45 Amendments of Kathleen VAN BREMPT related to 2016/0381(COD)
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Our building stock is responsible for 40% of the energy use and 36% of the CO2 emissions in the EU. In order to reach our climate and energy goals, the energy demand of the building stock needs to be reduced by 80% by 2050, compared to 2005 levels requiring Member States to set clear long term (2050) and intermediate (2020, 2030, 2040) targets taking into account that the their national contribution to the Union's 2030 final energy demand shall be no more than 169 Mtoe in the residential and 108Mtoe in the tertiary buildings sector;
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change (COP21) must be reflected in the Union’s efforts to decarbonise its buildings stock, taking into account that almost 50% of the Union’s final energy demand is used for heating and cooling, of which 80% is used in buildings. The Union’s energy and climate goals therefore need to be based 100% on renewable energy by 2050, which can be achieved only making full use of energy saving potential and the “energy efficiency first” principle.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6 b) Renovating our building stock does not only lower the energy bill of the EU and its citizens, but is also crucial for reaching our energy and climate goals, will boost the Union’s competitiveness and will create thousands of jobs;
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 c (new)
Recital 6 c (new)
(6 c) For our workforce to be ready to tackle the renovations of the building stock and applying the newest techniques, materials and digital innovations, tailored education, trainings and skill development should be rolled out;
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The provisions on long-term renovation strategies provided for in Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council13 should be moved to Directive 2010/31/EU, where they fit more coherently, and updated to ensure access to affordable energy also for the most vulnerable citizens. __________________ 13 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) National long-term renovation strategies should specify their expected output and contribution to achieving the overall energy efficiency target of 40 % by 2030 in accordance with Directive 2012/27/EU, taking into account that every 1 % increase in energy savings reduces gas imports by 2,6 % and thereby contributes actively to the Union’s energy independence
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The agendas of the Digital Single Market and the Energy Union should be aligned and serve common goals. The digitalisation of the energy system is quickly changing the energy landscape, from the integration of renewables to smart grids and smart-ready buildings. In order to digitise the building sector, targeted incentives should be provided to promote smart-ready systems and digital solutions in the built environment. Those targets should, however, take into account the less digitally engaged consumers who should not be left behind. In-building physical communications infrastructure is addressed in Directive 2014/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. Targeted incentives should take into account the Union's connectivity targets, which are a prerequisite to the development of connected, smart homes. However, nearly zero emission buildings with good insulation may block indoor mobile connection and hamper the development of small cells and 5G networks unless the issue is considered during construction and renovation.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) It is crucial to bear in mind the extraordinary potential of the opportunities created by the development of ICT technologies, smart controls, big data and the internet of things when designing measures to improve energy efficiency.
Amendment 122 #
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 smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ICT and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid. TWhile 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 give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced- functionalities, consumers should always be in control of their data.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Notably for large installations, bBuilding 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-effective alternative toolds great potential to provide cost-effective and significant energy savings for both consumers and businesses. In particular for large installations, building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be effective and, because they support informed actions taken on energy savings, can replace inspections in large non- residential and, increasingly frequently, also in multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years. The current possibility to of opting for alternative measures is therefore deleted. However it should be possible to exempt technical systems explicitly covered by an energy service company (ESCO) programme from the inspection requirement. To avoid double inspections, installations that are operated by a utility or network operator and that are subject to inspections at the system level should be exempt from this requirement. 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 (EPC) role. In addition, existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements.
Amendment 160 #
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 ( and promote holistic building renovations as the best way of ensuring high energy performance and improved indoor comfort. Such renovations should be assessed by comparing EPCs) issued before and after the renovation. where proportionate to the volume of the renovation, or by similar adequate and proportionate documentation methods always based on the real energy consumption data;
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) For renovating strategies to be effective on the one hand, and for their effect to be measured on the other hand, there is an urgent need to develop an EU database gathering real energy consumption information of larger commercial and residential buildings which will help determine the most effective renovation measures and allow for ex-ante/ex-post evaluations as well as benchmarking;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13 b) Financial mechanisms and incentives should have a central position in the national long-term renovation strategies and be actively promoted by Member States, including by facilitating energy efficient mortgage standards for certified energy efficient building renovations, promoting investments for public authorities in an energy efficient building stock, such as by tackling disincentivising accounting standards, by promoting pre-financing options like on- bill or on-tax repayment schemes, and providing accessible and transparent advisory tools for consumers on their financing options for energy efficient renovations in buildings
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
3. ‘technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating, space cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water, built-in lightingindoor and outdoor lighting, elevators and escalators, building automation and control, solar shading, on- site electricity generation, on-site infrastructure for electro-mobility, or a combination of such systems, including those using energy from renewable sources, of a building or building unit;;
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
(1a) in Article 2, the following point is added: ‘3a. 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long term renovation roadmap of specific building;’
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
(1b) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3b) 'trigger point' means a key moment in the life of a building when it is easier and more economical to take an investment decision to undertake energy renovation works;"
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 c (new)
Article 2 – point 3 c (new)
(1cb) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3c) 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long-term renovation roadmap of specific building;"
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
(1d) In Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3d) 'indoor air quality' means the temperature, relative humidity, CO2, VOC, Radon, mould and other particulate matter;"
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
(a) the first paragraph consists of Article 4 of the Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency16 , other than its last subparagraph; __________________ 16 OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 13ollowing paragraph is inserted: '1. Member States shall establish a long-term strategy for mobilising investment in the renovation of the national stock of both public and private buildings with the aim of providing for the decarbonisation of the building stock by 2050 and delivering affordability for tenants and owners of the buildings. That strategy shall encompass: (a) an overview of the national building stock, based, as appropriate, on statistical sampling; (b) identification of cost-effective approaches and actions to stimulate renovations relevant to the building type and climatic zone, considering relevant trigger points in the life-cycle of the building; (c) policies and measures to stimulate cost-effective deep renovations of buildings, including staged deep renovations and decarbonisation of the heating demand, as well as targeted, small, very low cost renovations, e.g. thresholds and thermostatic radiator valves (d) policies and actions to target the worst performing segments of the national building stock, households subject to energy poverty and households subject to split-incentive dilemmas for renovations, including by requiring that the buildings in the lowest energy classes of the energy performance certificate are not rented after 1 January 2023; (e) policies and actions to target all public buildings, including social housing; (f) an overview of national initiatives to promote skills and education in the construction and energy efficiency sectors as well as education in smart technologies; (g) a forward-looking perspective to guide investment decisions of individuals, the construction industry, public institutions including municipalities, and financial institutions; (h) an evidence-based estimate of expected energy savings and wider benefits, such as health; (i) the introduction of building renovation passports; (j) policies delivering Very High Capacity Network to premises in accordance with Directive XXXX/XX/EU (European Electronic Communications Code) and in-building physical infrastructure in accordance with Directive 2014/61/EU.’
Amendment 260 #
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 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measureactions to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonise theird national building stock, with specific milestones for 2030. and 2040, including indicators measuring progress of implementation towards these milestones. Member States shall specify how their milestones contribute to achieving the Union's binding energy efficiency target of 40% in 2030 and the Union's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80- 95% by 2050.
Amendment 280 #
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 shall contribute to the alleviation of energy povertyestablish specific measures and financing instruments to decrease energy demand, eradicate energy poverty and renovate the social housing stock while securing affordable housing.
Amendment 294 #
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 3 – point a
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the aggregation of projects, amongst others via investment platforms, to make it easier for investors to fund the renovations referred to in points (b) and (c) in paragraph 1;
Amendment 303 #
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 3 – point c a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) promoting pre-financing options like on-bill or on-tax repayment schemes.’
Amendment 304 #
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 3 – point c a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) accessible and transparent advisory tools, such as one-stop-shops for consumers, for guidance on energy efficiency, replacement of fossil fuel boilers with renewable-based alternatives and available financial instruments for energy efficiency renovations in buildings."
Amendment 315 #
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)
Amendment 316 #
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) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3a. Member States shall, with effect from 1 January 2020, adopt long-term renovation strategies containing policies and measures resulting in the deep renovation of building stock. Those measures shall include trigger points for energy renovation, a minimum energy performance requirement for the renovation of commercial and public buildings, and financing mechanisms."
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3b. Each Member State shall carry out a public consultation on its draft long- term renovation strategy at least six months prior to submission of its long- term renovation strategy to the Commission. The result of the public consultation shall be published in summarised form as an annex to the strategy and made accessible online."
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
(bc) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3c. Each Member State shall report on the implementation of its long-term renovation strategy in accordance with Article 19(a) of Regulation xxx/xxx/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the Governance of the Energy Union, 2016/0375 (COD)], as a part of their integrated national energy and climate progress report."
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(3a) in Article 7, the following paragraph is inserted after the fourth paragraph: "Member States shall ensure that energy performance upgrades also contribute to achieving a healthy indoor environment and avoiding problems such as mould."
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
(4) in Article 7, the fifth subparagraph is deleted;replaced by the following: "Member States shall encourage, in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation, the consideration and taking into account of alternative, high- efficiency systems, in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible."
Amendment 347 #
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 shall ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than ten parking spaces undergoing major electrical or parking lot related renovation, at least one of every ten, is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU onf the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signalsEuropean Parliament and of the Council17. Thisat requirement shall apply to all public and commercial non- residential buildings, and to public parking lots operated by private entities with more than ten parking spaces, as of 1 January 2025. __________________ 17 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 381 #
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 shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and thosthat are new or that are undergoing major renovations with regard to the electrical infrastructure of the building or the adjacent or built-in parking lot, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cabling or ducting to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 403 #
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 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Member States may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings whichprovided that they are already covered by comparable requirements pursuant to Directive 2014/94/EU.;
Amendment 407 #
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 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
"4a. Member States shall clarify and remove regulatory barriers for installing recharging points. All tenants and co- owners of residential and non-residential buildings shall have the right to install means for recharging in their building."
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
‘6a. When Member States shall put in place a database for registering EPCs itand for uploading real energy consumption data of public, commercial and large residential buildings which shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered, regardless of their size and category. The database shall contaCommission shall provide guidance in creating the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updatedis database which will enhance energy performance comparisons and benchmarking across the Member States, energy suppliers, DSOs and other involved parties shall provide the necessary data free of charge while respecting the rules on data protection and the database shall be updated annually.
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
‘2. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may setshall requirements to ensure that that large non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 MWh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems by January 2023. These systems shall be capable of:
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
"3a. For buildings outside the scope of Article 14.1., Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to introduce a system of energy labels for fossil fuel space and combination heaters, which were installed in existing buildings and have been in operation for at least 15 years, aimed at promoting energy efficiency and more responsible use of energy by end-users.
Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air- conditioning systems for non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250MWh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulatedof an effective rated output of over 100 2kW. The inspection shall include an assessment of the air- conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building. The assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air-conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime. The results and recommendations of these inspections should be taken along in building renovation passports and a follow up on the effective implementation of the recommendations needs to be organized;
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may setshall requirements to ensure that that large non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 MWh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems by January 2023. These systems shall be capable of:
Amendment 561 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
"3a. Technical building systems explicitly covered by a contractual arrangement on an agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion, such as energy performance contracting as defined in point (27) of Article 2 of Directive 2012/27/EU, or that are operated by a utility or network operator and therefore subject to measures on the system side, shall be exempt from the requirements laid down in paragraph 1."
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(9a) in Article 19, the following paragraph is added: The Commission shall assess the need for further harmonisation of energy performance certificates in accordance with Article 11. The Commission shall introduce the concept of a building renovation passport, as a part of the recommendations section of the energy performance certificates, in order to provide a long-term, step-by-step renovation roadmap for a specific building.
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(9a) in Article 19, the following paragraph is added: The Commission shall assess the option of introducing a “material performance certificate” stimulating the uptake of recycled and renewable building materials when constructing new buildings or when renovating, as well as the concept of a building material passport, enabling the proper dismantling, reuse and recycling of building materials with the ambition of respecting the cradle to cradle principle;
Amendment 604 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and adequate, lighting and ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum healthmaximise health, indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by Member States at national or regional level.