Activities of Karl-Heinz FLORENZ related to 2016/0381(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings
Amendments (21)
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Union is committed to developing a secure, competitive and decarbonised energy system by 205012. To meet this goal, Member States and investors need milestones to ensure that buildings are decarbonised and that the overall energy efficiency of buildings is increased so that they comply with the most stringent low-energy standard by 2050. In order to ensure this highly energy-efficient, decarbonised building stock by 2050, Member States should identify the intermediary steps and corresponding concrete measures needed to achievinge the mid-term (2030 and 2040) and long-term (2050) objectives. _________________ 12 Communication on an Energy roadmap 2050, (COM(2011) 885 final).
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The provisions on long-term renovation strategies provided for in Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council13 should be moved to Directive 2010/31/EU, where they fit more coherently. Financing mechanisms and financial incentives should be given a central position in the Member States’ long-term national renovation strategies and be actively promoted by the Member States. Furthermore, a strategy for promoting specialist support and advice for consumers and for training specialists should be included. _________________ 13 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Ambitious goals for the deep, gradual renovation of existing building stock will create millions of jobs in the Union, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises. The construction industry alone directly accounts for 18 million jobs in Europe and generates nine per cent of GDP. Energy efficiency measures in the building industry have the potential to accelerate the modernisation of that sector and its associated workforce. In that context, it is necessary for Member States to provide a clear link between their national long-term renovation strategies and suitable initiatives to promote skills and education in the construction and energy efficiency sectors.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The impact assessment identified two existing sets of provisions, whose aim could be achieved in a more efficient manner compared to the current situation. First the obligation, before any construction starts, to carry out a feasibility study on highly-efficiency alternative systems becomes an unnecessary burden. Second, provisions related to inspections of heating systems and air-conditioning systems were found to not sufficiently ensure, in an efficient manner, the initial and maintained performance of these technical systems. Even cCheap technical solutions with very short payback periods, such as hydraulic balancing of the heating system and installation/replacement of thermostatic control valves, are insufficiently considered today and should be fully exploited, including as solutions for assisting energy-poor consumers. Provisions related to inspections are amended to ensure a better result from inspections.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) To ensure their best use in building renovation, financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation, which and should promote a holistic approach to building renovations with a view to securing high energy efficiency, improved indoor climates and improved well-being. Those renovations should be assessed by comparing energy performance certificates (EPCs) issued before and after the renovation or by use of similar appropriate processes.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The provisions of this Directive should not prevent Member States from setting more ambitious energy performance requirements at building level and for building elements, nor should they prevent the Member States from setting more ambitious requirements for indoor climates, as long as such measures are compatible with Union law. It is consistent with the objectives of this Directive and of Directive 2012/27/EC that these requirements may, in certain circumstances, limit the installation or use of products subject to other applicable Union harmonisation legislation, provided that such requirements should not constitute an unjustifiable market barrier.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock, including technical building systems and in a highly energy-efficient manner, with specific milestones for 2030 and 2040.
Amendment 195 #
(a) assisting project developers with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of their energy renovation projects, and mechanisms for the aggregation of projects, to make it easier for investors to fund the renovations referred to in points (b) and (c) in paragraph 1;
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2a – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 2a – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) de-risking energy efficiency operations for investors and the private sector, by e.g. supporting the disclosure of loan-level performance data related to energy renovations, the development of a valuation framework linking energy efficiency with increased property values, encouraging the refinancing of portfolios of assets related to energy renovations; and
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2a – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 2a – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) to make available accessible and transparent advisory tools, such as single points of contact for consumers which provide information about the structuring and provision of finances for building renovations and support users in taking steps to improve energy efficiency in buildings; and
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that in all new non-residential buildings with more than ten parking spaces and in all existing non- residential buildings undergoing majorsignificant renovation with more than ten parking spaces, at least one of every ten is equipped withwhere that renovation affects the electrical infrastructure of the building or of the parking spaces, at least one of every three is furnished with suitable pre-cabling or ducting to enable the construction of a recharging point within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, which is capable of stand at least one rechartging and stopping charging inpoint within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU is constructed which is capable of dynamically reactiong to price signals. This requirement shall apply to all non-residential buildings, with more than ten parking spaces, as of 1 January 2025. _________________ 17 OJ. L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing majorsignificant renovations which affect the electrical infrastructure of the building or of adjacent or integrated parking areas, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cablappropriate pre-cabling or ducting to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings and indoor air quality improvements achieved due to such renovation. These savings and improvements shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation, or the results of another relevant, transparent and proportionate method that shows the improvement in energy performance, and that delivers meaningful information to support the mobilisation of private and public finance for energy efficiency investments in buildings.;
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
6a. When Member States put in place a database for registering EPCs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered, regardless of their size and category. The database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of public buildings with useful floor area of over 250 m² and buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may opt to take measures to ensure that adequate advice is given to users concerning the replacement of heat generators, other modifications to the heating system and alternative solutions to assess the efficiency and appropriate size of the heating generator. The overall impact of this approach shall be equivalent to the impact arising from the measures taken pursuant to paragraph 1.;
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Technical building systems explicitly covered by a contractual arrangement on an agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion, such as energy performance contracting as defined in Article 2(27) of Directive 2012/27/EU shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in paragraph 1.
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Technical building systems explicitly covered by a contractual arrangement on an agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion, such as energy performance contracting as defined in Article 2(27) of Directive 2012/27/EU shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in paragraph 1.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 19
Article 19
9. in Article 19, 2017 is replaced by 20284;
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 1
The energy performance of a building is to be determined on the basis of the estimated or actual energy usage for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, ventilation and lighting and shall reflect its typical energy use for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, ventilation and lighting.
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
The energy needs for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health, expressed as delivered energy and primary energy, shall be calculated in order to maximise requirements for health, indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by Member States.