REDII

REDII, which stands for the Renewable Energy Directive II, is a European Union directive that sets ambitious targets for renewable energy use across member states. It aims to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Key provisions of REDII include increasing the overall share of renewables in the EU's final energy consumption to at least 32% by 2030. It also establishes specific binding targets for the transport sector, with a sub-target for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin.

The directive emphasizes the importance of sustainability for biofuels and bioliquids, introducing stricter criteria to ensure they do not lead to indirect land-use change that harms biodiversity or the environment. REDII also seeks to streamline permitting processes for renewable energy installations and promote self-consumption of renewable energy by citizens and businesses. Furthermore, it addresses the role of renewable energy in heating and cooling, as well as in electricity generation, with a focus on removing barriers to deployment. The directive encourages cooperation between member states and provides frameworks for national energy and climate plans to achieve these objectives.

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