Below are the targets for the RTFO for the first three years. The targets for biofuel as a percentage by volume of road transport fuel are mandatory, while the targets for sustainability are indicative of expected performance.
Year: | 2008/09 | 2009/10 | 2010/11 |
Biofuel use by volume | 2.5%* | 3.25% | 3.5% |
Environmental sustainability standard | 30% | 50% | 80% |
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction | 40% | 45% | 50% |
Data capture | 50% | 70% | 90% |
* the intended target of 2.5% biofuel in the total road transport fuel supply has been compromised by the identification of a drafting discrepancy in the RTFO Order. The legal obligation is therefore for biofuels to make up 2.5% of the total volume of biofuel plus 'relevant hydrocarbon oil', where 'relevant hydrocarbon oil' excludes fossil fuel supplied across the duty point blended with biofuel. Further information.
Last Modified: 20 Aug 2009