38 Amendments of Henna VIRKKUNEN related to 2021/2077(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
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Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
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 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
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 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
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 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
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 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
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 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
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 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to monitor closely whether the LTRSs’ objectives are aligned with the Renovation Wa align in their objectives with the Renovation Wave, Heating and Cooling Comprehensive Assessments mandates in the Energy Efficiency Directive and Renewable Energy Directive, and the new targets;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
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 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
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 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
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 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
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 easyaccessible, easier to read, display practical information on real energy performance, in particular on the actual carbon footprint of a building, digitised and integrate information from the local market in order to make themto become more accurate and comparable;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
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 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)
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 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
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);
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
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
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 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
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 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
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)
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 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
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 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that the revision of the EPBD should serve to further promote smart and flexible buildings technologies and foster a data-centric approach; encourages the use and deployment of emergent technologies, such as smart meters, smart charging, smart appliances and energy management systems interoperable with the grid and 3D modelling and simulation and artificial intelligence, to drive carbon emissions reduction at every stage of athe building’s lifecycle, starting in the planning and design phases and continuing into construction, operations, and retrofit;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
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 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
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)
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)
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 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that the LTRSs should provide more details onfor long-term actions and integrated infrastructure planning, based on a roadmap with concrete policies and a timeline with clear milestones, to create a more stable environment for investors, developers, homeowners and tenants;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on thefor Member States to use the LTRSs to implement innovative policies to actively involve citizens in energy efficiency programmes and implementation of the LTRS; stresses the importance of involving stakeholders, including local municipalities, housing associations, building professionals are mobilised to develop integrated plans and implementation strategies for the decarbonisation of buildings;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
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 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Encourages more Member States toAcknowledges the different construction and renovation dynamics for different types of buildings (public and private, non-residential and residential) in Member States; calls on the Commission to set a framework for the introducetion of minimum energy performance standards; for existing buildings that are progressively tightened over time in line with the 2050 objective; underlines that such standards would help operationalise the pathway to climate neutrality in the building sector by 2050 at the latest, and can give visibility and security to the market regarding the transformation of the existing building stock;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
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)
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 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
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 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
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 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
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.