Activities of Iskra MIHAYLOVA related to 2020/2070(INI)
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REPORT on maximising the energy efficiency potential of the EU building stock
Amendments (34)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas over 94% of today’s buildings will be standing in 2050;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the majority of buildings urgently need to be renovated to become energy efficient and climate neutral;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas increasing renovation rates to almost 3% will create around 1 million additional jobs in the construction sector and could be an important part of the recovery strategy after the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. DemandBelieves that building policies should be holistic and inclusive, and should include IRPs that integrate social services, mobility, industrial and, energy functions of buildings, and enable on-site and nearby renewables production and demand-side flexibility; is of the opinion that a European Solar rooftop programme could be a good example and play important role in the upcoming renovation wave;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to immediately launch inclusive IRP platforms, accompanied by EU initiatives circulating best practices on the replicability of programmes, the dissemination of capacities, and sector integration, and safeguards for communities in energy poverty;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 a (new)
Subheading 1 a (new)
Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers than long term renovation strategies should be recognised as a key instrument for planning, progress measuring and the achievement of energy objectives; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading 'Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress')
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Is convinced that the multi-level implementation platform for integrated building renovation strategies should engage local, regional, national and European authorities in all sectors in order to support Member States in the execution of their long term renovation strategies; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading 'Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress')
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Asks the Commission to adopt a policy which will facilitate IRPs at local and regional level providing for deep renovations; calls on the Commission to step up its work on the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and the EU City Facility; highlights in this respect also the major importance of the Urban Agenda and the Urban Partnership; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading 'Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress')
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8e. Believes that the accelerated integration and use of renewable energies contributes to the principle of energy efficiency and provides a fully decarbonised and affordable energy supply; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading 'Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress')
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Acknowledges the role of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) in the financing of energy efficiency projects and in defining energy efficiency as a specific objective for regional development in the period 2021 - 2027;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to create flexible models for the synergies of different financial programmes and instruments for financing energy efficiency in buildings;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers that the opportunity and the good practices in directing carbon revenues from the EU ETS into energy efficiency actions should be developed and promoted accordingly;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the need to increase absorption rates of funds by removing barriers, especially through technical assistance, as well as the necessity to provide continuous and stable financing for IRPs both from European and national sources without interruptions caused by different budget planning measures;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Acknowledges the role and the successful model of the European Fund for Strategic Investments; calls for a prioritisation funding for energy efficiency of buildings within the InvestEU sustainable infrastructure window; believes that financing schemes should incentivise and prioritise deep renovations aiming at 2050 climate neutrality targets;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes and recognises the key role of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in providing financial support for energy efficiency and planning through strong measures such as the financing of up to 75% of eligible capital expenditure in energy efficiency in residential buildings; considers that EIB’s support for Renovation Wave will deliver for activating more public sector loans that will incentivise commercial banks, pension funds and private sector to further invest in the building renovation; calls to further develop and facilitate use of Public Private Partnership (PPPs);
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights the need to decrease costs, speed up duration, effectivity, reliability and integration to increase IRPs through creating open and competitive renovation markets, industrially produced, prefabricated elements, and to engage in serial and district renovations;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Highlights that the use of renewable energy plays a crucial role in decarbonisation and energy efficiency; calls therefore on the Commission and the Member States to actively promote and incentivise full integration of renewable energies in the building sector;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the importance of the energy efficiency first principle in decarbonising heating and cooling, other energy intensive systems, electrification of residual demand through renewable energy combined with heat pumps or efficient district heating systems, as well as in load management and flexibility; underlines the need to plan IRPs in order to achieve synergies;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that the new sustainable construction materials and technologies used to boost energy efficiency should be fire safe to safeguard circularity and resource efficiency; recalls that fire safety aspects should be considered during the design, construction, renovation and operation of buildings in prevention, detection, early suppression, evacuation, compartmentation, structural safety and fire-fighting;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the importance of co- benefits with renovation requirements at trigger points; highlights thatbelieves that deep renovation of the worst performing buildings should be prioritised by notably developing minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for worst-performwhich are essential for investment ing rented buildings especially benefit occupants that are at risk of energy povertyovation and should apply horizontally, while based on the existing national energy labels; regrets extremely the low levels of deep renovations at an expected rate of 0.2%; calls on the Commission and Member States to examine and introduce where possible minimum binding renovation targets in order to meet 2050 climate neutrality targets;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the importance and potential of the Just Transition Fund within the context of the recovery plan after the COVID-19 crisis for trainings and qualification of workers of the construction and renovation sectors;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Considers that the digitalisation of the buildings and construction technologies are key drivers for greater energy efficiency; invites all local, regional, national and European actors involved to take pro-active part in the promotion of full digitalisation;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Underlines that the digitalisation of construction and renovation companies is a major step forward towards full digitalisation of the entire buildings sector;
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Underlines the role of digitalisation in planning, implementation, control and monitoring of the renovation plans’ results;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27d. Highlights the great potential integrated artificial intelligence could play in data analysis, monitoring, management and adjustment of energy consumption in buildings;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Recalls, in this respect, that the Renovation Wave is an integrated part of the EU Green Policy which can be implemented in full synergy with the Green Deal proposal, Industrial strategy, strategy for SMEs, Circular Economy Strategy and Clean Energy package;
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the Member States’ long-term renovation strategies (LTRSs) in setting out milestones towards the climate neutrality objective; encourages governments to implement innovative policies to actively involve citizens in energy efficiency programmes;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to launch multinational, cross sectorial, country specific and tailored communication campaigns across EU on multiple opportunities and various benefits that could be obtained through improved energy efficiency of the European building stock;