### should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and , for the first period , in particular the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets . should progress made by the union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery , the commission should , in addition to issuing recommendations , take measures at union level or member states should take additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets . such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by member states to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can also include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport . ### should the policies and measures described in the integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the achievement of the 2030 binding national targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the achievement of these objectives and targets . the commission should issue recommendations , take measures at union level or request additional measures from member states . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union , including rpei . recommendations and measures should take into account the level of compliance of the member states concerned with their binding trajectory . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport .


### a description of the policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives , targets and contributions set out under point ; ### a description of the planned policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets set out under points and , including a description of the way the energy efficiency first principle is integrated into these policies and measures ;


### by 1 january 2019 and every ten years thereafter , each member state shall notify to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan . ### by 1 january2019 and every five years thereafter , each member state shall submit to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year periods from 2026 to 2035 , from 2031 to 2040 , from 2036 to 2045 and from 2041 to 2050 .


### this regulation sets out the necessary legislative foundation for a reliable and transparent governance that ensures the achievement of the objectives and targets of the energy union through complementary , coherent and ambitious efforts by the union and its member states , while promoting the union ' s better regulation principles . ### this regulation sets out the necessary legislative foundation for a reliable , inclusive , transparent and predictable governance that ensures the achievement of the 2030 and long - term objectives and targets of a resilient energy union and the paris agreement .


### links to other national long - term planning . ### links to other national long - term objectives , planning and other policies and measures .


### the conclusions of the council of 26 november 201516 recognised that the governance of the energy union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the energy union and the achievement of its objectives . they underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy , at union , regional and national level . they also underlined that the governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met ; and that the governance would monitor the union’s collective progress towards the achievement of the policy objectives across the five dimensions of the energy union . __________________ 16 conclusions of the council of 26 november 2015 . ### the conclusions of the council of 26 november 201516recognised that the governance of the energy union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the energy union and the achievement of its objectives . they underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy , at union , regional and national level . they also underlined that the governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met ; and that the governance would monitor individual member states ' and the union ' s collective progress towards the achievement of targets and policy objectives across the five dimensions of the energy union . __________________ 16 conclusions of the council of 26 november 2015 .


### the progress made by each member state towards meeting its targets , objectives and contributions and implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national energy and climate plan ; ### the progress made by each member state towards meeting its national binding targets and other targets and objectives and implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national energy and climate plan ;


### an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of an executive summary , a description of the consultation and involvement of stakeholders and their results , and of regional cooperation with other member states in preparing the plan ; ### an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of an executive summary , 2 . a description of the process implemented to involve local authorities , civil society , businesses and the general public in a dialogue pursuant to articles 10 and 10a of this regulation , 3 . a description of macro - regional partnerships established pursuant to article 11 of this regulation with other member states in preparing the plan and in organising together a cost - optimised highly energy - efficient and fully renewables - based energy system ;


### the long - term low emission strategies and the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in article 3 should be consistent with each other . ### the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in article 3 shall be consistent with the long - term climate and energy strategies .


### member states shall cooperate with each other at regional level to effectively meet the targets , objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . ### member states shall cooperate with each other at macro - regional level to effectively meet the targets and objectives set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . in order to facilitate this cooperation , the commission shall evaluate for each of the macro - regions mentioned in annex ia , the cost of not acting together and propose concrete scenarios for effective macro - regional partnerships .


### measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production , including the roll - out of intraday market coupling and cross - border balancing markets ### measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system , including the roll - out of intraday market coupling and cross - border balancing markets , adjustment of product definitions , equal treatment for all market actors , and the removal of barriers to aggregation


### the long - term low emission strategies shall cover : ### the long - term climate and energy strategies shall cover :


### interactions between existing and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 . projections concerning security of supply , infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios . ### interactions between existing and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten year period at least until the year 2030 . projections concerning security of supply , infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios to establish a clear understanding of the impacts of energy efficiency / energy savings policies on the sizing of the energy system and to reduce the risk of stranded investments in energy generation , network and end - use ;


### the achievement of the energy union objectives should be ensured through a combination of union initiatives and coherent national policies set out in integrated national energy and climate plans . sectorial union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out planning requirements , which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level . their introduction at different moments in time has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas . current separate planning , reporting and monitoring in the climate and energy fields should therefore as far as possible be streamlined and integrated . ### the achievement of the energy union targets and objectives should be ensured through a combination of union initiatives and coherent national policies set out in integrated national energy and climate plans . sectorial union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out planning requirements , which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level . current separate planning , reporting and monitoring in the climate and energy fields should , where relevant , be streamlined and integrated .


### the progress made at union level towards meeting the objectives of the energy union , including for the first ten - year period the union ' s 2030 targets for energy and climate , notably in view of avoiding any gaps to the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency ; ### the progress made at union level towards meeting the objectives of the energy union , including for the first ten - year period the union ' s 2030 targets for energy and climate , notably in view of avoiding any gaps to the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency and in view of the revised eu climate and energy action as appropriate , as outlined in article 38 ;


### member states shall express their contribution in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ; ### member states shall express their energy efficiency targets in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a binding linear trajectory for that target from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### the member state ' s binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a binding linear trajectory for target from 2021 onwards starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part a of annex i of directive 2009 / 28 / ec on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing directives 2001 / 77 / ec and 2003 / 30 / ec , and pursuant to [ article 3 ] of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] ;


### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , iterative process between the commission and member states in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to regional cooperation , and corresponding commission action . ### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , transparent , iterative process between the commission and member states ensuring full participation of local authorities , stakeholders , and the general public in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to macro - regional partnerships , and corresponding commission action .


### implemented , adopted and planned policies , measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency contribution for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in article 6 , including planned measures and instruments to promote the energy performance of buildings , measures to utilise energy efficiency potentials of gas and electricity infrastructure and other measures to promote energy efficiency ; ### implemented , adopted and planned policies , measures and programmes to achieve the binding national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in article 6 , including planned measures and instruments to promote the energy performance of buildings , measures to utilise energy efficiency potentials of gas and electricity infrastructure and other measures to promote energy efficiency ;


### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 . in issuing such recommendations , the commission shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target for renewable energy . ### if on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting their trajectories and targets or implementing the policies and measures set out its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 .


### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 321 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 6 . ### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 132 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 846 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 4 , on the basis of a linear trajectory , starting from 1474 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 1 078 mtoe of final energy in 2020 .


### trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling , electricity , and transport sectors ; ### the member state ' s trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling , electricity , and transport sectors ;


### objectives for the long - term renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings ### objectives for 2030 and 2040 for the long - term renovation of the national stock of residential and non - residential buildings , in line with the 2050 goal of a nearly zero energy building stock ,


### when preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant . ### when preparing the national plans referred in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union , notably the energy efficiency first principle . they shall use credible and consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant and make the data used for modelling exercises publicly available .


### in view of the collective achievement of the objectives of the energy union strategy , it will be essential for the commission to assess national plans and , based on progress reports , their implementation . for the first ten - year period , this concerns in particular the achievement of the union - level 2030 targets for energy and climate and national contributions to those targets . such assessment should be undertaken on a biennial basis , and on an annual basis only where necessary , and should be consolidated in the commission ' s state of the energy union reports . ### it will be essential for the commission to assess draft national plans as well as the implementation of notified national plans by means of progress reports in view of the achievement of the objectives of the energy union strategy , for the first period in particular with regard to the binding union - level and national binding 2030 targets for energy and climate . such assessment should be undertaken on annual and biennial basis , and should be consolidated in the commission ' s state of the energy union reports .


### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . targets , objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . ### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . the regular submission of national plans over ten - year rolling periods give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances and to adjust their targets and objectives . targets and objectives should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the targets for energy and climate . as part of these plans , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting .


### current energy mix , domestic energy resources , import dependency , including relevant risks ### current energy mix , domestic energy resources , including demand response , import dependency , including relevant risks


### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . targets , objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . ### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . regular updates of national plans over ten - year rolling periods give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances and to adjust their targets and objectives . . targets and objectives should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting .


### a description of the current situation of the five dimensions of the energy union including with regard to the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals as well as projections with regard to the objectives referred to in point with already existing policies and measures ; ### a description of the current situation of the five dimensions of the energy union including with regard to the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals as well as projections with regard to the objectives referred to in points and with already existing policies and measures ; a description of the regulatory and non - regulatory barriers and hurdles to delivering the targets , objectives and policies and measures referred to in this article ;


### the commission shall establish an online reporting platform to facilitate communication between the commission and member states and promote cooperation among member states . ### the commission shall establish a public online platform to facilitate communication between the commission and member states , promote cooperation among member states and facilitate public access to information .


### the member state ' s planned share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 as its national contribution to achieve the binding eu - level target of at least 27% in 2030 ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 set out in annex ia


### by 1 january 2019 and every ten years thereafter , each member state shall notify to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan . ### by 1 january2019 and every five years thereafter , each member state shall submit to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year periods from 2026 to 2035 , from 2031 to 2040 , from 2036 to 2045 and from 2041 to 2050 .


### should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and , for the first period , in particular the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets . should progress made by the union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery , the commission should , in addition to issuing recommendations , take measures at union level or member states should take additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets . such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by member states to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can also include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport . ### should the policies and measures described in the integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the achievement of the 2030 binding national targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the achievement of these objectives and targets . the commission should issue recommendations , take measures at union level or request additional measures from member states . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union , including rpei . recommendations and measures should take into account the level of compliance of the member states concerned with their binding trajectory . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of at least 40%in 2030 , the member state ' s binding national energy efficiency target as referred to in [ article 1 and article 3 ] of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] . the union ' s 2020 energy consumption shall be no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption shall be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ;


### if , in the area of renewable energy , without prejudice to the measures at union level set out in paragraph 3 , the commission concludes , based on its assessment pursuant to article 25 and in the year 2023 , that the linear union trajectory referred to in article 25 is not collectively met , member states shall ensure by the year 2024 that any emerging gap is covered by additional measures , such as : ### if , in the area of renewable energy , without prejudice to the measures at union level set out in paragraph 3 , the commission concludes , based on its assessment pursuant to article 25 and in the year 2023 and every two years thereafter , that a member state is not making sufficient progress to comply with its national binding target , the member states concerned shall submit to the commission by the year 2024 and every two years thereafter an action plan ensuring that any emerging gap is covered by additional measures , such as :


### consider whether the union ' s milestone of no more than 1483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved ; ### assess whether individual member states are on track to meet their national binding target and whether the union ' s target of no more than 1483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved ;


### specific measures to introduce a one - stop - shop , streamline administrative procedures , provide information and training , and empower renewable self - consumers and energy communities ### specific measures to introduce a one - stop - shop , streamline administrative procedures , provide information and training . expected impact in terms of triggered new renewable energy capacity


### measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production , including the roll - out of intraday market coupling and cross - border balancing markets ### measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system , including the roll - out of intraday market coupling and cross - border balancing markets , adjustment of product definitions , equal treatment for all market actors , and the removal of barriers to aggregation


### member states shall describe , in accordance with the structure and format specified in annex i , the current situation for each of the five dimensions of the energy union including of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the time of submission of the national plan or on the basis of the latest available information . member states shall also set out and describe projections for each of the five dimensions of the energy union for the first ten - year period at least until 2040 expected to result from existing policies and measures . ### member states shall describe , in accordance with the structure and format specified in annex i , the current situation for each of the five dimensions of the energy union including of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the time of submission of the national plan or on the basis of the latest available information . member states shall also set out and describe projections for each of the five dimensions of the energy union for the first ten - year period at least until 2030 expected to result from existing policies and measures . member states shall make available to the public the assumptions , parameters and methodologies used for projections and scenarios .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity ; expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy efficiency target in 2030 as referred to in article 1 , article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] and annex xx , expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used


### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 , and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it may issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure , in particular , the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . with regard to renewable energy , such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target . ### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it shall issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure in particular the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . such measures shall take into consideration the level of compliance by member states with their national binding target and trajectory . in the area of energy efficiency , such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of : products , pursuant to directive 2010 / 30 / eu and directive 2009 / 125 / ec , buildings , pursuant to directive 2010 / 31 / eu and directive 2012 / 27 / eu and transport .


### if applicable , other national trajectories and objectives , including long - term or sectorial ones ### national trajectories by renewable energy technology that the member state projects to use to achieve a fully renewable energy - based economy by 2050 at the latest


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2026 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the paris agreement . the commission may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the facilitative dialogue to be convened under the unfccc in 2018 to take stock of the collective efforts of parties in relation to progress towards the global long - term goal , and within six months of the global stocktake in 2023 and subsequent global stocktakes thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the operation and implementation of this regulation , its contribution to the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the adequacy of its contribution to the goals of paris agreement . the reports shall be accompanied by proposals to enhance the union ' s climate and energy action as appropriate .


### if , in the area of energy efficiency , without prejudice to other measures at union level pursuant to paragraph 3 , the commission concludes , based on its assessment pursuant to article 25 and , in the year 2023 that progress towards collectively achieving the union’s energy efficiency target mentioned in the first subparagraph of article 25 is insufficient , it shall take measures by the year 2024 in addition to those set out in directive 2010 / 31 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com 765 ] and directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com 761 ] to ensure that the union ' s binding 2030 energy efficiency targets are met . such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of : ### if , in the area of energy efficiency , without prejudice to other measures at union level pursuant to paragraph 3 , the commission concludes , based on its assessment pursuant to article 25 and , in the year 2023 and every two years thereafter that a member state is not making sufficient progress to comply with its national binding target and trajectory , the member state concerned shall submit to the commission by the year 2024 and two years thereafter an action plan ensuring that any emerging gap is covered by additional measures .


### member states shall use the online platform for the purposes of submitting to the commission the reports referred to in this chapter once the platform becomes operational . ### member states shall use the online platform for the purposes of making public the draft and final integrated national energy and climate plans and long - term climate and energy strategies and the reports referred to in this chapter once the platform becomes operational .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity ; expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy efficiency target in 2030 as referred to in article 1 , article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] and annex ib , expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used


### when preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant . ### when preparing the national plans referred in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union , notably the energy efficiency first principle . they shall use credible and consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant and make the data used for modelling exercises publicly available .


### the long - term low emission strategies and the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in article 3 should be consistent with each other . ### the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in article 3 shall be consistent with the long - term climate and energy strategies .


### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , iterative process between the commission and member states in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to regional cooperation , and corresponding commission action . ### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , transparent , iterative process between the commission and member states ensuring full participation of local authorities , stakeholders , and the general public in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to macro - regional partnerships , and corresponding commission action .


### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . targets , objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . ### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . the regular submission of national plans over ten - year rolling periods give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances and to adjust their targets and objectives . targets and objectives should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the targets for energy and climate . as part of these plans , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting .


### the targets , objectives and contributions are sufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and for the first ten - years period in particular the targets of the union ' s 2030 climate and energy framework ; ### the targets and objectives are sufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives ;


### for the purposes specified in paragraph 1 , member states shall continue to cooperate at regional level when implementing the policies and measures of their plans . ### for the purposes specified in paragraph 1 , member states shall continue to cooperate at macro - regional level when implementing the policies and measures of their plans .


### the integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten - year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation . they should set out national objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the energy union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis . the national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions , renewable energy , energy efficiency and electricity interconnection . member states should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals . ### the integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten - year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation . they should set out national targets and objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the energy union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis . the national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should set out 2030 national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions , renewable energy and energy efficiency and targets on electricity interconnection . member states should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals .


### without prejudice to any other union law requirements , member states shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in article 9 and attach to the submission of their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the commission a summary of the public’s views . in so far as the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec are applicable , consultations undertaken in accordance with that directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this regulation . ### without prejudice to any other union law requirements , member states shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in article 9 of this regulation , of long - term strategies referred to in article 14 of this regulation , and of progress reports referred to in article 15 of this regulation , when all options are open and effective public participation can take place .


### trajectories by renewable energy technology that the member state plans to use to achieve the overall and sectorial trajectories for renewable energy from 2021 to 2030 including total expected gross final energy consumption per technology and sector in mtoe and total planned installed capacity per technology and sector in mw ; ### trajectories by renewable energy technology that the member state plans to use to achieve the overall and sectorial trajectories for renewable energy from 2021 to 2030 including total expected gross final energy consumption per technology and sector in mtoe , total planned installed capacity per technology and sector including repowering in mw ;


### member states and the commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the energy union and this regulation , with close involvement of the european parliament . the commission should as appropriate assist member states in implementing this regulation , particularly with regard to the establishment of the national plans and associated capacity building . ### member states and the commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the energy union and this regulation , with close involvement of the european parliament . the commission should assist member states in implementing this regulation , particularly with regard to the establishment of the integrated national energy and climate plans , the long - term climate and energy strategy and associated capacity building by mobilising internal resources from the european environment agency , the joint research centre , internal modelling capacity and , where relevant , external expertise .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of at least 40%in 2030 , the member state ' s binding national energy efficiency target as referred to in [ article 1 and article 3 ] of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] . the union ' s 2020 energy consumption shall be no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption shall be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ;


### implemented , adopted and planned policies , measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency contribution for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in article 6 , including planned measures and instruments to promote the energy performance of buildings , measures to utilise energy efficiency potentials of gas and electricity infrastructure and other measures to promote energy efficiency ; ### implemented , adopted and planned policies , measures and programmes to achieve the binding national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in article 6 , including planned measures and instruments to promote the energy performance of buildings , measures to utilise energy efficiency potentials of gas and electricity infrastructure and other measures to promote energy efficiency ;


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity ; expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy efficiency target in 2030 as referred to in article 1 , article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] and annex xx , expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used


### if applicable , other national trajectories and objectives , including long - term or sectorial ones ### national trajectories by renewable energy technology that the member state projects to use to achieve a fully renewable energy - based economy by 2050 at the latest


### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . targets , objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . ### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . regular updates of national plans over ten - year rolling periods give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances and to adjust their targets and objectives . . targets and objectives should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting .


### member states shall describe , in accordance with the structure and format specified in annex i , the current situation for each of the five dimensions of the energy union including of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the time of submission of the national plan or on the basis of the latest available information . member states shall also set out and describe projections for each of the five dimensions of the energy union for the first ten - year period at least until 2040 expected to result from existing policies and measures . ### member states shall describe , in accordance with the structure and format specified in annex i , the current situation for each of the five dimensions of the energy union including of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the time of submission of the national plan or on the basis of the latest available information . member states shall also set out and describe projections for each of the five dimensions of the energy union for the first ten - year period at least until 2030 expected to result from existing policies and measures . member states shall make available to the public the assumptions , parameters and methodologies used for projections and scenarios .


### total greenhouse gas emissions reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks ; ### total greenhouse gas emissions reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks with separate target for enhancing removals by sinks that is consistent with pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 . 5&#176 ; c ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### the member state ' s binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a binding linear trajectory for target from 2021 onwards starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part a of annex i of directive 2009 / 28 / ec on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing directives 2001 / 77 / ec and 2003 / 30 / ec , and pursuant to [ article 3 ] of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] ;


### member states shall cooperate with each other at regional level to effectively meet the targets , objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . ### member states shall cooperate with each other at macro - regional level to effectively meet the targets and objectives set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan . in order to facilitate this cooperation , the commission shall evaluate for each of the macro - regions mentioned in annex ia , the cost of not acting together and propose concrete scenarios for effective macro - regional partnerships .


### regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the energy union . member states should get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states and ensure that common objectives are met collectively . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security . ### macro - regional partnerships are the ideal level of governance for member states to jointly implement some policies and measures contributing to achieve common targets and objectives in a cost - optimal manner . the commission should facilitate the establishment of such partnerships between member states and identify the costs of non - acting together . member states should also get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security .


### the commission shall assess the integrated national energy and climate plans and their updates as notified pursuant to articles 3 and 13 . it shall assess in particular whether : ### the commission shall assess the integrated national energy and climate plans as notified pursuant to articles 3 and 13 . it shall assess in particular whether :


### long - term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings , including policies and measures to stimulate cost - effective deep and staged deep renovation ; ### long - term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings , including policies and measures to stimulate cost - effective deep and staged deep renovation as well as the planned renovation rate and the summarised results of the public consultation according to article 2 of [ epbd recast ] ;


### this committee replaces the committee established by article 8 of decision 93 / 389 / eec , article 9 of decision 280 / 2004 / ec and article 26 of regulation no 525 / 2013 . references to the committee set up pursuant to those legal acts shall be construed as references to the committee established by this regulation . ### this committee replaces the committee established by article 8 of decision 93 / 389 / eec , and article 9 of decision 280 / 2004 / ec . references to the committee set up pursuant to those legal acts shall be construed as references to the committee established by this regulation .


### the commission should be assisted in its tasks under this regulation by an energy union committee to prepare implementing acts . it should replace and take on the assignments of the climate change committee and other committees as appropriate . ### without prejudice to the existence of the climate change committee foreseen under regulation 525 / 2013 , the commission should be assisted in its tasks under this regulation by an energy and climate change committee to prepare implementing acts . it should replace and take some of the assignments of the climate change committee and other committees as appropriate . the climate change committee should continue to assist in the implementation of the directive [ ets ] , regulation [ esr ] and regulation [ lulucf ] .


### member states shall prepare and report to the commission by 1 january 2020 and every 10 years thereafter their long - term low emission strategies with a 50 years perspective , to contribute to : ### member states and the commission on behalf of the union shall prepare by 1 january 2019 and every five years thereafter their long - term energy and climate strategies with a 2050 perspective , to :


### the macroeconomic , environmental , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; ### the macroeconomic , health , environmental , skills and social impact of individual and aggregated planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections of existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 . the methodology used to assess these impacts shall be made public and the use of cost - benefit analysis shall be encouraged ;


### member states ' integrated progress reports should mirror the elements set out in the template for the national plans . a template for the integrated progress reports should be detailed in subsequent implementing act given their technical nature and the fact that the first progress reports are due in 2021 . the progress reports should be carried out in order to ensure transparency towards the union , other member states and market actors including consumers . they should be comprehensive across the five dimensions of the energy union and , for the first period , at the same time put emphasis on areas covered by the targets of the 2030 climate and energy framework . ### member states ' integrated progress reports should mirror the elements set out in the template for the national plans . a template for the integrated progress reports should be detailed in subsequent implementing act given their technical nature and the fact that the first progress reports are due in 2021 . the progress reports should be carried out in order to ensure transparency towards the union , other member states , local authorities , market actors including consumers , any other relevant stakeholders and the general public . they should be comprehensive across the five dimensions of the energy union and , for the first period , at the same time put emphasis on areas covered by the targets of the 2030 climate and energy framework .


### key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the energy union strategy ; ### key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the energy union strategy ;


### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , iterative process between the commission and member states in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to regional cooperation , and corresponding commission action . ### the governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten - year periods starting from 2021 to 2030 , corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the member states and integrated monitoring arrangements by the european commission . it shall define a structured , transparent , iterative process between the commission and member states ensuring full participation of local authorities , stakeholders , and the general public in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation , including with regard to macro - regional partnerships , and corresponding commission action .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity ; expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy efficiency target in 2030 as referred to in article 1 , article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] and annex xx , expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used


### planned policies , measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in 2 . 2 , including planned measures and instruments to promote the energy performance of buildings , in particular as regards the following : ### planned policies , measures and programmes to achieve the binding national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in 2 . 2 , including planned measures and instruments to promote the energy performance of buildings , in particular as regards the following :


### the conclusions of the council of 26 november 201516 recognised that the governance of the energy union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the energy union and the achievement of its objectives . they underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy , at union , regional and national level . they also underlined that the governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met ; and that the governance would monitor the union’s collective progress towards the achievement of the policy objectives across the five dimensions of the energy union . __________________ 16 conclusions of the council of 26 november 2015 . ### the conclusions of the council of 26 november 201516recognised that the governance of the energy union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the energy union and the achievement of its objectives . they underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy , at union , regional and national level . they also underlined that the governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met ; and that the governance would monitor individual member states ' and the union ' s collective progress towards the achievement of targets and policy objectives across the five dimensions of the energy union . __________________ 16 conclusions of the council of 26 november 2015 .


### measures to ensure priority access and dispatch of electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration and prevent the curtailment or re - dispatch of this electricity18 __________________ 18 in accordance with [ recast of directive 2009 / 72 / ec as proposed by com 864 and recast of regulation no 714 / 2009 as proposed by com 861 ] ### measures related to the adaptation of system operation rules and practices to enhance system flexibility ; measures related to the use of dispatching rules which serve the achievement of the national renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets ; measures related to the use of rules which minimise and compensate renewable energy re - dispatching and curtailment ; measures to advance aggregation18 __________________ 18 in accordance with [ recast of directive 2009 / 72 / ec as proposed by com 864 and recast of regulation no 714 / 2009 as proposed by com 861 ]


### therefore , the main objective of the energy union governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the energy union and in particular the targets of the 2030 framework for climate and energy . this regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate . while member states need flexibility to choose policies that are best - matched to their national energy mix and preferences , that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration , increased competition , the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low - carbon economy . ### therefore , the main objective of the energy union governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the energy union and in particular the targets of the 2030 framework for climate and energy . this regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate , together with further market integration , ensuring a level - playing field between various technologies and sectors .


### a description of the current situation of the five dimensions of the energy union including with regard to the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals as well as projections with regard to the objectives referred to in point with already existing policies and measures ; ### a description of the current situation of the five dimensions of the energy union including with regard to the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals as well as projections with regard to the objectives referred to in points and with already existing policies and measures ; a description of the regulatory and non - regulatory barriers and hurdles to delivering the targets , objectives and policies and measures referred to in this article ;


### the level of electricity interconnectivity that the member state aims for in 2030 in relation to the october 2014 european council objective ### the level of electricity interconnectivity that the member state aims for in 2030


### the member state ' s planned share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 as its national contribution to achieve the binding eu - level target of at least 27% in 2030 ### the member state ' s binding national target for energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 set out in annex ia


### the commission shall establish an online reporting platform to facilitate communication between the commission and member states and promote cooperation among member states . ### the commission shall establish a public online platform to facilitate communication between the commission and member states , promote cooperation among member states and facilitate public access to information .


### a description of the national objectives , targets and contributions for each of the five dimensions of the energy union ; ### a description of the national objectives and where applicable , targets not covered by point for each of the five dimensions of the energy union ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### the member state ' s binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a binding linear trajectory for target from 2021 onwards starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part a of annex i of directive 2009 / 28 / ec on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing directives 2001 / 77 / ec and 2003 / 30 / ec , and pursuant to [ article 3 ] of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] ;


### regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the energy union . member states should get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states and ensure that common objectives are met collectively . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security . ### macro - regional partnerships are the ideal level of governance for member states to jointly implement some policies and measures contributing to achieve common targets and objectives in a cost - optimal manner . the commission should facilitate the establishment of such partnerships between member states and identify the costs of non - acting together . member states should also get the opportunity to comment on other member states ' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other member states . regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security .


### an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point ; ### an assessment of the impacts of individual and aggregated planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in articles 1 , 4 , 13a and 14 , including quantified estimates of the greenhouse gas reduction , renewable energy uptake and energy savings potentials ; a description of the planned policies and measures and their individual and aggregated environmental , health , macro - economic , skills and social impacts ;


### national objectives with regard to deployment of domestic energy sources ### national objectives with regard to deployment of domestic renewable energy sources


### the integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten - year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation . they should set out national objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the energy union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis . the national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions , renewable energy , energy efficiency and electricity interconnection . member states should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals . ### the integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten - year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation . they should set out national targets and objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the energy union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis . the national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should set out 2030 national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions , renewable energy and energy efficiency and targets on electricity interconnection . member states should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals .


### the member states shall make available to the public forthwith their respective long - term low emission strategies and any updates thereof . ### the member states and the commission shall develop their strategies openly and transparently , and ensure that the public , social partners , businesses , investors , civil society and other stakeholders are given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of the long - term climate and energy strategies and make the strategies and any supporting analyses and data public , including through the e - platform as referred to in article 24 .


### the long - term low emission strategies and the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in article 3 should be consistent with each other . ### the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in article 3 shall be consistent with the long - term climate and energy strategies .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2026 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the paris agreement . the commission may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the facilitative dialogue to be convened under the unfccc in 2018 to take stock of the collective efforts of parties in relation to progress towards the global long - term goal , and within six months of the global stocktake in 2023 and subsequent global stocktakes thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the operation and implementation of this regulation , its contribution to the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the adequacy of its contribution to the goals of paris agreement . the reports shall be accompanied by proposals to enhance the union ' s climate and energy action as appropriate .


### member states shall prepare and report to the commission by 1 january 2020 and every 10 years thereafter their long - term low emission strategies with a 50 years perspective , to contribute to : ### member states and the commission on behalf of the union shall prepare by 1 january 2019 and every five years thereafter their long - term energy and climate strategies with a 2050 perspective , to :


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### a reliable , inclusive transparent and predictable governance system , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . the governance should step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster macro - regional partnerships between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### achieving long - term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors in line with the union’s objective , in the context of necessary reductions according to the ipcc by developed countries as a group , to reduce emissions by 80 to 95 % by 2050 compared to 1990 levels in a cost - effective manner . ### achieve long - term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors in line with the objective of limiting the union ' s greenhouse gas emissions below its fair share of the remaining global carbon budget in a cost - effective manner .


### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 321 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 6 . ### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 132 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 846 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 4 , on the basis of a linear trajectory , starting from 1474 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 1 078 mtoe of final energy in 2020 .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of at least 40%in 2030 , the member state ' s maximum binding national energy consumption level as set out in annex i b in both primary and final energy terms . the union ' s 2020 energy consumption shall be no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption shall be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ;


### objectives for the long - term renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings ### objectives for 2030 and 2040 for the long - term renovation of the national stock of residential and non - residential buildings , in line with the 2050 goal of a nearly zero energy building stock ,


### in view of the collective achievement of the objectives of the energy union strategy , it will be essential for the commission to assess national plans and , based on progress reports , their implementation . for the first ten - year period , this concerns in particular the achievement of the union - level 2030 targets for energy and climate and national contributions to those targets . such assessment should be undertaken on a biennial basis , and on an annual basis only where necessary , and should be consolidated in the commission ' s state of the energy union reports . ### it will be essential for the commission to assess draft national plans as well as the implementation of notified national plans by means of progress reports in view of the achievement of the objectives of the energy union strategy , for the first period in particular with regard to the binding union - level and national binding 2030 targets for energy and climate . such assessment should be undertaken on annual and biennial basis , and should be consolidated in the commission ' s state of the energy union reports .


### the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment . ### member states should establish a permanent multi - level energy dialogue platform gathering local authorities , civil society organisations , business community , investors , any other relevant stakeholders to discuss the different options envisaged for energy and climate policies . integrated national energy and climate plans as well as long - term climate and energy strategies should be discussed within the framework of this platform . the eu is committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring gender mainstreaming in all of its actions , therefore member states should fully take into account this principle in the definition and implementation of their integrated national energy and climate plan and their long - term climate and energy strategies . the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to actively participate in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans and long - term climate and energy strategies in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment .


### if appropriate , national objectives including long - term targets for the deployment of low - carbon technologies , including for decarbonising energy - and carbon - intensive industrial sectors and , if applicable , for related carbon transport and storage infrastructure ### if appropriate , national objectives including long - term targets for the deployment of low - carbon technologies ensuring a highly energy efficient and renewables - based system , including for decarbonising energy - and carbon - intensive industrial sectors , for decarbonising the building sector via the implementation of zero - energy renovation pilot projects and green commercial buildings and , if applicable , for related carbon transport and storage infrastructure


### as is the case for planning , sectorial union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out reporting requirements , many of which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level , but those requirements have been introduced at different moments in time which has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas such as ghg mitigation , renewable energy , energy efficiency and market integration . to strike the right balance between the need to ensure a proper follow - up of the implementation of national plans and the need to reduce administrative burden , member states should establish biennial progress reports on the implementation of the plans and other developments in the energy system . some reporting however , particularly with regard to reporting requirements in the climate field stemming from the united nations framework convention on climate change and union regulations , would still be necessary on a yearly basis . ### as is the case for planning , sectorial union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out reporting requirements , which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level . to strike the right balance between the need to ensure a proper follow - up of the implementation of national plans and the need to reduce administrative burden , member states should therefore establish biennial progress reports on the implementation of the plans and other developments in the energy system . some reporting however , particularly with regard to reporting requirements in the climate field stemming from the united nations framework convention on climate change and union regulations , would still be necessary on a yearly basis . member states should hence communicate annually their approximated estimates of ghg emissions , energy consumed from renewable sources , level of primary and final energy consumption . the european environment agency should play a role in the compilation of these annual approximated estimates .


### measures to ensure priority access and dispatch of electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration and prevent the curtailment or re - dispatch of this electricity18 __________________ 18 in accordance with [ recast of directive 2009 / 72 / ec as proposed by com 864 and recast of regulation no 714 / 2009 as proposed by com 861 ] ### measures related to the adaptation of system operation rules and practices to enhance system flexibility ; measures related to the use of dispatching rules which serve the achievement of the national renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets ; measures related to the use of rules which minimise and compensate renewable energy re - dispatching and curtailment ; measures to advance aggregation


### the objectives for the long - term renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings ; ### the objectives for 2030 and 2040 for the long - term renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings , measuring progress towards the 2050 goal of a nearly zero energy building stock reached through deep renovation and supplied by local renewable energy ;


### in order to limit administrative burden on member states and the commission , the latter should establish an online reporting platform to facilitate communication and promote cooperation . that should ensure timely submission of reports and facilitate improved transparency on national reporting . the e - reporting platform should complement , build on and benefit from existing reporting processes , databases and e - tools , such as those of the european environment agency , eurostat , the joint research centre and the lessons learned from the union ' s eco - management and audit scheme . ### in order to increase transparency in energy and climate policy - making and to limit administrative burden on member states and the commission , the latter should establish a public online platform to facilitate public access to information , communication between the commission and the member states as well as cooperation among member states . that should ensure timely submission of reports and facilitate improved transparency on national reporting . the e - platform platform should complement , build on and benefit from existing reporting processes , databases and e - tools , such as those of the european environment agency , eurostat , the joint research centre and the lessons learned from the union ' s eco - management and audit scheme .


### consider whether the union ' s milestone of no more than 1483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved ; ### assess whether individual member states are on track to meet their national binding target and whether the union ' s target of no more than 1483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved ;


### the member states shall make available to the public forthwith their respective long - term low emission strategies and any updates thereof . ### the member states and the commission shall develop their strategies openly and transparently , and ensure that the public , social partners , businesses , investors , civil society and other stakeholders are given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of the long - term climate and energy strategies and make the strategies and any supporting analyses and data public , including through the e - platform as referred to in article 24 .


### national objectives , targets and contributions for each of the five dimensions of the energy union ### targets and objectives for each of the five dimensions of the energy union


### projections of development with existing policies and measures at least until 2040 ### projections of development with existing policies and measures at least until 2040 while fully taking into account the achievement of the 2020 and 2030 energy efficiency and renewable energy targets


### national objectives with regard to ensuring electricity system adequacy , as well as for the flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production , including a timeframe for when the objectives shall be met ### national objectives with regard to ensuring electricity system adequacy and to phase out capacity remuneration mechanisms , including a timeframe for when the objectives shall be met


### member states shall , well before submitting their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the commission pursuant to article 9 , identify opportunities for regional cooperation and consult neighbouring member states and the other member states expressing an interest . member states shall set out in their draft integrated national energy and climate plans the results of such regional consultation , including where applicable how comments have been taken into account . ### member states shall , well before submitting their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the commission pursuant to article 9 , identify opportunities for macro - regional partnerships and consult neighbouring member states and the other member states expressing an interest , in line with the provisions of directive 2011 / 92 / eu and the espoo convention . member states shall set out in their draft integrated national energy and climate plans the results of such regional consultation , including where applicable how comments have been taken into account .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2026 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the paris agreement . the commission may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the facilitative dialogue to be convened under the unfccc in 2018 to take stock of the collective efforts of parties in relation to progress towards the global long - term goal , and within six months of the global stocktake in 2023 and subsequent global stocktakes thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the operation and implementation of this regulation , its contribution to the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the adequacy of its contribution to the goals of paris agreement . the reports shall be accompanied by proposals to enhance the union ' s climate and energy action as appropriate .


### ' adopted policies and measures ' mean policies and measures for which an official government decision has been made by the date of submission of the national plan or progress report and there is a clear commitment to proceed with implementation ; ### ' adopted policies and measures ' mean policies and measures for which an official central or sub - national government decision has been made by the date of submission of the national plan or progress report and there is a clear commitment to proceed with implementation ;


### the impact of the production and use of biomass on sustainability in the union and in third countries , including impacts on biodiversity ; ### the impact of the production and use of biomass on sustainability in the union and in third countries , including impacts on biodiversity , water and air quality and land rights ;


### the commission shall establish an online reporting platform to facilitate communication between the commission and member states and promote cooperation among member states . ### the commission shall establish a public online platform to facilitate communication between the commission and member states , promote cooperation among member states and facilitate public access to information .