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Introduction

Introduction

The Concerted Action on the Renewable Energy Directive (CA-RES) supports EU Member States in implementing the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II, Directive (EU) 2018/2001), as amended by Directive RED III (EU) 2023/2413. Given the complexity of transposing and applying the updated legislation, CA-RES5 provides a structured and confidential platform for cooperation, knowledge exchange and peer learning among national authorities and the European Commission.

The fifth phase of CA-RES (CA-RES5) started in August 2026 and is supported by the EU LIFE Programme. The project has a duration of five years and is coordinated by the Austrian Energy Agency (AEA).

 

Objectives

The objectives of the CA-RES5 are directly linked to the RES Directive, so the CA-RES5 is fuelled by the active collaboration of the institutions in charge of the national transposition and implementation of the directive. By means of the structured and confidential dialogue, participants have the opportunity to learn from each other, build up national capacity and explore options for bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Areas for possible future convergence of policy approaches can be identified, and the European Commission can benefit from the valuable informal feedback on the implementation of the RES Directive. 

The main objectives of the Concerted Action on the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/2413 are as follows:

  • Facilitate a structured exchange of information, experience and good practice between participating countries regarding the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/2413 as well as transposition and implementation of the pre-2023 legislative framework where still relevant.
  • Encourage dialogue between participating countries to develop common approaches for the implementation of particular parts of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/2413,
  • Support the effective implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/2413 in participating countries.

 

The work of CA-RES5 will be realised through a series of 8 Plenary Meetings will be structured around 7 Core Themes covering key requirements of the RES Directive: 

  • CT1: Governance, target achievement and cooperation
  • CT2: RES electricity and grid integration
  • CT3: Decarbonizing heating and cooling
  • CT4: Biomass sustainability and mobilisation
  • CT5: Decarbonising transport
  • CT6: Public participation and renewable energy communities
  • CT7: Guarantees of Origin and disclosure

The Core Themes set out above are intended to act as a guide. Topics to be considered under each Core Theme and the priority each topic is given will be driven and agreed by the participants, the CINEA and DG ENER. The topics in all Core Themes might be amended or re-prioritised during the action, granting flexibility to address topics that are not foreseen now, but may come up during discussions in the CA-RES5. Synergies between topics will be looked for and encouraged, by having two or more Core Theme joint sessions.

 

Confidentiality 

The CA-RES5 is directed solely at the national implementing bodies, as it is designed to contribute to the effective implementation of the Directive 2018/2001/EC as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/2413. This work must remain fully confidential while governments and designated institutions develop and implement national mechanisms. Only with full confidence will representatives of the countries participating in the CA-RES5 be able to discuss freely options being considered or implemented by the national governments without fear of information leakage causing undue pressure to the legislative process.

A limited amount of public information will be made available via the CA-RES5 website for widespread dissemination.

 

Collaboration with other Concerted Actions

The CA-RES5 benefits from results and proven practices of the Concerted Action on the Energy efficiency Directive (CA EED) and the Concerted Action on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (CA EPBD). The CA-RES5 coordination team meets regularly with representatives of the CA EED and the CA EPBD in order to exchange experiences and discuss synergies between topics. In addition, joint activities are pursued, to utilize synergies when appropriate.