ERASMUS IP Sustainable Refurbishment , Retrofit , Energy Management in Housing

1. ERASMUS IP SustainableRefurbishment, Retrofit, Energy Management in Housing Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Europe Barriers and Policies Maria Isabel Abreu isabreu@ipb.pt 9th April, Vilnius

2. Employment, Innovation, Education, Social inclusion and Climate/Energy to be reached by 2020 5 ambitious objectives Each Member State must adopted its own national targets in each of these areas Concrete actions are essential 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 BarrosoPresidentoftheEuropeanCommission

3. IMPORTANT DATES - May 2010 - Recast of the EPBD Directive - March 2011, the EC adopted the Communication "Energy Efficiency Plan 2011" - December 2011, the European Commission adopted the Communication “Energy Roadmap 2050” - October 2012 - EED Directive enacted - Implementation of the EPBD Recast should be until 2012 - End of 2018 - Public buildings have to be nearly zero energy standards (nZEB) - End of 2020 - All new buildings be nearly zero energy

4. May 2010 - Recast of the EPBD Directive 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 New Energy Building Concept A driver for reforcingbuilding refurbishment market

5. May 2010 - Recast of the EPBD Directive 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 http://www.granlund.fi/en/news/granlund-is-nzeb-ready/

6. March 2011 Communication "Energy Efficiency Plan 2011" 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

7. October 2012 - EED Directive 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

8. Some statistics for European Countries

9. The energy performance of our buildings is generally poor The levels of energy consumed in buildings represents one of themost 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 New buildings can be constructed with high performance levels

10. The implementation of Directives EPBD Directive 2010/31/EU EED Directive 2012/27/EU For achieving a 20% reduction in energy consumption by 2020 The European Commission Action Plan for Energy Efficiency Very low or ‘Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings' will become mandatory for all new constructions from 2020 onwards Roadmap 2050 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

11. Mostofthe EU memberstatesstillhaveinsuficientpoliticalwill to actonenergyefficiency 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 The progress in energy efficiency has been slow European Commission and several studies notice that accelerated actions are needed before 2020

12. Energy efficiency in buildings is often not a political priority Due to the economic crisis and pressure on national budgets Many countries are struggling to respond to the European requirements and to the deadlines 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 EU member states are required to present to the EU Commission: Their national definitions of nZEB The implementation of the National Plans

13. Firstly, some barriers are being identified and characterized by several studies Institution/organization and decision making Barriers for energy efficiency in buildings Financial Awareness/information and a education Technical • A betterunderstandingofconstraints/barriers for each EU country isstillneeded Market

14. Barriers Some of the most relevant identified in several studies (interviews and inquires) Incentives are not working properly • Insufficient or lax regulation Unclear regulations on labeling of products for buildings Frequent changes on regulation Lack of supervision and enforcement • Energy price uncertainty EE has no effect on price or rent of the building • Lack of funds or access to finance • Low incomes Many stakeholders involved (owners and occupiers of buildings) Many times who invest is not who benefits from energy savings - split incentives • Lack of advice and information • Not sufficient skills and knowledge related with professionals and companies • Lack awareness on payback times and energy savings potential

15. Existent Policy Instruments in the European Countries EPBD Directive (Regulation) Subsidies Some information and tools Regulatory demands Ecological taxes R&D Programs Some funding for favored energy sources The firsts action plans or strategy for energy efficiency Certification System (since 2009) Energy audits and voluntary agreements Training and education Credits facilities They have been insufficient and another options are needed in the future to accelerate the energy refurbishment of buildings market

16. PolicyInstruments Indirect instruments Direct Requires, mandate and proscribes Incentivize Financial Regulatory Awarness Financial (incentives) are considered a good alternative or complement to regulatory

17. Some studies research recommends a holistic policy approach which can deliver on energy, climate and economic goals Incentives Awareness Utilities Grants Risk mitigation guarantees Energy efficiency funds Tax incentives Energy performance contracts Data collection Audits Rating and certification programs Public awareness campaigns Disclosure of energy certificates Public campaigns Dynamic pricing of electricity Demand response Utility public benefits fund BuildingPolicyOptions for EnergyEfficiency in Buildings Regulations Targets Strengthening building energy codes/regulations Appliance and equipment standards Building efficiency improvement targets Government procurement targets Technical and workforce Source: BPIE Training and technical assistance Disturbance of the occupants

18. There is a great potential offered by energy saving policies for buildings Refurbishment building market need to grow faster The combination between national energy saving targets and common European energy efficiency measures is essential There is a growing need for good policy measures for building construction sector to achieve 2020 target

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