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Tackling Energy Waste in Buildings
Necessary, but with what societal objectives in mind?
Dublin
6th March 2017
Adrian Joyce
Secretary General
EuroACE
The European Alliance of Companies for
Energy Efficiency in Buildings
More than 280,000
More than 900
Photos sourced from Norwegian Turkish Chamber of Commerce and SPS Commerce
Why Do We Exist?
To Advocate for ambitious EU policies
for EE in buildings
To Give a Voice to progressive industry
and boost the market for energy efficient
buildings
To Deliver Benefits to society at large,
public authorities and citizens
EU Buildings Sector (1)
Scale of the Challenge
210 million buildings; Area of occupied space
equivalent to size of Belgium; 90% still used in 2050
Impact on Energy Use
40% of EU primary energy use
36% of Energy-related CO2 emissions
Technologies Exist Today
Reduction of 80% in energy use is possible with
current technologies and processes
EU Buildings Sector (2)
Structure of the Sector
3 million enterprises – mainly micro-enterprises
18 million workers – mainly older, male workers
Impact on EU GDP
Represents about 9% EU GDP
Varies depending on the country
Renovation Market
Rate too slow
Ambition too low
Renovate Europe Campaign
36 Partners including National partners from 14 Member States
Renovate Europe Campaign
Our Ambition:
Reduce the Energy Demand of the Existing Building Stock
by 80% by 2050 Compared to 2005 Levels
Raise the Energy Renovation Rate of the Existing Building Stock
to 3% Per Year by 2020 and Maintain that Rate to 2050
Ensure that all Renovations are Deep (or Staged Deep)
Energy Renovations to Avoid “lock-in”
EU Regulatory Framework
Energy Performance Directive
Adopted 2010; New build; nZEB; Certificates;
Proposed revisions due 30th November 2016
Energy Efficiency Directive
Adopted 2012; Transposition to national level slow;
Renovation of buildings: Articles 4 and 5;
Energy Union Framework
All five dimensions relevant to Energy Efficiency
Internal market; Energy security; Energy Efficiency; Decarbonisation of
energy; Research and Innovation
Benefits of Energy Renovation for the EU
New Direct Local Jobs: 2 million
Local, permanent, quality jobs in construction;
Leading to over 6 million total new jobs
Public Finances: €39bn per year
Boost to Public Finances in 2020
Rising to €78bn in 2030
Growth in GDP
Estimate at +0.7% per year to 2020
Reminder: Construction Sector = 9% EU GDP
Benefits of Energy Renovation for the EU
Better Health and Productivity
Improved indoor air quality and daylight; Increased
health and sense of well-being; Boosts productivity
Eliminate Fuel Poverty
Renovation is the sustainable answer; Requires
targeted action; Cuts energy bills
Increased Property Value*
Average increase = 4% across the EU for sales;
Average increase = 2% for rentals
*For a one-letter improvement on an Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Poverty in the EU
Not Defined
Leaky, poor quality buildings; High energy bills;
Low-income households
Not Just Northern Europe
Estimates 54 million affected; Bulgaria, Greece,
Cyprus and Portugal; Increased seasonal deaths
The Sustainable Solution
Energy renovation of the building stock; Prioritisation
in EU policy instruments; Financing approaches
Ownership (motivation)
Various Segments
Private Residential – Owned and rented
Public Residential – Rented
Public Sector
Commercial (tertiary) Sector
Flow of Benefits
Individual vs Societal
Stick, Carrot and Megaphone
All tools need to be employed
Key Actions
Set Long-Term Vision for Buildings
In national renovation strategies; In Covenant of Mayors
commitments; In financial planning; Prioritise fuel poverty
Share Best Cases More
UK report for Consumer Focus 2014; Lithuanian
government programme; Hungarian social model
Front-Runner Segment
Bring costs down; Increase skills and knowledge; Speed
progress along learning curve
Thank You for Your Attention!
EuroACE
Rond Point Schuman, 6
8th Floor
1040 Brussels
Tel:
Email:
+32 2 639 10 10
[email protected]
www.euroace.org