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Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 328, 21 December 2018, pp. 82-209.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Air & atmosphere, Energy, Environment gen., Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Agricultural land Agricultural development Crops/grasses Emissions Energy conservation/energy production Bioenergy Biofuel Renewable energy Basic legislation Sustainable use Subsidy/incentive Certification Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit Ozone layer Climate change Solid waste Standards Soil pollution/quality Land clearing Monitoring Protected area
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources. It sets a binding European Union target for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in the Union's gross final consumption of energy in 2030: 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 32 %. Support schemes for energy from renewable sources shall be adopted by Member States. Provisions on joint projects between Member States and between Member States and third countries are laid down too.

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Implemented by

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/599 on the recognition of the Biomass Biofuels Sustainability voluntary scheme (2BSvs) for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Biofuel, Bioenergy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Renewable energy, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Recycling/reuse, Sustainable use, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/601 on the recognition of the ‘Better Biomass’ voluntary scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Biofuel, Bioenergy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Renewable energy, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Recycling/reuse, Sustainable use, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/607 on the recognition of the ‘Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) EU RED’ voluntary scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Biofuel, Bioenergy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Renewable energy, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Recycling/reuse, Sustainable use, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/602 on the recognition of the ‘International Sustainability & Carbon Certification – ISCC EU’ voluntary scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Biofuel, Bioenergy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Renewable energy, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Recycling/reuse, Sustainable use, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/605 on the recognition of the ‘REDcert-EU’ voluntary scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Biofuel, Bioenergy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Renewable energy, Certification, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Recycling/reuse, Sustainable use, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/609 on the recognition of the ‘SURE’ voluntary scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Biofuel, Bioenergy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Renewable energy, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Recycling/reuse, Sustainable use, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/608 on the recognition of the ‘Scottish Quality Crops Farm Assurance Scheme (SQC)’ for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non- biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Bioenergy, Crops/grasses, Farming, Agricultural development, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/604 on the recognition of the ‘Red Tractor Farm Assurance Crops and Sugar Beet Scheme’ voluntary scheme for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Bioenergy, Equipment, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/610 on the recognition of the ‘Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASCC)’ for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Bioenergy, Crops/grasses, Farming, Agricultural development, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/611 on the recognition of the ‘Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS)’ for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council for biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels, renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2022

Keyword: Biofuel, Bioenergy, Renewable energy, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law no. 106 of 2022 providing for specifications, sustainability criteria and reduction of fuel emissions.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2022

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Crops/grasses, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Coal, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Oil, Renewable energy, Framework law, Biosafety, Climate change, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Public health, Residues, Solid waste, Sustainable development, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Aquaculture, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Collecting/harvesting, Protected area, Protection forest, Risk assessment/management, Sustainable use, Land-use planning, Right of use, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Harbour, Institution, Marine area, Marine pollution, Territorial sea, Maritime zone, Freshwater resources management, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protection of species, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law no. 107 of 2022 providing for the promotion and encouragement of the use of renewable energy sources.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2022

Keyword: Bioenergy, Biofuel, Certification, Consumer protection, Cooperative/producer organization, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Emissions, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Financing, Offences/penalties, Renewable energy, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on determining types and parameters of supported renewable sources and sustainability criteria and saving greenhouse gas emissions for bioliquids and biomass fuels.

Legislation | Czechia | 2022

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Renewable energy, Subsidy/incentive, Biofuel, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on the promotion of the use of renewable energy sources.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2021

Keyword: Bioenergy, Biofuel, Climate change, Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the revision of the Biomass Electricity Sustainability Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2021

Keyword: Renewable energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Renewable Energy) Regulations (2) 2022 (S.I. No. 350/2022).

Legislation | Ireland | 2022

Keyword: Biofuel, Environmental standards, Renewable energy, Standards, Bioenergy, Subsidy/incentive, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 365/2020).

Legislation | Ireland | 2020

Keyword: Financing, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act on the Monitoring of Trade in Wood (Timber Trade Surveillance Act).

Legislation | Austria | 2013 (2021)

Keyword: Timber, Timber extraction/logging, International trade, Forest management/forest conservation, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, International relations/cooperation, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, International organization, Data collection/reporting, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 162/2019 approving the legal regime applicable to self-consumption of renewable energy, partially transposing Directive No. 2018/2001.

Legislation | Portugal | 2019

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Promotion of Energy from Renewable Sources Regulations, 2021 (L.N. 503 of 2021).

Legislation | Malta | 2021

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Procedural matters, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Sustainable development, Protection of environment, Ozone layer, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass Fuels (Sustainability Criteria) Regulations, 2021 (L.N. 505 of 2021).

Legislation | Malta | 2021

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Procedural matters, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Sustainable development, Protection of environment, Ozone layer, Climate change, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law no. 5037 of 2023. Renaming the Energy Regulatory Authority to the Waste, Energy and Water Regulatory Authority and expanding its scope with responsibilities over water services and urban waste management, strengthening water policy - Modernisation of the legislation on the use and production of electricity from renewable sources through the incorporation of EU Directives 2018/2001 and 2019/944 - More specific provisions for renewable energy sources and environmental protection.

Legislation | Greece | 2023

Keyword: Framework law, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Cooperative/producer organization, Subsidy/incentive, Protection of environment, Environmental fees/charges, Consumer protection, Emissions, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forest fires, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, Financing, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Plant production, Plant variety, Crops/grasses, Coastal zone management, Ecosystem preservation, Waste management, Waste domestic sources, Organic waste, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Water supply, International relations/cooperation, Governance, River basin institution, Hydropower generation, Wetlands, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/807 supplementing Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the determination of high indirect land-use change-risk feedstock for which a significant expansion of the production area into land with high carbon stock is observed and the certification of low indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.

Legislation | European Union | 2019

Keyword: Bioenergy, Biofuel, Soil pollution/quality, Agricultural land, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX