42 Amendments of Herbert REUL related to 2008/0223(COD)
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 and Article 175(1) thereof,
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a harmonised methodology, which may be differentiated at national and regional level, and that includesing, in addition to thermal characteristics, other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating and air-conditioning installations, application of renewable energy sources, passive heating and cooling elements, shading, indoor air- quality, adequate natural light and design of the building. The methodology for calculating energy performance should not only be based on the season where heating is required, but should cover the annual energy performance of a building. The European standardisation carried out under Mandate M/343 should also be taken as a basis in order to forestall the risk of market fragmentation within the European Union.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Major renovations of existing buildings, regardless of their size over 250 m2 in area may, where this is possible for technical and legal reasons, provide an opportunity to take cost-effective measures to enhance energy performance. For reasons of cost- efficiency, it should be possible to limit the minimum energy performance requirements to the renovated parts that are most relevant for the energy performance of the building.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Measures are needed to increase the number of buildings which not only fulfil current minimum energy performance requirements, but are more energy efficient. For this purpose Member States should draw up national plans for increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primaryfinal energy consumption areis low or equal to zero and regularly report them to the Commission.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The prospective buyer and tenant of building or parts thereof should be given correct information about the energy performance of the building and practical advice about improving it, through the energy performance certificate. The certificate should also provide information about the actual impact of heating and cooling on the energy needs of the building, on its primaryfinal energy consumption and on carbon dioxide emissions.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Recent years have seen a rise in the number of air-conditioning systems in European countries. This creates considerable problems at peak load times, increasing the cost of electricity and disrupting the energy balance in those countries. all Member States. Priority should be given to strategies which enhance the thermic performance of buildings during the summer period. To that end, there should be further development of passive cooling techniques, primarily those that improve indoor climatic conditions and the micro- climate around buildings.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) A common approach to energy performance certification of buildings and to the inspection of heating and air- conditioning systems, carried out by qualified and accredited experts, whose independence is to be guaranteed on the basis of objective criteria, will contribute to a level playing field as regards efforts made in Member States to energy saving in the buildings sector and will introduce transparency for prospective owners or users with regard to the energy performance in the Community property market. In order to guarantee the quality of energy performance certificates and of the inspection of heating and air- conditioning systems throughout the Community, an independent control mechanism should be established in each Member State.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Power should in particular be conferred on the Commission to adapt certain parts of the general framework set out in Annex I to technical progress, to establish a methodologies for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements and to establish common principles for defining buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primaryfinal energy consumption areis low or equal to zero. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Since tThe objectives of enhancing the energy performance of buildings cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States due to the complexity of the buildings sector, and the inability of the national housing markets to adequately address the challenges of energy efficiency, and can by the reason of the scale and the effects of the action be better achieved at Community level, the Community mapported by measures at Community level, particularly by harmonising certain provisions, and the Community may accordingly adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principles of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive doesshould not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point d
Article 1 – point d
(d) national plans for increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energyfinal consumption areis low or equal to zero,
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point f
Article 1 – point f
(f) regular inspection of heating and air- conditioning systems in buildings ,and a check of the complete heating system if its boilers are more than 15 years old.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
(3) "energy performance of a building" means the calculated or meaactually consurmed amount of energy needed to meet the energy demand associated with a typical use of the building, which includes inter alia energy used for heating, hot water, cooling, ventilation and lighting, built-in lighting systems, sun shading and passive solar gains; it shall be expressed in kWh/m² per year;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 4
Article 2 – point 4
(4) "primary energy": means renewable and non- renewable energy which has not undergone any conversion or transformation process ;
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 8
Article 2 – point 8
(8) "energy performance certificate " means a certificate recognised by the Member State or a legal person designated by it, which indicates the energy performance of a building or parts thereof, calculatestablished according to a methodology adopted in accordance with Article 3;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 10
Article 2 – point 10
(10) "cost-optimal level" means the lowest level of costs during the life-cycle of a buildingspan of energy-saving measures, which areis determined taking into account investment costs, maintenance and operating costs (including energy costs), earnings from energy produced, where applicable, and disposal costs, where applicable, and in the case of rented buildings the actual rental income;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
This methodology shall be adopted at national or regional levelbased on a European standard to be developed in future.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The CommissionMember States shall establish by 31 December 2010 a comparative methodology for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements for buildings or parts thereof. The comparative methodology shall differentiate between new and existing buildings and between different categories of buildings and between buildings used by their owner and rented buildings.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Member States shall calculate cost- optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements using the comparative methodology established in accordance with paragraph 1 and relevant parameternational or regional parameters jointly agreed by two or more Member States, such as climatic conditions, and compare the results of this calculation to the minimum energy performance requirements which they have laid down.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall set minimum energy performance requirements in respect of technical building systems which are installed and brought into operation in buildings. Requirements shall be set for new, replacement and retrofit of operating equipment, technical building systems and parts thereof.
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) pipes.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The minimum energy performance requirements set in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be consistent with the legislation applicable to the product(s) which compose the system, in particular the provisions deriving from Directive 2009/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council [establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-using products], and be based on proper installation of the product(s) and appropriate adjustment and control of the technical building system. In particular, those requirements shall ensure that technical equipment is properly adjusted when brought into service, that a proper hydraulic balance of hydraulic wet heating systems is achieved and that the appropriate size and type of the product(s) have been used for the installation having regard to the intended use of the technical building system.
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primaryfinal energy consumption areis low or equal to zero
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall draw up national plans for increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primaryfinal energy consumption areis low or equal to zero. They shall set targets for the minimum percentage which those buildings in 2020 shall constitute of the total number of buildings and represent in relation to the total useful floor area. SeparateSeparate, non-binding targets shall be set for: (a) new and refurbished residential; buildings; (b) new and refurbished non-residential buildings; (c) buildings occupied by public authorities. Member States shall set the targets referred to in point (c) taking into account the leading role which public authorities should play in the field of energy performance of buildings.
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The national plan referred to in paragraph 1 shall include inter alia the following elements: (a) the Member State’s definition of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primaryfinal energy consumption areis low or equal to zero; (b) intermediate targets expressed as a percentage which those buildings shall constitute of the total number of buildings and represent in relation to the total useful floor area in 2015; (c) information on the measures undertaken for the promotion of those buildings.
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The Commission shall establish common principles for defining buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primaryfinal energy consumption areis low or equal to zero.
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall publish a report on the progress of Member States in increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primaryfinal energy consumption areis low or equal to zero. On the basis of this report the Commission shall develop a strategy, and, if necessary, propose measures to increase the number of those buildings.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Elimination of market barriers 1. Member States shall draw up national plans on the elimination of barriers in their national law governing the construction sector, tenancy and the protection of monuments and on the creation of financial incentives for investments to improve the energy performance of new and existing buildings. 2. Member States shall notify the Commission of the plans referred to in paragraph 1 by 30 June 2011 at the latest and shall report to the Commission every three years on the progress made in implementing their national plans. The national plans and progress reports may be annexed to the energy efficiency action plans drawn up pursuant to Article 14(2) of Directive 2006/32/EC.
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The recommendations included in the energy performance certificate shall be technically feasible for the specific building and shall provide transparent informdications as to their cost-effectiveness. The evaluation of cost-effectiveness shall be based on a set of standard conditions, such as on the assessment of energy savings and underlying energy prices and interest rates for investments necessary to implement the recommendations.
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. As a matter of principle, each Member State shall recognise certificates awarded by other Member States in accordance with the guidelines.
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall require that, when buildings or parts thereof are offered for rent, the numeric energy performance indicator of the energy performance certificate is stated in all advertisements for rent of the building or parts thereof, and that the energy performance certificate is shown to the prospective tenant. TA copy of the energy performance certificate shall be handed over by the owner to the tenant at the moment of conclusion of the lease at the latest.
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The objective of the energy performance certificates shall be limited to the provision of information, and any effects of these certificates in terms of legal proceedings shall be decided in accordance with national rules.
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of air-conditioning systems of an effective rated output of more than 12 kW. The inspection shall include an assessment of the air-conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building.
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The recommendations referred to in point (b) shall be specific to the system and shall provide transparent informdications as to their cost-effectiveness. The evaluation of cost- effectiveness shall be based on a set of standard conditions, such as on the assessment of energy savings and underlying energy prices and interest rates for investments.
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The inspection report shall be handed over by the inspector to the owner or tenant of the buildingf the system. Where there is a community of owners, it shall be handed over to all the owners.
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16
Article 16
Member States shall ensure that the energy performance certification of buildings the inspection of heating systems and air- conditioning systems are carried out in an independent manner by qualified and accredited experts, whether operating as self-employed or employed by public bodies or private enterprises bodies. Experts shall be accredited taking into account their competence and their independence.
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17
Article 17
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – point a
Article 18 – point a
(a) methodologies to rate the energy performance of buildings on the basis of primaryfinal energy use and carbon dioxide emissconsumptions;
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
2. The energy performance of a building shall be expressed in a transparent manner and shall also include a numeric indicator of carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy usefinal energy consumption. The methodology of calculation of energy performance of buildings should tmake into accountuse of European standards.
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 – point a
Annex I – point 3 – point a
(a) the following actugeneral thermal characteristics of the building including its internal partitions
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Annex II
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