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 According to the document “bioenergy remains a challenge when using outdated equipment”, yet new bioenergy installations can lead to a -92% of PMs, showing how the sector is already contributing to a healthy planet.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.
The Secretariat of Bioenergy Europe developed a draft position paper on the Revision of the Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines. Members are kindly asked to provide their comments by Tuesday 11 May 2021. For more information, please contact Michal Dlugosz.
Bioenergy Europe has circulated its reply to the public consultation with the permanent representatives to the European Union. The advocacy department will be meeting with the permanent representatives from Estonia and Poland this week to promote the interests of bioenergy. For more information, contact Daniel Reinemann.
On Wednesday 21 April, the European Commission published the Sustainable Finance package including the climate delegated act. The secretariat has prepared a policy brief summarising the main takeaways. For more information, please contact Giulia Cancian.
On Wednesday 26 May, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and DG Energy of the European Commission will discuss a series of reports focusing on heating and cooling. The studies of JRC support the implementation of the Renewable Energy (RED II) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and address issues like efficient district heating, accounting renewable heating and cooling, and heating and cooling measures in the NECPs. Bioenergy Europe has been invited to speak on behalf of the sector and make sure it is properly reflected in the final documents. For more information, please contact Irene di Padua.
