Renewable Energy Coordination Group

The Renewable Energy Coordination Group (RECG) steers the implementation of renewable energy acquis in the Energy Community.  The Group was established by the Energy Community Ministerial Council in 2015 (13th MC conclusions). The Group’s predecessor, the Renewable Energy Task Force, was operational from 2009 to 2012.
 

  • RECG Rules of procedure

    Renewable Energy Coordination Group (RECG) Rules of procedure

    The Renewable Energy Coordination Group (RECG) meets generally twice a year in combination with training workshops.
     

    Tasks

    The task of the Group is to support the Contracting Parties in reaching their 2030 renewable energy targets under the Renewables Directive in the most cost-effective way. The Group serves as a platform for sharing best practices and supporting the identification of the appropriate measures that can be implemented to ensure the creation of conducive investment frameworks for renewable energy projects in the Contracting Parties. 

    Composition

    Group members consist of a representative of the ministry dealing with renewable energy or an institution with responsibilities related to renewable energy from each Contracting Party and Observer countries, plus the representatives of the European Commission. 

    The Group’s work is supported by the donors community. 

  • RECG Work Programme

    Work Programme 2023 - 2024

    The RECG Work Programme 2023 - 2024 activities are grouped under three headings.

    • ACTIVITY: IMPLEMENTATION OF 2030 RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETS
    • ACTIVITY: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
      • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​COST-EFFECTIVE SUPPORT SCHEMES
      • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​STREAMLINING PERMITTING PROCEDURES
      • GUARANTEES OF ORIGIN AND POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (PPAs)
      • EMPOWERING CONSUMERS
      • ADDRESSING THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL FOR HEATING & COOLING
      • BIOFUELS, BIOLIQUIDS AND BIOMASS FUELS AND GHG EMISSIONS SAVINGS
    • ACTIVITY: HORIZONTAL AND CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES

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    Document Name Categories Published on
    19.04.2023
  • Renewable Energy Policy Guidelines

    Renewable Energy Policy Guidelines

    The Secretariat’s Policy Guidelines address pressing policy issues, provide guidance and best practice examples with an aim to inform and support governments, legislators and all other relevant stakeholders in the Energy Community Contracting Parties in their implementation efforts. To support the work of the RECG, the Secretariat has so far published the following renewable energy related guidelines.

     

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    20.12.2015
    05.02.2018
    26.03.2018
    28.09.2020
    12.03.2024
  • Studies, reports, discussion papers

    Studies, reports, discussion papers

    To support the work of the RECG, the Secretariat has conducted the following studies and discussion papers in the area of renewable energy.

     

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