### the member states acting on their own cannot satisfactorily achieve the objective of this regulation , namely to guarantee a secure gas supply within the union . given the scale or effects of the action , it is better achieved at union level . the union may therefore adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve that objective . ### the member states acting on their own cannot satisfactorily achieve the objective of this regulation , namely to guarantee a secure gas supply within the union . national risk assessments and strategies are not sufficient . given the scale or effects of the action , it is better achieved at union level . the union may therefore adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve that objective .


### natural gas remains an essential component of the energy supply of the union . a large proportion of such gas is imported into the union from third countries . ### natural gas remains an essential component of the energy supply of the union . a large proportion of such gas is imported into the union from third countries , and some member states therefore depend largely or wholly on gas supplied by third country monopolies .


### the board of regulators and sub - committees pursuant to article 7 shall act by a simple majority of the members present , with one vote for each member , except for the opinion pursuant to paragraph 5 which shall be taken on the basis of a two - thirds majority of its members present . ### the board of regulators and its sub - committees pursuant to article 7 shall act by a two - thirds majority of the members present , with one vote for each member .


### fees shall be due to the agency for requesting an exemption decision pursuant to article 11 and for decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the agency pursuant to article 12 of regulation no 347 / 201339 . __________________ 39 oj l 115 , 25 . 4 . 2013 , p . 39 . ### fees shall be due to the agency for each of the following : requesting an exemption decision pursuant to article 11 of this regulation ; requesting decisions on cross - border cost allocation provided by the agency pursuant to article 12 of regulation no 347 / 201339 ; registration of reporting parties in accordance with the third subparagraph of article 11 of commission implementing regulation no 1348 / 201439a ; monitoring the execution of the tasks of the entso for electricity and of the entso for gas pursuant to article 4 of this regulation . __________________ 39 oj l 115 , 25 . 4 . 2013 , p . 39 . 39a commission implementing regulation no 1348 / 2014 of 17 december 2014 on data reporting implementing article 8 and article 8 of regulation no 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council .


### in cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to chapter vii of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] provide for the development of proposals for terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all regulatory authorities or by all regulators of the concerned region , the terms and conditions or methodologies shall be submitted for revision and approval to the agency . before approving the terms and conditions or methodologies , the agency shall revise and change them where necessary in order to ensure that they are in line with the purpose of the network code or guideline and contribute to market integration , non - discrimination and the efficient functioning of the market . the procedure for the coordination of regional tasks in accordance with article 7 shall apply . ### in cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to chapter vii of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] provide for the development of proposals for joint regional terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all regulators of the concerned region , the procedure for the coordination of regional tasks set out in article 7 of this regulation shall apply . the agency shall decide on those terms and conditions in the following circumstances : where the regional subset of the board of regulators as referred to in article 7 has not been able to reach agreement within the period specified in the relevant network codes and guidelines ; or upon the joint request from the regional subset of the board of regulators as referred to in article 7 ; or where the board of regulators has not been able to provide a favourable opinion on the recommendation of its regional subset developed in accordance with article 7 . where a decision has been referred to the agency under paragraph 3a , the agency shall : consult the national regulatory authorities and the transmission system operators concerned ; and issue a decision within a period of six months from the day of referral .


### the agency shall be managed by its director , who shall act in accordance with the guidance referred to in article 23 and , where provided for in this regulation , the opinions of the board of regulators . without prejudice to the respective roles of the administrative board and the board of regulators in relation to the tasks of the director , the director shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government , from the union institutions , or from any other public or private entity or person . the director shall be accountable to the administrative board . the director may attend the meetings of the board of regulators as an observer . ### the agency shall be managed by its director , who shall act in accordance with the guidance referred to in the second sentence of article 23 and , where provided for in this regulation , the opinions of the board of regulators . without prejudice to the respective roles of the administrative board and the board of regulators in relation to the tasks of the director , the director shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government , from the union institutions , or from any other public or private entity or person . the director may attend the meetings of the board of regulators as an observer .


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### provide opinions to the director on the all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , 16 and 30 , which are considered for adoption . the board of regulators may amend the opinions , recommendations and decisions drafted by the director pursuant to article 25 . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of his their tasks , with the exception of tasks pursuant to regulation 1227 / 201138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### in accordance with article 20 and article 25 and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with article 33 , approve the work programme of the agency for the coming year and present it by 1 september of each year for adoption by the administrative board . ### in accordance with article 20 and article25 and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with article 33 to , approve the annual work programme of the agency ) for the coming year and present it by 30 september of each year for adoption by the administrative board .


### draft , adopt and publish opinions , recommendations and decisions . opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators ; ### draft , adopt and publish the opinions , recommendations and decisions . documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 , 16 and 30 shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators .


### where justified and in particular to support the regulatory work of the director and of the board of regulators on regulatory issues , the administrative board may establish working groups . ### where justified and in particular to support the regulatory work of the director and of the board of regulators on regulatory issues , the director shall , following a favourable opinion of the board of regulators , establish working groups .


### fees shall be due to the agency for requesting an exemption decision pursuant to article 11 and for decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the agency pursuant to article 12 of regulation no 347 / 201339 . __________________ 39 oj l 115 , 25 . 4 . 2013 , p . 39 . ### fees shall be due to the agency for the following : requesting an exemption decision pursuant to article 11 and taking decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the agency pursuant to article 12 of regulation no 347 / 201339 ; requesting registration as reporting party pursuant to the third subparagraph of article 11 of commission implementing regulation no 1348 / 2014 and ongoing supervision of registered reporting parties by the agency ; overseeing the activities and the cooperation of transmission system operators , including through the entso for electricity . __________________ 39 oj l 115 , 25 . 4 . 2013 , p . 39 . 39a commission implementing regulation no 1348 / 2014 of 17 december 2014 on data reporting implementing article 8 and article 8 of regulation no 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council .


### through the cooperation of national regulators within the agency it is evident that majority decisions are a key pre - requisite to achieve progress on matters concerning the internal energy market which have significant economic effects in various member states . national regulators should therefore vote with simple majority within the board of regulators . ### through the cooperation of national regulators within the agency it is evident that majority decisions are a key pre - requisite to achieve progress on matters concerning the internal energy market which have significant economic effects in various member states . national regulators should therefore continue to vote with two - thirds majority within the board of regulators . the agency should be accountable to the european parliament , the council and the commission , where appropriate .


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### provide opinions to the director on all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 , 16 and 30 , which are considered for adoption . the board of regulators may revise and amend the opinions , recommendations and decisions drafted by the director pursuant to article 25 . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of their tasks .


### in accordance with article 20 and article 25 and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with article 33 , approve the work programme of the agency for the coming year and present it by 1 september of each year for adoption by the administrative board . ### in accordance with article 20 and article 25 and in line with the provisional draft estimate established in accordance with article 33 to 33 , approve the annual work programme of the agency for the coming year and present it by 30 september of each year for adoption by the administrative board .


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### review , revise and provide opinions to the director on all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 and 16 , which are considered for adoption . in its opinions , the board of regulators shall give utmost account to the recommendations of the director pursuant to article 25 or give a statement of grounds as to why it does not . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of their tasks , with the exception of tasks pursuant to regulation 1227 / 201138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### each year , the administrative board shall adopt a programming document containing multi - annual and annual programming , based on a draft put forward by the director , taking into account the opinion of the commission and in relation to multiannual programming after consulting the european parliament . it shall forward it to the european parliament , the council and the commission no later than 31 january each year . ### each year , the administrative board shall adopt a programming document containing multi - annual and annual programming , based on a draft put forward by the director and approved by the board of regulators , taking into account the opinion of the commission and in relation to multiannual programming after consulting the european parliament . it shall forward it to the european parliament , the council and the commission no later than 31 january each year . the programming document shall become definitive after final adoption of the general budget and if necessary shall be adjusted accordingly .


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### provide opinions to the director on all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 , 16 and 30 , which are considered for adoption . the board of regulators may amend the opinions , recommendations and decisions drafted by the director pursuant to article 25 . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of their tasks .


### the working groups shall be composed of experts from the staff of the agency , from national regulatory authorities and from the commission , as necessary . the agency shall not be responsible for the costs of the participation of experts from the staff of national regulatory authorities in the agency working groups . ### the working groups shall be composed of experts from the staff of the agency and from national regulatory authorities . experts from the commission shall , as necessary , participate as observers . the agency shall not be responsible for the costs of the participation of experts from the staff of national regulatory authorities in the agency working groups .


### decisions of the administrative board shall be adopted on the basis of a simple majority of the members present , unless provided otherwise in this regulation . each member of the administrative board or alternate shall have one vote . ### decisions of the administrative board shall be adopted on the basis of a two thirds majority of the members present , unless provided otherwise in this regulation . each member of the administrative board or alternate shall have one vote


### the agency may establish local offices in the member states , subject to their consent and in accordance with article 25 . ### the agency may establish local offices in the member states , in accordance with article 25 .


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### provide opinions to the director on the all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , 16 and 30 , which are considered for adoption . the board of regulators may amend the decisions , recommendations and opinions drafted by the director pursuant to article 25 . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of his their tasks , with the exception of tasks pursuant to regulation 1227 / 201138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### the agency’s host member state should provide the best possible conditions to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the agency , including multilingual , european - oriented schooling and appropriate transport connections . ### the seat agreement between the government of the republic of slovenia and the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators was concluded on 26 november 2010 and entered into force on 10 january 2011 . it is considered that the seat agreement and other specific arrangements fulfil the requirements of regulations no 713 / 2009 and 863 / 2016 .


### the administrative board shall adopt and publish internal rules of procedure for the functioning of the working groups . ### the director , following a favourable opinion of the board of regulators , shall adopt and publish internal rules of procedure for the functioning of the working groups . the director , following a favourable opinion of the board of regulators , shall appoint working group chairs .


### monitor wholesale markets , collect data and register market participants in accordance with article 7 to 9 of regulation 1227 / 201137 ; __________________ 37 regulation no 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1–16 . ### monitor wholesale markets , collect and share data and establish a european register of market participants in accordance with article 7 to 12 of regulation 1227 / 201137 ; __________________ 37 regulation no 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1–16 .


### the working groups shall be composed of experts from the staff of the agency , from national regulatory authorities and from the commission , as necessary . the agency shall not be responsible for the costs of the participation of experts from the staff of national regulatory authorities in the agency working groups . ### the working groups shall be composed of experts from the staff of the agency and , from national regulatory authorities . experts from the commission shall participate as observers . the agency shall not be responsible for the costs of the participation of experts from the staff of national regulatory authorities in the agency working groups .


### tasks of the agency as regards the cooperation of transmission system operators ### tasks of the agency as regards the cooperation of transmission and distribution system operators


### in accordance with article 20 and article 25 and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with article 33 , approve the work programme of the agency for the coming year and present it by 1 september of each year for adoption by the administrative board . ### in accordance with article 20 and article25 and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with article 33 to , approve the annual work programme of the agency ) for the coming year and present it by 30 september of each year for adoption by the administrative board .


### the board of regulators and sub - committees pursuant to article 7 shall act by a simple majority of the members present , with one vote for each member , except for the opinion pursuant to paragraph 5 which shall be taken on the basis of a two - thirds majority of its members present . ### the board of regulators shall act by a simple majority of the members present , with one vote for each member , except for the opinion pursuant to paragraph 5 which shall be adopted on the basis of a two - thirds majority of members present .


### the director shall be appointed by the administrative board following a favourable opinion of the board of regulators , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the energy sector , from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure . before appointment , the candidate selected by the administrative board may be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and to answer questions put by its members . for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director , the agency shall be represented by the chairman of the administrative board ### the director shall be appointed by the board of regulators , after confirmation by the european parliament , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the energy sector , from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure . before appointment , the candidate selected by the board of regulators may be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and to answer questions put by its members . for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director , the agency shall be represented by the chairman of the board of regulators ;


### the agency shall provide an opinion to the commission on the draft statutes , list of members and draft rules of procedure of the entso for electricity in accordance with article 26 of [ op : recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] and on those of the entso for gas in accordance with article 5 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . ### the agency shall provide an opinion to the commission on the draft statutes , list of members and draft rules of procedure of the entso for electricity in accordance with article 26 of [ op : recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] , on those of the eu dso entity in accordance with article 50 and on those of the entso for gas in accordance with article 5 of regulation no 715 / 2009 .


### the agency , in close cooperation with the commission , the member states and the relevant national authorities including the national regulatory authorities and without prejudice to the competences of competition authorities , shall monitor the wholesale and retail markets in electricity and natural gas , in particular the retail prices of electricity and natural gas , compliance with the consumer rights laid down in [ recast electricity directive as proposed by com 864 / 2 ] and directive 2009 / 73 / ec , access to the networks including access of electricity produced from renewable energy sources , potential barriers to cross - border trade , state interventions preventing prices from reflecting actual scarcity , the performance of the member states in the area of electricity security of supply based on the results of the european resource adequacy assessment as referred to in article 19 of [ recast electricity regulation ] , in particular taking into account the ex - post evaluation referred to in article 16 of [ risk preparedness regulation as proposed by com 862 ] . ### the agency , in close cooperation with the commission , the member states and the relevant national authorities including the national regulatory authorities and without prejudice to the competences of competition authorities , shall monitor the wholesale and retail markets in electricity and natural gas , in particular the retail prices of electricity and natural gas , compliance with the consumer rights and protections laid down in [ recast electricity directive as proposed by com 864 / 2 ] and directive 2009 / 73 / ec , the impact of market developments on household customers , access to the networks including access of electricity produced from renewable energy sources , potential barriers to cross - border trade , state interventions preventing prices from reflecting actual scarcity , the performance of the member states in the area of electricity security of supply based on the results of the european resource adequacy assessment as referred to in article 19 of [ recast electricity regulation ] , in particular taking into account the ex - post evaluation referred to in article 16 of [ risk preparedness regulation as proposed by com 862 ] .


### take individual decisions in the specific cases referred to in articles 6 , 8 , and 11 of this regulation , ### take decisions in the specific cases referred to in articles 4 to 13 and article 16 of this regulation ;


### draft , adopt and publish opinions , recommendations and decisions . opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 11 and 14 , shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators ; ### draft , adopt and publish the opinions , recommendations and decisions . documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 , 16 and 30 shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the board of regulators .


### monitor wholesale markets , collect data and register market participants in accordance with article 7 to 9 of regulation 1227 / 201137 ; __________________ 37 regulation no 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1–16 . ### monitor wholesale markets , collect and share data and register market participants in accordance with article 7 to 12 of regulation 1227 / 201137 ; __________________ 37 regulation no 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1–16 .


### the agency shall be managed by its director , who shall act in accordance with the guidance referred to in article 23 and , where provided for in this regulation , the opinions of the board of regulators . without prejudice to the respective roles of the administrative board and the board of regulators in relation to the tasks of the director , the director shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government , from the union institutions , or from any other public or private entity or person . the director shall be accountable to the administrative board . the director may attend the meetings of the board of regulators as an observer . ### the agency shall be managed by its director , who shall act in accordance with the guidance referred to in the second sentence of article 23 and , where provided for in this regulation , the opinions of the board of regulators . without prejudice to the respective roles of the administrative board and the board of regulators in relation to the tasks of the director , the director shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government , from the union institutions , or from any other public or private entity or person . the director may attend the meetings of the board of regulators as an observer .


### fees shall be due to the agency for requesting an exemption decision pursuant to article 11 and for decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the agency pursuant to article 12 of regulation no 347 / 201339 . __________________ 39 oj l 115 , 25 . 4 . 2013 , p . 39 . ### fees shall be due to the agency for the following : requesting an exemption decision pursuant to article 11 and taking decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the agency pursuant to article 12 of regulation no 347 / 201339 ; requesting registration as reporting party pursuant to the third subparagraph of article 11 of commission implementing regulation no 1348 / 2014 and ongoing supervision of registered reporting parties by the agency ; overseeing the activities and the cooperation of transmission system operators , including through the entso for electricity . __________________ 39 oj l 115 , 25 . 4 . 2013 , p . 39 . 39a commission implementing regulation no 1348 / 2014 of 17 december 2014 on data reporting implementing article 8 and article 8 of regulation no 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council .


### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a large part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets . ### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated as set out in the scientific and technical guidance to be given by the european food safety authority . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets .


### 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 new or existing renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . member states shall ensure the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework and that the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects is oriented to improve the legal certainty for consumers and investors as well as the legal framework aiming to achieve the union goals provided for in this directive . member states shall ensure that any modification of support schemes is made public at least 12 months before its entry into force and is subject to a transparent and inclusive public consultation process . any substantial change to an existing support scheme shall include an adequate transitional period before the new support scheme enters into force .


### 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 .


### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from waste - based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . ### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall set the fuel incorporation obligation for fuel suppliers of renewable energy from biofuels , advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . member states may apply an incorporation obligation for biofuels produced from crops . for the latter , member states shall be allowed to implement incentive measures to favour their use , for example by setting a specific obligation of incorporation within the limit set in article 7 .


### ‘ 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 behind the point of his or its connection to the grid , including a multi - apartment block , a residential area , a commercial , industrial or shared services site or a closed distribution system , a branch of the distribution grid , including through aggregators , 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 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 ] or a group of customers , acting together , who consume and may store and sell renewable energy which is generated within their premises , including a multi - apartment block , a commercial , industrial 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 ;


### ‘ 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 energy’ means thermal 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 , in surface water or in sewage 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 ;


### 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 .


### 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 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 the integration costs such as grid and system development needs , the balancing costs , the impact on market value of non - programmability of variable renewables , the resulting energy mix , and the long term potential of technologies , and without prejudice to the energy communities .


### 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 the union and national targets set out in article 3 , or to achieve higher targets , member states may apply support schemes in accordance with article 194 tfeu and subject to articles 107 and 108 thereof . 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 .


### member states shall , in their building regulations and codes or by other means with equivalent effect , require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in new buildings and in existing buildings that are subject to major renovation , reflecting the results of the cost - optimal calculation carried out pursuant to article 5 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . member states shall permit those minimum levels to be fulfilled , inter alia , using a significant proportion of renewable energy sources . ### member states shall , in their building regulations and codes or by other means with equivalent effect , require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in new buildings and in existing buildings that are subject to major renovation , reflecting the results of the cost - optimal calculation carried out pursuant to article 5 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . in their calculation of the required cost - optimal levels of energy performance of buildings , member states may use positive multiplying factors related to the energy from renewable sources produced by on - site installations which fulfil both energy conservation and energy production functions .


### member states shall , in their building regulations and codes or by other means with equivalent effect , require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in new buildings and in existing buildings that are subject to major renovation , reflecting the results of the cost - optimal calculation carried out pursuant to article 5 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . member states shall permit those minimum levels to be fulfilled , inter alia , using a significant proportion of renewable energy sources . ### member states shall , in their building regulations and codes or by other means with equivalent effect , require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in new buildings and in existing buildings that are subject to major renovation , reflecting the results of the cost - optimal calculation carried out pursuant to article 5 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . member states shall permit those minimum levels to be fulfilled , inter alia , through district heating and cooling produced using a significant proportion of renewable energy sources .


### 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 to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market , taking into account the particularities of renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities and taking into consideration the situation of low - income households . that approach shall ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximises their market revenues . for renewable cogeneration units , support schemes shall also take into account thermal demand .


### 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 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 to and the 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 the growth of this new way to finance renewables and facilitate their uptake . in particular , such enabling framework shall comprise the possibility for all customers , individually or through aggregators , to sign one or more single - buyer or multiple - buyer power purchase agreements with on - site , nearby and off - site electricity generating installations using renewable sources . such power purchase agreements shall be deemed compatible with competition rules and with support schemes for renewable energy and shall not be subjected to burdensome procedures and excessive costs . member states may allow a single power purchase agreement to be signed between an electricity generating installation using renewable sources and a corporate customer to cover the consumption of multiple sites belonging to the corporate customer .


### ‘ 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 ] or a group of customers acting together , who consume and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated within their premises , comprising at least a multi - apartment block , a residential area , a commercial , industrial 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 ;


### 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 . ### commission shall set out technical specifications of their its content and use by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 .


### 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 .


### 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 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 . national regulatory authorities should ensure that adequate information is provided to consumers to make them aware of the function of guarantees of origin .


### by 31 december 2025 , in the context of the biennial assessment of progress made pursuant to regulation [ governance ] , the commission shall assess whether the obligation laid down in paragraph 1 effectively stimulates innovation and promotes greenhouse gas savings in the transport sector , and whether the applicable greenhouse gas savings requirements for biofuels and biogas are appropriate . the commission shall , if appropriate , present a proposal to modify the obligation laid down in paragraph 1 . ### by 31 december 2025 , in the context of the biennial assessment of progress made pursuant to regulation [ governance ] , the commission shall assess whether the obligation laid down in paragraph 1 effectively stimulates innovation and promotes greenhouse gas savings in the transport sector , and whether the applicable greenhouse gas savings requirements for biofuels and biogas are appropriate . the commission shall , if appropriate , present a proposal to modify the obligation laid down in paragraph 1 . the modified obligations shall at least maintain levels that correspond to advanced biofuel capacity installed and under construction in 2025 .


### ‘ 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 ;


### 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 .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles , shall be taken into account . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste based fuels supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles , shall be taken into account .


### 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 .


### at national and regional level , rules and obligations for minimum requirements for the use of energy from renewable sources in new and renovated buildings have led to considerable increases in the use of energy from renewable sources . those measures should be encouraged in a wider union context , while promoting the use of more energy - efficient applications of energy from renewable sources through building regulations and codes . ### at national , regional and local level , rules and obligations for minimum requirements for the use of energy from renewable sources in new and renovated buildings have led to considerable increases in the use of energy from renewable sources . those measures should be encouraged in a wider union context , while promoting the use of more energy - efficient applications of energy from renewable sources through building regulations and codes .


### 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 burdens , with the maximum possible burden being that applicable to generators or consumers for use of the grid , at the same rate as for other consumers or generators , avoiding duplication of payments . collective self - consumption should be allowed for citizens living in apartments who for example may benefit from consumer empowerment to the same extent as households in single family homes .


### member states shall ensure that support for at least 10% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2021 and 2025 and at least 15% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2026 and 2030 is open to installations located in other member states . ### member states may opt to apply the provision above only to installations located in member states to which they are directly linked by interconnectors or to member states where such an opening is expected to lead to a more cost effective deployment of renewable electricity production .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles , shall be taken into account . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from low carbon fuels , which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and / or sale , supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles , shall be taken into account .


### ' waste heat or cold ' means heat or cold which is generated as by - product in industrial or power generation installations and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district heating or cooling system ; ### ' waste heat or cold ' means heat or cold which is generated as by - product in industrial , in power generation installations or in non - industrial sources and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district heating or cooling system ;


### ‘ 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 ;


### ‘ advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstocks listed in part a of annex ix ; ### ‘ advanced biofuels’ means biofuels such as those that are produced from feedstocks listed in part a of annex ix and biomass other than food / feed crops when they fulfil the eu sustainability regime ;


### ‘ waste heat or cold’ means heat or cold which is generated as by - product in industrial or power generation installations and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district heating or cooling system ; ### ' waste heat or cold ' means heat or cold which is generated as by - product in industrial installations or in tertiary sector and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district or other dedicated heating or cooling recovery system ;


### 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 .


### it is thus appropriate to establish a union binding target of at least 27% share of renewable energy . member states should define their contribution to the achievement of this target as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans through the governance process set out in regulation [ governance ] . ### it is thus appropriate to establish a union binding target of at least 40% share of renewable energy to be accompanied by binding national targets .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix in order to add feedstocks , but not to remove them . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress , taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress , taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity .


### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a form that is as non - distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets . to this end , an increasing number of member states allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues . ### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a form that is as non - distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets . to this end , an increasing number of member states allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues . in the case of woody biomass sources where competition with material manufacturers may exist , support schemes should be as non - distortive as possible to the functioning of the woody biomass supply market . policy measures adopted by the union and the member states in support of bioenergy production , and especially of energy from solid biomass , should always take into due account the principle of resource efficiency and of optimized use of biomass .


### 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 .


### 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 . ### 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 and consumers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible system integration costs or grid constraints .


### ‘ 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 ] or a group of customers acting together , who consume and may store and sell renewable energy which is produced within his or its premises , including a multi - apartment block , a commercial or shared services site , a farm or a closed distribution system , provided that , for non - household renewable self - consumers , those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ;


### ‘ 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 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 waste , including industrial and municipal waste of biological origin ;


### 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 , including energy storage , should be deployed with the best possible cost - efficiency 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 , including the development of high - voltage , electric power transmission systems , the resulting energy mix , and the long term potential of technologies .


### where an electricity supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it shall do so by using guarantees of origin . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec shall be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . member states shall ensure that transmission losses are fully taken into account when guarantees of origin are used to demonstrate consumption of renewable energy or electricity from high efficiency cogeneration . ### where an electricity supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it may do so by using guarantees of origin . where member states have arranged to have guarantees of origin for other types of energy , suppliers shall always use for disclosure the same type of guarantees of origin as the energy supplied . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec may be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . in relation to paragraph 2 , where electricity is generated from cogeneration using renewable sources only one guarantee of origin may be issued specifying both characteristics . member states shall ensure that transmission losses are fully taken into account when guarantees of origin are used to demonstrate consumption of renewable energy or electricity from high efficiency cogeneration .


### 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 .


### ‘ renewable self - consumption’ means the generation and consumption , and , where applicable , storage , of renewable electricity by renewable self - consumers ; ### ‘ renewable self - consumption’ means the generation and consumption , and , where applicable , storage , of renewable energy by renewable self - consumers ;


### 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 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 side - effects for the environment and public health .


### ‘ 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 ] or a group of customers , acting together , who consume and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated within their premises , including a multi - apartment block , a residential area , a commercial , industrial and shared services site and 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 ;


### 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 the union and national targets set out in article 3 , or to achieve higher targets , member states may apply support schemes in accordance with article 194 tfeu and subject to articles 107 and 108 thereof . 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 .


### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from waste - based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . ### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year


### 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 binding minimum targets for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy and for the share of energy from renewable sources in transport in 2030 . the union target is to be collectively achieved by member states through binding national targets . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable energy , renewable energy communities and their cross - border cooperation , renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation among member states as well as 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 .


### 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 new or existing renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . member states shall ensure the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework and that the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects is oriented to improve the legal certainty for consumers and investors as well as the legal framework aiming to achieve the union goals provided for in this directive . member states shall ensure that any modification of support schemes is made public at least 12 months before its entry into force and is subject to a transparent and inclusive public consultation process . any substantial change to an existing support scheme shall include an adequate transitional period before the new support scheme enters into force .


### 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 .


### ‘ district heating’ or ‘ district cooling’ means the distribution of thermal energy in the form of steam , hot water or chilled liquids , from a central source of production through a network to multiple buildings or sites , for the use of space or process heating or cooling ; ### ‘ district heating’ or ‘ district cooling’ means the distribution of thermal energy in the form of steam , hot water or chilled liquids , from a central or decentralized source of production through a network to multiple customers , for the use of space or process heating or cooling ;


### ‘ 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 material and biological origin from agriculture , including bacteria , 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 ;


### 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 .


### other ligno - cellulosic material as defined in point of the second paragraph of article 2 except saw logs and veneer logs . ### ligno - cellulosic biomass from short rotation coppice established on marginal agricultural land , and waste and residues from agroforestry systems on utilised agricultural area .


### member states shall ensure that support for at least 10% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2021 and 2025 and at least 15% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2026 and 2030 is open to installations located in other member states . ### member states may opt to apply the provision above only to installations located in member states to which they are directly linked by interconnectors or to member states where such an opening is expected to lead to a more cost effective deployment of renewable electricity production .


### 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 . ### commission shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 . member states shall 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 .


### ‘ 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 ;


### advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to low carbon emissions , stimulating the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost - effective manner , and improving inter alia energy diversification in the transport sector while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports . the incorporation obligation on fuels suppliers should encourage continuous development of advanced fuels , including biofuels , and it is important to ensure that the incorporation obligation also incentivises improvements in the greenhouse gas performance of the fuels supplied to meet it . the commission should assess the greenhouse gas performance , technical innovation and sustainability of those fuels . ### advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to low carbon emissions , stimulating the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost - effective manner , and improving inter alia energy diversification in the transport sector while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports . the cascading use principle should be taken into account in order to make sure that the use of feedstock for advanced biofuel production does not compete with other uses in which the feedstock would have to be replaced with more emission intensive raw materials . the incorporation obligation on fuels suppliers should encourage continuous development of advanced fuels , including biofuels , and it is important to ensure that the incorporation obligation also incentivises improvements in the greenhouse gas performance of the fuels supplied to meet it . the commission should assess the greenhouse gas performance , technical innovation and sustainability of those fuels .


### 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 energy transferred by heat pumps for the production of heating or 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 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 . the quantity of network cooling 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 viia . ambient cooling transferred by free cooling technology must be considered as energy from renewable sources for the purposes of paragraph 1 .


### ‘ 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 renewable electricity which is generated within his or its premises with maximum limit of supply to the grid of his or its production defined by member state , 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 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 ] or a group of customers , acting together , who consume 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 , including through aggregators , provided that , for non - household renewable self - consumers , those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ;


### ‘ 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 energy’ means thermal 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 , in surface water or in sewage 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 ;


### 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 restricts the rights conferred thereunder or jeopardises the economic viability of supported projects .


### ‘ 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 energy for the production of heating or cooling at a useful temperature level by means of heat pumps as defined by directive 2010 / 31 / eu . the reported values shall be established on the basis of the same methodology used for the reporting of energy transferred by heat pumps ;


### where an electricity supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it shall do so by using guarantees of origin . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec shall be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . member states shall ensure that transmission losses are fully taken into account when guarantees of origin are used to demonstrate consumption of renewable energy or electricity from high efficiency cogeneration . ### where an electricity supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it may do so by using guarantees of origin . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec may be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . member states shall ensure that transmission losses are fully taken into account when guarantees of origin are used to demonstrate consumption of renewable energy or electricity from high efficiency cogeneration .


### member states , with the participation of local and regional authorities , shall develop suitable information , awareness - raising , guidance or training programmes in order to inform citizens of the benefits and practicalities of developing and using energy from renewable sources . ### member states , with the participation of local and regional authorities , shall develop suitable information , awareness - raising , guidance or training programmes in order to inform citizens of the benefits and practicalities of developing and using energy from renewable sources , including by self - consumption or in the framework of renewable energy communities , as well as of the benefits of cooperation mechanisms between member states and different kinds of cross - border cooperation .


### member states shall open support for electricity generated from renewable sources to generators located in other member states under the conditions laid down in this article . ### member states may open support for electricity generated from renewable sources to generators located in other member states under the conditions laid down in this article .


### 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 to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market , taking into account the particularities of renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities and taking into consideration the situation of low - income households . that approach shall ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximises their market revenues . for renewable cogeneration units , support schemes shall also take into account thermal demand .


### 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 .


### ‘ 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 ] or a group of customers acting together , who consume and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated within their premises , comprising at least a multi - apartment block , a residential area , a commercial , industrial 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 ;


### other ligno - cellulosic material as defined in point of the second paragraph of article 2 except saw logs and veneer logs . ### ligno - cellulosic biomass from short rotation coppice established on marginal agricultural land , and waste and residues from agroforestry systems on utilised agricultural area .