2021/2077(INI) Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Awaiting committee decision
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | ITRE |
KELLY Seán ( EPP)
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FUGLSANG Niels ( S&D),
DANTI Nicola ( Renew),
EVI Eleonora ( Verts/ALE),
BORCHIA Paolo ( ID),
SZYDŁO Beata ( ECR),
MATIAS Marisa ( GUE/NGL)
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| Committee Opinion | TRAN |
GRAPINI Maria ( S&D)
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Tomasz Piotr PORĘBA ( ECR),
Ondřej KOVAŘÍK ( RE),
Tomasz FRANKOWSKI ( PPE),
Ciarán CUFFE ( Verts/ALE)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 54
Legal Basis:
RoP 54Events
2021/09/14
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2021/07/14
EP - Committee draft report
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2021/07/05
EP - GRAPINI Maria (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in TRAN
2021/06/10
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2021/05/19
EP - KELLY Seán (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in ITRE
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- Csaba MOLNÁR
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| Amendments | Dossier |
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2021/2077(INI)
2021/09/07
TRAN
59 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Citation 1 — having regard to Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings, and its potential review, as well as Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency1 , _________________ 1 OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 75.
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Recognises the strong growth in sales of both electric vehicles and electric bikes over recent years and the expected growth in demand in the coming years; emphasises the important role that renovation of existing buildings and the design of new buildings can play in encouraging the uptake of both electric vehicles and electric bikes by way of providing both adequate parking space and charging infrastructure;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Welcomes the recognition of the importance of the pre-cabling infrastructure requirements in new residential and non-residential buildings as one of the conditions for the rapid deployment of recharging points; calls upon the European Commission to stream importance of such requirements in the National Policy Frameworks (NFPs);
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Believes that the deployment of semi-public and private smart charging infrastructure remains a core pre- condition to boost market uptake of e- vehicles;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Considers necessary to introduce mandatory minimum energy performance standards in residential buildings, hotels, accommodation etc;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1 b. Stresses that the availability of the charging points is one of the incentives for a private owner to opt for an electro- mobility solution; notes however that the existing EPBD is only setting the ducting infrastructure requirements for new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing major renovation, with more than ten parking spaces; points out that the Directive provides for an opt out in case the cost of the recharging and ducting installations exceeds 7 % of the total cost of the major renovation of the building; calls upon the Commission in cooperation with Member States to examine through a cost analysis possible ways to encourage developers to foresee the adequate infrastructure for the EVs users;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1 b. Stresses the need to extend the mobility scope of Directive 2018/844 to the most energy-efficient of all transport modes, the bicycle, by introducing minimum requirements in all types of buildings for bicycle parking infrastructure as well as recharging points for electric bicycles;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1 b. Stresses the need to provide adequate financial support to SMEs in the construction sector in order to encourage and stimulate the construction and renovation of buildings in accordance with mandatory minimum energy performance standards;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1 c. Stresses the need to include space in buildings that allows access to people with reduced mobility and the need to designate both storage space for mobility devices including wheel chairs and push chairs and parking areas for sustainable, collective and soft transport solutions including electric scooters, bicycles and cargo bikes in renovated and new buildings;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1 c. Welcomes the recognition of the importance of the measures facilitating the deployment of recharging infrastructure by addressing barriers such as split incentives and administrative burdens;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1 c. Calls for increasing joint investment in buildings and mobility, increase the goals for charging points in buildings, boosting innovation and the use of digital tools for e-mobility;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Citation 1 a (new) — having regard to the recently published ‘Fit for 55 package’,
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 d (new) 1 d. Notes that the existing EPBD requires from the Member States to facilitate the deployment of recharging points in new and renovated buildings under certain conditions; notes that consumer-friendly and cost effective provisions, focusing on installation of recharging points for electric vehicles in shared garage of multi-dwelling buildings would incentivise smart and efficient infrastructure planning and permitting;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Underlines the notion that recharging electric vehicles in residential and office buildings needs to complement publicly accessible recharging infrastructure; highlights the need to deploy charging infrastructure capable of smart charging and for greater investment in e-mobility and vehicle batteries, which will facilitate peak shifting and demand response, creating cheaper and more efficient energy electricity grids that require less generation capacity and infrastructure;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Underlines the notion that recharging electric vehicles in residential and office buildings needs to complement publicly accessible recharging infrastructure to ensure the recharging capacity of electric vehicles;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Underlines the notion that recharging electric vehicles in residential and
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Considers necessary to simplify and speed up the process of implementing recharging points for electric vehicles in residential and non-residential buildings;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Highlights the importance of investments in public charging stations along core network corridors and on the comprehensive network, but emphasises that these can only be a complement to the much larger number of charging points that will be needed near homes and workplaces;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Highlights the importance of ensuring inclusive, cohesive and sustainable mobility for all Europeans and regions, including for outermost regions; underlines the importance of promoting alternative, safe and sustainable modes of transport and their respective infrastructure, including for persons with reduced mobility; calls on the Member States to ascertain socio- economic and territorial cohesion when designing their requirements for the installation of a minimum number of recharging points; urges the Member States to identify and address any social, economic, legal, regulatory and administrative barriers to the rapid development of recharging points;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Highlights the administrative barriers that continue to exist at national and local level, with regard to the permitting and approval procedures for recharging infrastructure, and which are hampering the deployment of recharging infrastructure in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings; emphasises that further efforts are required to remove such evident administrative barriers;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Citation 2 a (new) — having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles, and the proposal of the Commission to amend Regulation(EU) 2019/631 (COM(2021) 556) of 14 July 2021,
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Believes that Member States should retain the option to define the parameters for setting up Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) and be able to continue with an individual approach to their technical implementation
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Stresses that all building renovation work must be fully aligned with the energy efficiency first principle and contribute to the Union target of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3 b. Recognises the benefits of a community-centric approach to building renovation projects and, in particular, the benefits of integrating well connected public transport routes in improving the functionality of community spaces and neighbourhoods;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3 b. Stresses that new constructions and renovations of residential and non- residential buildings shall take into account environmental aspects, the digital transition and electric mobility;
Amendment 35 #
4. Underlines the fact that the renovation of buildings plays an essential role for the decarbonisation, integration of renewables and digitalisation in the transport sector; stresses that energy efficiency measures and increased renovation rate for the existing building stock will be important to achieve the Union’s short-term and long-term climate objectives, and facilitate the transport sector’s contribution to these objectives;welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s ambition in the ‘Renovation Wave’ to double annual energy renovation rates;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the fact that the renovation of buildings plays an essential role for the decarbonisation, integration of renewables and digitalisation in the transport sector; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s ambition in the ‘Renovation Wave’ to at least double annual energy renovation rates for all buildings and increase deep renovations;
Amendment 37 #
4. Underlines the fact that the renovation of buildings plays an essential role for the decarbonisation, integration of renewables and digitalisation in the transport sector; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s ambition
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Underlines the fact that European SMEs, also from the transport and tourism sectors, will play an essential role in the ‘Renovation Wave’; stresses in this regard the need for the EU to focus on the workforce shortages and EU wide incentives in order to create a skilled Europe’s labour force able to cope with ambitious climate targets;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Citation 7 a (new) — Whereas electric vehicles (EV) constitute an important component of a clean energy transition based on energy efficiency measures, alternative fuels, renewable energy and innovative solutions for the management of energy flexibility;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Recognises the importance of both urban green spaces and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) that mitigate high rainfall events, and the need to avoid the construction of residential and non-residential charging infrastructure and parking spaces that encroach upon such limited areas;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Emphasises the need of an holistic, coherent and inclusive urban planning, as well as the promotion of safe and sustainable modes of transport and their supporting infrastructure, including the deployment of sustainable alternative fuels where full electrification is not yet possible;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Stresses the need to maintain the NZEB requirements for new buildings. Believes, however, that a more balanced approach would be needed when referring to renovation works.
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Warns, however, of the effects that the growth of a particular model of tourism has on a number of territories, as it promotes speculation and deregulation of the housing market, increases rental prices and evictions that push people out of their territory, leading to sociological changes in local communities, changes which compromise the sustainability and quality of tourism, creating an oil slick effect that replicates those impacts in neighbouring councils;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4 b. Supports the gradual introduction of minimum requirements for the energy standards of buildings in the Member States,particularly in terms of financial and non-financial incentives for individual owners and segments.
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4 b. Recognises the gender disparity in both the transport and construction sectors and calls on the Member States to intensify their efforts to address this in their long-term renovation strategies;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 c (new) 4c. Takes the view, therefore, that the right to housing must be safeguarded and that measures to improve buildings' energy performance must not lead to evictions or cause local communities to lose their character;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Urges Member States to pay particular attention to the need to renovate car parks and other relevant buildings for recharging electric vehicles in their Long-Term Renovation Strategies (LTRSs); calls on Member States to outline to the highest possible degree of detail how these renovations will be carried out; calls on the Commission to provide guidance on the implementation of LTRSs;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Draws attention to the specific characteristics of the regions and the different starting points of the individual Member States with regard to existing charging points; stresses that plans and recommendations should take into account the existing situation and be based on an analysis identifying and adapting the demand for charging infrastructure to the needs of each region;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Citation 7 b (new) — Whereas the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) complements the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive by providing legal basis for the deployment of recharging points in residential and non- residential buildings; whereas with the majority of recharging highly likely to happen in private and in publicly accessible non-residential sites, the EPBD is the only law at European level to support the smart, private recharging;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Points out that several local authorities have started adopting decarbonisation plans that include also setting binding dates to ban the use of internal combustion engines vehicles; calls on these authorities to ensure that their plans include dedicated financial and technical support to adapt their building stock in order to meet their decarbonisation plans;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Encourages Member States to explore possible measures, such as tax relief, the adoption of effective bank loans systems and other solutions in order to support private users and SMEs in deploying smart, private recharging points;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Points out that developing electric mobility infrastructure fits in with the strategies for sustainable transport development; stresses, however, that long- term plans should take into account the societal and social circumstances of the individual Member States and regions;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5 b. Stresses the importance of the financial support for the deployment of smart, private recharging infrastructure for SMEs willing to transform their fleet of light-duty cars into electric cars;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5 c. Notes the importance to identify shortcomings in the implementation of the existing EPBD, the revision of which should foster provisions to further encourage and facilitate the deployment of private and public charging infrastructure in residential and non- residential buildings;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5 c. Urges for more planning at local level to initiate transition processes to improve public health through strengthening active transport modes, improving air quality, preserve cultural heritage and integrate climate mitigation and adaptation measures;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 d (new) 5 d. Emphasises that electro-mobility solutions must be readily accessible to all people; highlights, in this regard, the need for the renovation of buildings, including car parks, to improve the accessibility for people with disabilities;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 e (new) Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 f (new) 5 f. Considers that electricity suppliers and authorities shall take the necessary measures to guarantee access to electricity for vulnerable people;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Citation 7 c (new) — Whereas a critical analysis of the implementation of the existing provisions of the EPBD contrasted with the EU's increased climate ambitions for 2030 and 2050, should serve as a reference point for the future revision of EPBD, proposal of which is expected to be published by the end of 2021 (Q4 2021);
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Citation 7 d (new) — Whereas the existing private chargers have different applications and technical requirements than public charging points as they are supplied with lower power and are used for longer charging periods, they remain the most affordable type of charging method;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Citation 7 e (new) — Whereas all new cars and vans will have to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, and whereas the EPBD would need to reflect upon requirements for the installation of a minimum number of recharging points in parking spaces in buildings by mandating the deployment of adequate pre-cabling for EV charging by that date; whereas from 2025, Member States shall set requirements to define a minimum requirement of recharging points for all non-residential buildings, both public and private, with more than twenty parking spaces according to national conditions;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Notes that, in the same intervention, buildings can be made healthier, greener and interconnected within a neighbourhood district, as well as more resilient to the negative impacts of climate change; underlines that equipping buildings and their surroundings with recharging points for e-mobility and bike parking promotes the overall decarbonisation of the transport sector; notes that the regional and local authorities can play an important role in the planning process and should be consulted;
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2021/09/14
ITRE
203 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) — having regard the European Court of Auditors Special Report “Energy efficiency in buildings: greater focus on cost-effectiveness still needed” (2020),
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 c (new) — having regard to the Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC, Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources,
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11 a. Reiterates that it is necessary to take into account the presence of asbestos-containing products in the buildings and their removal or protection against the emission of asbestos into the environment upon upgrading the energy efficiency of buildings;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new) 11 b. Acknowledges that while deep renovations have the advantage of holistic change of a buildings energy performance, staged renovations can allow for less disruptive and more cost- efficient renovation measures by aligning them with given ‘trigger points’; notes that these are occasions either prompted by practical opportunities, personal circumstances, change of ownership or when rental properties change tenants; encourages Member States to consider how to use "trigger points" to incentivise renovations; further notes that the paper concludes that one-step and staged renovations are not in competition with each other, but are both suitable solutions depending on the specific situation; believes that staged renovations must be carried out in line with the deep renovation standards to avoid lock-in effects by ensuring a building renovation roadmap;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Reiterates its calls for an EU skills initiative that enables intermediaries such as installers, architects or contractors to advise, prescribe or install relevant solutions for energy efficiency programmes and a decarbonised building stock; believes it is necessary for Member States to provide a clear link between their national LTRSs and adequate initiatives to promote skills and education in the construction and energy efficiency sectors;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Reiterates its calls for an EU skills initiative
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Reiterates its calls for an EU skills initiative that enables intermediaries such as installers, architects or contractors to advise, prescribe or install relevant solutions for energy efficiency programmes and
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12 a. Calls on the Member States to invest in capacity buildings, technical assistance and on upskilling and reskilling policies to realise the twin transition;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12 a. Reiterates its support for the energy efficiency first principle, meaning that energy savings and efficiency gains must be prioritised;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that the principle of cost neutrality can help lift millions of people out of energy poverty and reduce energy bills; policy measures must prioritise the most energy-poor buildings in order to decrease energy poverty; believes that the right level of incentives to lower down renovation costs for specific target groups and sectors could be considered; however the renovations may also increase rent levels and consequently force low- and middle-income families living in rented accommodation to move from their homes; Member States should in their LTRS consider themodels that support cost neutrality so that rent increases are balanced by energy-savings;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that the principle of cost neutrality can help lift millions of people out of energy poverty and reduce energy bills; encourages Member States to systematically include policies and actions that target energy poverty worst- performing buildings of the national stock; recalls that the burden placed on the most vulnerable consumers caused by variability in the energy markets can be durably solved by enhancing energy efficiency in buildings;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that on-bill schemes, ESCO (energy service companies)-type renovations and other directly targeted financial support based on the principle of cost
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 d (new) — having regard to the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 (COM(2021) 557 final), proposal of the Commission to amend Regulation(EU) 2018/2001of 14 July 2021,
Amendment 110 #
13. Believes that the principle of cost neutrality can help lift millions of people out of energy poverty and reduce energy bills; Emphasizes the essential financial support to flexible financing platforms to provide complete solutions to tackle energy poverty;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that the principle of cost neutrality can help lift millions of people out of energy poverty and reduce energy bills; reminds that these people need strong financial help for making refurbishing affordable for them;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that the principle of cost neutrality and cost efficiency can help lift millions of people out of energy poverty and reduce energy bills;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13 a. Highlights that the EPBD should ensure that renovation delivers value for money and return on investment for homeowners and building owners by establishing real and measured improvements in energy performance of buildings; underscores that an approach based on the measured energy saved as a result of renovation will drive down the cost and increase both the quality and scale of the energy efficiency retrofits for existing buildings;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13 a. Calls on the Commission to set up specific measures for Member States and local and regional authorities to ensure the right financing instruments and incentives are available for people to be able to carry out renovations;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13 a. Calls for action to promote loans that set energy efficiency as criteria for lower interest rates;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Welcomes the relative success of ‘one-stop shops’ and emphasises the critical role they can play in connecting potential projects with market players, including smaller-scale projects; notes that there is no common understanding on what a one-stop shop is, as the existing models across the EU are different in terms of structure, management and type of assistance provided, and that they are often not economically viable and need to be run by public or publicly funded bodies; recalls, however, that these one-stop shops operate particularly well at local and regional level; recalls that both training and awareness are indispensable at those levels;
Amendment 117 #
14. Welcomes the
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen current EPBD provisions notably by introducing tangible policies, binding targets and regulatory instruments as well as an effective monitoring and review mechanism to ensure Member States LTRSs are coherent with the set targets; recommends to set a binding EU building standard for the existing and new stock, which is aligned with the climate neutrality goal; derives that renovations to such standard are required at a rate of at least 3% per year in all segments, starting with worst performing buildings; (This is the first point under Recommendations.)
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Large-scale renovations can have a significant impact on the local communities and on specific habitants whose homes will undergo renovation; citizens engagement in the green transition and the renovations of buildings is key to its success; furthermore inclusion of experts and public expertise can help to improve the implementation; calls on the Members States to provide sufficient and detailed information throughout the LTRSs on the public consultation process according to the relevant requirements in the EPBD;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) — having regard to Commission communication of 9 December 2020 on a Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy (COM(2020)789),
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Believes that One-stop-shops should advise and support both single- family homes and multi-unit buildings, and also provide support to accredited installers;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14 b. Underlines that the EPBD scope and ambition has to be revised not at least in the light of the climate legislation and the European Green Deal, including its strategies on a circular economy, a toxic free environment, biodiversity and a sustainable built environment; recommends to introduce provisions to consider both embodied and operational GHG emissions through the whole life cycle of buildings, as well as links to other regulatory instruments such as on waste, construction products and environmental legislation; urges Commission to revise the cost-optimal level as defined in Article 2(14) as part of the EPBD review; (This is the second point under Recommendations.)
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14 b. Recalls that LTRS must quantify the wider benefits of renovations like health, safety, thermal comfort and air quality, as important elements of indoor environment climate; not prioritising the quantification of the wider benefits does not give an accurate overview of the value added of renovations and hardens the opportunity to assess and further improve these factors;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 c (new) 14 c. Stresses the potential of nature- based solutions and green infrastructures, such as green roofs and walls, in improving the energy performance of buildings and for climate adaptation and mitigation, particularly in urban areas; calls on the Commission to introduce in the review of the EPBD provisions for greening and renaturing the built environment; calls on Member States to integrate nature-based solutions and green infrastructure in their LTRSs; (This is the third point under Recommendations.)
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 c (new) 14 c. Welcomes that the Commission in its analysis of the LTRS highlights Members States’ best practices; encourage the Commission to further disseminate best practices;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 d (new) 14 d. Recalls with respect to Article 19 of the EPBD that an ex-post evaluation is scheduled by 2026 at the latest; highlights this should contribute to drawing lessons from the experience gained and assessing the progress made in applying the EPBD across the EU Members States;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Member States to ensure the proper implementation of the EPBD in all its aspects; calls on the Commission to continue monitoring this implementation and, where possible, take action in the event of non-compliance; calls on the Commission to include at the new EPBD a proposed inspection form to create a common EPC for joint and comparable data on the EU level;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Member States to ensure the proper implementation of the EPBD in all its aspects; calls on the Commission to continue monitoring this implementation and, where
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Member States to ensure the proper implementation of the EPBD in all its aspects; calls on the Commission to continue monitoring this implementation and
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 b (new) — having regard to the Commission communication of 6 July 2021 on a Strategy to financing the transition to a sustainable economy (COM(2021)390),
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15 a. Calls on the Commission to provide a comprehensive and detailed list of reasons, as a tool for better policy- making;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15 a. Recommends a strong focus on social housing stock in the implementation of the EPBD;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to investigate how to formulate a standard template that Member States could use to ensure that they address all the requirements of Article 2(a) and harmonise objectives and requirements to allow for better comparability of results;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16 a. Highlights the need to provide for space in and adjacent to buildings that allows access to people with reduced mobility; recognises the need to designate both storage space for mobility devices including wheel chairs and push chairs and parking areas for sustainable, collective and soft transport solutions including electric scooters, bicycles and cargo bikes in renovated and new buildings; in that context calls to revise EPBD provisions, including on e-mobility (to allow for the installation of EV or e- bike recharging points) and to properly manage electric vehicle charging with smart charging functionalities to allow citizens engaging in storage/demand response, thus to enable peak shifting of electricity demand, creating cheaper and more efficient energy electricity grids that require less generation capacity and infrastructure; underlines the potential of buildings to provide renewable energy also for e-mobility for example through solar rooftops and thus integrate larger amounts of renewable energy into the electricity system while maintaining grid stability at all times;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16 a. Recalls that public buildings must lead the way by example in renovation rates and in achieving decarbonisation, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness, thus contributing to raising awareness and acceptance within the wider public;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16 b. Recalls its demand for the upcoming review of the EPBD to revaluate the e-mobility charging infrastructure requirements; calls on the Commission to introduce adequate and binding minimum requirements on charging infrastructure, especially also for e-bikes and e-scooters, in parking spaces of new and existing buildings, with a view to having universally accessible and smart recharging points in all parking spaces in buildings by 2030; calls on the Commission to always couple these requirements with adequate and binding minimum requirements on dedicated space for people with reduced mobility and sustainable, collective and soft mobility modes, such as car-sharing, e- scooters or bikes; calls on Member States to minimise administrative barriers with regard to the permitting and approval procedures for recharging infrastructure, at both national and local levels, in order to ensure the enactment of the “right to plug”;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on the Commission to consider how to facilitate further the development and funding of one-stop shops
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 a (new) — having regard to the Council conclusions of 11 June 2021 on a renovation wave that repairs the economy now, and creates green buildings for the future,
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on the Commission to consider how to facilitate further the development of one-stop shops, including through more stringent measures in the EPBD; stresses that one-stop shops can play a big role in addressing the issue of long and cumbersome permitting procedures as well as in fostering access to funding for building renovation, contributing to spreading information on terms and conditions;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on the Commission to consider how to facilitate further the development
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on the Commission to consider how to facilitate further the development of regional one-stop shops, including through more stringent measures in the EPBD;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Is convinced that additional guidance and support measures, notably technical assistance, information campaigns, trainings, project financing, among others, can lead to a greater renovation rate, which is currently too low to meet the 2030 and 2050 climate targets;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Calls on Member States to consider making use of key moments in the life of a building to initiate energy renovation, so called “trigger points”, while securing that it supported by the necessary technical assistance and finance;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the elaboration and strictly monitor the roll out of Engagement Strategies.
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17 b. Calls on Member States to introduce measures preventing the domination of the private equity funds and financial actors that renovate buildings with the solely aim to benefit financially from higher rents making it less affordable for long-term residents;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17 b. Calls on the Commission to require Member States to implement these Engagement Strategies towards local authorities at the political, administrative and financial levels for them to benefit from Technical Assistance.
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 c (new) 17 c. Calls on the Member States to consider the benefits of district based approachfor the large-scale renovations as important priority, which can offer additional synergies; notes that the involvement of local communities in that regards is essential;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18.
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 a (new) — having regard to the Directive 2018/2001/EU of the European Parliamentand of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources,
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the revision of the EPBD should serve primarily to solve the most basic problems of energy efficiency and comfort at homes, particularly for the most vulnerable ones, such as isolation of windows and roofs; to further promote smart buildings technologies and foster a data-centric approach; encourages the use and deployment of emergent technologies, such as 3D modelling and simulation and artificial intelligence, to drive carbon emissions reduction at every stage of a building’s lifecycle;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the revision of the EPBD should serve to further promote smart buildings technologies and foster a data-centric approach; encourages the use and deployment of emergent technologies, such as 3D modelling and simulation and artificial intelligence, to drive carbon emissions reduction at every stage of a building’s lifecycle; believes that social vulnerability, age of buildings, density, or geographical constrains, should be criteria for prioritising actions in the frame of LTRSs;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the revision of the EPBD should serve to further promote smart buildings technologies in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle, such as smart heating appliances, storage technologies, smart charging and demand response, and foster a data-centric approach; encourages the use and deployment of emergent technologies, such as 3D modelling and simulation and artificial intelligence, to drive
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the revision of the EPBD should serve to further promote smart buildings technologies and foster a data-centric approach; encourages the use and deployment of emergent technologies, such as 3D modelling and simulation and artificial intelligence, to drive carbon emissions reduction at every stage of a building’s lifecycle; notes that digital technologies should also be used to support the mapping of the existing stock and support LTRS deployment;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the revision of the EPBD should serve to further promote smart buildings technologies and foster a data-centric approach; encourages the use and deployment of emergent technologies, such as 3D modelling and simulation and artificial intelligence, to drive carbon emissions reduction at every stage of a building’s lifecycle, without prejudice to union rules on protection and transfer of personal and non-personal data;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18 a. Calls for the revision of the EPBD to further obligate more buildings to include building automation control (BAC), as the payback time of the BAC investment can be short while cutting the emissions remarkably and as first introduced in the latest EPBD, BAC ensures that systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, shading, security systems and other interrelated systems which create energy savings are used in large non-residential buildings by 2025;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18 a. Calls on Member States to foster renovation that favours the energy system integration of renewables in buildings, such as installation of e-vehicle charging infrastructure, thermal storage and connection to smart grids and document the progress in their LTRS as well as best practices should be shared;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18 a. Highlights that up-to-date, reliable and complete data on the performance of the whole European building stock is key to develop and implement effective policies aimed at improving the energy efficiency of the sector;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new) 18 b. Calls on the Member States to implement the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) to further promote smart buildings technologies; recognised that the SRI will help to further encourage the design and construction of new buildings as zero- energy buildings;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 a (new) — having regard to its resolution of 21 January 2021 on access to decent and affordable housing for all 2a, _________________ 2a Text adopted,P9_TA(2021)0020.
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new) Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 c (new) 18 c. Encourages Member States to improve data collection on indoor environmental quality parameters, with a view to developing minimum indoor environment quality standards;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 d (new) 18 d. Encourages Member States to ensure effective, ambitious, and consistent implementation of the approved Smart Readiness Indicator scheme across the EU; points out that the SRI should serve towards the achievement of the Renovation wave and the Energy System Integration by supporting the uptake of smart and flexible buildings;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 e (new) 18 e. Notes that digital technologies should also be used to support the mapping of the existing stock and support LTRS deployment;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Believes that the LTRSs should provide more details on long-term actions to create a more stable and attractive environment for investors, developers, homeowners and tenants; stresses that Member States must improve access to a range of financial and fiscal mechanisms to support the mobilisation of private investments and foster public and private partnerships;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Believes that the LTRSs should provide more details on long-term actions and financial incentives to create a more stable environment for investors, developers, homeowners and tenants; emphasizes that 'one-stop shops' should inform investors, developers, homeowners and tenants of flexible financing platforms for deep renovation;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Believes that the LTRSs should provide more details on long-term actions
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Believes that the LTRSs should provide more details
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Believes that the LTRSs should establish the modalities for consultation in an inclusive way and provide more details on long-term actions to create a more stable environment for investors, developers, homeowners and tenants;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 b (new) — having regard to Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU,
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Believes that the LTRSs should provide more details on long-term actions to create a more stable environment for investors, developers, homeowners and tenants and particularly, clear and affordable financing for all;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Highlights that the EPBD should ensure that renovation delivers
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Highlights that the EPBD should ensure that renovation delivers, primarily, comfort for people living and working in buildings, especially the most vulnerable ones, and then value for money and a return on investment for homeowners and building owners by establishing real and measured improvements in energy performance of buildings; underlines that an approach based on the measured energy saved as a result of renovation will drive down the cost and increase both the quality and scale of the energy efficiency retrofits for existing buildings;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Highlights that the EPBD should ensure that renovation delivers value for money and a return on investment for homeowners and building owners by establishing real and measured improvements in energy performance of buildings while also improving indoor climate; underlines that an approach based on the measured energy saved as a result of renovation will drive down the cost and increase both the quality and scale of the energy efficiency retrofits for existing buildings;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Highlights that the EPBD should ensure that renovation delivers value for money and a return on investment for homeowners and building owners by establishing real and measured improvements in energy performance of buildings; underlines that an approach based on the measured energy saved as a result of the renovation will drive down the cost and increase both the quality and scale of the energy efficiency retrofits for existing buildings;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Calls
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Calls on the Member States to use the LTRSs to implement innovative policies to actively involve citizens in energy efficiency programmes and
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Calls the Member States to actively renovate their public buildings, with affordable and cost-effective interventions that could be replied by private sector; calls on the Member States to use the LTRSs to implement innovative policies to actively involve citizens in energy efficiency programmes and implementation of the LTRS;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21 a. Notes that 30 % of domestic and 50 % of domestic accidental fires have an electrical source 1a; calls on Member States to develop an electrical inspection regime to be included in LTRS; believes that the European building stock renovation should integrate electrical safety checks and upgrades and ensure sufficient ventilation for smoke in case of fire; _________________ 1a https://www.feedsnet.org/#h.p_yx4F7usI0 mwl
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21 a. Calls on the Member States to be specific in their initiatives on mobilisation of investments and uptake of smart technology and well-connected communities;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 c (new) — having regard to the Commission communication of 6 July 2021 on a Strategy to financing the transition to a sustainable economy (COM(2021) 390 final),
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Encourages more Member States to introduce minimum energy performance standards and to lift current regulatory barriers in both property and rental laws (i.e. investment in property that can only be made by landlords and not by third party) and energy market design (providing financing at a prohibitive cost for energy efficiency works) hampering renovation projects and the implementation of innovative solutions such as on-bill schemes; recalls that these MEPS can offer a clear roadmap to decarbonisation, legal safety and a clear signal to every stakeholders and the whole value chain, also stimulating innovation; recalls, however, that successful implementation of MEPS depends on a solid group of measures to make rehabilitation easier, particularly for low income and vulnerable people;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Encourages more Member States to introduce minimum energy performance standards
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Encourages more Member States to consider to introduce mandatory minimum energy performance standards; recognises that Member States may retain some level of flexibility to design the measures, set the specific performancestandard, the segments of building stock covered and/or the scale of renovation required to accommodate different economic, climate, political and social conditions;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Encourages more Member States to introduce minimum energy performance standards, duly taking into account the specificity of the different buildings stocks and notably buildings that have special architectural or historical merit;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22 a. Calls on the Commission to propose minimum energy performance standards for existing buildings, together with a strong supporting framework that ensures the availability of financial, technical and administrative assistance;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22 a. Encourages Member States to improve data collection on indoor environmental quality parameters, with a view to developing minimum indoor environment quality standards;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 b (new) 22 b. Calls on the Commission to specify the relevant Indoor Environmental Quality parameters and minimum requirements to be considered in national EPBD implementations, including but not limited to thermal comfort (heating and cooling), Indoor Air Quality (ventilation), and adequate luminance (lighting);
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas buildings are indispensable for reaching the EU’s carbon neutrality, energy efficiency and renewable energy objectives and the struggle against energy poverty and social inequality;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 b (new) 22 b. Calls on the Commission to propose minimum energy performance standards for existing buildings, together with a strong supporting framework that ensures the availability of financial, technical and administrative assistance;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the Commission to link the LTRSs with the relevant provisions of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Renewable Energy Directive on efficient district heating and cooling and on the promotion of renewable energy in the building sector,
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the Commission to link the
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the Commission to link the LTRSs with the relevant provisions of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Renewable Energy Directive on efficient district heating and cooling and on the promotion of renewable energy in the building sector, while recognising that
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23 a. Calls on the Member States to fully implement Articles 14 and 15(4) provisions, providing citizens and professionals with clear details on which Building Automation and Control System (BACS) can deliver the mandatory capabilities as soon as possible, in order to make sure all the preparatory actions take place without delay before the deadline (2025); calls on the Commission and Member States to consider using existing tools/checklists developed by experts and professionals in transposition;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23 a. Provided the PwC1a analysis of global Venture capital investment trends over the period 2013-2019, which underlines that from $ 60 billion invested in climate tech, only $ 3.7 billion went toward solutions for the built environmen; calls on the Commission to provide dedicated financial support for buildings energy efficiency with the use of smart and digital solutions; argues that the LTRTs should monitor the implementation of the relevant projects; _________________ 1a https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/sustai nability/assets/pwc-the-state-of-climate- tech-2020.pdf
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 b (new) 23 b. Calls on the Commission to prioritise the decarbonisation of heating and cooling in buildings, in line with the priorities outlined in the Renovation Wave, by supporting an accelerated replacement of old and inefficient heating systems in buildings through the introduction of annual replacement targets;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Recalls its demand for the next revision to evaluate the need to review the charging infrastructure requirements in the EPBD, as well as include an integrated, systematic and circular approach for both urban and rural developments; call for an ambitious framework to help to simplify and accelerate the deployment of charging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings, and address possible regulatory barriers;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Recalls its demand for the next revision to evaluate the need to
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Recalls its demand for the next revision to evaluate the need to review and harmonize the charging infrastructure requirements in the EPBD and extend them to cover existing buildings, as well as include an integrated, systematic and circular approach for both urban and rural developments addressing the whole life cycle impact of buildings;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) — having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2020 on maximising the energy efficiency potential of the EU building stock (Text adopted, P9_TA 2020/0227),
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas buildings are indispensable for reaching the EU’s c
Amendment 200 #
24. Recalls its demand for the next revision to evaluate the need to review the EV-charging infrastructure requirements in the EPBD, as well as include an integrated, systematic and circular approach for both urban and rural developments, and promotes suitable ways to guarantee smooth use of bicycles, access and storage, in building design;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Recalls its demand for the next revision to
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 b (new) 24 b. Calls on the Member States to ensure the proper implementation of the Directive in all its aspects; calls on the Commission to continue monitoring this implementation and take action in the event of non-compliance.
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) A a. whereas Energy Efficiency First is a guiding principle of the European Energy policy to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, in particular by means of cost-effective end- use energy savings and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) A a. whereas every citizen should have a decent place to call home; whereas every citizen has the right to produce, consume, store and sell electricity either individually or as part of an energy community;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the building renovation depth and rate is currently low, at a
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the building renovation rate is currently very low, at around 1 % per year and even less in some member- states, and the renovation programme does
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the building renovation rate is currently low, at around 1 % per year, and the renovation programme does not always cover energy aspects; whereas this rate should increase to at least 3 % per year, for deep and staged retrofits, for the EU to reach climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the building renovation rate is currently low, at around 1 % per year, and the renovation programme does not always cover
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) C a. whereas structural funds and other EU financing have not properly contributed to the most cost-effective building renovation projects and therefore to meeting energy efficiency objectives;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) C a. whereas, according to the Commission assessment, in EU households, heating and hot water alone account for 79 % of total final energy use (192.5 Mtoe) 5a; _________________ 5a https://ec.europa.eu/energy/studies_main/ final_studiesmapping-and-analyses- current-and-future-2020-2030- heatingcooling-fuel_en.
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the latest revision of the EPBD in 2018 through Directive (EU) 2018/844 aimed to accelerate the renovation of existing buildings by 2050, to support the modernisation of all buildings with
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) D a. whereas since the last EPBD revision, the EU has adopted the objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, has engaged in the European Green Deal and has stepped up its climate and energy ambition through the adoption of the European Climate Law and the [Fit For 55 Package] requiring also an alignment of the EPBD with those new objectives;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) D a. whereas the Building Automation and Control System (BACS) measures included in the revised EPBD are not yet fully transposed in the Member States, creating uncertainties for investors and professionals;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the EPBD mandates Member States to develop, consult and adopt long-term renovation strategies (LTRSs), but
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) E a. whereas the social and economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the broader climate emergency that we are facing, push us to rethink our buildings and living spaces in light of more sustainable and inclusive standards and renovate them accordingly; whereas the renovation should prioritise worst performing buildings and address the needs of the most vulnerable, including those affected by energy poverty, those living in remote areas and people with reduced mobility; whereas the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative should support the identification and replication best practices for integrating those social, economic, environmental and cultural angles into an holistic approach to buildings;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) E a. Whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive requires Member States to carry out Comprehensive Assessments on Efficient and Renewable Heating and Cooling (CA H&C), identifying the potential for heating and cooling solutions in the building sector and proposing policies to deliver the efficiency and renewable potentials;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) E a. whereas the access to social housing is a principle recognised by the European Pillar of Social Rights and the long-term renovation strategies should adequately support the energy performance of this portion of the European housing’s stock;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) E a. whereas the New European Bauhaus initiative aims at removing the border between design and function, sustainable living, smart use of resources and innovative solutions, while ensuring social inclusion in the process;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) E b. Whereas the Renovation Wave strategy and the New European Bauhaus initiative set the ambition to achieve a built environment that is sustainable, visually appealing and inclusive;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) — having regard to its resolution of 19 May 2021 on a European Strategy for Hydrogen2a, _________________ 2a Text adopted, P9_TA(2021)0241.
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) E b. whereas in 2019 6 % of EU households were notable to pay their utility bills; whereas buildings’ energy inefficiency has direct consequences on energy poverty;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E c (new) E c. Whereas the operational focus and shared reporting protocols of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are regarded as critical for the effective implementation of EPCs;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that provisions in Article 2(a) of the EPBD will need to be strengthened in order to achieve
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that provisions in Article 2(a) of the EPBD will need to be strengthened in order to achieve 2050 climate-neutrality, consequently including the subsequent adaptation of its main objective and intermediate milestones;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that according to the analysis of the implementation of Member States’ LTRSs and the new policy framework, the provisions in Article 2(a) of the EPBD will need to be strengthened
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that provisions in Article 2(a) of the EPBD will need to be strengthened in order to achieve 2050 climate-neutrality, and its main objective, intermediate milestones and indicators subsequently adapted;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that provisions in Article 2(a) of the EPBD will need to be strengthened and effectively implemented in order to achieve 2050 climate-neutrality;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the EPBD, and detailed LTRSs, should be a driving force to increase the scale and speed of the renovation of the EU’s building stock through new innovative policy measures,
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the EPBD, and detailed LTRSs, should be a driving force to increase the scale and speed of the renovation of the EU
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the EPBD, and detailed LTRSs aligned with the Paris agreement, should be a driving force to increase the
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 b (new) — having regard to its resolution of 21 January 2021 on access to decent and affordable housing for all 2a, _________________ 2a Text adopted, P9_TA(2021)0020.
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the EPBD, and detailed LTRSs, should be a driving force to increase the scale
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that some Member States submitted their LTRSs late and that
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that some Member States submitted their LTRSs late and that two have not yet submitted their LTRSs at all; points out that, as a result, comparability among the plans from Member States is difficult
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets the fact that some Member States submitted their LTRSs late and that two have not yet submitted their LTRSs at all; points out that, as a result, comparability among the plans from the Member States is difficult, as late submissions include links with national recovery plans adopted because of the COVID-19 crisis and the latest EU policy
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Notes that buildings are responsible for 36 % of total GHG emissions whereas the building renovation sector is one of the key areas in order to reduce GHG; regrets that not all LTRS are providing GHG reduction data, which makes it difficult to assess the ambition of the strategies in terms of climate mitigation;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Recalls the importance of putting in place adequate incentives for the renovation of buildings as well as financial measures conditional on energy efficiency improvements and energy savings, in accordance with Article 10 (6) of the EPDB;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Highlights that by increasing the renovation rate to 3 % of the total building stock by year across the EU and renovating 210 million existing buildings, we could create up to 2 million jobs;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3 b. Believes that the LTRS should work as clear measures and monitoring tools that ensures that the yearly renovation rate increases; notes that the Renovation Wave strategy recently launched by the European Commission currently recommends “at least doubling” the renovation rate, in spite of recommendations that it must be tripled if we are to meet the EU’s climate targets;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Notes that the LTRSs submitted
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Notes that the LTRSs submitted have in general broadly respected the requirements of Article 2(a) of the EPBD, providing information on the different categories requested therein; regrets the fact, however, that the level of detail provided, and the level of ambition, varies from one LTRS to another; suggests to revise LTRSs of all Member States with a joint format;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 c (new) — having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles, and the proposal of the Commission to amend Regulation (EU) 2019/631 (COM(2021) 556) of 14 July 2021,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to monitor closely whether the LTRSs
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to monitor closely whether the LTRSs
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to monitor closely whether the revised LTRSs’ objectives are aligned with the European Green Deal, the Renovation Wave and the new climate and energy targets;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to monitor closely whether the LTRSs’ objectives are aligned with the Renovation Wave and the new targets on climate neutrality;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. Notes that the current NZEB definition in the EPBD is of a qualitative nature and leaves a wide margin of discretion to the Member States in setting national nearly zero eenergy buildings (NZEB) standards;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. Reminds that preparing the LTRS should be an inclusive process where stakeholders must be taken on-board, and regrets that an analysis of this was not included in the evaluation;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Points out that Member States broadly focused on decarbonising energy supply systems and greenhouse gas emissions, rather than actively improving the energy performance of buildings and thus reducing overall the energy consumption in this sector as part of an integrated systems’ approach to energy; stresses that energy efficiency and renewable energy use should be maximised across the entire energy value chain , across electricity, heat and gas, rather than just at individual building level;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 d (new) — having regard to Regulation (EU) 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC,
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Points out that Member States broadly focused on decarbonising energy supply systems and greenhouse gas emissions,
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Points out that Member States broadly focused on decarbonising energy supply systems and greenhouse gas emissions, rather than actively applying the Energy Efficiency First Principle and improving the energy performance of buildings and thus reducing overall the energy consumption in this sector;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Points out that Member States broadly focused on “end of pipe” measures, such as decarbonising energy supply systems and greenhouse gas emissions, rather than actively improving the energy performance of buildings and thus reducing overall the energy consumption in this sector;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Points out that the Member States broadly focused on decarbonising energy supply systems and greenhouse gas emissions, rather than actively improving the energy performance of buildings and thus reducing overall the energy
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Observes that the building sector has an important potential to contribute further to reaching the climate neutrality and European Green Deal objectives for example on biodiversity, a circular economy, as well as a toxic free and sustainable built environment thus reaping wider benefits, namely by addressing the broader environmental impact of buildings such as embodied emissions, sustainable materials and resource consumption;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Reminds that measures on energy performance can help reducing GEI but also have a higher impact on comfort, particularly in low income and vulnerable households;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the importance of sustainability in material use and resource consumption of a building’s lifecycle, from material extraction, construction and use, to end of use and demolition, including renewable and sustainable nature-based materials such as wood; highlights that construction is a complex activity that requires close coordination of many professional and craftspeople and relies on the use of a wide range of appropriate construction techniques and materials; believes that the review of the EPBD needs to consider the interaction with other sustainable construction policies and material neutrality in order to efficiently decarbonise European buildings;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the importance of sustainability in material use and resource consumption of a building’s lifecycle, from material extraction, construction and use, to end of use and demolition, including renewable and sustainable nature-based materials such as wood; believes that European forest-based industries can help decarbonise buildings by replacing CO2- intensive raw materials and fossil energy with renewable alternatives; therefore, stresses that wood-based materials must play a crucial role in substituting fossil- based alternatives in construction as well as heating and cooling of buildings;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the importance of sustainability in material use and resource consumption of a building
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the importance of sustainability in material use and resource consumption of a building’s lifecycle, from material extraction, construction and use,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 a (new) — having regard to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, Directive (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the importance of sustainability in material use and resource consumption of a building’s lifecycle, from material extraction, construction and use, to end of use and demolition, including renewable and sustainable nature-based materials such as wood, and reminds that wood as a construction material acts as a long-term carbon storage and reduces the overall carbon footprint of the building;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the importance of sustainability, life-cycle approach and circularity in material use and resource consumption of a building’s lifecycle, from
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the importance of sustainability in material use and resource consumption of a building’s lifecycle, from material extraction and exploitation, construction and use, to end of use and demolition, recycling and reuse, as well as the importance of including renewable and sustainable, locally produced nature-based materials such as wood;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the importance of sustainability in material use and resource consumption of a building’s lifecycle, from material extraction and exploitation, construction and use, to end of use and demolition,
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8 a. Further highlights that building planning should improve the circularity of waste created at the different stages of the construction process;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Regrets the fact that although the deadline for transposing the EPBD expired on 10 March 2020, some Member States have still not fully implemented this legislation; suggests to tie disbursement of related funding for energy efficiency in buildings to the condition that the regulatory framework is adequately implemented and enforced at national level;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Highlights the importance of clear
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Highlights the importance of clear and accurate information on energy performance and energy cost for prospective buyers and prospective tenants; believes that Energy Performance Certificates should be
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Highlights the importance of clear, accurate, and acc
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 b (new) — having regard to Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU,
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. Notes that Energy Performance Certificates currently lack comparability between Member States; stresses the gap between real energy performance and EPC calculated performance which is a source of confusion for EPC users; highlights the need to integrate the Building Renovation Passport, the Digital Building Logbook, and the Smart Readiness Indicator within the EPC framework to avoid a multiplication of tools and bring more clarity to consumers; believes this will facilitate renovation, increase its depth, ensure coordination between the different measures over time, and capture the multiples benefits;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. Highlights that ensuring good indoor climate conditions as a part of the renovation process is of utmost importance, as mould spores and other harmful substances in indoor air can cause severe and life-long respiratory defects;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. Recalls the need to complement EPCs by Building Renovation Passports(BRPs) to facilitate renovation, increase its depth, ensure coordination between the different measures over time, and capture the multiples benefits.
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. Recognises that improvement and better harmonisation of EPCs across the EU Member States is needed to enhance the comparability and ensure quality and reliability of such certificates;
Amendment 94 #
10 b. Believes that consumers would benefit from the availability of additional information on the Energy Performance Certificates, notably regarding Indoor Environmental Quality parameters, such as thermal comfort and indoor air quality; notes that in the Commission's comprehensive study of energy renovation activities, health was the primary incentive to carry out energy renovations among private homeowners, with a clear connection between home quality, energy poverty and health; believes that indoor air quality should be included when Member States promote building renovation through public incentive schemes, information campaigns, etc.;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 c (new) 10 c. Calls on the Commission to target non-residential buildings as the first mover, in the light of their decarbonisation potential and the fact that they are in average 55 % more energy intensive than residential buildings;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Highlights that ambitious goals for staged and deep renovation of the existing building stock will create millions of local, non-outsourceable jobs, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises, and provide clean and affordable energy to consumers; recalls the importance of deep renovations whilst recognising the extent of needed investments, which shall not place a financial burden upon European households, including low-income households; recalls challenges related to deep renovations posed by the heterogeneity of the building stock across the EU;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Highlights that ambitious goals for staged and deep renovation of the existing building stock will create millions of local, non-outsourceable jobs, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises, and provide clean and affordable energy to consumers; linking building renovation with economic recovery after the COVID- 19 crisis is therefore a major opportunity for Members States to reduce GHG, create jobs and secure better quality living; encourage Member States to use this opportunity to link building renovation with economic recovery;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Highlights that ambitious goals
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11 a. Calls on the Commission to introduce a ‘deep renovation’ standard aiming for energy savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions, as well as high environmental standards, climate resilience and accessibility, as well as a harmonised definition of nearly zero energy buildings (NZEB);
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