Energy Efficiency Directive EU/2023/1791 and Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413/EU

Despite the delay in CSRD, the European Union's Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) stand at the forefront of the journey to a carbon neutral world. Whether you're in policy, business, or sustainability, understanding EED and RED III is no longer optional—it's essential.

This course offers an engaging forum into some of the most ambitious regulatory frameworks shaping Europe's energy transition. Attendees will explore how REDIII is driving innovation, reshaping markets, and opening new opportunities across various sectors.

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer to and will have the benefit of learning from a trainer with a wealth of experience in this area.  

Course Content

Climate Act, national and organisational targets, fines, court cases to date.

• EU climate action directives and regulations, direction of travel, routes to compliance
• The impact of EED and RED III on future legislation (Fit for 55, Repower EU)
• Public Sector levers (GPP, EEOS, Grants) and private sector opportunities

EED 2023 evolution from 2012 to date

• What we can expect from transposition in terms of deadlines, obligations and fines.
• How the EED has impacted organisations to date and what you will need to put into your organisation’s annual report from 10^th October 2026 onwards

RED III – Evolution & Legal Framework

• From RED I to RED III – Timeline, Key Drivers, Legal Obligations

Key Targets and Sector Specific Measures

• Renewable Energy targets – sectoral breakdown (buildings, industry, transport)

Permitting Acceleration and “Go to Areas”

• New fast-tracking rules
• Designation of Renewable Go-to Areas
• Environmental Impact Assessment Streamlining

Guarantees of Origin(GOs) and Sustainability Criteria

• Changes in GOs
• Cross-border Transfer rules
• Biomass and bioenergy sustainability requirements

Transport Sector: Renewable Fuels and E-Mobility

• Renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs)
• Biofuels
• Targets for aviation and shipping

Corporate Strategies Under RED III

• How corporates can align: PPAs, renewable energy communities, self-consumption models

Compliance monitoring and reporting obligations

• Member states – obligations, corporate compliance
• Reporting Templates
• Penalties

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for various professionals and stakeholders including, policy makers, sustainability officers, regulators, energy producers, legal consultants, compliance experts, utility & grid operators, academics, researchers to name just a few.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €535 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €635. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.