition. ### (18) taking into account the climate and environmental emergency in line with paris agreement commitments , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals the actions under this regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that at least 30% of all expenditure under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027 , while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. for this purpose , the methodology set out in annex ii of regulation (eu) 2021/1060 of the european parliament and of the council 33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the fund. the fund should support activities that fully respect the technical screening criteria established by the commission in accordance with articles 10 (3) of regulation (eu)2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council34 for the relevant investments eligible under the fund. only such measures and investments should be included in the plans. the commission intends to issue technical guidance to the member states well ahead of the preparation of the plans for activities for which technical screening criteria have not yet been developed under regulation (eu) 2020/852. the commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a council recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition. high fossil gas prices causing extreme price spikes in certain member states in the 2021/2022 heating season , aggravated by import dependencies and geopolitical tensions , have exposed once more the eu dependence on imported fossil gas for its industries and households , especially felt by the poorest of society. investments in energy efficiency measures , as well as renewable energy based heating systems , including with electric heat pumps , heating and cooling at district level and participation in renewable energy communities , are hence the most cost-effective method of reducing import dependency and emissions while increasing eu resilience. notably in the group of poorest households explicit funding schemes are necessary to ensure compliances with the aforementioned principles.


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


### (19) women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent families. single parent families have a particularly high risk of child poverty. gender equality and equal opportunities for all , and the mainstreaming of those objectives , as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of plans to ensure no one is left behind. ### (19) women are disproportionately affected by energy poverty and mobility poverty , in particular single-mothers , who represent 85% of single parent families , as well as single women or elderly women living alone. single parent families with dependent child have a particularly high risk of energy poverty. gender equality and equal opportunities for all , and the mainstreaming of those objectives , as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be ensured and promoted throughout the design , preparation and implementation of plans to ensure no one is left behind.


### (19) women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent families. single parent families have a particularly high risk of child poverty. gender equality and equal opportunities for all , and the mainstreaming of those objectives , as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of plans to ensure no one is left behind. ### (19) women are disproportionately affected by energy poverty and mobility poverty , in particular single-mothers , which represent 85% of single parent families , as well as single women or elderly women living alone. single parent families with dependent child have a particularly high risk of energy poverty. gender equality and equal opportunities for all , and the mainstreaming of those objectives , as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be ensured and promoted throughout the design , preparation and implementation of plans to ensure no one is left behind.


### (20) member states should submit their plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council35 . the plans should include the measures to be financed , their estimated costs and the national contribution. they should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures. ### (20) member states should prepare their plans in close cooperation with the regional and local actors , the economic and social partners and all the relevant stakeholders and representatives from the civil society , while respecting the principles of the european code of conduct on partnership as laid out in the commission delegated regulation (eu) no 240/201434a , and submit these plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council35. the plans should include the measures to be financed , their estimated costs and the national contribution. they should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures.


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


### (22) the union should support member states with financial means to implement their plans through the social climate fund. payments from the social climate fund should be made conditional on achievement of the milestones and targets included in the plans. this would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of eu spending. ### (22) the union should support member states with financial means to implement their plans through the social climate fund. payments from the social climate fund should explicitly be made conditional on achievement of the milestones and targets included in the plans. this would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of eu spending.


### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose. ### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected annual revenues from the auctioning of allowances from chapter ii and iii of directive 2003/87/ec in the period as of 2024. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. the financing of the fund should not come at the expense of other union programmes and policies.


### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose. ### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the annual revenues from the auctioning of allowances from chapter ii and iii of directive 2003/87/ec as of the entry into force of this regulation. member states are to finance 25% of the total costs of their plan themselves. the financing of the fund should not come at the expense of other union programmes and policies.


### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose. ### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected own resources directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2024-2035. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/2053 41 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected.


### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas). ### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall directly benefit households in energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty , in particular households in energy poverty living in worst performing buildings or in social housing , as well as people living in rural , insular , mountainous , and remote areas , including peri-urban areas , with low or no access to basic services or public transport.


### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas). ### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall directly benefit households , micro-enterprises and people are facing energy poverty or transport poverty , in particular households in energy poverty living in worst performing buildings or in social housing , as well as people living in rural , insular , mountainous , and remote areas , with low or no access to basic services or public transport.


### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### the general objective of the fund is to accelerate the green transition to a climate-neutral , sustainable , non-toxic , resource-efficient , renewable energy-based , resilient and competitive circular economy in a just , equitable and inclusive way by 2050 at the latest , in line with the union’s commitments under the paris agreement , the european pillar of social rights and the un sustainable development goals , while leaving no one behind , and to contribute to eradicating energy and mobility poverty in the union and its member states. the specific objective of the fund is to contribute to eradicate energy and mobility poverty across the union , through targeted measures and investments intended to phase out the reliance on fossil fuels , increase energy efficiency of buildings , combined with access to renewable energy sources for heating and cooling of buildings , and grant improved access to zero-emission sustainable mobility solution and integrated mobility services.


### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### the general objective of the fund is to accelerate the green transition to a climate-neutral , sustainable , non-toxic , resource-efficient , renewable energy-based , resilient and competitive circular economy in a just , equitable and inclusive way by 2050 at the latest , in line with the union’s commitments under the paris agreement , the european pillar of social rights and the un sustainable development goals , while leaving no one behind , and to contribute to eradicating energy and mobility poverty in the union and its member states.


### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### the general objective of the fund is to accelerate the green transition to a climate-neutral , sustainable , non-toxic , resource-efficient , renewable energy-based , resilient and competitive circular economy in a just , equitable and inclusive way by 2050 at the latest , in line with the union’s commitments under the paris agreement , the european pillar of social rights and the un sustainable development goals , while leaving no one behind. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable people affected by energy and transport poverty , primarily through targeted measures and investments intended to phase out the reliance on fossil fuels , increase energy efficiency of buildings combined with access to renewable energy sources for heating and cooling , and grant improved access to low and zero- emission sustainable mobility solutions and integrated transport services. in line with these objectives , the fund shall not provide any support to measures and investments which could prolong the reliance on fossil fuels or lead to carbon lock-in , while hampering or delaying the deployment of alternative sustainable energy sources.


### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources; ### (1) ‘deep building renovation’ means deep building renovation , as defined in [article 2(19) of recast epbd];


### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources; ### (1) ‘deep building renovation’ means deep building renovation , as defined in [article 2(19) of recast epbd]


### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources; ### (1) ‘deep building renovation’ means deep renovation as defined in [article 2 (19) of the proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on energy efficiency (recast) , com(2021) 558 final (epbd)];


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means a household’s lack of access to adequate , affordable , reliable , quality , safe and environmentally sound energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health , including adequate warmth , cooling , lighting , and energy to power appliances , due to , inter alia , low quality housing , as well as low-levels incomes;


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means a household’s lack of access to , or inability to afford without disproportionately high expenditure , adequate , reliable , quality , safe and environmentally sound energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health , including adequate warmth , cooling , lighting , and energy to power appliances.


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


### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the lack of access to affordable and sustainable energy sources and to the means to renovate the building they occupy;


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


### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises with fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover or balance sheet below eur 1 000 000 that are adversely affected by the price impacts according to the national context and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy;


### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural and remote areas. ### (13) ‘mobility poverty' means a household unable to afford the necessary transport required to meet essential services as well as essential cultural and socio-economic needs , in particular quality employment and education and training , in a given context and which can be caused by one or the combination of the following factors: low-level incomes , high fuel expenditures and/or high costs of public transport , availability of mobility alternatives and their accessibility and location , travelled distances and transport practices , particularly in rural , insular , mountainous and remote areas , including peri-urban areas.


### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural and remote areas. ### (13) ‘transport poverty’ means a household is unable to afford the necessary travels required to meet essential socio-economic needs in a given context and can be caused by one or the combination of the following factors , depending on national and local specificities: low income , high fuel expenditures and/or high costs of public transport , availability of mobility alternatives and their accessibility and location , travelled distances and transport practices , particularly in rural , insular , mountainous and remote areas.


### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union. ### 1. within 6 months upon the entry into force of this regulation , each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’).the plan shall be coherent and maximise synergies with the integrated national energy and climate plan of that member state referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. the plan shall contain detailed mapping of households and individuals in situation of energy or mobility poverty , and a gender-sensitive analysis of the main causes of energy and mobility poverty in that member state. the plan shall also contain short and medium-term targets to eradicate energy and mobility poverty , and a coherent set of measures and investments at national , regional or local level to meet those targets , as a way to accelerate both the delivery of the union energy and climate targets and of the objectives of the european pillar of social rights. the plan shall also indicate how additional revenues from the auctioning of allowances in respect of activities listed under chapters ii and iii of directive 2003/87/ec contribute to achieving the targets set out in the plan. the organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with the principles set out in the european code of conduct on partnership established by delegated regulation (eu) no 240/20141a. in order to facilitate the preparation of the plan , the commission shall publish guidance , including a template.


### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union. ### 1. within 6 months upon the entry into force of this regulation , each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’).the plan shall be coherent and maximise synergies with the integrated national energy and climate plan of that member state referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. the plan shall contain detailed mapping of households and individuals in situation of energy or mobility poverty , and an gender-sensitive analysis of the main causes of energy and mobility poverty in that member state. the plan shall also contain short- and medium-term targets to eradicate energy and mobility poverty , and a coherent set of measures and investments at national , regional or local level to meet those targets , as a way to accelerate both the delivery of the union energy and climate targets and of the objectives of the european pillar of social rights. the plan shall also indicate how additional revenues from the auctioning of allowances in respect of activities listed under chapters ii and iii of directive 2003/87/ec contribute to achieving the targets set out in the plan.


### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating , cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the union. ### 1. each member state shall submit to the commission a social climate plan (‘the plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in article 14(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that article. the plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to effectively address energy poverty and transport poverty and support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable people facing transport poverty by supporting them to increase energy efficiency of their buildings and access to affordable heating and cooling powered by renewable energy sources as well as improving access to sustainable and integrated mobility services , while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the energy and climate targets of the union. in order to facilitate the preparation of the plan , the commission shall publish a guidance , including a template.


### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 2. in case member states provide sufficient evidence that households in energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty may not enjoy the benefits of the measures and investments referred to in paragraph 3 within a maximum of three years after the adoption of the plan , they may include national or subnational measures providing direct support to households and people , provided that they demonstrate that such support is proportional and limited to three years , and is part of a holistic strategy to lift those households and people out of energy and mobility poverty , with special attention to women and people living in remote and less accessible areas , including peri-urban areas , to help reducing immediate energy and mobility costs , by providing facilitated access to green energy efficient solutions and shared and integrated mobility services.


### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 2. the plan may include national or subnational measures providing direct expenditure support to households affected by energy poverty and people facing transport poverty , with special attention to women and people living in remote and less accessible areas , to help reducing energy and transport costs , by providing facilitated access to green energy efficient solutions and mobility services.


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


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


### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources; ### finance measures and investments with a lasting impact to decarbonise the identified building stock , prioritising demand-side measures and applying the energy efficiency first principle , starting with the deep or staged deep renovation of buildings , and the installation of on-site and nearby facilities for energy production from renewable energy sources to cater for residual energy needs , including for heating and cooling;


### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources; ### finance measures and investments with a lasting impact to decarbonise the identified building stock , prioritising demand-side measures and applying the energy efficiency first principle , starting with the deep or staged deep renovation of buildings , and the installation of on-site and nearby facilities for energy production from renewable energy sources to cater for residual energy needs , including for heating and cooling.


### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources; ### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency and improvement and demand side management measures , to carry out deep and staged deep building renovations and the installation of on-site and nearby facilities for energy production from renewable energy sources to cater for residual energy needs , including for heating and cooling;


### finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### finance measures and investments with a lasting impact to accelerate the shift towards zero-emission mobility , prioritising demand-side measures and applying the energy efficiency first principle , starting with measures and investments leading to a modal shift from private to public , shared and active mobility.


### finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### finance measures and investments with a lasting impact to increase the uptake and use of zero- and low-emission sustainable and shared mobility and public transport services.


### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 to reduce the effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies; ### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 and 6 to combat energy poverty and mobility poverty together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies in particular; (i) community led local development projects , planned use and arrangement to encourage and deliver integrated territorial development and community led local developments as well as the arrangements for engaging and building capacity at the local and territorial levels to engage in the transition; (ii) an overview of the non-financial barriers in the national context and a detailed description of measures to address the relevant non-financial barriers and estimated impact of the measures on the implementation of energy efficiency and transport measures;(iii) specific measures to enhance access to basic energy services;


### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 to reduce the effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies; ### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 and 6 to combat energy poverty and mobility poverty together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies in particular; (i) community led local development projects , planned use and arrangement to encourage and deliver integrated territorial development and community led local developments as well as the arrangements for engaging and building capacity at the local and territorial levels to engage in the transition; (ii) an overview of the non-financial barriers in the national context and a detailed description of measures to address the relevant non-financial barriers and estimated impact of the measures on the implementation of energy efficiency and transport measures;(iii) specific measures to enhance access to basic energy services , where relevant , based on the analysis provided in point (a a) new;


### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 to reduce the effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies; ### concrete measures and investments in accordance with article 3 and article 6 to combat energy poverty and transport poverty together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 1 within the overall setting of a member state’s relevant policies;


### concrete accompanying measures needed to accomplish the measures and investments of the plan and reduce the effects referred to in point (c) as well as information on existing or planned financing of measures and investments from other union , international , public or private sources; ### concrete accompanying measures and reforms that are needed to accomplish the measures and investments of the plan as well as information on existing or planned financing of measures and investments from other union , international , public or private sources; including: i) measures aimed at ensuring that building renovations do not result in evictions or indirect evictions through rent increases of vulnerable people , including conditioning any financial support or fiscal incentives on the obligation for the landlord to maintain the rental agreement for a period of at least 10 years and keep the costs of the rent at the same level as prior to the renovation , except in case of any exemptions and indexations foreseen in national rental law; ii) measures aimed at addressing the problem of split-incentives between home-owners and tenants , while strengthening the protection and safeguards of tenants and promoting the right to decent , affordable and sustainable housing;


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


### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy poverty , on micro-enterprises and on transport users , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote and rural; ### these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient gender disaggregated data and gender-sensitive information , a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to decent , adequate , safe , accessible , affordable and healthy housing , to public transport and essential services as well as cultural and socio-economic needs and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote , insular and rural or less accessible , including peri-urban areas;


### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy poverty , on micro-enterprises and on transport users , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote and rural; ### an estimate of the incidence of energy poverty and transport poverty , comprising in particular an estimate and identification of vulnerable households facing energy poverty , as well as people facing transport poverty and vulnerable micro-enterprises in the national context; these impacts are to be analysed with gender disaggregated data and gender-sensitive information , a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to decent , adequate , affordable and healthy housing , public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote , insular and rural or less accessible;


### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices; ### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question , and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures provide a necessary and proportionate immediate relief for households in energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty as part of a holistic strategy to effectively lift those households and people out of energy and mobility poverty through more structural investments on the short to medium term , in particular deep and staged deep renovation of buildings , the phase out the reliance on fossil fuel energy for heating and cooling , as well as access to zero-emission mobility services;


### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households , micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices; ### where the plan provides for measures referred to in article 3(2) , the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients , the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question with a maximum of three years , and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures provide a necessary and proportionate immediate relief for households in energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty as part of a holistic strategy to effectively lift those households and people out of energy and mobility poverty through more structural investments on the short to medium term , in particular deep and staged deep renovation of buildings , the phase out the reliance on fossil fuel energy for heating and cooling , as well as access to zero-emission mobility services;


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


### envisaged milestones , targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures and investments to be completed by 31 july 2032; ### envisaged milestones and targets to eradicate energy and mobility poverty , and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures and investments to be completed by each biennial integrated national energy and climate progress report pursuant to article 23 , and at the end of each multiannual financial framework;


### envisaged milestones , targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures and investments to be completed by 31 july 2032; ### envisaged milestones and targets to eradicate energy and mobility poverty , and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures and investments to be completed by each biennial integrated national energy and climate progress report pursuant to article 23 , and at the end of each multiannual financial framework , that is , by 31 december 2027 and by 31 july 2035 respectively;


### envisaged milestones , targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures and investments to be completed by 31 july 2032; ### envisaged milestones , targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures and investments to be completed by 31 december 2027 and by 31 july 2035;


### the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the plan by the member state concerned , in particular of the proposed milestones and targets , including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments , which , where relevant , shall be those available with the statistical office of the european union european statistical office and the european energy poverty observatory as identified by commission recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty; ### the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the plan by the member state and regional and local authorities concerned , including the involvement of economic and social partners and civil society in the process , in particular of the proposed milestones and targets , including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments , which , where relevant , shall be those available with the statistical office of the european union european statistical office and the european energy poverty observatory as identified by commission recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty;


### the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the plan by the member state concerned , in particular of the proposed milestones and targets , including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments , which , where relevant , shall be those available with the statistical office of the european union european statistical office and the european energy poverty observatory as identified by commission recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty; ### the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the plan by the member state and local and regional and local authorities concerned , including the involvement of economic and social partners and civil society in the process , in particular of the proposed milestones and targets , including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments ,which , where relevant , shall be those available with the statistical office of the european union european statistical office and the european energy poverty observatory as identified by commission recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty;


### for the preparation and , where available , for the implementation of the plan , a summary of the consultation process , conducted in accordance with article 10 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and with the national legal framework , of local and regional authorities , social partners , civil society organisations , youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders , and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the plan; ### for the preparation and , where available , for the implementation of the plan , a detailed description summary of the consultation process , conducted in accordance with article 10 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , with the principles of the european code of conduct on partnership as laid out in the commission delegated regulation (eu) no 240/2014 and with the national legal framework , of local and regional authorities , social partners , civil society organisations , youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders , and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the plan as well at their specific roles for the design , implementation and monitoring;


### for the preparation and , where available , for the implementation of the plan , a summary of the consultation process , conducted in accordance with article 10 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and with the national legal framework , of local and regional authorities , social partners , civil society organisations , youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders , and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the plan; ### for the preparation and , where available , for the implementation of the plan , a detailed description summary of the consultation process , conducted in accordance with article 10 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and article 8 of regulation(eu) 2021/1060 and with the national legal framework , of local and regional authorities , social partners , civil society organisations , youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders , and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the plan as well at their specific roles for the design , implementation and monitoring;


### for the preparation and , where available , for the implementation of the plan , a summary of the consultation process , conducted in accordance with article 10 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and with the national legal framework , of local and regional authorities , social partners , civil society organisations , youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders , and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the plan; ### for the preparation and , the implementation of the plan , a detailed description of the consultation process , conducted in accordance with article 10 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and article 8 of eu 2021/1060and with the national legal framework , of local and regional authorities , social partners , civil society organisations , youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders , and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the plan as well at their specific roles for the implementation and monitoring;


### reductions in the number of vulnerable households , especially households in energy poverty , of vulnerable micro-enterprises and of vulnerable transport users , including in rural and remote areas. ### reductions in the number of households in energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty , including in rural and remote areas , disaggregated per gender.


### reductions in the number of vulnerable households , especially households in energy poverty , of vulnerable micro-enterprises and of vulnerable transport users , including in rural and remote areas. ### reductions in the number of households in energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty , including in rural and remote areas , disaggregated per gender;


### reductions in the number of vulnerable households , especially households in energy poverty , of vulnerable micro-enterprises and of vulnerable transport users , including in rural and remote areas. ### reductions in the number of vulnerable households , especially households in energy poverty , of vulnerable micro-enterprises and of vulnerable transport users , including in rural and remote areas , disaggregated per gender;


### 1. member states may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. such support shall decrease over time and be limited to the direct impact of the emission trading for buildings and road transport. eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under article 4(1) point (d). ### 1. member states may include the costs of measures providing temporary and proportionate direct support , strictly limited to households affected by energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty by improving access to affordable clean energy efficiency solutions and to sustainable mobility and public transport. such support shall be conditioned to additional structural investments with long lasting impacts provided in the plan to effectively lift those households and people out of energy and mobility poverty. direct support should not exceed 40% of the total estimated costs of the plan.


### 1. member states may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. such support shall decrease over time and be limited to the direct impact of the emission trading for buildings and road transport. eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under article 4(1) point (d). ### 1. in case member states provide sufficient evidence that households in energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty may not enjoy the benefits of the measures and investments referred to in paragraph 2 within a maximum of three years after the adoption of the plan , they may include the costs of measures providing temporary and proportionate direct support , strictly limited to households affected by energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty by improving access to affordable clean energy efficiency solutions and to sustainable mobility and public transport. such support shall be limited to three years and conditioned to additional structural investments with long lasting impacts provided in the plan to effectively lift those households and people out of energy and mobility poverty. direct support should not exceed 20% of the total estimated costs of the plan.


### 1. member states may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. such support shall decrease over time and be limited to the direct impact of the emission trading for buildings and road transport. eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under article 4(1) point (d). ### deleted


### contribute to the decarbonisation , including the electrification , of heating and cooling of , and cooking in , buildings and the integration of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings; ### contribute to achieving a climate- neutral building stock , including energy-efficient electrification , from additional renewable energy sources of heating and cooling of , and cooking in , buildings and support the installations of on-site and nearby production and distribution and the integration of energy from additional renewable sources including through citizen energy communities and peer-to-peer energy sharing , to power any residual demand and that contribute to the achievements of energy savings;


### contribute to the decarbonisation , including the electrification , of heating and cooling of , and cooking in , buildings and the integration of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings; ### support the rehabilitation of abandoned buildings and spaces to increase access to affordable and sustainable housing , while increasing the energy efficiency of the buildings;


### contribute to the decarbonisation , including the electrification , of heating and cooling of , and cooking in , buildings and the integration of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings; ### contribute to achieving a climate neutral building stock , including energy efficient electrification , of heating and cooling of , and cooking in , buildings and support the installations of on-site and nearby production and distribution of energy from renewable sources , including through citizen energy communities and peer-to-peer energy sharing , to power any residual demand and contribute to the achievements of energy savings;


### support public and private entities in developing and providing affordable zero- and low-emission mobility and transport services and the uptake of attractive active mobility options for rural , insular , mountainous , remote and less accessible areas or for less developed regions or territories , including less developed peri-urban areas. ### fostering digital connectivity and technological solutions to support people affected by transport poverty in rural , insular , mountainous , remote and less accessible areas to access basic services or public transport;


### 2. where it is proven by the member state concerned in its plan that the public interventions referred to in paragraph 1 do not fully off-set the price increase resulting from the inclusion of the sectors of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , direct income support may be included in the estimated total costs in the limits of the price increase not fully off-set. ### deleted


### 2. where it is proven by the member state concerned in its plan that the public interventions referred to in paragraph 1 do not fully off-set the price increase resulting from the inclusion of the sectors of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , direct income support may be included in the estimated total costs in the limits of the price increase not fully off-set. ### 2. the public interventions referred to in paragraph 1 do need to be phased out and replaced by measures aligned to the climate neutrality objective and the green deal goals and need to be replaced with effective and sustainable measures directly benefitting those in energy and transport poverty via national policies and as set out in this regulation.


### member states may include into the estimated total costs financial support provided to public or private entities other than vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport uses , if those entities carry out measures and investments ultimately benefitting vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users. ### member states may include into the estimated total costs financial support provided to public or private entities other than households in energy poverty and people facing mobility poverty , if those entities carry out measures and investments on their behalf and which ultimately directly benefit those households and people.


### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2025-2027 shall be eur 23 700 000 000 in current prices. ### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2024-2027 shall be at least eur 48 500 000 000 in current prices.


### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2025-2027 shall be eur 23 700 000 000 in current prices. ### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2024-2027 shall be eur 48 500 000 000 in current prices.


### 2. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2028-2032 shall be eur 48 500 000 000 in current prices , subject to the availability of the amounts under the annual ceilings of the applicable multiannual financial framework referred to in article 312 tfeu. ### 2. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2028-2032 shall be determined during the negotiations of the next multiannual financial framework , but shall not be set at a level lower than eur 48 500 000 000.


### 2. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2028-2032 shall be eur 48 500 000 000 in current prices , subject to the availability of the amounts under the annual ceilings of the applicable multiannual financial framework referred to in article 312 tfeu. ### 2. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period as of 2028 shall be determined during the negotiations of the next multiannual financial framework , but shall not be set at a level lower than eur 48 500 000 000.


### 2. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2028-2032 shall be eur 48 500 000 000 in current prices , subject to the availability of the amounts under the annual ceilings of the applicable multiannual financial framework referred to in article 312 tfeu. ### 2. the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2028-2035 shall be determined during the negotiations of the next multiannual financial framework , but shall not be set at a level lower than eur 23 700 000 000.


### 1. resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the fund subject to the conditions set out in the relevant provisions of regulation (eu) 2021/1060. the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with article 62(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046. those resources shall be used exclusively for the benefit of the member state concerned. ### deleted


### 1. member states shall contribute at least to 50 percent of the total estimated costs of their plans. ### 1. member states shall contribute at least to 25 percent of the total estimated costs of their plans.


### whether the plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the member state concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty , duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the commission of the update of the concerned member state’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to article 9(3) , and articles 13 and 29 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , as well as in the commission recommendations to member states issued pursuant to article 34 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050. this shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the member state concerned; ### whether the plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the member state especially households in energy poverty , duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the commission of the update of the concerned member state’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to article 9(3) , and articles 13 and 29 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , as well as in the commission recommendations to member states issued pursuant to article 34 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050. this shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the member state concerned;


### whether the plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the member state concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty , duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the commission of the update of the concerned member state’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to article 9(3) , and articles 13 and 29 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , as well as in the commission recommendations to member states issued pursuant to article 34 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050. this shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the member state concerned; ### whether the plan represents an adequate and effective response to the social impact on and challenges faced by households in energy and mobility poverty in the member state , especially households in energy poverty , duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the commission of the update of the concerned member state’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to article 9(3) , and articles 13 and 29 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , as well as in the commission recommendations to member states issued pursuant to article 34 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in view of the union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050. this shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the member state concerned;


### whether the plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the member state concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty , duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the commission of the update of the concerned member state’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to article 9(3) , and articles 13 and 29 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , as well as in the commission recommendations to member states issued pursuant to article 34 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050. this shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the member state concerned; ### whether the plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by households , micro-enterprises and people experiencing energy and transport poverty in the member state especially households in energy poverty , duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the commission of the update of the concerned member state’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to article 9(3) , and articles 13 and 29 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , as well as in the commission recommendations to member states issued pursuant to article 34 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in view of the union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050.this shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the member state concerned;


### (iii) whether the plan contains measures and investments that contribute to the green transition , including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the union and the 2030 milestones of the mobility strategy. ### (iii) whether the plan contains measures and investments that contribute to the green transition , including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 and 2050 climate and energy objectives of the union and the 2030 milestones of the mobility strategy.


### (iii) whether the measures and investments proposed by the member state concerned are consistent and complying with the requirements under directive [yyyy/nnn] [proposal for recast of directive 2012/27/eu] , directive (eu) 2018/2001 , directive 2014/94/eu of the european parliament and of the council60 , directive (eu) 2019/1161 of the european parliament and of the council and directive 2010/31/eu; ### (iii) whether the measures and investments proposed by the member state concerned are consistent and complying with the requirements under the principle of energy efficiency first , directive [yyyy/nnn] [proposal for recast of directive 2012/27/eu] , directive (eu) 2018/2001 , directive 2014/94/eu of the european parliament and of the council60 , directive (eu) 2019/1161 of the european parliament and of the council and directive 2010/31/eu;


### for the purpose of assessing coherence , the commission shall take into account whether the plan contains measures and investments that represent coherent actions. ### for the purpose of assessing coherence , the commission shall take into account the following criteria:


### 1. where a social climate plan , including relevant milestones and targets , is no longer achievable , either in whole or in part , by the member state concerned because of objective circumstances , in particular because of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec , the member state concerned may submit to the commission an amendment of its plan to include the necessary and duly justified changes. member states may request technical support for the preparation of such request. ### 1. where a social climate plan , including relevant milestones and targets , is no longer achievable , either in whole or in part , by the member state concerned because of objective circumstances , the member state concerned may submit to the commission an amendment of its plan to include the necessary and duly justified changes. member states may request technical support for the preparation of such request.


### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/087/ec. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of the objective to eradicate energy poverty and mobility poverty , while meeting the union energy and climate targets. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/087/ec. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of objective to eradicate energy poverty and mobility poverty , while meeting the union energy and climate targets. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/087/ec. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of the objective to eradicate energy poverty and transport poverty , while meeting the union energy and climate targets. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### 1. after the commission has adopted a decision as referred to in article 16 , it shall in due time conclude an agreement with the member state concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 covering the period 2025-2027. that agreement may be concluded at the earliest one year before the year of the start of the auctions under chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 1. after the commission has adopted a decision as referred to in article 16 , it shall in due time conclude an agreement with the member state concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 covering the period from the entry into force of this regulation until 2027.


### 1. after the commission has adopted a decision as referred to in article 16 , it shall in due time conclude an agreement with the member state concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 covering the period 2025-2027. that agreement may be concluded at the earliest one year before the year of the start of the auctions under chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 1. after the commission has adopted a decision as referred to in article 16 , it shall in due time conclude an agreement with the member state concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 covering the period 2024-2027. that agreement may be concluded at the earliest one year before the year of the start of the auctions under chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec.


### in 2027 , an assessment of the plan referred to in article 17(5) in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/087/ec; ### in 2027 , an assessment of the plan referred to in article 17(5);


### 1. by 1 july 2028 , the commission shall provide the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the fund. ### 1. by 1 july 2026 , the commission shall provide the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the fund until that date , taking into account in particular the results of the first reports submitted by the member states.


### 1. by 1 july 2028 , the commission shall provide the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the fund. ### 1. by 31 july 2026 , the commission shall provide the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the fund until that date , taking into account in particular the results of the first reports submitted by the member states according to article 23.


### 1. by 1 july 2028 , the commission shall provide the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the fund. ### 1. by 1 july 2027 , the commission shall provide the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the fund.


### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and from the national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council63 . it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and other relevant considerations. ### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of evolution of the situation of energy and mobility poverty across the union as reported by member states pursuant to article 4a , the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and progress towards the implementation of the objectives of the eu pillar of social rights. it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to those developments


### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and from the national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council63 . it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and other relevant considerations. ### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of evolution of the situation of energy and mobility poverty across the union as reported by member states pursuant to article 4a , the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and progress towards the implementation of the objectives of the eu pillar of social rights. it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to those developments.


### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and from the national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council63 . it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and other relevant considerations. ### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and from the national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council63 . it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and other relevant considerations.


### it shall apply from the date by which the member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the european parliament and the council64 amending directive 2003/87/ec as regards chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec. ### deleted