1 Amendments of Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT related to 2016/0381(COD)
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Notably for large installations, building automationBuilding automation, facility management of buildings and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections. The installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost-effective alternative toold great potential to provide cost- effective and significant energy savings both for consumers and businesses. Notably for large installations, building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be effective and can, in some cases, replace inspections in large non- residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years. The current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted as it enables acting on the information provided, thereby securing energy savings over time. The current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted, however it should be possible to exempt technical systems explicitly covered by an ESCO programme from the inspection requirement. For small scale installations, the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates (EPC) role. In addition, existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements.