Energy use in buildings

1. 1 Energy use in buildings Energy use in buildings

2. Greener buildings • Buildings account for 40% of all energy use in Europe – more than transport or industry • Better design, more efficient lighting, heating, cooling and hot-water systems reduce energy use • Integrating low energy consumption into building standards helps environment and saves household/ business costs • Actors – local communities, designers, builders, owners and tenants Energy use in buildings

3. EU actions • Legislation Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD – 2002/91/EC) Boiler Directive (89/106/EEC) SAVE Directive (93/76/EEC) Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC) • The Intelligent Energy Europe programme Funding tool for energy efficiency and renewable energy • EPBD buildings platform Information on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive • CONCERTO Helps local communities become more self-sufficient and efficient with energy Energy use in buildings

4. Opportunities for SMEs • Efficiency criteria for buildings and products used in heating, lighting and cooling • Sustainable construction technology creates market and job opportunities • More energy-efficient buildings = large cost savings • Indirect benefit – company’s image as environmentally responsible Energy use in buildings

5. Information for public authorities (1) • Aims EPBD – improve buildings’ energy performances and integrate energy efficiency into urban planning • Buildings classified by type, size and use • National authorities define certification bodies • Common method to measure energy performance Energy use in buildings

6. Information for public authorities (2) • Energy efficiency standards for renovations of buildings >1,000m2 • Improving energy performance of social housing • Raising public awareness • Thermal imaging techniques measure heat loss – implications for urban development Energy use in buildings

7. Good practice 1: efficient urban renewalEuropean Green Cities (2005) • Aims to hurdle traditional barriers to energy efficiency technologies – perceived higher costs, lack of knowledge • Common model for sustainable building for varying conditions • Work with contractors on price calculations, train city authorities, builders and consultants, standards for energy efficiency • 1,000 energy-efficient homes in nine countries • Details: www.europeangreencities.com Energy use in buildings

8. Public and building owners • EPBD – all buildings >50m2 need energy performance certificate when built, sold or rented • Priorities – lighting, passive heating and cooling, biomass and other renewables • EU rules require regular inspections for boilers and air-conditioning systems • Information on buildings’ energy performances for tenants/ buyers Energy use in buildings

9. Good practice 2: Calderdale and Kirklees Energy Savers - CAKES (2004) • ‘CAKES’ project West Yorkshire (UK) • ‘One-stop shop’ for public – advice on home improvements, discount prices, loans • Network of approved installers • Finance from local credit unions • Results: 1,500 homes improved, 35,000 tonnes of CO2 savedper year, average energy bills cut by €300 • Details: www.energy-help.org.uk Energy use in buildings

10. What is ManagEnergy? • Initiative by European Commission Directorate-General for Energy and Transport • Supports local and regional actions on energy efficiency and renewable energies • Training workshops/ online events • Information on case studies, good practices, legislation and programmes • Network of local and regional energy agencies (LEAs) Energy use in buildings

11. More information? • www.managenergy.net Energy use in buildings