Directive 2001/77 - Promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in the internal electricity market

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  1. Current status
  2. Key information
  3. Key dates
  4. Legislative text
  5. 32001L0077
  6. Original proposal
  7. Sources and disclaimer
  8. Full version
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1.

Current status

This directive was in effect from October 27, 2001 until December 31, 2011.

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Key information

official title

Directive 2001/77/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 September 2001 on the promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in the internal electricity market
 
Legal instrument Directive
Number legal act Directive 2001/77
Original proposal COM(2000)279 EN
CELEX number61 32001L0077

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Key dates

Document 27-09-2001
Publication in Official Journal 27-10-2001; Special edition in Estonian: Chapter 12 Volume 002,Special edition in Polish: Chapter 12 Volume 002,Special edition in Maltese: Chapter 12 Volume 002,Special edition in Slovenian: Chapter 12 Volume 002,Special edition in Czech: Chapter 12 Volume 002,Special edition in Slovak: Chapter 12 Volume 002,Special edition in Hungarian: Chapter 12 Volume 002,Special edition in Romanian: Chapter 12 Volume 002,Special edition in Lithuanian: Chapter 12 Volume 002,Special edition in Bulgarian: Chapter 12 Volume 002,OJ L 283, 27.10.2001,Special edition in Latvian: Chapter 12 Volume 002
Effect 27-10-2001; Entry into force See Art 10
Deadline 27-10-2003; At the latest See Art 9
End of validity 31-12-2011; Repealed by 32009L0028

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Legislative text

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32001L0077

Directive 2001/77/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 September 2001 on the promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in the internal electricity market

Official Journal L 283 , 27/10/2001 P. 0033 - 0040

Directive 2001/77/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

of 27 September 2001

on the promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in the internal electricity market

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),

Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions(3),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(4),

Whereas:

  • (1) 
    The potential for the exploitation of renewable energy sources is underused in the Community at present. The Community recognises the need to promote renewable energy sources as a priority measure given that their exploitation contributes to environmental protection and sustainable development. In addition this can also create local employment, have a positive impact on social cohesion, contribute to security of supply and make it possible to meet Kyoto targets more quickly. It is therefore necessary to ensure that this potential is better exploited within the framework of the internal electricity market.
  • (2) 
    The promotion of electricity produced from renewable energy sources is a high Community priority as outlined in the White Paper on Renewable Energy Sources (hereinafter referred to as "the White Paper") for reasons of security and diversification of energy supply, of environmental protection and of social and economic cohesion. That was endorsed by the Council in its resolution of 8 June 1998 on renewable sources of energy(5), and by the European Parliament in its resolution on the White Paper.(6)
  • (3) 
    The increased use of electricity produced from renewable energy sources constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to comply with the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and of any policy package to meet further commitments.
  • (4) 
    The Council in its conclusions of 11 May 1999 and the European Parliament in its resolution of 17 June 1998 on electricity from renewable energy sources(7) have invited the Commission to submit a concrete proposal for a Community framework on access for electricity produced from renewable energy sources to the internal market. Furthermore, the European Parliament in its resolution of 30 March 2000 on electricity from renewable energy sources and the internal electricity market(8) underlined that binding and ambitious renewable energy targets at the national level are essential for obtaining results and achieving the Community targets.
  • (5) 
    To ensure increased market penetration of electricity produced from renewable energy sources in the medium term, all Member States should be required to set national indicative targets for the consumption of electricity produced from renewable sources.
  • (6) 
    These national indicative targets should be consistent with any national commitment made as part of the climate change commitments accepted by the Community under the Kyoto Protocol.
  • (7) 
    The Commission should assess to what extent Member States have made progress towards achieving their national indicative targets, and to what extent the national indicative targets are consistent with the global indicative target of 12 % of gross domestic energy consumption by 2010, considering that the White Paper's indicative target of 12 % for the Community as a whole by 2010 provides useful guidance for increased efforts...

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Original proposal

 

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  • 1. 
    Communication from the Commission: Energy for the future: Renewable Energy Sources - White Paper for a Community Strategy and Action Plan (COM(97) 599 final); Council Resolution of 8 June 1998 on renewable sources of energy (OJ C 198, 24.6.1998, p. 1); Resolution of the European Parliament on the above Communication from the Commission (A4-0207/98).

     
  • 2. 
    Communication from the Commission: Energy for the future: Renewable Energy Sources - White Paper for a Community Strategy and Action Plan (COM(97) 599 final); Council Resolution of 8 June 1998 on renewable sources of energy (OJ C 198, 24.6.1998, p. 1); Resolution of the European Parliament on the above Communication from the Commission (A4-0207/98).

     
  • 3. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 4. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 5. 
    OJ L 79, 30.3. 2000, p. 1.

     
  • 6. 
    OJ C

     
  • 7. 
    The study was funded by the European Commission under the Althener programme: The impact of renewables on employment and economic growth. (Contract number 4.1030/E/97/009.

     
  • 8. 
    OJ L 79, 30.3. 2000, p. 1.

     
  • 9. 
    OJ C

     
  • 10. 
    OJ C

     
  • 11. 
    OJ C

     
  • 12. 
    OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20.

     
  • 13. 
    COM(97) 599 final.

     
  • 14. 
    OJ C 198, 24.6.1998, p. 1.

     
  • 15. 
    A4-0207/98.

     
  • 16. 
    8013/99.

     
  • 17. 
    A4-0199/98.

     
  • 18. 
    A5-0078/2000.

     
  • 19. 
    OJ C 72, 10.3.1994, p. 3.

     
  • 20. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 21. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 22. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 23. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 24. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 25. 
    TERES II - The European Renewable Energy Study, European Commission, 1997. Through different scenarios, TERES II analyses the degree of political action necessary to meet Community objectives for the development of RES. TERES II was prepared for the European Commission within the framework of the ALTENER programme and was used as the main analytical basis for the drafting of the White Paper.

     
  • 26. 
    Energy in Europe - European Union Energy Outlook to 2020, special issue November 1999, European Commission - the Shared Analysis Project.

     
  • 27. 
    See footnote 14.

     
  • 28. 
    SAFIRE, European Commission, Directorate General XII, Science, Research and Development, 1995.

     
  • 29. 
    The projections of the White Paper were based on an older scenario for electricity consumption. For the purpose of this calculation, the new 1999 electricity consumption scenario has been used, transforming the 23.5% RES-E share of electricity consumption of the White Paper to a 22.1% share. Therefore, a consumption of 675 TWh as projected in the White Paper in order to contribute to the 12% objective for all RES will result in a 22.1% share of electricity.

     
  • 30. 
    For the purpose of this Directive, Article 2 has defined 'consumption of electricity' as domestic electricity production, plus imports, minus exports (gross consumption).

     
  • 31. 
    Communication from the Commission: Energy for the future: Renewable Energy Sources - White Paper for a Community Strategy and Action Plan (COM(97) 599 final); Council Resolution of 8 June 1998 on renewable sources of energy (OJ C 198, 24.6.1998, p.

    1); Resolution of the European Parliament on the above Communication from the Commission (A4-0207/98).

     
  • 32. 
    Communication from the Commission: Energy for the future: Renewable Energy Sources - White Paper for a Community Strategy and Action Plan (COM(97) 599 final); Council Resolution of 8 June 1998 on renewable sources of energy (OJ C 198, 24.6.1998, p.

    1); Resolution of the European Parliament on the above Communication from the Commission (A4-0207/98).

     
  • 33. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 34. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 35. 
    OJ L 79, 30.3. 2000, p. 1.

     
  • 36. 
    OJ C

     
  • 37. 
    The study was funded by the European Commission under the Althener programme: The impact of renewables on employment and economic growth. (Contract number 4.1030/E/97/009.

     
  • 38. 
    OJ L 79, 30.3. 2000, p. 1.

     
  • 39. 
    OJ C

     
  • 40. 
    OJ C

     
  • 41. 
    OJ C

     
  • 42. 
    OJ L 27, 30.1.1997, p. 20.

     
  • 43. 
    COM(97) 599 final.

     
  • 44. 
    OJ C 198, 24.6.1998, p. 1.

     
  • 45. 
    A4-0207/98.

     
  • 46. 
    8013/99.

     
  • 47. 
    A4-0199/98.

     
  • 48. 
    A5-0078/2000.

     
  • 49. 
    OJ C 72, 10.3.1994, p. 3.

     
  • 50. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 51. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 52. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 53. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 54. 
    Detailed information on data used and methodology will be made available by the Commission services during the legislative process.

     
  • 55. 
    TERES II - The European Renewable Energy Study, European Commission, 1997. Through different scenarios, TERES II analyses the degree of political action necessary to meet Community objectives for the development of RES. TERES II was prepared for the European Commission within the framework of the ALTENER programme and was used as the main analytical basis for the drafting of the White Paper.

     
  • 56. 
    Energy in Europe - European Union Energy Outlook to 2020, special issue November 1999, European Commission - the Shared Analysis Project.

     
  • 57. 
    See footnote 14.

     
  • 58. 
    SAFIRE, European Commission, Directorate General XII, Science, Research and Development, 1995.

     
  • 59. 
    The projections of the White Paper were based on an older scenario for electricity consumption. For the purpose of this calculation, the new 1999 electricity consumption scenario has been used, transforming the 23.5% RES-E share of electricity consumption of the White Paper to a 22.1% share. Therefore, a consumption of 675 TWh as projected in the White Paper in order to contribute to the 12% objective for all RES will result in a 22.1% share of electricity.

     
  • 60. 
    For the purpose of this Directive, Article 2 has defined 'consumption of electricity' as domestic electricity production, plus imports, minus exports (gross consumption).

     
  • 61. 
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  • 62. 
    EUR-lex provides an overview of the proposal, amendments, citations and legality.