Netherlands: Legislation on Biomass Sustainability Criteria

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On March 18, 2015, the Dutch energy sector and NGOs agreed upon the sustainability criteria for biomass. On March 30, these requirements were laid down in official Dutch legislation. Wood pellets which are used for the subsidized generation of heat or electricity must be produced in compliance with this legislation. This report is a brief outline of the legislation, and includes a link to the translated version.

Netherlands: Legislation on Biomass Sustainability Criteria

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
Europe and Eurasia, Netherlands
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