#2019-570Decree No. 2019-570 on Renewable Energy Tax Incentives in Transportation
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The decree establishes a tax incentive framework for the incorporation of renewable energy in transportation fuels in France. It outlines the documentation required for the recognition of production units and the annual activity reports they must submit. The law emphasizes the production, traceability, and sustainability of biofuels, detailing specific certifications and compliance measures to ensure that renewable energy sources are used responsibly.
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Key Changes
- Introduces a detailed documentation requirement for production units seeking recognition.
- Mandates annual activity reports to track biofuel production and sustainability compliance.
- Revises definitions and tax regulations related to renewable energy and biofuels.
Obligations
What this law requires
Production units must submit a recognition application containing: complete name and address, manager name, company identification number (SIRET for French companies), company presentation, volume produced by raw material for previous year, and forecasted production capacity for next two years
Production units must provide a detailed supply plan for the next two years indicating for each raw material type: country of origin, transit countries, and quantities through each transit country
For biofuel production units, submit sustainability certification and the two most recent sustainability system audit reports as part of recognition application
Production units must submit annual activity reports to the Direction de l'Énergie containing volume produced by raw material, forecasted production capacity for next two years, and forecasted volumes to be sold in France
For biofuel production units, annual reports must include: current year sustainability audit report, detailed three-year supply plan with supplier references and sustainability system references for each raw material