6 Amendments of Jessica POLFJÄRD related to 2020/2070(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the announcement of a renovation wave as part of the European Green Deal; urges the Commission to present it as planned, given that it is a key element of the post-COVID-19 recovery plan; calls on the Member States to step up large-scale renovation plans under the national energy and climate plans (NCEPs); notes that energy efficient renovation is the first step towards a climate neutral energy system;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that a circular economy labelling system, based on environmental standards and criteria for materials linked to their potential for reintroduction into the value chain, should be established to complement the requirements for energy efficiency ;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Asks the Commission to introduce harmonised standards for secondary materials to ensure that the Union has a well-functioning internal market for quality secondary materials;
Amendment 103 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that there are barriers to investments for energy efficient renovation; such as split incentives, high investment costs, medium/long term payback time; encourages the Commission to develop a market-based policy framework to stimulate investments and local innovation initiatives; in particular, in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on public and private finances, strongly believes that any increased regulatory burden or short-term costs, must be coupled with long-term financial incentives;
Amendment 119 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the key factor in actualising an actual wave of renovation in Europe will have to engage all actors in the value chain in the transition; the initiative should entail a strategy to raise awareness of the benefits of renovating property amongst property owners and tenant-owner associations; equally there must be an increased awareness amongst SMEs on the benefits of substantial renovations;
Amendment 124 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Believes that a strategy aimed at maximising the efficiency of the EU building stock must take into consideration the different circumstances relevant to each Member State, in order to effectively address issues efficiently; where applicable in accordance with the integrated National Energy and Climate Plans adopted; considers that an incentive-based approach at the regulatory level is essential to maximise efficiency and to leverage necessary private and public investments;