Clean Power for Transport. Implementaton of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure

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1 Clean Power for Implementaton of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure José Fernandez Garcia Brussels, 26 January 2016

2 The Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (1/3) What are the main policy drivers? Reduce the EU transport systems oil dependence in order to diversify and secure energy supply Reduce EU GHG emissions in line with the Climate and Energy Package and the 2011 White Paper on Improve the air quality in urban areas in order to meet EU air quality obligations Enhance the competitiveness of the European industry, boost innovation and generate economic growth

3 The Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (2/3) What are the most important aims? Establish a coherent policy framework that meets the long-term energy needs of all transport modes by building on a comprehensive mix of alternative fuels Support the market development of alternative fuels in a technologically neutral way by removing technical and regulatory barriers Guide technological development and private investments in the deployment of alternative fuels vehicles, vessels and infrastructure and give confidence to consumers

4 The Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (3/3) Tackles the following missing links of the single transport market: The build-up of an EU-wide network of recharging and refuelling points ( economies of scale) The development of harmonized EU-wide standards and common technical specifications ( interoperability) The provision of relevant, consistent and clear consumer information ( awareness-raising)

5 Implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU (1/2) Timeline 24 January 2013: Adoption by the Commission 22 October 2014: Adoption by EP and Council 28 October 2014: publication in Official Journal as Directive 2014/94/EU 18 November 2014: entry into force.? 18 November 2016: Transposition by Member States

6 Implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU (2/2) Ongoing activities Sustainable Forum Standardisation National Policy Frameworks Fuel Price Comparison Fuel Labelling European Alternative Fuels Observatory

7 The Sustainable Forum (1/5) Rationale Commission has to prepare the application and implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU Commission should carry out appropriate consultations at expert level Pre-existing groups Commission has been using two groups for discussing matters related to alternative fuels Expert Group on Future Fuels (Stakeholders) Joint Expert Group and Environment (Member States) Existing informal groups merged into one formal expert group

8 The Sustainable Forum (2/5) Members 28 representatives of Union Member States' authorities 32 representatives of public and private organisations, including HyER and NEW-IG Observers: EFTA countries FCH-JU invited along other COM services Information on full membership available on COM Register of Expert Groups:

9 The Sustainable Forum (3/5) General tasks Assist the Commission in implementing the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure Provide a platform for structured dialogue, exchange of technical knowledge, cooperation and coordination between Union Member States and relevant public and private stakeholders Specific tasks Provide advice and technical expertise Facilitate exchanges of information Deliver opinions, submit reports, or develop and propose innovative solutions

10 The Sustainable Forum (4/5) Operation The STF may set up sub-groups to examine specific questions - 4 Sub-groups created: - Advanced Biofuels - Implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU - Alternative Fuels in Cities - Electromobility market of services Meetings shall be held in Brussels STF and sub-groups shall meet at least once a year Commission shall publish all relevant documents related to the activities carried out by the STF such as agendas, minutes, and participants' submissions

11 The Sustainable Forum (5/5) Timing Commission Decision: 23 April 2015 First meetings: 29 June 2015 and 14 December 2015 Next meeting: tbd

12 Standardisation (1/4) Rationale Market development of alternative fuels is still held back by technological and commercial short-comings including lack of standardisation, weak consumer acceptance and missing adequate infrastructure. The current higher cost of alternative fuels applications is largely a consequence of these shortcomings. The Directive addresses these by aiming at a technologyneutral roll-out of a minimum alternative fuels infrastructure with common standards, and with appropriate consumer information - through labelling and fuel price comparison.

13 Standardisation (2/4) Rationale (cont'd) The EU-wide build-up of alternative fuels infrastructure and the implementation of common technical standards will allow for cross-border mobility of alternative fuel vehicles and vessels and contribute to economic growth in Europe. For the purposes of implementing the Directive, its Annex II - "Technical Specifications" - lists a series of standards to be developed by the European Standardisation Organisations.

14 Standardisation (3/4) Annex II Directive 2014/94/EU 2. For hydrogen refuelling points for motor vehicles 2.1. Outdoor hydrogen refuelling points dispensing gaseous hydrogen used as fuel on board motor vehicles shall comply with the technical specifications of the ISO/TS Gaseous Hydrogen Fuelling specification. (31/12/2017) 2.2. The hydrogen purity dispensed by hydrogen refuelling points shall comply with the technical specifications included in the ISO standard. (31/12/2017) 2.3. Hydrogen refuelling points shall employ fuelling algorithms and equipment complying with the ISO/TS Gaseous Hydrogen Fuelling specification. (31/12/2017) 2.4. Connectors for motor vehicles for the refuelling of gaseous hydrogen shall comply with the ISO gaseous hydrogen motor vehicle refuelling connection devices standard. (31/12/2016)

15 Standardisation (4/4) Standardisation request Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 1330 of 12 March 2015 Acceptance of the request by CEN/CENELEC State of play for hydrogen

16 National Policy Frameworks (1/3) Elements National policy frameworks shall contain a series of elements specified in Art 3, notably: Assessment of the current state and future development National targets and objectives Measures to promote alternative fuels infrastructure in public transport services Designation of the urban/suburban agglomerations for EV recharging points and CNG refuelling points

17 National Policy Frameworks (2/3) Commission Guidance The national policy frameworks are the strategy papers of the Member States which assess the state and future development of the alternative transport fuels market, outline the situation of the alternative fuels infrastructure, explain the future plans in this domain and set national targets and objectives Member States have a legal obligation to develop and to communicate to the Commission their national policy frameworks Not all Member States have the same level of ambition, experience and know-how in order to trigger the market for alternative fuels

18 National Policy Frameworks (3/3) Timing Contract awarded to a consortium led by Ramboll Executed by D'Appolonia Duration: 32 months (until August 2017) Guidance documents 99% ready

19 Fuel Price Comparison (1/2) Article 7(3) Directive 2014/94/EU "Where appropriate, and in particular for natural gas and hydrogen, when fuel prices are displayed at a fuel station, a comparison between the relevant unit prices shall be displayed for information purposes. The display of this information shall not mislead or confuse the user. In order to increase consumer awareness and provide for fuel price transparency in a consistent way across the Union, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt, by means of implementing acts, a common methodology for alternative fuels unit price comparison."

20 Fuel Price Comparison (2/2) Workshop 23/10/2015 Should methodology cover all fuels or natural gas and hydrogen only? Which unit should be used as basis for fuel price comparison? In which way should this information be displayed? If not in a common unit, would it be enough to provide information on the energy content or on an average number of kilometres a standard vehicle can run on each fuel? The Commission is planning to launch a study on the basis of the ideas gathered in this workshop for the drafting of a proposal for a common methodology on fuel price comparison

21 Rationale Fuel Labelling (1/2) Article 7 of the Directive 2014/94/EU: MS have to bring into force by 18 November 2016 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary in order to ensure that user information on the compatibility of their vehicles with the fuels or electricity recharging points is provided in motor vehicle manuals, at refuelling and recharging points, as well as on motor vehicles and in motor vehicle dealerships in their territory Work Project Committee on fuel labelling under CEN/TC 441

22 Work (cont'd) Fuel Labelling (2/2) Objective: Development and adoption of appropriate European Standard(s) setting harmonised compatibility labelling specifications for individual fuels placed on the market. These provisions should include a graphical expression, including a colour coding scheme. The graphical expression should also be in line with the requirements of Article 7 of the Directive 2014/94/EU a) To provide relevant, consistent and clear information as regards to those motor vehicles which can be regularly fuelled with compatible fuels placed on the market, b) To be simple and easy to understand; c) To be able to be placed in a clearly visible manner: i) On corresponding pumps and their nozzles at refuelling points, ii) On or in the immediate proximity of fuel tanks filling caps recommended and compatible with that fuel and in motor vehicle manuals.

23 EAFO (1/1) New contract Consortium under leadership of AVERE Covers electricity, hydrogen, natural gas Objective: Data collection and dissemination Information Policy recommendations In-depth research Website available already and fully operational as of 2/ (You can register!)

24 Thank you for your attention! Directorate General for Mobility and Unit C.1 Clean transport & sustainable urban mobility