Legislation, Plan, etc.
Summary of high level aim/ purpose/ objective
Summary of lower level objectives, actions etc.
Relevance to the Plan achievement of the objectives of the regulatory framework for environmental protection and management. The communication noted the current dependency of the sector on fossil fuel based energy (e.g., marine diesel). It defines a vision for climate-neutral fisheries and aquaculture.
European Commission’s Communication on the energy transition of the fisheries and aquaculture sector as part of its Fisheries Policy Package
The main objectives of the measures defined in this communication are to promote the use of cleaner energy sources and reduce dependency on fossil fuels in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, in line with one of the ambitions of the European Green Deal to reach climate neutrality in the EU by 2050.
The communication defines various measures to support the sector in accelerating its energy transition, by improving fuel efficiency and switching to renewable, low-carbon power sources. A summary of the measures broadly proposed by the communication is presented below: • Creation of an Energy Transition Partnership for EU Fisheries and Aquaculture for the purpose of promoting collaboration and stakeholder engagement • Promotion of new innovative technologies and ways of operating • Improving energy efficiency Moving to renewable and zero or low-carbon energy sources (e.g., use of alternative fuels). • Aligned with the European Green Deal, adopted in December 2019, which called for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in transport. • It lays down common technical specifications and requirements on user information, data provision and payment requirements for alternative fuels infrastructure. • It establishes rules for the national policy frameworks to be adopted by the Member States. • It sets out a reporting mechanism to encourage cooperation and ensures robust tracking of progress.
Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 on the deployment of alternative fuels
The Strategy shall be in harmony with all inter-related legislation, plans and programmes relevant to environmental, planning, transport and alternative fuel matters - such as this. Implementation of the Strategy needs to comply with all environmental legislation and align with and cumulatively contribute towards – in combination with other users and bodies and their plans etc. – the achievement of the objectives of the regulatory framework for environmental protection and management.
This Regulation establishes mandatory national targets leading to the deployment of sufficient alternative fuels infrastructure in the European Union (EU) for road vehicles, trains, vessels and stationary aircraft.
infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU
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