LRE-E, BRE-E and ZRE-E: the sector determines the unit

Three sectors for electricity

Code	Sector	Example
LRE-E	Land	Charging a truck or forklift
BRE-E	Inland shipping	Shore power for an inland vessel
ZRE-E	Maritime shipping	Shore power for a seagoing vessel

The prefix identifies the sector. The final E means electricity. Other energy carriers use a different final letter, such as G for advanced biofuel or R for RFNBO. See the ERE categories overview.

Identify the actual destination

Being in a port does not automatically mean ZRE-E. Electricity for a terminal tractor belongs to land. Eligible mobile machinery has its own drive, is intended for mobile use and can move itself. A vehicle registration plate is not required. A stationary crane does not qualify.

For shore power, record which vessel received electricity. An ENI or IMO number helps identify it; check the actual vessel category as well. Under current rules, shore power to both shipping sectors can be booked until the end of 2029.

Separate supplies on a shared site

Link each supply to a meter, period, vehicle or vessel and sector. A terminal's main meter total does not show how much electricity reached trucks, vessels or buildings.

One connection may serve several sectors if the metering and records establish the quantity for each. Offices, site lighting and standalone reefers stay outside the booking.

Using units across sectors

LRE-E cannot meet an inland or maritime shipping obligation. BRE-E and ZRE-E are likewise restricted to their own sector. The limited flexibility available for certain fuel units does not apply to electricity.

Specify the sector in sales agreements too. A buyer cannot use LRE-E to cover a maritime shipping obligation. Read more about recording eligible supplies in shore power and ERE-E.