EU Renewable Energy Directive
The revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) reflects the "Fit for 55" package and sets an ambitious target for the EU to achieve:
-> 42.5% share of renewable energy in its overall energy consumption by 2030,
-> with an additional indicative top-up of 2.5% that could bring the target to 45%.
It also introduces measures to streamline permitting processes for renewable energy projects and sets specific sub-targets for sectors like transport and industry.
Sectoral Integration: RED III encompasses various sectors, including electricity, heating and cooling, and transport, promoting the integration of renewable energy sources across the entire energy system.
National Contributions: While the 42.5% target is binding at the EU level, individual member states are expected to contribute through their national energy and climate plans, detailing their pathways to support the collective goal.
Past Achievements: The EU surpassed its previous renewable energy targets, achieving a 22.1% share in 2020 against a 20% goal, demonstrating a consistent trajectory towards increased renewable energy adoption.
Future Outlook: With RED III's more ambitious targets, the EU aims to further reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, enhance energy security, and stimulate green economic growth.
RED III emphasizes streamlined permitting for renewable projects, sectoral sub-targets, and hydrogen deployment.
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-> 42.5% share of renewable energy in its overall energy consumption by 2030,
-> with an additional indicative top-up of 2.5% that could bring the target to 45%.
It also introduces measures to streamline permitting processes for renewable energy projects and sets specific sub-targets for sectors like transport and industry.
Sectoral Integration: RED III encompasses various sectors, including electricity, heating and cooling, and transport, promoting the integration of renewable energy sources across the entire energy system.
National Contributions: While the 42.5% target is binding at the EU level, individual member states are expected to contribute through their national energy and climate plans, detailing their pathways to support the collective goal.
Past Achievements: The EU surpassed its previous renewable energy targets, achieving a 22.1% share in 2020 against a 20% goal, demonstrating a consistent trajectory towards increased renewable energy adoption.
Future Outlook: With RED III's more ambitious targets, the EU aims to further reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, enhance energy security, and stimulate green economic growth.
RED III emphasizes streamlined permitting for renewable projects, sectoral sub-targets, and hydrogen deployment.
🔗 EP, EC
- Categories
- Renewable EnergySustainable Energy
- Legislation instrument
- Directive
- Pillars
- Environmental
- Audience
- Business
- Legislation status
- In Force
- Applicable area
- EU
- Directive (EU) 2023/2413
Timeline
- ProposedJul 14, 2021
- ApprovedOct 9, 2023
- AdoptedOct 18, 2023
- PublishedOct 31, 2023
- In ForceNov 20, 2023
- In ApplicationJul 1, 2024
By July 1, 2024: Member States must transpose specific permit-granting procedural reforms into national legislation.
By May 21, 2025: Member States must fully transpose the directive into national law.
By May 21, 2025: Member States must fully transpose the directive into national law.
General Information
About Law
EnglishInformation
Q&A - Making our energy system fit for our climate targets
EnglishQ&A
FAQ EU Requirements for Renewable Hydrogen and it's Derivates873 kB
EnglishQ&A
About Guidance Documents
EnglishInformation
Local Transposition
Návrh transpozice směrnice RED III: Návrh zákona o urychlení využívání OZE a jeho vazby na JES426 kB
CzechCzechiaDirectiveProposed
Regulatory Instruments
Methodology for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin452 kB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force Jun 20, 2023
GHG Emissions Savings Methodology for Renewable and Recycled Fuels712 kB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force Jun 20, 2023
Amendment to Annex IX – Addition of Feedstock for Biofuels and Biogas462 kB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force May 17, 2024
Amendment to List of Cross-Border Renewable Energy Projects471 kB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force Oct 1, 2024
Supportive Documents
Guidance on Energy System Integration (EC)468 kB
EnglishGuidance
Guidance on the Articles in the Renewable Energy Directive Related to RFNBOs (EC)279 kB
EnglishGuidance
Guidance on Heating and Cooling (EC)488 kB
EnglishGuidance
Recommendation and Guidance Note on Heating and Cooling Aspects of the Revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EC)1.95 MB
EnglishGuidance
Charge Up Implementation Guide (All Languages)1.27 MB
MultilanguageGuidance