Activities of Barbara KAPPEL related to 2016/0381(COD)
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REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings PDF (1 MB) DOC (195 KB)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to adapt this Directive to the technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation. The Commission should firstly carry out a public consultation with the relevant interest groups and Member States to determine the definition of the smartness indicator and provisions concerning its implementation. The smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ICT and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid. The smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will. The smartness indicator should be documented in the energy performance certificate at the owner's request and therefore be compatible with the energy performance certificates. The energy performance certificate can give confidence to the owner and the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced- functionalities.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The impact assessment identified two existing sets of provisions, whose aim could be achieved in a more efficient manner compared to the current situation. First the obligation, before any construction starts, to carry out a feasibility study on highly-efficiency alternative systems becomes an unnecessary burden. Second, provisions related to inspections of heating systems and air-conditioning systems were found to not sufficiently ensure, in an efficient manner, the initial and maintained performance of these technical systems. Even cheap technical solutions with very short payback periods, such as hydraulic balancing of the heating system and installation/replacement of thermostatic control valves, are insufficiently considered today to help consumers who are affected by energy poverty. Provisions related to inspections are amended to ensure a better result from inspections.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Notably for large installations, building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections. The installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost-effectiveeconomical alternative to inspections in large non-residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years. The current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted. For small scale installations, the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role. In addition, existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) To ensure their best use in building renovation, financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation, which should be assessed by comparing energy performance certificates (EPCs) issued before and after the renovation. The renovation measures carried out should be indicated in the energy performance certificate.’
Amendment 287 #
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 2
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, the long term renovation strategy shallcould contribute to the alleviation of energy poverty.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph is added: ’3a. In order to support the further development of energy efficiency, the Member States of the European Union shall introduce mechanisms for supporting SMEs in new forms of training and qualification, strengthening informal training schemes and prioritize the allocation of parts of the European Social Fund to increase the upskill of blue-collar workers in energy efficiency for the construction sector.’
Amendment 357 #
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
‘2. Member States shallmay ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation related to the electrical infrastructure of the building with more than ten parking spaces, at least one of every ten is equipped with ainfrastructure for the future set-up of recharging points within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals. This requirement shallmay 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 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1
Amendment 385 #
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 shallmay ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations related to the electrical infrastructure of the building, the adjacent or built-in parking slots, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cabling tube to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Directive with a definition of ‘smartness indicator’ and with the conditions under which the ‘smartness indicator’ would be provided as additional information to prospective new tenants or buyers. The Commission must firstly carry out a public consultation with the relevant interest groups and Member States to determine the definition of the smartness indicator and provisions concerning its implementation.
Amendment 454 #
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 – provided this is economically proportionate in the light of the extent of the renovation. The renovation measures carried out shall be indicated in the energy performance certificate.’;
Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 8 and 22 is 22 shall be conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in thisfor a period of five years beginning on [xx.xx.xxxx]. The Commission shall make a report in respect of the delegated powers not later than six months before the end of the five- year period. The delegation of powers shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 24.
Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. TWithout prejudice to the deadline referred to in Article 5(1), the powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Article 5, 8 and 22 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [date of the entry into force…until [xx.xx.xxx].
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 5, 8 and 22 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in forceAs soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament, to the Council and to the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 588 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Before the adoption of a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter-institutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201618 The powers to adopt delegated acts are conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 24 and 25. __________________ 18 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/31/EU
Articles 24 and 25
Articles 24 and 25
(12) Articles 24 and 25 are deleted; replaced by the following ‘Article 24 1. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 5 and 22 may be revoked by the European Parliament or by the Council. 2. The institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of powers shall endeavour to inform the other institution and the Commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken, indicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and possible reasons for a revocation. 3. The decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision. It shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force. It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 25 Objections to delegated acts 1. The European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification. At the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council that period shall be extended by two months. 2. If, on expiry of that period, neither the European Parliament nor the Council have objected to the delegated act it shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall enter into force on the date stated therein. The delegated act may be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and enter into force before the expiry of that period, if the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission of their intention not to raise objections. 3. If the European Parliament or the Council objects to a delegated act, it shall not enter into force. The institution which object shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act.’