EU's New RED III Legislation Significantly Raises Renewable Energy Targets for 2030

RED III has provisions for industry, transport, building and permits and must be transposed to national law by mid-2025.

This course delves into the intricacies of RED III, focusing on its key objectives, regulatory advancements, and sector-specific targets. As the EU strives for carbon neutrality by 2050, understanding RED III becomes essential for industry professionals, policymakers, and environmental enthusiasts alike.

The European Union's new Renewable Energy Directive (RED), known as RED III, which amends the existing directive only a few years after the previous changes, entered into force on 20 November 2023 with Member States required to implement the law over the next 18 months.

Ahead of this implementation period into national law by 21 May 2025, the provisions relating to environmental permitting procedures that must be implemented by 1 July 2024.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Understand the connection between RED III and broader environmental goals
2. Explain the role of RED III in aligning with the carbon neutrality objective
3. Understand the role of renewable-based electrification in industrial processes and the utilisation of waste heat and cold in meeting targets