### member states shall ensure that information on support measures is made available to all relevant actors , such as consumers , builders , installers , architects , and suppliers of heating , cooling and electricity equipment and systems and of vehicles compatible with the use of energy from renewable sources . ### member states shall ensure that information on support measures is made available to all relevant actors , such as consumers , in particular low - income , vulnerable consumers , renewable self - consumers , renewable energy communities , builders , installers , architects , and suppliers of heating , cooling and electricity equipment and systems and of vehicles compatible with the use of energy from renewable sources .


### for the purposes of paragraph 1 , gross final consumption of electricity from renewable energy sources shall be calculated as the quantity of electricity produced in a member state from renewable energy sources , including the production of electricity from renewable self - consumers and energy communities and excluding the production of electricity in pumped storage units from water that has previously been pumped uphill . ### for the purposes of paragraph 1 , gross final consumption of electricity from renewable energy sources shall be calculated as the quantity of electricity produced in a member state from renewable energy sources , including the production of electricity from renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities and excluding the production of electricity in pumped storage units from water that has previously been pumped uphill .


### at least 80 % for electricity , heating and cooling production from biomass fuels used in installations starting operation after 1 january 2021 and 85% for installations starting operation after 1 january 2026 . ### at least 70 % for electricity , heating and cooling production from biomass fuels used in installations starting operation after 1 january 2021 and 80% for installations starting operation after 1 january 2026 .


### member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union ' s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 27% . ### each member state shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in its gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , calculated in accordance with this directive , is at least its national overall target for the share of energy from renewable sources in that year , as set out in the fourth column of the table in part a of annex i . such mandatory national overall targets are consistent with a union target of at least a 45 % share of energy from renewable sources in the union ' s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 .


### calendar year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 calendar year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 ### minimum share 7 . 0% 6 . 7% 6 . 4% 6 . 1% 5 . 8% 5 . 4% 5 . 0% 4 . 6% 4 . 2% 3 . 8% minimum share 7 . 0% 6 . 3% 5 . 6% 4 . 9% 4 . 2% 3 . 5% 2 . 8% 2 . 1% 1 . 4% 0%


### union binding overall target for 2030 ### national and union binding overall targets for 2030


### to determine the share of renewable electricity for the purposes of paragraph 1 either the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the union or the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the member state where the electricity is supplied , as measured two years before the year in question may be used . in both cases , an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled . ### to determine the share of renewable electricity for the purposes of paragraph 1 the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the member state where the electricity is supplied , as measured two years before the year in question shall be used . however , electricity obtained from a direct connection to an installation generating electricity exclusively from renewable sources that is not connected to the grid can be fully counted as renewable electricity . an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled .


### ‘ gross final consumption of energy’ means the energy commodities delivered for energy purposes to industry , transport , households , services including public services , agriculture , forestry and fisheries , including the consumption of electricity and heat by the energy branch for electricity and heat production and including losses of electricity and heat in distribution and transmission ; ### ‘ gross final consumption of energy ' means the energy commodities delivered for energy purposes to industry , transport , households , services including public services , agriculture , forestry and fisheries , including the consumption of electricity and heat by the energy branch for electricity , heat and transport fuel production and including losses of electricity and heat in distribution and transmission ;


### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . however , in the absence of binding national targets post - 2020 , the remaining national incentives may not be sufficient to reach the long - term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050 . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to encourage the effort of member states in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . ### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . a heating and cooling sector compatible with the eu´s energy and climate goals and the paris agreement needs to be based on 100 % renewables by 2050 at the latest , which can only be achieved through reducing our energy consumption and making full use of the energy efficiency first fuel principle . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to require member states to step up their efforts in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy via an obligation on heating and cooling fuel suppliers . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . due to the local nature of heating and cooling , local and regional authorities are key in translating renewable heating and cooling policies into concrete action , setting the right policies regarding planning and implementing heating and cooling infrastructure and in consulting consumers , in order to remove obstacles and make heating and cooling more efficient and sustainable ;


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


### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . ### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their entire life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from the source of the feedstocks to the end - of - life phase of the fuel .


### the establishment of a union binding renewable energy target for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors . a target defined at the union level would leave greater flexibility for member states to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets in the most cost - effective manner in accordance with their specific circumstances , energy mixes and capacities to produce renewable energy . ### the establishment of union and national binding renewable energy targets for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors .


### member states ' respective contributions to this overall 2030 target shall be set and notified to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with articles 3 to 5 and articles 9 to 11 of regulation [ governance ] . ### member states ' respective binding target as set in annex i shall be part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with articles 3 to 5 and articles 9 to 11 of regulation [ governance ] .


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


### electricity generation from renewable sources should be deployed at the lowest possible cost for consumers and taxpayers . when designing support schemes and when allocating support , member states should seek to minimise the overall system cost of deployment , taking full account of grid and system development needs , the resulting energy mix , and the long term potential of technologies . ### electricity generation from renewable sources should be deployed so as to minimise the long - term cost of the energy - transition for consumers and taxpayers . when designing support schemes and when allocating support , member states should seek to minimise the overall system cost along the transition , taking full account of grid and system development needs , the resulting energy mix , and the long term potential of technologies . to this end member states should retain the right to choose which renewable technology it wishes to promote through support schemes and to apply technology - specific tenders , in order to take account of the different maturity of renewable technologies as well as ensuring regional and technology diversification , efficient system planning and grid integration as well as the longer - term potential of new and innovative technologies and environmental constraints .


### with the growing importance of self - consumption of renewable electricity , there is a need for a definition of renewable self - consumers and a regulatory framework which would empower self - consumers to generate , store , consume and sell electricity without facing disproportionate burdens . collective self - consumption should be allowed in certain cases so that citizens living in apartments for example can benefit from consumer empowerment to the same extent as households in single family homes . ### with the growing importance of self - consumption of renewable electricity , there is a need for a definition of renewable self - consumers and a regulatory framework which would empower self - consumers to generate , store , consume and sell electricity without facing disproportionate burdens . tariffs and remuneration for self - consumption should incentivise smarter renewables integration technologies and motivate renewables self - consumers to make investment decisions that mutually benefit the consumer and the grid . to allow for such a balance , it is necessary to ensure that renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities are entitled to receive a remuneration for the self - generated renewable electricity they feed into the grid which reflects the market value of the electricity fed in , as well as the long - term value to the grid , the environment and society . this must include both long - term costs and benefits of self - consumption in terms of avoided costs to the grid , society and the environment , especially when combined with other distributed energy resources such as energy efficiency , energy storage , demand response and community networks . this remuneration should be determined on the basis of the cost benefit analysis of distributed energy resources under article 59 of [ recast directive 2009 / 72 / ec as proposed by com 864 ] .


### the commission shall assess by 2025 the benefits on the cost - effective deployment of renewable electricity in the union of provisions set out in this article . on the basis of this assessment , the commission may propose to increase the percentages set out in paragraph 2 . ### the commission shall assist member states throughout the negotiation process and the setting up of the cooperation arrangements by providing information and analysis , including quantitative and qualitative data on direct and indirect cost and benefits of cooperation , as well as guidance and technical expertise throughout the process . to this end , the commission shall encourage exchange of best practice and develop templates for cooperation agreements facilitating the process . the commission shall assess by 2027 member states´ progress in making use of the various cooperation mechanisms set out in this article .


### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density . ### promoting renewable forms of energy is , in accordance with article 194 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes the essential part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the union´s commitment under the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the necessity to reach net - zero emissions domestically by 2050 at the latest . it also has an fundamental part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , sustainable energy at affordable prices , technological development and innovation as well as technological and industrial leadership while providing environmental , social and health benefits as well as major opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density


### the single administrative contact point , in collaboration with transmission and distribution system operators , shall publish a manual of procedures for renewable project developers , including for small scale projects and renewable self - consumers projects . ### the single administrative contact point , in collaboration with transmission and distribution system operators , shall publish an accessible manual of procedures for renewable project developers , including for small scale projects , renewable self - consumers projects and renewable energy community projects .


### support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market and ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximise their market revenues . ### support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to optimise the integration of electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market and incentivise renewable energy producers to respond to market price signals while offering renewable energy sources reasonable compensation for market distortions caused by inflexible generation capacity and lack of liquidity in intraday - markets . to this end support for electricity granted through direct support schemes shall take the form of a fixed or sliding premium paid in addition to the market revenue . installations with an installed electricity capacity of less than 1 mw and demonstration projects , may receive non - market responsive support such as feed - in - tariffs .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### in order to reach or exceed the union target set in article 3 , member states shall apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed especially to help low - income households affected by energy poverty , renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . member states shall avoid any retroactive change to support schemes for energy from renewable sources in order to ensure legal certainty for consumers and investors and the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework for the development of renewable energy projects . member states should also remove support schemes and measures that directly or indirectly favour the use of polluting sources .


### ‘ renewable self - consumer’ means an active customer as defined in directive [ mdi directive ] who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated within his or its premises , including a multi - apartment block , a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system , provided that , for non - household renewable self - consumers , those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ; ### ' renewable self - consumer ' means an active customer as defined in directive [ mdi directive ] who consumes and may store and sell electricity which he self - generates within his premises on a same geographically confined site , without the use of the public grid ;


### for the calculation of a member state ' s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources , the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport , if produced from food or feed crops , shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that member state . this limit shall be reduced to 3 , 8% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part a of annex x . member states may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops , for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops , taking into account indirect land use change . ### for the calculation of a member state ' s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources , the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport , if produced from food or feed crops , shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that member state unless such fuels meet the greenhouse gas saving threshold set out in article 26 , taking into account the mean estimated indirect land - use change emissions from biofuel and bioliquid feedstocks in part a of annex viii or are certified low indirect land - use change - risk biofuels and bioliquids based on a methodology developed by the commission . this limit shall be reduced to 0 % in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part a of annex x . the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids produced from palm oil shall be 0 % from 2021 . the commission shall develop a methodology to certify low indirect land - use change - risk biofuels and bioliquids as defined in point of article 2 by 31 december 2019 . member states may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops , for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops , taking into account indirect land use change and other unintended sustainability impacts .


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


### every 2 years , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix in order to add feedstocks , in line with the principles set out in this paragraph . the first evaluation shall be carried out no later than 6 months after [ date of entry into force of this directive ] . if appropriate , the commission shall adopt delegated acts to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix in order to add feedstocks , but not to remove them . ### every two years , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix in order to add or remove feedstocks , in line with the principles set out in this paragraph . the first evaluation shall be carried out no later than six months after [ date of entry into force of this directive ] . if appropriate , the commission shall adopt delegated acts to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix in order to add feedstocks or to remove them .


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


### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . however , in the absence of binding national targets post - 2020 , the remaining national incentives may not be sufficient to reach the long - term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050 . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to encourage the effort of member states in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . ### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . a heating and cooling sector compatible with the eu´s energy and climate goals and the paris agreement needs to be based on 100 % renewables by 2050 at the latest , which can only be achieved through reducing our energy consumption and making full use of the energy efficiency first fuel principle . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to require member states to step up their efforts in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy via an obligation on heating and cooling fuel suppliers . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . due to the local nature of heating and cooling , local and regional authorities are key in translating renewable heating and cooling policies into concrete action , setting the right policies regarding planning and implementing heating and cooling infrastructure and in consulting consumers , in order to remove obstacles and make heating and cooling more efficient and sustainable ;


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


### directive 2009 / 28 / ec established a regulatory framework for the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources which set binding national targets on the share of renewable energy sources in energy consumption and transport to be met by 2020 . commission communication of 22 january 201412 established a framework for future union energy and climate policies and promoted a common understanding of how to develop those policies after 2020 . the commission proposed that the union 2030 target for the share of renewable energy consumed in the union should be at least 27% . __________________ 12 ' a policy framework for climate and energy in the period from 2020 to 2030 ' . ### directive 2009 / 28 / ec established a regulatory framework for the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources which set binding national targets on the share of renewable energy sources in energy consumption and transport to be met by 2020 .


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


### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . ### the commission shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels , including electricity , that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in point of paragraph 1 . member states shall require fuel suppliers to enter in the database the total annual quantities of energy they supply to the transport sector as defined in denominator in point of paragraph 1 . suppliers of renewable energy in transport as defined in the numerator in point of paragraph 1 shall be required to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market .


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


### ‘ forest holding’ means one or more parcels of forest and other wooded land which constitute a single unit from the point of view of management or utilisation ; ### ‘ supply base’ means the geographic region from which biomass feedstock originates ;


### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability . ### without prejudice to articles 107 and 108 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , renewables support policies should be predictable , stable and avoid any changes . policy unpredictability and instability have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should announce in due advance any support change and adequately consult stakeholders . in any case , they should prevent the revision of any policy , regulation or support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability .


### ‘ repowering’ means renewing power plants producing renewable energy , including the full or partial replacement of installations or operation systems and equipment , in order to replace capacity or increase efficiency ; ### ' repowering ' means renewing power plants producing renewable energy , including the full or partial replacement of installations or operation systems and equipment , in order to increase or replace capacity and / or increase efficiency ;


### support schemes may be opened to cross - border participation through , inter alia , opened tenders , joint tenders , opened certificate schemes or joint support schemes . the allocation of renewable electricity benefiting from support under opened tenders , joint tenders or opened certificate schemes towards member states respective contributions shall be subject to a cooperation agreement setting out rules for the cross - border disbursement of funding , following the principle that energy should be counted towards the member state funding the installation . ### support schemes may be opened to cross - border participation through , inter alia , opened tenders , joint tenders , opened certificate schemes , or joint support schemes . the allocation of renewable electricity benefiting from support under opened tenders , joint tenders , opened certificate schemes towards member states respective contributions shall be subject to a cooperation agreement setting out rules for the cross - border scheme , including conditions for participation and disbursement of funding , following the principle that energy should be counted towards the member state funding the installation .


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


### biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 shall meet the following requirements to minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass production : the country in which forest biomass was harvested has national and / or sub - national laws applicable in the area of harvest as well as monitoring and enforcement systems in place ensuring that : harvesting is carried out in accordance to the conditions of the harvesting permit within legally gazetted boundaries ; ii ) forest regeneration of harvested areas takes place ; iii ) areas of high conservation value , including wetlands and peatlands , are protected ; iv ) the impacts of forest harvesting on soil quality and biodiversity are minimised ; and v ) harvesting does not exceed the long - term production capacity of the forest ; when evidence referred to in the first subparagraph is not available , the biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass shall be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 if management systems are in place at forest holding level to ensure that : the forest biomass has been harvested according to a legal permit ; ii ) forest regeneration of harvested areas takes place ; iii ) areas of high conservation value , including peatlands and wetlands , are identified and protected ; iv ) impacts of forest harvesting on soil quality and biodiversity are minimised ; v ) harvesting does not exceed the long - term production capacity of the forest . ### biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 shall meet the following requirements to minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass production : the country in which forest biomass was harvested has national and / or sub - national laws applicable in the area of harvest as well as monitoring and enforcement systems in place ensuring that : harvesting is carried out in accordance to the conditions of the harvesting permit or equivalent proof of the legal right to harvest within the national or regional legally gazetted boundaries ; ii ) forest regeneration of harvested areas takes place ; iii ) areas designated , by international or national law or by the relevant competent authority , to promote the maintenance of biodiversity or for nature conservation purposes , including in wetlands and peatlands , are protected ; iv ) harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts ; and v ) harvesting maintains or improves the long - term production capacity of the forest at national or regional level ; b ) when evidence referred to in the first subparagraph is not available , the biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass shall be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 if additional information of legality and forest management practices are provided at the supply base level to ensure that : harvesting is carried out in accordance with the conditions of the harvesting permit procedure or equivalent national or regional proof of the legal right to harvest ; ii ) forest regeneration of harvested areas takes place ; iii ) areas designated , by international or national law or by the relevant competent authority , to promote the maintenance of biodiversity or for nature conservation purposes , including in wetlands and peatlands , are protected ; iv ) harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity ; including surrounding areas provided that they are affected by the harvesting activities ; v ) harvesting maintains or improves long - term production capacity of the forest at national or regional level ; and vi ) environmental and nature regulations or measures are in place and in line with the relevant union environmental and nature standards .


### ‘ harvesting permit’ means an official document giving the right to harvest the forest biomass ; ### ' harvesting permit ' means a legal permit or similar right under national and / or regional law to harvest the forest biomass ;


### eligibility for financial support for the consumption of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels . ### eligibility for financial support , including fiscal incentives , for the consumption of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels .


### biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings , as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources . for this reason , public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw , if needed , should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined article 2 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu . existing support schemes for biomass - based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations . in addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations . in accordance with state aid rules , member states should however be allowed to grant public support for the production of renewables to installations , and count the electricity they produce towards renewable energy targets and obligations , in order to avoid an increased reliance on fossil fuels with higher climate and environmental impacts where , after exhausting all technical and economic possibilities to install highly efficient combined heat and power biomass installations , member states would face a substantiated risk to security of supply of electricity . ### biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings , as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources . for this reason , public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 1 mw , if needed , should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined article 2 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu . existing support schemes for biomass - based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations . in addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 1 mw should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations .


### ‘ biomass’ means the biodegradable fraction of products , waste and residues from biological origin from agriculture , including vegetal and animal substances , forestry and related industries including fisheries and aquaculture , as well as the biodegradable fraction of waste , including industrial and municipal waste of biological origin ; ### ‘ biomass’ means the biodegradable fraction of products , waste and residues from biological origin from agriculture – including vegetal and animal substances , forestry and related industries including fisheries and aquaculture but excluding peat and material embedded in geological formations and / or transformed to fossil , – as well as the biodegradable fraction of waste , including industrial , commercial and municipal waste of biological origin , and bacteria ;


### the commission shall support the high ambition of member states through an enabling framework comprising the enhanced use of union funds , in particular financial instruments , especially in view of reducing the cost of capital for renewable energy projects . ### with the objective to support the high ambition of member states and facilitate the achievement of the union and national binding targets for 2030 , the commission shall adopt within one year after the entry into force of this directive a legislative proposal establishing renewable projects of energy union interest as stipulated in article 13 .


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


### other non - food cellulosic material as defined in point of the second paragraph of article 2 . ### other non - food cellulosic material as defined in point of the second paragraph of article 2 , excluding energy crops produced on productive agricultural land .


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


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


### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density . ### promoting renewable forms of energy is , in accordance with article 194 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes the essential part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the union´s commitment under the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the necessity to reach net - zero emissions domestically by 2050 at the latest . it also has an fundamental part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , sustainable energy at affordable prices , technological development and innovation as well as technological and industrial leadership while providing environmental , social and health benefits as well as major opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density


### the national databases shall be interlinked so as to allow transactions of fuels between member states to be traced . in order to ensure the compatibility of national databases , the commission shall set out technical specifications of their content and use by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 . ### the database referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall allow transactions of fuels between member states to be traced . the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 in order to supplement this directive by establishing technical specifications of the content and use of the database .


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


### the establishment of a union binding renewable energy target for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors . a target defined at the union level would leave greater flexibility for member states to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets in the most cost - effective manner in accordance with their specific circumstances , energy mixes and capacities to produce renewable energy . ### the establishment of union and national binding renewable energy targets for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors .


### it should be possible for imported electricity , produced from renewable energy sources outside the union to count towards member states’ renewable energy shares in order to guarantee an adequate effect of energy from renewable sources replacing conventional energy in the union as well as in third countries it is appropriate to ensure that such imports can be tracked and accounted for in a reliable way . agreements with third countries concerning the organisation of such trade in electricity from renewable energy sources will be considered . if , by virtue of a decision taken under the energy community treaty18 to that effect , the contracting parties to that treaty are bound by the relevant provisions of this directive , the measures of cooperation between member states provided for in this directive should be applicable to them . __________________ 18 oj l 198 , 20 . 7 . 2006 , p . 18 . ### it should be possible for imported electricity , produced from renewable energy sources outside the union , to count towards member states ' renewable energy targets . however , to avoid a net increase in greenhouse gas emissions through the diversion of existing renewable sources and their complete or partial replacement by conventional energy sources , only electricity produced by renewable energy installations that become operational after the entry into force of this directive or by the increased capacity of an installation that was refurbished after that date should be eligible to be counted . in order to guarantee an adequate effect of energy from renewable sources replacing conventional energy in the union as well as in third countries it is appropriate to ensure that such imports can be tracked and accounted for in a reliable way . agreements with third countries concerning the organisation of such trade in electricity from renewable energy sources will be considered . if , by virtue of a decision taken under the energy community treaty to that effect , the contracting parties to that treaty are bound by the relevant provisions of this directive , the measures of cooperation between member states provided for in this directive should be applicable to them . __________________ 18 oj l 198 , 20 . 7 . 2006 , p . 18 .


### member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union ' s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 27% . ### each member state shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources , in its gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , is at least its national overall target for the share of energy from renewable sources in that year , as set out in the third column of the table in part a of annex i . such mandatory national overall targets are consistent with a target of at least a 45 % share of energy from renewable sources in the union ' s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . in order to achieve the targets laid down in this article more easily , each member state shall promote and encourage energy efficiency and energy saving and member states shall cooperate with each other , notably at macro - regional level . the eu budget should support member states in this endeavour .


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


### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . ### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their entire life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from the source of the feedstocks to the end - of - life phase of the fuel .


### member states shall report on the aggregated information from the national databases , including fuels ' life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , in accordance with annex vii of regulation [ governance ] . ### member states shall report on the aggregated information , including fuels ' life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , in accordance with annex vii of regulation [ governance ] . the commission shall publish , on an annual basis , aggregated information from the database .


### the european strategy for a low - carbon mobility of july 2016 pointed out that food - based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and should be gradually phased out and replaced by advanced biofuels . to prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land - use change impacts , it is appropriate to reduce the amount of biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops that can be counted towards the union target set out in this directive . ### where pasture or agricultural land previously destined for food and feed production is diverted to biofuel production , it will continue to be necessary to satisfy the non - fuel demand by intensifying current production or bringing non - agricultural land into production elsewhere . the latter constitutes indirect land - use change and when it involves the conversion of land with high carbon stock it can lead to significant greenhouse gas emissions . the european strategy for a low - carbon mobility of july 2016 pointed out that food - based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and should be gradually phased out and replaced by advanced biofuels . to prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land - use change impacts , it is appropriate to reduce the amount of biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops that can be counted towards the union target set out in this directive while distinguishing crop - based biofuels with high greenhouse gas efficiency and a low risk of indirect land use change . the deployment of advanced biofuels and electric mobility should be accelerated .


### guarantees of origin issued for the purpose of this directive have the sole function of showing to a final customer that a given share or quantity of energy was produced from renewable sources . a guarantee of origin can be transferred , independently of the energy to which it relates , from one holder to another . however , with a view to ensuring that a unit of renewable energy is disclosed to a customer only once , double counting and double disclosure of guarantees of origin should be avoided . energy from renewable sources in relation to which the accompanying guarantee of origin has been sold separately by the producer should not be disclosed or sold to the final customer as energy from renewable sources . ### guarantees of origin issued for the purpose of this directive have the sole function of proving to a final customer that a given share or quantity of energy was produced from renewable sources . a guarantee of origin can be transferred , independently of the energy to which it relates , from one holder to another . however , guarantees of origin are not support schemes , and therefore their transfer should not result in additional revenues for the party making the transfer . this would otherwise conflict with the original purpose of having guarantees of origin to provide transparency to consumers . with a view to ensuring that a unit of electricity from renewable energy sources is disclosed to a customer only once , double counting and double disclosure of guarantees of origin should be avoided . energy from renewable sources in relation to which the accompanying guarantee of origin has been transferred separately by the producer should not be disclosed or sold to the final customer as energy from renewable sources .


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


### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . however , in the absence of binding national targets post - 2020 , the remaining national incentives may not be sufficient to reach the long - term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050 . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to encourage the effort of member states in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . ### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . a heating and cooling sector compatible with the eu´s energy and climate goals and the paris agreement needs to be based on 100 % renewables by 2050 at the latest , which can only be achieved through reducing our energy consumption and making full use of the energy efficiency first fuel principle . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to require member states to step up their efforts in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy via an obligation on heating and cooling fuel suppliers . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . due to the local nature of heating and cooling , local and regional authorities are key in translating renewable heating and cooling policies into concrete action , setting the right policies regarding planning and implementing heating and cooling infrastructure and in consulting consumers , in order to remove obstacles and make heating and cooling more efficient and sustainable ;


### member states shall remove administrative barriers to corporate long - term power purchase agreements to finance renewables and facilitate their uptake . ### member states shall carry out an assessment of the barriers and potential of the purchase of energy from renewable sources by corporate customers in their territories and shall set up an enabling regulatory and administrative framework for enhancing corporate long - term renewable power purchase agreements to finance renewables and facilitate their uptake . with the conclusion of such rppa , the equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled on behalf of the corporate customer .


### to determine the share of renewable electricity for the purposes of paragraph 1 either the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the union or the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the member state where the electricity is supplied , as measured two years before the year in question may be used . in both cases , an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled . ### to determine the share of renewable electricity for the purposes of paragraph 1 the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the member state where the electricity is supplied , as measured two years before the year in question , may be used . provided that additionality of electricity can be proven , fully renewable electricity can be accounted for as such . the commission shall provide guidance in order to establish the procedure to prove additionality . in both cases , an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled .


### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . ### the commission shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels , including electricity , that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in point of paragraph 1 . member states shall require fuel suppliers to enter in the database the total annual quantities of energy they supply to the transport sector as defined in denominator in point of paragraph 1 . suppliers of renewable energy in transport as defined in the numerator in point of paragraph 1 shall be required to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market .


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


### member states ' respective contributions to this overall 2030 target shall be set and notified to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with articles 3 to 5 and articles 9 to 11 of regulation [ governance ] . ### member states ' respective binding target as set in annex i shall be part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with articles 3 to 5 and articles 9 to 11 of regulation [ governance ] .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3 of this article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process , to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and waste - based fossil fuels and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3 of this article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process , to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and low carbon fossil fuels , which are generated from gases effluents produced as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products that is intended for commercial use and / or for sale , and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article .


### union binding overall target for 2030 ### union and national binding overall targets for 2030


### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability . ### without prejudice to articles 107 and 108 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , renewables support policies should be predictable , stable and avoid any changes . policy unpredictability and instability have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should announce in due advance any support change and adequately consult stakeholders . in any case , they should prevent the revision of any policy , regulation or support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability .


### biomass fuels shall have to fulfil the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 only if used in installations producing electricity , heating and cooling or fuels with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw in case of solid biomass fuels and with an electrical capacity equal to or exceeding 0 . 5 mw in case of gaseous biomass fuels . member states may apply the sustainability and greenhouse gas emission saving criteria to installations with lower fuel capacity . ### biomass fuels shall have to fulfil the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 only if used in installations producing electricity , heating and cooling or fuels with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 20 mw in case of solid biomass fuels and with a total rated thermal input capacity equal to or exceeding 2 mw in case of gaseous biomass fuels . member states may apply the sustainability and greenhouse gas emission saving criteria to installations with lower fuel capacity .


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


### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . ### the commission shall put in place an eu - database enabling tracing of transport fuels , including electricity , that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in point of paragraph 1 . member states shall require fuel suppliers to enter in the database the total annual quantities of energy they supply to the transport sector as defined in denominator in point of paragraph 1 . suppliers of renewable energy in transport as defined in the numerator in point of paragraph 1 shall be required to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their full life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from the source of the feedstocks to the end - of - life phase of the fuel .


### in establishing such measures or in their support schemes , member states may take into account national measures relating to substantial increases in energy efficiency and relating to cogeneration and to passive , low or zero - energy buildings . ### in establishing such measures or in their support schemes , member states may take into account national measures relating to substantial increases in renewable self - consumption , energy efficiency and relating to cogeneration and to passive , or zero - energy buildings .


### with the growing importance of self - consumption of renewable electricity , there is a need for a definition of renewable self - consumers and a regulatory framework which would empower self - consumers to generate , store , consume and sell electricity without facing disproportionate burdens . collective self - consumption should be allowed in certain cases so that citizens living in apartments for example can benefit from consumer empowerment to the same extent as households in single family homes . ### with the growing importance of self - consumption of renewable electricity , there is a need for a definition of renewable self - consumers and a regulatory framework which would empower self - consumers to generate , store , consume and sell electricity without facing disproportionate burdens . tariffs and remuneration for self - consumption should incentivise smarter renewables integration technologies and motivate renewables self - consumers to make investment decisions that mutually benefit the consumer and the grid . to allow for such a balance , it is necessary to ensure that renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities are entitled to receive a remuneration for the self - generated renewable electricity they feed into the grid which reflects the market value of the electricity fed in , as well as the long - term value to the grid , the environment and society . this must include both long - term costs and benefits of self - consumption in terms of avoided costs to the grid , society and the environment , especially when combined with other distributed energy resources such as energy efficiency , energy storage , demand response and community networks . this remuneration should be determined on the basis of the cost benefit analysis of distributed energy resources under article 59 of [ recast directive 2009 / 72 / ec as proposed by com 864 ] .


### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets a binding union target for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures and information and training . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels . ### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets mandatory national and union targets for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , renewable energy communities , and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures and information and training and access to the electricity grid for energy from renewable sources . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels .


### the european parliament , in its resolutions on ' a policy framework for climate and energy in the period from 2020 to 2030 ' and on ' the renewable energy progress report ' , has favoured a binding union 2030 target of at least 30% of total final energy consumption from renewable energy sources , stressing that that target should be implemented by means of individual national targets taking into account the individual situation and potential of each member state . ### the european parliament , in its resolutions on ' a policy framework for climate and energy in the period from 2020 to 2030 ' and on ' the renewable energy progress report ' , has favoured a binding union 2030 target of at least 30% of total final energy consumption from renewable energy sources , stressing that that target should be implemented by means of individual national targets taking into account the individual situation and potential of each member state . in its resolution on the renewable energy progress report , the european parliament went further , stressing that , in light of the paris agreement , a union target significantly more ambitious was desirable .


### the national databases shall be interlinked so as to allow transactions of fuels between member states to be traced . in order to ensure the compatibility of national databases , the commission shall set out technical specifications of their content and use by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 . ### the database referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall allow transactions of fuels between member states to be traced . the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 in order to supplement this directive by establishing technical specifications of the content and use of the database .


### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . however , in the absence of binding national targets post - 2020 , the remaining national incentives may not be sufficient to reach the long - term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050 . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to encourage the effort of member states in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . ### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . however , in the absence of binding national targets post - 2020 , the remaining national incentives may not be sufficient to reach the long - term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050 . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to require member states to set binding renewable energy targets in the heating and cooling sector . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing and implementing such a requirement and to ensure that those member states already enjoying high penetration rates of renewables are not overly burdened . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects and , to that end , the sustainability criteria for biomass are important . given that many installers of heating and cooling equipment are smes , strengthened provisions in this sector will represent an important opportunity for their growth , and member states should provide incentives to smes by applying a multiplication factor .


### in particular , increasing technological improvements , incentives for the use and expansion of public transport , the use of energy efficiency technologies and the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources in the electricity , heating and cooling sectors as well as in the transport sector are very effective tools , together with energy efficiency measures , for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the union and the union ' s dependence on imported gas and oil . ### in particular , reducing energy consumption , increasing technological improvements , expanding public transport , the use of energy efficiency technologies and the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources in the electricity , heating and cooling sectors as well as in the transport sector are very effective tools , together with energy efficiency measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the union and the union ' s energy dependence .


### in order to exploit the full potential of biomass to contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy through its uses for materials and energy , the union and the member states should promote greater sustainable mobilisation of existing timber and agricultural resources and the development of new forestry and agriculture production systems . ### in order to exploit the full potential of biomass to contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy through its uses for materials and energy , the union and the member states should promote energy uses only from greater sustainable mobilisation of existing timber and agricultural resources and the development of new forestry and agriculture production systems provided that sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria are met .


### ‘ gross final consumption of energy’ means the energy commodities delivered for energy purposes to industry , transport , households , services including public services , agriculture , forestry and fisheries , including the consumption of electricity and heat by the energy branch for electricity and heat production and including losses of electricity and heat in distribution and transmission ; ### ‘ gross final consumption of energy ' means the energy commodities delivered for energy purposes to industry , transport , households , services including public services , agriculture , forestry and fisheries , including the consumption of electricity and heat by the energy branch for electricity , heat and transport fuel production and including losses of electricity and heat in distribution and transmission ;


### the european strategy for a low - carbon mobility of july 2016 pointed out that food - based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and should be gradually phased out and replaced by advanced biofuels . to prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land - use change impacts , it is appropriate to reduce the amount of biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops that can be counted towards the union target set out in this directive . ### where pasture or agricultural land previously destined for food and feed production is diverted to biofuel production , it will continue to be necessary to satisfy the non - fuel demand by intensifying current production or bringing non - agricultural land into production elsewhere . the latter constitutes indirect land - use change and when it involves the conversion of land with high carbon stock it can lead to significant greenhouse gas emissions . the european strategy for a low - carbon mobility of july 2016 pointed out that food - based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and should be gradually phased out and replaced by advanced biofuels . to prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land - use change impacts , it is appropriate to reduce the amount of biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops that can be counted towards the union target set out in this directive while distinguishing crop - based biofuels with high greenhouse gas efficiency and a low risk of indirect land use change . the deployment of advanced biofuels and electric mobility should be accelerated .


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


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


### the single administrative contact point , in collaboration with transmission and distribution system operators , shall publish a manual of procedures for renewable project developers , including for small scale projects and renewable self - consumers projects . ### the single administrative contact point , in collaboration with transmission and distribution system operators , shall publish a manual of procedures for renewable project developers , including for small scale projects and renewable self - consumers projects and renewable energy community projects .


### with respect to their building regulations and codes , member states shall promote the use of renewable energy heating and cooling systems and equipment that achieve a significant reduction of energy consumption . member states shall use energy or eco - labels or other appropriate certificates or standards developed at national or union level , where these exist , as the basis for encouraging such systems and equipment . ### with respect to their building regulations and codes , member states shall promote the use of renewable energy heating and cooling systems and equipment in combination with targeted energy efficiency and energy saving measures and the installation of individual meters that achieve a significant reduction of energy consumption . to this end member states shall among others use energy or eco - labels or other appropriate certificates or standards developed at national or union level , where these exist , and further ensure adequate information and advice on renewable , highly energy efficient alternatives as well as eventual financial instruments and incentives available in case of the replacement , in view of promoting an increased replacement rate of old heating systems and an increased switch to renewable energy based solutions as required in the directive [ epbd ] .


### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density . ### promoting renewable forms of energy is , in accordance with article 194 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes the essential part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the union´s commitment under the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the necessity to reach net - zero emissions domestically by 2050 at the latest . it also has an fundamental part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , sustainable energy at affordable prices , technological development and innovation as well as technological and industrial leadership while providing environmental , social and health benefits as well as major opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density


### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . however , in the absence of binding national targets post - 2020 , the remaining national incentives may not be sufficient to reach the long - term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050 . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to encourage the effort of member states in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . ### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . a heating and cooling sector compatible with the eu´s energy and climate goals and the paris agreement needs to be based on 100 % renewables by 2050 at the latest , which can only be achieved through reducing our energy consumption and making full use of the energy efficiency first fuel principle . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to require member states to step up their efforts in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy via an obligation on heating and cooling fuel suppliers . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . due to the local nature of heating and cooling , local and regional authorities are key in translating renewable heating and cooling policies into concrete action , setting the right policies regarding planning and implementing heating and cooling infrastructure and in consulting consumers , in order to remove obstacles and make heating and cooling more efficient and sustainable ;


### ‘ power purchase agreement’ means a contract under which a legal person agrees to purchase renewable electricity directly from an energy generator ; ### ´renewable power purchase agreement ' means a contract under which a legal or natural person agrees to purchase new additional renewable electricity directly from an energy generator and that does not benefit from a member state support scheme ;


### support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market and ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximise their market revenues . ### support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to optimise the integration of electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market and incentivise renewable energy producers to respond to market price signals while offering renewable energy sources reasonable compensation for market distortions caused by inflexible generation capacity and lack of liquidity in intraday - markets . to this end support for electricity granted through direct support schemes shall take the form of a fixed or sliding premium paid in addition to the market revenue . installations with an installed electricity capacity of less than 1 mw and demonstration projects , may receive non - market responsive support such as feed - in - tariffs .