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A new impetus for Europe's energy efficiency policy

This article discusses the importance of energy efficiency in Europe's policy strategy, highlighting the benefits of reduced CO2 emissions, improved competitiveness, and increased GDP. It also presents the key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive and emphasizes the need for skilled workers in the building sector to meet the demands of energy-efficient construction.

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A new impetus for Europe's energy efficiency policy

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  1. A new impetus for Europe's energy efficiency policy Paul Hodson Head of Unit DG Energy, European Commission 09/10/2012

  2. ENERGYEFFICIENCY IS A 'NO REGRET' OPTION CO2 emissions 2008 • For reaching our long-term GHG reduction objectives in % 2005 2008 2020 2030 Agriculture 10% 100 80 60 40 20 Industry OIL Processes • For mitigating our import dependency Waste 8% 3% Other Oil import projections 0% Energy 79% • For maintaining our competitiveness and affordable energy prices

  3. Projections from 2009 20% Energy saving objective business as usual Status 2010 Primary energy consumption*, Mtoe • 20% • objective * Gross inland consumption minus non-energy uses THE EU ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARGET 1900 Projections from 2007 1842 Mtoe 1850 1800 1750 1700 1678 Mtoe EED Commission proposal 1650 1600 GAP 1550 Transport WP 1474 Mtoe 1500 1450 1400 2005 2010 2015 2020

  4. The cost of ‘no action’ – €20 billion lost annually until 2020 • increased costs for investment in energy efficiency- €24 billion annually • reduced costs for investment in energy generation and distribution - €6 billion annually • reduced fuel expenditure - €38 billion annually + • increased EU GDP of € 34 billion in 2020 • increased net employment of 400 000 in 2020

  5. CLOSING THE GAP: THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY DIRECTIVE (EED) Sectoral measures Indicative national EE targets General measures promoting EE Services House- holds Public sector Energy supply Industry New EED Monitoring & Reporting

  6. The new Energy Efficiency Directive - Main elements 2-step approach regarding targets Increased role of the public sector Energy efficiency obligation schemes or alternative approaches to be set by MS Accurate and frequent individual metering and billing Mandatory energy audits for large companies and promotion of audits for households and SMEs Heat and cooling demand plans Strong obligations for CHP Energy efficiency to be taken into account in setting network tariffs and regulations A number of 'horizontal' provisions, including on training and information

  7. Member States to consider whether the national level of technical competence, objectivity and reliability is sufficient. If not sufficient, Member States shall ensure that by 31/12/2014 certification/accreditation/qualification, incl. training programmes, become or are available. These schemes shall be made publicly available, provide transparency to consumers, be reliable and contribute to national EE objectives. Member States shall cooperate between themselves and with the Commission on scheme comparison and recognition. Article 16: Availability of qualification, accreditation and certification schemes

  8. Member States shall: Ensure that information on EE mechanisms/ financial and legal framework is transparent and disseminated to all relevant market actors; Encourage the provision of information to banks/fin. institutions on possibilities for financing EE; Establish appropriate conditions for market operators to provide info/advice to consumers; Promote suitable info/awareness raising/training initiatives to inform citizens. The Commission shall: Encourage European social partners in their discussion on EE, and review whether its support to platforms also fosters EE training and take measures if needed. Encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on MSs' best practices. Article 17: Information and training

  9. EED - TIMELINE 11 September2012 • European Parliament vote 26 September 2012 • First of a series of expert meeting with Member States to discuss implementation October 2012 • Council vote – 4/10 • EP/Council signature – within 22-26/10 Plenary Nov. – Dec. 2012 • Publication in OJ – end November • Entry into force – end 2012 • Member States submit National Reform Programmes with national energy efficiency objectives April 2013 first semester 2014 • Commission Assessment of progress towards 20% saving objective May/June 2014 • Transposition deadline – 18 months after the entry into force (note: some Articles have earlier or later deadlines)

  10. The need for skills in the building sector • EPBD recast, EED and RES Directive all require a step change in the ability of the building sector to deliver the new generation of buildings • Today, about 1.1 million qualified workers are available, while it is estimated that 2.5 million will be needed by 2015 (mainly for low or intermediate skilled workers) • € 33.7 billion by 2020: costs of unskilled buildings workforce • In the response the Commission launched "Build UP Skills" under the Intelligent Energy Europe programme

  11. Build Up skills • "Pillar 1": Mapping exercise, funding has been made available under the IEE Call for proposals 2011 to set up national qualification platforms and roadmaps to 2020 • National projects of all Member States approved! • “Pillar 2”: Focus on implementing of the roadmaps

  12. Thank you!!!

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