Renewable Energy Directive (RED III)

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources

Stage: In force
Transposition deadline: 5 Dec 2010
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 23 Apr 2009

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2014/568	Implementing · Decision	Published

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RED III sets a binding EU target of at least 42.5% renewable energy in gross final consumption by 2030, with an aspirational 45% goal. It affects energy producers, grid operators, heavy industry, transport, and buildings by streamlining permitting, raising sector-specific targets, and strengthening biofuel sustainability criteria.

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