Activities of Ladislav ILČIĆ related to 2021/0426(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings (recast)
Amendments (60)
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a methodology, which may be differentiated at national and regional level. That includes, in addition to thermal characteristics, other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating and air-conditioning installations, application of energy from renewable sources, building automation and control systems, smart solutions, passive heating and cooling elements, heat recovery from wastewater, ventilation and cooling, shading, indoor air- quality, adequate natural light and design of the building. The methodology for calculating energy performance should be based not only on the season in which heating or air- conditioning is required, but should cover the annual energy performance of a building. That methodology should take into account existing European standards. The methodology should ensure the representation of actual operating conditions and enable the use of metered energy to verify correctness and for comparability, and the methodology should be based on hourly or sub-hourly time- steps. In order to encourage the use of renewable energy on-site, and in addition to the common general framework, Member States should take the necessary measures so that the benefits of maximising the use of renewable energy on-site, including for other-uses (such as electric vehicle charging points), are recognised and accounted for in the calculation methodology.
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Two-thirds of the energy used for heating and cooling of buildings still comes from fossil fuels. In order to decarbonise the building sector, it is of particular importance to phase out fossil fuel in heating and cooling. Therefore, Member States should indicate their national policies and measures to phase out fossil fuels in heating and cooling in their building renovation plans, and no financial incentives should be given for the installation of fossil fuel boilers, with the exception of boilers using renewable fuels or its blends, under the next Multiannual Financial Framework as of 2027, with the exception of those selected for investment, before 2027, under the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund. A clear legal basis for the ban of heat generators based on their greenhouse gas emissions or the type of fuel used should support national phase-out policies and measures.
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The enhanced climate and energy ambition of the Union requires a new vision for buildings: the zero-emission building, the very low energy demand of which is fully covered by energy from renewable sources where technically, functionally and economically feasible. All new buildings should be zero- emission buildings, and all existing buildings should be transformed into zero- emission buildings by 2050by 2050 to achieve the highest energy performance possible, keeping into consideration the need to preserve specific building categories and to achieve this transition in a cost efficient way.
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) In order to further the aim of improving the energy performance of buildings, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the adaptation to technical progress of certain parts of the general framework set out in Annex I, in respect of the establishment of a methodology framework for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements , in respect of adapting the thresholds for zero-emission buildings and the calculation methodology for life- cycle Global Warming Potential, in respect of the establishment of a common European framework for renovation passports and in respect of a Union scheme for rating the smart readiness of buildings . It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making41 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 41 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. ‘zero-emission building’ means a building with a very high energy performance, as determined in accordance with Annex I, where the very low amount of energy still required is fully covered by energy from renewable sources that is where technically and economically feasible, generated on-site, from a renewable energy community within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED] or from aefficient district heating and cooling system, in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex III;
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. ‘zero-emission building’ means a building with a very high energy performance, as determined in accordance with Annex I, where therequiring zero or a very low amount of energy still required is fully covered by energy from renewable sources generated on-site, from a renewable en, producing zero on-site carbon emissions from fossil fuels and producing zero or a vergy community within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED] or from a district heating and cooling systemlow amount of operational greenhouse gas emissions, in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex IIIrticle 9a;
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. ‘nearly zero-energy building’ means a building with a very high energy performance, as determined in accordance with Annex I , which cannot be lower than the 2023 cost-optimal level reported by Member States in accordance with Article 6(2) and where the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required is covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources, including energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby;, nearby, from a renewable energy community within the meaning of Directive (EU)2018/2001 or energy from a heating and cooling system, in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex III.
Amendment 524 #
3. ‘nearly zero-energy building’ means a building with a very high energy performance, as determined in accordance with Annex I , which cannot be lower than the 2023 cost-optimal level reported by Member States in accordance with Article 6(2) and where the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required ishould be covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources, including energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby;
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point a
(a) before 1 January 20305, into a nearly zero-energy building;
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point b
(b) as of 1 January 20305, into a zero- emission building;
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49 – point a
(a) it can only beis distributed and used within that local and district level perimeter through a dedicated distribution network;
Amendment 633 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49 – point c
(c) it can be used on-site of the building assessed through a dedicated connection to the energy production source, that dedicated connection requiring specific equipment for the safe supply and metering of energy for self-use of the building assessed;
Amendment 656 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
3 National building renovation planLong term renovation strategy (The amendment applies throughout the text)
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall establish a national buildinglong term renovation planstrategy to ensure the renovation of the national stock of residential and non-residential buildings, both public and private, into a highly energy efficient and decarbonised building stock by 2050, with the objective to transform existing buildings into zero- emission buildings.
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Each buildinglong term renovation planstrategy shall encompass:
Amendment 710 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. Each Member State shall take due account, where possible, of any recommendations from the Commission in its final building renovation plan. If the Member State concerned does not address a recommendation or a substantial part thereof, it shall provide a justification to the Commission and make public its reasons.
Amendment 740 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historical merit, in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance;
Amendment 745 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 29 concerning a comparative methodology framework for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements for buildings and building elements. By 30 June 2026, the Commission shall revise the comparative methodology framework for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements in new and existing buildings undergoing major renovation and for individual building elements.
Amendment 761 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) as of 1 January 202735, new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities; and
Amendment 766 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) as of 1 January 20340, all new buildings;
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 835 #
1. Member States shall ensure, taking into account taking into account economic and technical feasibility, that
Amendment 918 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States may require an extension of the deadlines set under Article 9(1), if duly justified and requested to the European Commission and in accordance with the national building renovation plan referred to in Article 3(1)(a), with regards to specific parts of their building stock.
Amendment 921 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Member States may adjust the minimum energy performance standards provided their overall impact is equivalent to the measures proposed in Article 9(1) in terms of the increase in the annual energy renovation rate, decrease of the primary and final energy consumption of the building stock and its operational greenhouse gas emission reductions. Member States shall document the equivalence of the impact of those measures in their roadmap, as referred to in Article 3(1)(b).
Amendment 926 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In addition to the minimum energy performance standards established pursuant to paragraph 1, each Member State may establish minimum energy performance standards for the renovation of all other existing buildings under construction or undergoing major renovation.
Amendment 968 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Amendment 974 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 2023, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 29 supplementing this Directive by establishing a common European framework for voluntary renovation passports, based on the criteria set out in paragraph 2.
Amendment 982 #
2. By 31 December 2024, Member States shallmay introduce a scheme of renovation passports based on the common framework established in accordance with paragraph 1.
Amendment 1005 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) it shall contain information on how to improve fire safety of buildings.
Amendment 1051 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the installation of pre-cabling for everyat least 50% of parking space to enable the installation at a later stage of recharging points for electric vehicles; and
Amendment 1059 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) at least one bicycle parking space for evs representing at least [15%] of the total usery car parking spacepacity of the building;
Amendment 1072 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. With regard to all non-residential buildings with more than twenty parking spaces, Member States shall ensure the installation of at least one recharging point for every twenty parking spaces, and at least one bicycle parking space for evrepresenting at least[15%] of the total usery car parking spacepacity of the building, by 1 January 2027. In case of buildings owned or occupied by public authorities, Member States shall ensure pre-cabling for at least one in two parking spaces by 1 January 2033.
Amendment 1091 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. With regard to new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing major renovation, with more than threen parking spaces, Member States shall ensure:
Amendment 1093 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the installation of pre-cabling for everyat least 50% of parking spaces and ducting, namely conduits for electric cables, for the remaining parking spaces to enable the installation, at a later stage, of recharging points for electric vehicles; and
Amendment 1107 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(b a) the installation of at least one recharging point at a later stage;
Amendment 1191 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. To support the mobilisation of investments, Member States shall promote the roll-out of enabling funding and financial tools, such as energy efficiency loans and mortgages for building renovation, energy performance contracting, fiscal incentives, on-tax schemes, on-bill schemes, guarantee funds, funds targeting deep renovations, funds targeting renovations with a significant minimum threshold of targeted energy savings and mortgage portfolio standards. They shall guide investments into an energy efficient public building stock, in line with Eurostat guidance on the recording of Energy Performance Contracts in government accounts. Member States shall ensure that information about available funding and financial tools is made available to the public in an easily accessible and transparent manner.
Amendment 1203 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure the establishment of technical assistance facilities, including through public and private one-stop- shops, targeting all actors involved in building renovations, including home owners and administrative, financial and economic actors, including small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Amendment 1225 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 10
Article 15 – paragraph 10
10. From 1 January 202735 at the latest, Member States shall not provide any financial incentives for the installation of boilers powered by fossil fuels, with the exception of those selected for investment, before 2027, in accordance with Article 7(1)(h)(i) third hyphen of Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and the Council45 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund and with Article 73 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and the Council46 on the CAP Strategic Plans. _________________ 45 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 60). 46 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 (OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1).individual boilers powered by solid fossil fuels;
Amendment 1244 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that a staged deep renovation which receives public financial incentives follows the steps set out in a renovation passport or energy audit.
Amendment 1259 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 13
Article 15 – paragraph 13
13. When providing financial incentives to owners of buildings or building units for the renovation of rented buildings or building units, Member States shall ensure that the financial incentives benefit both the owners and the tenants, in particular by providing rent support or by imposing caps on rent increases.;
Amendment 1277 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. By 31 December 20257 at the latest, the energy performance certificate shall comply with the template in Annex V. It shall specify the energy performance class of the building, on a closed scale using only letters from A to G. The letter A shall correspond to zero-emission buildings as defined in Article 2, point (2) and the letter G shall correspond to the 15% worst- performing buildings in the national building stock at the time of the introduction of the scale. Member States shall ensure that the remaining classes (B to F) have an even bandwidth distribution of energy performance indicators among the energy performance classes. Member States shall ensure a common visual identity for energy performance certificates on their territory.
Amendment 1289 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The energy performance certificate shall include recommendations for the cost-effective improvement of the energy performance and the reduction of operational greenhouse gases emissions of a building or building unit, unless the building or building unit already complies with the relevant zero-emission building standard . They shall include recommendations on maintenance of energy performance leading to CO2 reduction over time, notably relating to energy management solutions.
Amendment 1311 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 10
Article 16 – paragraph 10
10. The validity of the energy performance certificate shall not exceed fiveten years. However for buildings with an energy performance class A, B or C established pursuant to paragraph 2, the validity of the energy performance certificate shall not exceed 10 years.
Amendment 1329 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall require that, when buildings or building units are constructed, sold or rented out or when rental contracts are renewed , the energy performance certificate is shown to the prospective tenant or buyer and handed over to the buyer or tenant.
Amendment 1344 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The database shall be publicly accessible, in compliance with Union and national data protection rules. The data stored must be machine-readable and accessible via an appropriate digital interface. Member States shall ensure access to the full energy performance certificate for building owners, tenants and managers, and to financial institutions as regards the buildings in their investment portfolio. For buildings offered for rent or sale, Member States shall ensure access to the full energy performance certificate for prospective tenants or buyers.
Amendment 1358 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish regular inspections of heating , ventilation and air conditioning systems with an effective rated output of over 7150 kW. The effective rating of the system shall be based on the sum of the rated output of the heating and air-conditioning generators.
Amendment 1369 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. Member States shall lay down requirements to ensure that, where technically and economically feasible, non- residential buildings with an effective rated output for heating systems or systems for combined space heating and ventilation of over 290 kW are equipped with building automation and control systems 31 December 20246 by. The threshold for the effective rated output shall be lowered to 7150 kW by31 December 2029.
Amendment 1527 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2
Where metered energy is the basis for calculating the energy performance of buildings, the calculation methodology shall be capable of identifying the influence of the behaviour of occupants and the local climate, which shall not be reflected in the result of the calculation. Metered energy to be used for the purposes of calculating the energy performance of buildings shall require readings of at least hourmonthly intervals and must differentiate between energy carriers.
Amendment 1528 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
The energy needs and energy use for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water, ventilation, lighting and other technical building systems shall be calculated using hourmonthly or sub-hourmonthly time calculation intervals in order to account for varying conditions that significantly affect the operation and performance of the system and the indoor conditions, and in order to optimise health, indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by Member States at national or regional level.
Amendment 1530 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
In the calculation of the primary energy factors for the purpose of calculating the energy performance of buildings, Member States may take into account renewable energy sources supplied through the energy carrier and renewable energy sources that are generated and used on site, provided that it applies on a non- discriminatory basis.
Amendment 1531 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 4 – point b
Annex I – point 4 – point b
(b) heating installation and hot water supply, including their insulation and heat recovery characteristics;
Amendment 1557 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 1565 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 5
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 5
Only where, due to the nature of the building or lack of access to renewable energy communities or eligible district heating and cooling systems, it is technically not feasible to fulfil the requirements under the first paragraph, the total annual primary energy use may also be covered by energy from the grid complying with criteria established at national level. For buildings that are not connected to the grid or where it is not technically feasible or cost efficient due to the nature of the first paragraph, the total annual primary energy sources produced off-site.
Amendment 1566 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex VI – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a validity check of the input data (including on-site checks) of the building used to issue the energy performance certificate and the results stated in the certificate;
Amendment 1567 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 2 – paragraph 4
Annex VI – point 2 – paragraph 4
The validity of the input data shall be verified by on-site visits in at least 10% of the energy performance certificates that are part of the random sampling used to assess the overall quality of the scheme.
Amendment 1568 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 2 – paragraph 5
Annex VI – point 2 – paragraph 5
In addition to the minimum random sampling to determine the overall level of quality, Member States may use different strategies to specifically detect and target poor quality in energy performance certificates with the objective to improve the overall quality of the scheme. Such targeted analysis cannot be used as the basis to measure the overall quality of the scheme.