Directive 2003/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport.

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.

Keyword

Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Renewable energy

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The present Directive aims at promoting the use of biofuels or other renewable fuels to replace diesel or petrol for transport purposes in each Member State, with a view to contributing to objectives such as meeting climate change commitments, environmentally friendly security of supply and promoting renewable energy sources. To that end, Member States should ensure that a minimum proportion of biofuels and other renewable fuels is placed on their markets, and, to that effect, shall set national indicative targets (art. 3).

Full text

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Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Biofuel Law (2005)

Legislation | Latvia | 2005

Keyword: Basic legislation, Renewable energy, Biofuel, Internal trade, Governance, Subsidy/incentive, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending and supplementing the Decree establishing requirements for the quality of fuels and keeping registration on fuels.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2006

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Renewable energy, Biofuel, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Ordinance on minimum quantity of active substances produced from renewable sources in motor gases and motor oil placed on the market in the Slovak republic.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2006

Keyword: Bioenergy, Biofuel, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 138 of 2009 (VI. 30.) Korm. of the Government concerning the implementation of certain provisions on the promotion of the use of biofuels for transport.

Legislation | Hungary | 2009

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. CXVII of 2010 concerning the promotion of the use of renewable energy for transport and the greenhouse effect reduction of energy used for transport purposes.

Legislation | Hungary | 2010 (2011)

Keyword: Biofuel, Climate change, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the promotion of the use of biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2007

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on carbon dioxide taxation on certain energy resources (No. 1353 of 2020).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2020)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Oil, Coal, Bioenergy, Tax/levy, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Use of Biofuels or other Renewable Fuels for Transport Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 528 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1063 on grid connection of wind turbines and on surcharge for wind-generated electricity.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Tax/levy, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 3349 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 565 on authorizing the establishment and modification of power generation plants.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Act on carbon dioxide taxation on certain energy products, Act on Energy petroleum products, Act on taxation on electricity, Act on taxation fees for piped water and Law on Registration of motor vehicles (No. 1391 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Tax/levy, Internal trade, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on sustainable bio-fuels and reduction of transport greenhouse gas emissions and Act on the promotion of renewable energy (No. 276 of 2012).

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Ozone layer, Emissions, Renewable energy, Biofuel, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on the quality of biofuels.

Legislation | Croatia | 2011

Keyword: Biofuel, Air quality/air pollution, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bio-Fuel Quota Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Tax/levy, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Atmospheric Air Protection Act (2016).

Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2023)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Ozone layer, Climate change, Emissions, Governance, Liability/compensation, Basic legislation, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Climate change, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX