Introduction
In June 2009 the EU Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from Renewable Sources entered into force. The Directive establishes a common framework for the use of Renewable Energy within the European Union in order to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to promote cleaner transport. Each Member State has a target for the use of energy from renewable sources, which is calculated according to its gross final energy consumption for the year 2020. This target is in line with the overall '20-20-20' goal for the Community.
Member States submitted National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs) to the European Commission on the 30th of June 2010, outlining how to achieve their binding Renewable Energy Sources target by 2020 with concrete measures in the electricity, heating and cooling and transportation sectors.
The Concerted Action on the Renewable Energy Sources Directive (CA-RES) started in July 2010 and spans over a period of three years. The CA-RES supports the transposition and implementation of the Directive 2009/28/EC and the achievement of the national targets.
The CA-RES is organized as a structured and strictly confidential dialogue between national authorities responsible for the implementation of the Directive 2009/28/EC or their nominated representatives. In the CA-RES, Member States exchange experiences and best practices and develop common approaches.
The Austrian Energy Agency (AEA) coordinates the Concerted Action CA-RES. Partners and participants are nominated organisations from all 27 EU Member States plus Norway, Croatia and Iceland.
