15 Amendments of Josianne CUTAJAR related to 2021/2077(INI)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
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 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
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 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
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 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
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 material extraction, construction and use, to end of use and demolition, including renewable and sustainable nature-based materials such as wood; notes that further research into low-carbon materials is required as well as for low carbon processes;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
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 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
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 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
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 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
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 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
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 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
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 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Recommends a strong focus on social housing stock in the implementation of the EPBD;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
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 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
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 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
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 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
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;