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Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO)

Source: JOIN IEA/IRENA Policy and Measures Database
Last updated: 30 July 2015

In November 2005 the Government announced it would introduce a Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) - a long term mechanism requiring transport fuel suppliers to ensure a set percentage of their sales are from a renewable source. The Obligation also requires suppliers to publicly report on the carbon savings and sustainable production of biofuels supplied. Non-complying suppliers will pay a penalty.

Backed by tradable offset certificates - Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFCs), the Obligation programm aligns with the EU Directive 2003/30/EC on the promotion of biofuels and renewable fuels for transport.

Fuel obligation levels

 

 

2008/2009

2009/2010

2010/2011

2011/2012

2012/2013

2013/2014

Obligation levels for renewable transport

2.50%

3.25%

3.50%

4%

4.50%

4.75%

 

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