The EUTS is a carbon emissions trading scheme that aims to bring down emissions while generating revenues to finance the EU’s green transition. It covers emissions from around 10,000 installations in the energy sector and manufacturing industry, as well as aircraft operators.
Discover the possible impacts on the Bioenergy sector.
On the week of the International Day of Forests, Bioenergy Europe presents its new paper exploring the links between sustainable forest management, the forest industry and bioenergy. The Symbiotic Relationship between Bioenergy and Forest Management in Europe aims to clarify common misconceptions, delving into key concepts like carbon sink, carbon stock and biodiversity.
The Land-Use, Land-Use-Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Regulation covers emissions and removals from land-use and forestry, indirectly affecting the bioenergy sector. The revised LULUCF entered into force in May 2023. Discover the main changes in the revised LULUCF, the possible impacts on the bioenergy sector and Bioenergy Europe’s involvement.
Download the Factsheet here2040 Target in future climate legislation
The emissions reduction target for 2040 may be integrated into climate legislation in the early months of 2025. Some senior officials of the Commission advocate for a package approach, along the lines of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. If confirmed, the legislative proposals will be formally presented in 2026. For more information, read Bioenergy Europe’s press release or contact Daniel Reinemann.
Provisional agreement reached
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the ‘Net-Zero Industry Act’ (NZIA). The NZIA aims to ease conditions and provide certainty for investors and promoters of net-zero technology manufacturing projects. “Biomass technologies”, originally excluded from the Commission proposal, are listed in Annex X. The Annex lists final products primarily used in net-zero technologies. For more information, please contact Ennio Prizzi.
The Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) is the legislation setting the framework to deliver energy savings across the European Union. It establishes a set of thresholds meant to ensure a fully decarbonised district heating and cooling supply by 2050.
Discover the main changes in the revised EED, the possible impacts on the bioenergy sector and Bioenergy Europe’s involvement.
Policymakers highlight the importance of defossilization to achieve net zero in 2050
At COP28 global leaders called, among other things, for:
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Congratulations to the new board members!
And congratulations to those who renewed their mandate!
During the General Assembly members also approved the budget and the work plan for 2024.
Click here to read the minutes from the General Assembly and here to see the presentation.
The final text of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII) has been officially published in the EU’s Official Journal (OJ) and will enter into force on 20 November. Member States will now have 18 months (until 21 May 2025) to implement it at national level. For more information, please contact Daniel Reinemann.
The European Commission announced during the last meeting of the Deforestation Regulation Multistakeholder Platform that they will pilot test their database with 100 companies, which will have the opportunity to test the Information System’s functioning and report bugs and issues. Bioenergy Europe has applied for this Multistakeholder Platform and if accepted, members will be able to apply. The deadline is 17 November. For more information, please contact Daniel Reinemann.
