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ERASMUS IP Sustainable Refurbishment , Retrofit , Energy Management in Housing Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Europe Barriers and Policies Maria Isabel Abreu [email protected] 9 th April, Vilnius . Employment, Innovation, Education, Social inclusion and Climate/Energy - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ERASMUS IP Sustainable Refurbishment, Retrofit, Energy Management in Housing
Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Europe
Barriers and Policies
Maria Isabel [email protected] April, Vilnius
Europe 2020 is the EU's growth strategy for the coming decade
“In a changing world, we want the EU to become a smart, sustainable and inclusive
economy. These three mutually reinforcing priorities should help the EU and the Member
States deliver high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion.”
José Manuel BarrosoPresident of the European Commission
Employment, Innovation, Education, Social inclusion and Climate/Energy
to be reached by 2020
Each Member State must adopted its own national targets in each of these areas Concrete actions are essential
5 ambitious objectives
IMPORTANT DATES
- May 2010 - Recast of the EPBD Directive
- End of 2018 - Public buildings have to be nearly zero energy standards (nZEB)
- End of 2020 - All new buildings be nearly zero energy
- October 2012 - EED Directive enacted
- March 2011, the EC adopted the Communication "Energy Efficiency Plan 2011"
- Implementation of the EPBD Recast should be until 2012
- December 2011, the European Commission adopted the Communication “Energy Roadmap 2050”
The recast added several new requirements and strengthened others:
Setting up EU-wide nearly zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) requirements
Development of national plans for increasing the number of nZEB
Setting up energy performance requirements at a cost-optimal levels
Independent control systems for Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Inspection reports
Reinforcement of the energy certification of buildings
Extended de scope to almost all existing buildings and major renovations
May 2010 - Recast of the EPBD Directive
New Energy Building Concept
A driver for reforcing building
refurbishment market
Member states should follow the leading example of the public sector buildings
by developing POLICIES
and define targets in order to stimulate the transformations of buildings that are refurbished into nZEB
May 2010 - Recast of the EPBD Directive
http://www.granlund.fi/en/news/granlund-is-nzeb-ready/
For saving more energy through concrete measures
Aims at creating substantial benefits for households, businesses and public authorities
It should transform our daily lives and generate financial savings of up to €1000 per household every year
It should improve the EU's industrial competitiveness with a potential for the creation of up to 2 million jobs
March 2011Communication "Energy Efficiency Plan 2011"
Establishes a common framework of measures for the promotion of energy efficiency within the Union in order to:
- Ensure the achievement of the Union’s 2020 20 % headline target on energy efficiency - Prepare the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond that date
It lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and
use of energy
Provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets for 2020
October 2012 - EED Directive
Some statistics for European Countries
New buildings can be constructed with high performance levels
The energy performance of our buildings is generally poor The levels of energy consumed in buildings represents one of the most
significant CO2 emissions sources in Europe
Older buildings, representing the vast majority of the building stock, which are predominantly of low energy performance and in need of renovation work
European legislation on buildings (EPBD) and energy efficiency (EED) requires European Member States to develop strategies on how to progressively transform their national
building stocks into an energy performing and climate neutral built environment
The implementation of DirectivesEPBD Directive 2010/31/EUEED Directive 2012/27/EU
The European Commission Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
For achieving a 20% reduction in energy consumption by 2020
Very low or ‘Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings' will become mandatory
for all new constructions from 2020 onwardsRoadmap 2050
The progress in energy efficiency has been slow
European Commission and several studies notice that
accelerated actions are needed before 2020
Energy efficiency is still relatively ignored by governments
New building construction rates are decreasing and refurbishment market rates are still not sufficient
http://www.acorianooriental.pt/noticia/subida-do-custo-de-construcao-de-habitacao-nova-desacelera-para-2-2-em-setembro http://www.hotfrog.pt/Empresas/Isolamento-Impermeabiliza%C3%A7%C3%A3o-
Aguara-Grande/Reabilita%C3%A7%C3%A3o-de-edificio-centenario-35827
Most of the EU member states still have insuficient political will to act on energy efficiency
EU member states are required to present to the EU Commission:
Their national definitions of nZEB The implementation of the National Plans
Due to the economic crisis and pressure on national budgets
Energy efficiency in buildings is often not a political priority
Each country need to reflect the national understanding of nZEB, in line with local climate, economic and cultural conditions
Including barriers and strategies or POLICIES
Many countries are struggling to respond to the European requirements and to the deadlines
Market
Barriers for energy
efficiency in buildings Financial
Technical
Awareness/information and a education
Institution/organization and decision making
Firstly, some barriers are being identified and characterized by several studies
A better understanding of constraints/barriers for each EU
country is still needed
Barriers
Incentives are not working properlyInsufficient or lax regulation
Unclear regulations on labeling of products for buildingsFrequent changes on regulation
Lack of supervision and enforcementEnergy price uncertainty
EE has no effect on price or rent of the buildingLack of funds or access to finance
Low incomesMany stakeholders involved (owners and occupiers of buildings)
Many times who invest is not who benefits from energy savings - split incentivesLack of advice and information
Not sufficient skills and knowledge related with professionals and companiesLack awareness on payback times and energy savings potential
Some of the most relevant identified in several studies (interviews and inquires)
EPBD Directive (Regulation)Subsidies Some information and tools Regulatory demandsEcological taxesR&D Programs Some funding for favored energy sourcesThe firsts action plans or strategy for energy efficiencyCertification System (since 2009)Energy audits and voluntary agreementsTraining and education Credits facilities
Existent Policy Instruments in the European Countries
They have been insufficient and another options are needed in the future to accelerate the energy refurbishment of
buildings market
Direct Indirect instruments
Financial
Awarness
Requires, mandate and proscribes Incentivize
Financial (incentives) are considered a good alternative or complement to regulatory
Policy Instruments
Regulatory
Some studies research recommends a holistic policy approach which can deliver on energy, climate and economic goals
Regulations
Building Policy Options for Energy Efficiency
in Buildings
UtilitiesIncentives Awareness
Targets
Strengthening building energy codes/regulationsAppliance and equipment standards
Building efficiency improvement targetsGovernment procurement targets
Data collection AuditsRating and certification programsPublic awareness campaigns Disclosure of energy certificates Public campaigns
Dynamic pricing of electricityDemand responseUtility public benefits fund
Technical and workforce
Training and technical assistanceDisturbance of the occupants
Grants Risk mitigation guaranteesEnergy efficiency fundsTax incentivesEnergy performance contracts
Source: BPIE
There is a great potential offered by energy saving policies for buildings
The combination between national energy saving targets and common European energy efficiency measures is essential
Refurbishment building market need to grow faster
There is a growing need for good policy measures for building construction sector to
achieve 2020 target
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