The IEA recently developed a report ‘Net zero by 2050’ investigating optimal pathways towards climate neutrality in 2050. A dedicated website was created also for the contribution of bioenergy towards this target. The share of modern bioenergy in the total energy supply is expected to grow from 6.6% in 2020 to 18.7% in 2050. For more information, please contact Michal Dlugosz.
Based on the leak of the EEAG, the Secretariat of Bioenergy Europe identified the key elements of the proposed revisions including a threat of a possible differentiation among renewable energy sources technologies (zero emissions renewable sources). The Secretariat requested meetings with EU officials from DG ENER and DG COMP to oppose any form of such differentiation. Moreover, 6 Member States published a joint letter which calls inter alia for prolonged support of crop-based biofuels and bioliquids. For more information, please contact Michal Dlugosz.
The next meeting of the technical committee on sustainable biomass and biofuels will be held on 8 June. The committee will be reviewing the REDII Forest Biomass Operational Guidance. Bioenergy Europe encourages national
Bioenergy Europe attended the JRC workshop organized to discuss and finalise a series of reports focusing on heating and cooling. These reports will be used in the implementation of the RED II and EED. The Secretariat will work on additional comments in written form, which will be circulated before the submission planned for next week. For more information, please contact Ir
The Secretariat of Bioenergy Europe received a leaked draft of the EEAG. The set of rules seems to be much more simplified compared to the existing rules. The articles concerning the aid for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (
During the Plenary Session on 19 May the European Parliament voted in favour of the proposal for the Regulation establishing Just Transition Fund. Investments in renewable energy sources including these contributing to heat production are eligible for support, while fossil fuels, including natural gas are totally excluded. For more information, please contact Mi
The consultation for the revision of the EPBD is now open for feedback. The Secretariat of Bioenergy Europe developed a draft contribution and members are kindly asked to provide their comments by 4 June 2021. We also encourage the submission of individual replies in the European Commission portal until 22 June 2021 at midnight. For more information, please contact Irene di Padua.
The EU Commission adopted the EU Action Plan: “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil”, a key deliverable of the Green Deal, and the main topic for this year’s EU Green Week. The plan aims to reduce pollution and details a set of actions to reach this goal. According to the document “bioenergy remains a challenge when using outdated equipment”, yet new bioenergy installations can lead to a -92% of PMs, showing how the sector is already contributing to a healthy planet. For more information, please contact Irene di Padua.
Today the European Commission has adopted a Communication on Business Taxation for the 21st century which sets out both a long-term and short-term vision to support Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure adequate public revenues over the coming years. For more information, please contact Michal Dlugosz.
Yesterday, the IEA published its flagship report Net Zero by 2050: A roadmap for the Global Energy Sector. This special report is the world’s first comprehensive study of how to transition to a net zero energy system by 2050 while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, providing universal energy access, and enabling robust economic growth. It sets out a cost-effective and economically productive pathway, resulting in a clean, dynamic and resilient energy economy dominated by renewables like solar and wind instead of fossil fuels.
