Renewable Fuels Regulators ClubThe Renewable Fuels Regulators Club (or REFUREC) is a network of governmental institutions that offers a pan-European platform for discussion, information exchange and tackling cross-border issues relating to the renewable transport fuels market in the European Union and beyond.[1] REFUREC was initiated in 2009 by the Renewable Fuels Agency, a UK Government non-departmental public body, created by the Department for Transport to implement the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation or RTFO.[2] FunctionThe Renewable Fuels Regulators Club was established to help address consistent implementation and regulation of the renewable transport fuels market. By facilitating and fostering stronger working relations between counterparts working in the field throughout Europe, REFUREC aims to minimise the regulatory burden of the new rules, and to maximise the overall effectiveness of the Renewables Directive.[3] StructureREFUREC is an informal network, participation is voluntary and not binding. There are no membership fees involved. The network organises frequent formal workshops to share knowledge, ideas and strategies on how best to implement workable interpretations of renewable energy directives across respective borders. In addition to formal meetings, REFUREC hosts topic-specific ad-hoc meetings, facilitates internal working groups with interested member state organisations participating, and coordinates pan-European information exchange in between the formal meetings. The administrative part is provided by an informal, rotating secretariat:
MeetingsThe inaugural meeting was held on 4 February 2010 in London, and was attended by representatives from the UK, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Portugal, the Republic of Ireland, the Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, and the European Commission. To date, 30 workshops have been held all over Europe.  Member organisationsSince its kick-off meeting in 2009, membership has grown rapidly and currently organisations from 31 countries are participating. REFUREC has matured into a successful network of renewable energy sustainability regulators, and into a positive model of Pan-European co-operation.[7] External linksReferences
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