24 Amendments of Massimo PAOLUCCI related to 2016/0381(COD)
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) Around 50 million households in the Union are affected by energy poverty. Energy poverty should be considered as the inability of a household to support an adequate level of energy supply so as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, due to a combination of low income, high-energy prices and low quality, poor performing housing stock. The present building renovation rates are insufficient and those buildings owned or occupied by low-income citizens at risk of energy poverty are the hardest to reach.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) The Union's building stock will need to become ‘nearly zero-energy buildings’ by 2050, in line with the objectives of COP21 (the Paris Agreement). The current building renovation rates are insufficient and those buildings owned or occupied by low- income citizens at risk of energy poverty are the hardest to reach.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) To meet the targets for decarbonising the building stock by 2050, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the transition to a low- carbon economy, it will be necessary to take a holistic approach to defining energy-efficient buildings. Specifically, by 2024, the European Commission ought to present a feasibility study on the possible expansion of the Directive’s scope, given its possible revision in 2028, with a view to providing for the inclusion of the embodied energy required to construct a building and its building components.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Ambitious goals for deep renovation of the existing building stock will create millions of jobs in the Union, in particular in micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises. In that context, it is necessary for Member States to provide a clear link between their national long-term renovation strategies and suitable initiatives to promote education, lifelong training and skills for technicians and professionals working in the construction and energy efficiency sectors.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) National long-term renovation strategies should specify their expected output and contribution to achieving an energy efficiency binding target of 40 % by 2030.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) In order to encourage renovations, long term private financing and de- risking tools should be promoted by implementing energy efficient mortgage standards for certified energy efficient building renovations. A lower risk weighting in capital requirements should be recognized for financial institutions providing energy efficient mortgages. The requirements should reflect the potential risk mitigating effects of energy efficiency and be reviewed in light of de-risking data gain; where appropriate, a lower capital charge for energy efficiency mortgage collateral should be considered.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13 b) The European Commission is assessing whether to exclude from the Stability and Growth Pact investments in energy efficiency by Member States in buildings and public infrastructure where they can produce definite savings in public expenditure.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) Where a new energy performance certificate demonstrates an improvement in the building’s efficiency, its cost may be included in the incentive provided by a Member State.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13 b) The role of long term investors should be enhanced by facilitating their access to refinancing of portfolios which assets have energy efficiency renovations characteristics.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
(a) the first paragraph consists of Article 4 of the Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency16 , other than its last subparagraph; _________________ 16paragraph 1 is inserted as follows: "1. Member States shall establish a long- term renovation strategy for mobilising investment in the renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings, both public and private, with the aim of encouraging and guiding the full decarbonisation of the building stock by 2050. This strategy shall encompass: (a) an overview of the national building stock based, as appropriate, on statistical sampling; (b) identification of cost-effective approaches to actions and renovations relevant to the building type and climatic zone; (c) policies and measures to stimulate cost-effective deep renovations and energy efficiency actions at buildings, including staged deep renovations; (d) a forward-looking perspective to guide investment decisions of individuals, the construction industry and financial institutions; (e) an evidence-based estimate of expected energy savings and wider benefits; (f) complementary and/or alternative measures to renovation, such as energy performance contracting, measures aimed at improving consumers behaviour, connection to efficient district heating and cooling systems." OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 13
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measureactions to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to fully decarbonise their national building stock, with specific milestones for 2030 and 2040. When setting those milestones, Member States shall specify how they contribute to achieving the EUs binding energy efficiency target of 40% in 2030 in accordance with the Unions target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050. In addition, the long term renovation strategy shall establish specific measures and financing instruments to decrease energy demand and contribute to the alleviation of energy poverty.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than ten parking spaces inside or physically adjacent to the building, at least one of every ten is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 with the power of at least 7kW on every parking space and in line with the best available technology, which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals. This requirement shall apply to all non- residential buildings, with more than ten parking spaces, as of 1 January 2025. _________________ 17 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in the previous subparagraph to buildings owned and occupied by small and mediummicro and small-sized enterprises as defined in Title I of the Annex to Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations, with more than ten parking spaces inside or physically adjacent to the building , include the adequate pre- cabling with the power of at least 7 kW for every parking space and in line with the best available technology to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/UE
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. All tenants and co-owners of residential buildings shall have the right to install a recharging point at their own expenses in the building they occupy. Members States shall put in place simplified notification and approval procedures to this end.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/UE
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Member States shall ensure that public parking lots operated by private entities are subject to the same requirements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/UE
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation. These certificates shall be provided also in a digital version with the possibility to include the relevant information in order to model and project the impact of building improvements.;
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation; where a new energy performance certificate demonstrates an improvement in the buildings energy efficiency, its cost may be included in the incentive provided by the Member State.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 9 a (new)
(6 a) Article 11 is amended as follows: (a) the following paragraph 9a is inserted: 9a. The Commission shall assess the need for further harmonisation of energy performance certificates in accordance with Article 11 of this Directive and taking into account the feasibility of introducing national sample-based systems to monitor them.
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Directive 2010/31/UE
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings, such as the heat generator, control system and circulation pump(s) for non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250MWh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 1020 kW. That inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building. The assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime;
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may set requirements to ensure that residential buildings with centralised technical building systems of a cumulated effective rated output of over 1020 kW are equipped:
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air- conditioning systems for non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250MWh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 1002 kW. The inspection shall include an assessment of the air- conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building. The assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air-conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime;
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may set requirements to ensure that residential buildings with centralised technical building systems of a cumulated effective rated output of over 1002 kW are equipped:
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
9a. Article 19 is amended as follows: (a) the following paragraph 1a shall be inserted: In order to achieve the building stock decarbonisation targets by 2050 and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, the European Commission should present, by 2024, a feasibility study on the possible expansion of the Directives scope, given its possible revision in 2028, with a view to providing for the inclusion of the embodied energy required to construct a building and its building components.