Activities of Fiona HALL related to 2008/0223(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Recommendation for second reading on the Council's position at first reading for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings (recast) PDF (165 KB) DOC (88 KB)
Amendments (43)
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Council of March 2007 emphasised the need to increase energy efficiency in the Community so as to achieve the objective of reducing by 20 % the Community's energy consumption by 2020 and called for a thorough and rapid implementation of the priorities established in the Communication of the Commission "Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential" . This Action Plan identified the significant potential for cost- effective energy savings in the buildings sector. The European Parliament, in its resolution of 31 January 2008, has called for strengthening the provisions of Directive 2002/91/EC, and has called at various times, on the latest occasion in its resolution on the Second Strategic Energy Review, for the 20% energy efficiency target in 2020 to be made binding. Moreover, decision No .../2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on effort sharing, for which energy efficiency in the building sector will be crucial, sets national binding targets for CO2 reduction outside the ETS, and Directive 2009/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable energy sources calls for the promotion of energy efficiency in the context of a binding target renewable energy accounting for 20% of total EU energy consumption by 2020.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a methodology, which may be differentiated at national and regional level, and that includes, in addition to thermal characteristics, other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installations, application of renewable energy sources, passive heating and cooling elements, shading, indoor air-quality, adequate natural light and design of the building. The methodology for calculating energy performance should not only be based on the season where heating is required, but should cover the annual energy performance of a building.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Buildings have an impact on long- term energy consumption and new buildings should therefore meet minimum energy performance requirements adapted to the local climate. As the application of alternative energy supply systems is generally not explored to its full potential, the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of alternative energy supply systems should be considered for new and existing buildings, regardless of their size of the building.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Major renovations of existing buildings, regardless of their size, provide an opportunity to take cost-effective measures to enhance energy performance. For reasons of cost-efficiency, it should be possible to limit the minimum energy performance requirements to the renovated parts that are most relevant for the energy performance of the building of the whole building. Setting requirements for cost-effective measures will ensure that no barriers are created which might discourage major renovations from being undertaken.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Measures are needed to increase the number of buildings which not only fulfil current minimum energy performance requirements, but are more energy efficient. For this purpose Member States should draw up national plans for increasing the number of existing buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero and regularly report them to the Commissionare net zero energy, and for ensuring that all new buildings are net zero energy by 2016.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) In accordance with the requirements on the installation of smart meters laid down in Directive 2006/32/EC, owners and tenants should be supplied with accurate real-time information on energy consumption in the buildings that they occupy.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Public authorities should lead by example and should implement the recommendations included in the energy performance certificate within its validity period. Member States should include within their national plans measures, including financial measures, to support public authorities to become early adopters of energy efficiency improvements and to implement the recommendations included in the energy performance certificate within its validity period. In developing the national plans, Member States should consult the representatives of local and regional authorities.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive promotes the improvement of the energy performance of buildings within the Community, taking into account outdoor climatic and local conditions, as well as indoor climate requirements and cost-effectivenessoptimal levels of energy performance.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point a
Article 1 – point a
(a) the general framework for a methodology of calculation of the integrated energy performance of buildings and parts thereof and of the building’s envelope components and technical building systems;
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point c
Article 1 – point c
(c) the application of minimum requirements on the energy performance of existing buildings and parts thereof that are subject to major renovation and of the building’s envelope components and technical building systems whenever they are replaced or retrofitted;
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point d
Article 1 – point d
(d) national plans for increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal zerohave net zero energy consumption;
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point g a (new)
Article 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) education, training and mutual recognition requirements between Member States for certifiers of the energy performance of buildings and for inspectors of heating and air-conditioning systems.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) “net zero energy building” means a building where the overall annual primary energy consumption is no more than the renewable energy production on site;
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5
Article 2 – point 5
(5) "building envelope" means the elements of a building which separate its interior from the outdoor environment, including the windows, walls, foundation, basement slab, ceiling, roof, and insulation;
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) “envelope component” means an individual part of the building which influences the energy performance of the building and which is not covered by the technical building system definition, and includes windows, exterior doors, shading, walls, foundations, basement slab, ceiling, and roof (including insulation).
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 10
Article 2 – point 10
(10) "cost-optimal level" means the lowest level ofeconomic optimum between energy performance and costs during the life- cycle of a building, which are determined taking into account investment costs, maintenance and operating costs (including energy costs), earnings from energy produced, where applicable, and disposal costs, where applicable;
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 14 a (new)
Article 2 – point 14 a (new)
(14a) 'energy poverty' means the situation where a household has to spend more than 10% of its revenue on energy bills in order to heat its home to an acceptable standard based on the levels recommended by the World Health Organisation;
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that minimum energy performance requirements for existing buildings are set with a view to achievingnd for components and technical building systems and parts thereof, are set to achieve at least cost- optimal levels and are calculated in accordance with the methodology referred to in Article 3.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
When setting requirements, Member States may differentiate between new and existing buildings and between different categories of buildings.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
These requirements shall take account of general indoor climate conditions, in order to avoid possible negative effects such as inadequate ventilation, inadequate natural lighting, as well as local conditions and the designated function and the age of the building.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historic merit, wherein so far as compliance with thea specific minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance;
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) temporary buildings with a planned time of use of twoone years or less, industrial sites, workshops and non-residential agricultural buildings with low energy demand and non-residential agricultural buildings which are in use by a sector covered by a national sectoral agreement on energy performance;
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. As from 30 June 2014 Member States shall not provide incentives for the construction or renovation of buildings or parts thereof which do not comply with minimum energy performance requirements achieving the results of the calculation referred to in Article 5(2).
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. As fromNo later than 30 June 20174, where Member States shall review their minimum energy performance requirements set in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article theyand shall ensure that these requirements achieve the results of the calculation referred to in Article 5(2).
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
They shall report to the Commission all input data and assumptions used for these calculations and all calculation results. The report mayshall be included in the Energy Efficiency Action Plans referred to in Article 14(2) of Directive 2006/32/EC. Member States shall submit to the Commission those reports every three years. The first report shall be submitted by 30 June 2011 at the latest.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall prioritise energy efficiency and take the necessary measures to ensure that new buildings meet the minimum energy performance requirements set in accordance with Article 4.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 - introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 - introductory part
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) district or block heating or cooling, if available, particularly that based entirely or partially on renewable energy;
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) heat pumps as defined in Directive 2009/.../EC on the promotion of the use energy from renewable sources.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that when buildings undergo major renovation or building components, including envelope components, and technical building systems or parts thereof are retrofitted or replaced, their energy performance is upgraded in order to meet minimum energy performance requirements in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible. Member states shall determine these minimum energy performance requirements in accordance with Article 4. The requirements mayshall be set for both the renovated building as a whole or for the renovated systems or components when these are part of asystems and components whenever they are retrofitted or replaced, and for the renovated building as a whole in the case of a major renovation. Member States shall ensure that, as in Article 6, in the event of any major renovation, to be carried out within a limited time period, with the objective of improving the overall energy performance of the building or parts thereof. he following alternative systems are considered and taken into account: (a) decentralised energy supply systems based on renewable energy; (b) cogeneration; (c) district or block heating or cooling, if available, particularly that based entirely or partially on renewable energy; (d) heat pumps as defined in Directive 2009/.../EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8
Article 8
Technical building systems and building components 1. Member States shall set cost-optimal minimum energy performance requirements in respect of technical building systems which are installed in buildings and of building components. Requirements shall be set for new, replacement and retrofit of technical building systems and building components and parts thereof. The requirements shall in particular, but not exclusively, cover the following components: (a) boilers or other heat generators of heating systems including district or block heating and cooling; (b) water heaters in hot water systems; (c) central air conditioning unit or cold generator in air-conditioning systems.; (ca) installed lighting (cb) building components as defined in Article 2(5) 2. The minimum energy performance requirements set in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be consistent with theany legislation applicable to the product(s) which compose the systems and building components and be based on proper installation of the product(s) and appropriate adjustment and control of the technical building system. In particularthe case of technical building systems, those requirements shall ensure that a proper hydraulic balance of hydraulic wet heating systems is achieved and that the appropriate size and type of the product(s) have been used for the installation having regard to the intended use of the technical building system.
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that smart meters are installed in all new and renovated buildings and whenever a meter is replaced, and shall encourage the installation of active control systems such as automation, control and monitoring systems where appropriate, in order to allow consumers to receive proper information on their energy usage; to allow highly efficient output-time control manually and/or by building automation systems; and to serve as a data provider for implementing Articles 3, 4, 5 and 10 and Annex I.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9
Article 9
Buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zerowith net zero energy consumption 1. Member States shall draw up national plans for increasing the number of buildings of which bowith net zero energy consumption. 1a. By 2012 in the carbon dioxide emissions and primaryse of buildings occupied by public authorities and otherwise by 2016, Member States shall ensure that all new buildings have net zero energy consumption are low or equal to zero. They. 1b. Member States shall set targets for 2015 and for 2020 for the minimum percentage which those buildings in 2020 shall constitutof existing buildings which shall be net zero energy buildings, measured as a percentage of the total number of buildings and representas a percentage in relation to the total useful floor area. Separate targets shall be set for: (a) new and refurbishedMember States shall set separate targets for: (a) residential buildings; (b) new and refurbished non-residential buildings; (c) buildings occupied by public authorities. Member States shall set the targets referred to in point (c) taking into account the leading role which public authorities should play in the field of energy performance of buildings. 2. The national plan referred to in paragraph 1 shall include inter alia the following elements: (a) the Member State's definition of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero; (b) intermediate targets expressed as a percentage which those buildings shall constitute of the total number of buildings and represent in relation to the total useful floor area in 2015; (c) information on the measures undertaken for the promotion of those buildings. 3. Member States shall communicate the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 to the Commission by 30 June 2011 at the latest and report to the Commission every three years on the progress in implementing their national plans. The national plans and progress reports may be included in the Energy Efficiency Action Plans referred to in Article 14(2) of Directive 2006/32/EC. 4. The Commission shall establish common principles for defining buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zero. Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21(2). 5. The Commission shall publish a report on the progress of Member States in increasing the number of buildings of which both carbon dioxide emissions and primary energy consumption are low or equal to zerowith net zero energy consumption; (ba) details of the Member State's requirements concerning minimum levels of energy for renewable sources in new buildings and existing buildings undergoing major renovation, as required under Directive 2008/xx/EC on promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and Article 6 and 7 of this Directive; (c) information campaigns on the measures undertaken for the promotion of those buildings; (ca) national, regional or local programmes to support energy performance measures such as fiscal incentives, financial instruments or reduced VAT. 3. Member States shall communicate the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 to the Commission by 30 June 2011 at the latest and report to the Commission every three years on the progress in implementing their national plans. The national plans and progress reports shall be included in the Energy Efficiency Action Plans referred to in Article 14(2) of Directive 2006/32/EC. 3a. Within two months of notification of a national plan by a Member State under paragraph 3, the Commission, taking full account of the subsidiary principle, may reject that plan, or any aspect thereof, on the basis that it does not respect all of the requirements of this Article. In this case, Member State shall propose amendments. Within one month of receiving these proposals, the Commission shall accept the amended plan or request further specific amendments. The Commission and the Member State concerned shall take all reasonable steps to agree the national plan within five months of the date of the initial notification. 5. By 2016, the Commission shall publish a report on the progress of Member States in increasing the number of buildings with net zero energy consumption. On the basis of this report the Commission shall develop a strategy, and, if necessary, propose measures to increase the number of those buildings.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure that public authorities and public and private institutions which normally provide financing for the purchase or renovation of buildings in the Member State agree to accept the ratings and recommendations from energy performance certificates issued under their national and regional certification schemes as being of sufficient quality to form a basis for determining the level and conditions of financial incentives, fiscal measures and loan conditions.
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The energy performance certificate shall provide an indication as to where the owner or tenant can receive more detailed information regarding the recommendations given in the certificate. In addition, it shall contain information on the steps to be taken to implement the recommendations, including information on available fiscal and financial incentives and financing possibilities.
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Commission shall adopt, by 30 June 2010, guidelines specifying minimum standards for the content and presentation of energy performance certificates. The content of the certificate shall, where feasible, be available in languages understood by the owner and tenant. That measure, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 21(2). Each Member State shall recognise certificates awarded by other Member States in accordance with these guidelines and shall not restrict the freedom to provide financial services for reasons relating to the certificate issued in another Member State.
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 7 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. By 2011, on the basis of information received from Member States and in consultation with the relevant sectors, a voluntary common European Union certification for energy performance of buildings shall be developed through the committee procedure referred to in Article 21. Member States shall, by 2012, introduce in their territories this European Union voluntary certification which shall function alongside the national certification scheme.
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. All systems providing ventilation, regardless of the cooling power, shall be inspected and the inspection shall include an assessment of the airflows.
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Member States shall in particular provide information to the owners or tenants of buildings on energy performance certificates and inspection reports, their purpose and objectives, on cost-effective ways to improve the energy performance of the building and, on mid- and long-term financial consequences if no action is taken and on financial instruments available to improve the energy performance of the building. Information campaigns shall aim to encourage owners or tenants to meet and go beyond minimum standards.
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 1
Annex I – point 1
1. The energy performance of a building shall be determined on the basis of the calculated or actual annual energy that is consumed in order to meet the different needs associated with its typical use and shall reflect the heating energy needs and cooling energy needs (energy needed to avoid over-heating) to maintain the envisaged temperature conditions of the building. Consumption shall be balanced where applicable against energy produced by renewable energy sources on site.
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV a (new)
Annex IV a (new)