Another “green” step for Ukraine: Parliament supports Draft Law No. 14271 in the first reading

On 29 April 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine took an important step toward aligning national energy legislation with the norms of the European Union. In the first reading, Parliament supported Draft Law No. 14271 on the implementation of provisions of the updated EU Renewable Energy Directive. The adoption of this document is part of Ukraine’s strategic commitments within the Energy Community. The draft law lays the legal foundation for the large-scale decentralization of the energy system and the acceleration of the green transition.

Key innovations of Draft Law No. 14271:

Energy communities. The draft law introduces a legal framework for the establishment of renewable energy communities. This will enable municipalities, homeowners’ associations and small enterprises to unite for the joint production, consumption and distribution of energy, turning consumers into active participants in the energy market.

Special zones for renewable energy — Go-to Areas. The document provides for the creation of territories with accelerated and simplified permitting procedures for the construction of generation facilities and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Guarantees of origin and sustainability criteria. The draft law introduces European sustainability requirements for biofuels and liquid fuels from biomass, which is critically important for integrating Ukraine’s bioenergy sector into the EU market.

Statistical transfer mechanisms. Ukraine will gain the opportunity to implement joint projects with EU Member States, opening new channels for attracting international investment into domestic green generation.

Accelerating investment. The introduction of a “one-stop-shop” principle for permitting procedures will significantly reduce bureaucratic barriers for project developers.

The Public Union Global 100 RE Ukraine welcomes the decision of the Parliament and considers Draft Law No. 14271 a fundamental instrument for implementing the Build Back Greener strategy. The implementation of these provisions will help create a resilient energy system in which every community can become an energy-independent “island”.

We hope that the draft law will be considered in the second reading and finally adopted as soon as possible. At the same time, we emphasize the importance of the prompt development and implementation of secondary legislation — by-laws and regulatory acts — immediately after the law enters into force.

Only coordinated work between the Government, legislators and the expert community will make it possible to turn these provisions into real investment projects that strengthen energy security and bring Ukraine closer to full decarbonization.

Together toward 100% gREen Ukraine!