Transport biofuels in the European Union: The state of play
The implementation of the Biofuels Directive (2003/30/EC) in 25 member states is assessed here. Implementation problems are identified and analysed for the purpose of suggesting a way forward for biofuels policy in the European Union. Three main patterns are observed: effective implementation, formal compliance and weak implementation. Problems encountered in the policy process are both of a practical and more fundamental nature, i.e., due to a lack of consensus on the priority of competing policy objectives and disagreement on the suitability of first-generation biofuels for reaching the objectives. In this situation, stronger enforcement of targets does not appear to be a constructive way forward. Based on our analysis, we argue that the European Union should instead, and in agreement with the principle of subsidiarity, allow member states more flexibility.
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- Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
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Authors:
- Di Lucia, Lorenzo
- Nilsson, Lars J
- Publication Date: 2007-11
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 533-543
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Serial:
- Transport Policy
- Volume: 14
- Issue Number: 6
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 0967-070X
- Serial URL: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/issn/096707X
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Biomass fuels; Compliance; Environmental policy; Implementation; Policy analysis; Regulations
- Identifier Terms: European Union
- Geographic Terms: European Union countries
- Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Highways; Law; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Research; I15: Environment; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01083060
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 27 2007 8:25AM