Rhona Henry

Aug 20, 2024 | mondaq.com | Rhona Henry

The European Green Deal endeavours to reduce the European Union's net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, when compared to 1990 levels, and to make the Union climate neutral by 2050. Integral to achieving this goal is the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive Recast (the "EPBD"), which aims to fully decarbonise EU buildings in line with the 2050 deadline. This commitment by the EU reflects the fact that around 40% of energy consumed in the EU is used in buildings.

Nov 27, 2023 | mondaq.com | Garret Farrelly |Conor Blennerhassett |Nicola Dunleavy |Rhona Henry

On 31 October 2023, Directive (EU) 2023/2413 ("RED III") was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. RED III amends and updates the existing Renewable Energy Directives. Member States (including Ireland) must transpose RED III into national law by 21 May 2025. However, certain provisions – most notably those aimed at accelerating permit-granting procedures – must be transposed into national law by 1 July 2024.