What changed

DRAFT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

SHORT JUSTIFICATION

on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings (recast)

The revision of the Directive on the energy performance of buildings (EPBD) is part of the ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package contributing to the objectives of the European Green Deal, including a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transport, in order for the EU to become a climate-neutral economy by 2050.

(COM(2021)0802 – C90469/2021 – 2021/0426(COD))

The electrification of transport will indeed play an important part in the clean energy transition by reducing the transport sector’s reliance on fossil fuels as the share of renewable electricity increases in the electricity system. At the same time, a widespread uptake of electric vehicles, in combination with smart charging and bidirectional charging, will help contributing to the energy system integration of buildings and to the balancing of the electricity grid.

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

With regard to electro mobility, EPBD complements the proposal for a Regulation on deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (AFIR). While the objective of AFIR is to create a comprehensive network of publicly accessible recharging infrastructure throughout the EU, the EPBD addresses private charging infrastructure in buildings. The role of buildings in providing recharging infrastructure will indeed be crucial as currently up to 90% of recharging of electric vehicles takes place at home or at the workplace, a figure that is projected to remain high, even with an increase in the roll-out of publicly accessible recharging infrastructure.

The European Parliament,

The current provisions on electro mobility were introduced in the 2016 revision of the Directive, (adopted in 2018), which provides for minimum requirements for recharging points and ducting infrastructure, i.e. conduits for electric cables, in car parks over a certain size. Since then, the electric vehicles market has strongly matured with a rapid increase in terms of total vehicle registrations, and the market share of electric vehicles is projected to further increase. However, the lack of deployment of smart private recharging infrastructure could form a barrier to the further development of the market for these vehicles and thereby impede citizens’ access to zero-emission mobility. In light of this, and the need to significantly reduce the emissions from the transport sector to meet the 2030 and 2050 climate objectives, the current EPBD framework seems insufficient.

– having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2021)0802),

Your Rapporteur therefore very much welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a revised EPBD. However, the ambition for the revised framework for private charging infrastructure should be raised. in order to harness the EPBD’s potential to deliver a significant contribution to the Union’s climate objectives and the ongoing sustainable and smart transition of the transport sector. To accelerate the development of electro mobility in the Union, recharging points must be widely available and easily accessible in the daily lives of citizens, with the possibility to plug in both in residential and non-residential buildings. Therefore, your Rapporteur is proposing the following amendments:

– having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2022)0222),

The proposed targets for recharging points in new non-residential and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation must be significantly increased, to better reflect the expected growing market share of electric vehicles and to meet the recharging needs of electric vehicle drivers.

– having regard to Article 294(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C90469/2021),

Furthermore, the 2027 target for recharging points in existing non-residential buildings with more than ten parking spaces should be increased and complemented by additional targets for 2030 and 2035 to guarantee swift, comprehensive and continuous progression in the deployment of the necessary recharging points and infrastructure.

– having regard to Article 294(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Moreover, to ensure that the charging infrastructure will be in place not only for new or renovated buildings, additional targets are also established for the pre-cabling of parking spaces in existing residential and non-residential buildings. Here too, progressively increased targets in 2027, 2030 and 2035 should enable the best possible conditions for the subsequent deployment of recharging points.

– having regard to the reasoned opinion submitted, within the framework of Protocol No 2 on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, by the Finnish Parliament

Considering that smart and bi-directional charging will benefit citizens and provide better conditions for energy storage and system integration of buildings, your Rapporteur proposes strengthening provisions in this regard. Furthermore, your Rapporteur is convinced that it is essential to guarantee citizens the ‘right to plug’ by removing barriers and providing technical assistance. Additionally it is necessary to ensure that the time between the application and actual deployment of recharging points is kept to an absolute minimum.

– having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 23 March 2022,

In order to boost sustainable and active mobility options, the EPBD and its requirements should be designed to ensure that buildings play an important role in providing the necessary infrastructure not only for recharging of electric vehicles but also for bicycles. This would bring numerous advantages in terms of reduced greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, whilst improving the health of citizens and facilitating their mobility. Therefore, your Rapporteur proposes to strengthen the provisions concerning safe and secure parking spaces for bicycles.

– having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of ...,

Finally, your Rapporteur wants to emphasise that the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles will play a crucial role in the transition to a more sustainable and decarbonised transport sector, and therefore provisions are introduced to ensure that the appropriate recharging infrastructure is deployed in logistics centres.

– having regard to Rules 59 of its Rules of Procedure,

AMENDMENTS

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– having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (A90000/2022),

1. Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set out;

2. Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;

3. Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Amendment 1

Proposal for a directive

Recital 2

Recital 35 a (new)

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 336

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 437

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 5

Recital 37 a (new)

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 6

Recital 37 b (new)

Or. en

Justification

The introduced amendment is inextricably linked to other provisions, notably Article 2 (50), Article 3, Article 16 and Annex I-III, as heating and cooling systems are an essential parameter, when establishing the energy performance and operational GHG emissions of buildings.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a directive

Recital 6 a (new)

Recital 38

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a directive

Recital 6 b (new)

Recital 39

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces provisions in relation to worst performing buildings in Articles 9, 15 and 16. This amendment is hence necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a directive

Recital 6 c (new)

Recital 40

Or. en

Justification

This Directive contains specific provisions in Articles 9, 15 and 26, to provide an adequate framework for the introduction of minimum energy performance standards. This article is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a directive

Recital 7

Recital 40 a (new)

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 740 ab (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the framework for calculating lifecycle GWP in Article 7(2) and Annex III. Therefore, the amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a directive

Recital 8

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 8 a (new)

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a directive

Recital 8 b (new)

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a directive

Recital 9

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 a (new)

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 9 a (new)

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a directive

Recital 10 a (new)

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a directive

Recital 11

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 18

Proposal for a directive

Recital 12

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a directive

Recital 14

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 17

Article 12 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a directive

Recital 18

Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The introduced amendment is inextricably linked to other provisions, notably Article 2 (50), Article 3, Article 16 and Annex I-III, as heating and cooling systems are an essential parameter, when establishing the energy performance and operational GHG emissions of buildings. As specific policies on heating and cooling systems are also linked to national renovation action plans, they should always be considered in renovations.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a directive

Recital 21

Article 12 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 24

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 28 a (new)

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

(Recital 25 of Directive COM(2022) 222 (final) amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency.)

Justification

This amendment introduces the exact text of the amending Directive COM(2022) 222 (final) presented as part of the REPowerEU plan.

Amendment 25

Proposal for a directive

Recital 29

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 32

Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 33

Article 12 – paragraph 4 b (new)

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 34

Article 12 – paragraph 4 c (new)

Or. en

Proposal for a directive

Recital 35

Or. en

Amendment 30

Proposal for a directive

Recital 35 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is considered to contribute to the New European Bauhaus initiative (Recital 3), for example in the dimension of sustainability through enhanced energy performance and emission reductions as brought about through the EPBD. Annex VII requires Member States to define reference buildings to determine the energy and emission performance of buildings. Therefore the amendment is inextricably linked to AM 118.

Amendment 31

Proposal for a directive

Recital 36

Or. en

Amendment 32

Proposal for a directive

Recital 37

Or. en

Amendment 33

Proposal for a directive

Recital 38

Or. en

Amendment 34

Proposal for a directive

Recital 39

Or. en

Amendment 35

Proposal for a directive

Recital 40

Or. en

Amendment 36

Proposal for a directive

Recital 44

Or. en

Justification

The social dimension of EU energy policy has been recognised since 2016. The Fit for 55 package introduces a social climate fund through a Regulation (COM(2021) 568 final) and a definition of energy poverty through the energy efficiency directive (COM(2021) 558 final) and this Directive contains specific provisions in Articles 9, 15 and 26, to provide an adequate framework for the introduction of minimum energy performance standards. This article is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 37

Proposal for a directive

Recital 46

Or. en

Amendment 38

Proposal for a directive

Recital 46 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 39

Proposal for a directive

Recital 46 b (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 40

Proposal for a directive

Recital 47

Or. en

Amendment 41

Proposal for a directive

Recital 48

Or. en

Amendment 42

Proposal for a directive

Recital 49

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 43

Proposal for a directive

Recital 54

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 44

Proposal for a directive

Recital 55 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 45

Proposal for a directive

Recital 57

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 46

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Or. en

Justification

This Directive recognises the importance of indoor climate conditions and a healthy indoor environment in Articles 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 and 11. Introducing the broader notion of environmental quality through this amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 47

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the framework for calculating lifecycle GWP in Article 7 § 2 and Annex III. Therefore, the amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 48

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the provisions on phasing out fossil fuel use in buildings in Article 15 § 10, Article 26 § 2, and Article 11. Therefore, the amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 49

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g b (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive recognises the importance of indoor climate conditions and a healthy indoor environment in Articles 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 and 11. Introducing the broader notion of environmental quality through this amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 50

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Or. en

Amendment 51

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduce provisions in relation to worst performing buildings in Article 9, 15 and 16, requiring its definition. It also deletes the provisions on worst performing segments of Article 2a d) as part of the recast. Therefore, this amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 52

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces zero emission buildings in Article 7 and Annex III, allowing for residual energy needs. However, buildings with more ambitious standards exist, such as passive houses for example. They should be represented in the energy performance scale and defined. The amendment is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 53

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Or. en

Amendment 54

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 55

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

Or. en

Amendment 56

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Or. en

Amendment 57

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – introductory part

Or. en

Amendment 58

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point a

Or. en

Amendment 59

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point b

Or. en

Amendment 60

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 61

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

Or. en

Amendment 62

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26

Or. en

Amendment 63

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27

Or. en

Amendment 64

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 65

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 66

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 67

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 68

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 69

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 70

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point v

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 71

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vi

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 72

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 73

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 74

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 32 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 75

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36

Or. en

Amendment 76

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37

Or. en

Amendment 77

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 51

Or. en

Amendment 78

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 51 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 79

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 54

Or. en

Amendment 80

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive recognises the importance of indoor climate conditions and a healthy indoor environment in Articles 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 and 11. Introducing the broader notion of environmental quality through this amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 81

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 b (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the notion of bicycle parking space in Article 12, requiring its definition.

Amendment 82

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 c (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the notion of pre-cabling in Article 12, requiring its definition.

Amendment 83

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 d (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the notion of 'physically adjacenct car park' in Article 12, requiring its definition.

Amendment 84

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 e (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive refers to the concept of circularity in recital 8, requiring its definition. This amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments in Article 7.4 and 8.4.

Amendment 85

Proposal for a directive

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 f (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is inextricably linked other admissible amendments.

Amendment 86

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 87

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments, notably to Article 15.

Amendment 88

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

Or. en

Amendment 89

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d

Or. en

Amendment 90

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The social dimension of EU energy policy has been recognised since 2016. The Fit for 55 package introduces a social climate fund through a Regulation (COM(2021) 568 final) and a definition of energy poverty through the energy efficiency directive (COM(2021) 558 final) and this Directive contains specific provisions in Articles 9, 15 and 26. This amendment is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 91

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 92

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 93

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 94

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Amendment 95

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduce provisions in relation to worst performing buildings in Article 9, 15 and 16. The amendment is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 96

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 97

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 5

Or. en

Amendment 98

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 – paragraph 6

Or. en

Amendment 99

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive requires Member States to set up national building renovation strategies (Article 3) and introduces the ZEB standard requiring any residual energy needs to be met through on-site or nearby renewables, notably energy communities or district heating systems (DHS), Article 7, Annex III. Renovation strategies, access to energy communities and DHS are often organised at district level, and one-stop-shops (Article 26), too. As required since the previous revision, a district approach (Article 25) is hence introduced through this Article.

Amendment 100

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 101

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 102

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4

Or. en

Justification

The broader notion of environmental quality rather than indoor climate conditions is intrinsically linked to the definition in Article 2 and other provisions in the legislative part of this Directive.

Amendment 103

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 104

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 105

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 – title

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 106

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Or. en

Amendment 107

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Or. en

Amendment 108

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Or. en

Amendment 109

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a

Or. en

Amendment 110

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b

Or. en

Amendment 111

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

· This Directive introduces the framework for calculating lifecycle GWP in Article 7 § 2 and Annex III. Therefore, the amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 112

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 4

Or. en

Amendment 113

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the provisions on phasing out fossil fuel use in buildings in Article 15 § 10, Article 26 § 2, and Article 11. The amendment is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 114

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 4 b (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 115

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 – paragraph 4 c (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 116

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is considered to contribute to the New European Bauhaus initiative (Recital 3), for example in the dimension of sustainability through enhanced energy performance and emission reductions as brought about through the EPBD. Annex VII requires Member States to define reference buildings to determine the energy and emission performance of buildings. Therefore the introduced article is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments in those parts of the text.

Amendment 117

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the framework for calculating lifecycle GWP in Article 7 § 2 and Annex III. The amendment is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 118

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text and because the amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 119

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the provisions on phasing out fossil fuel use in buildings in Article 15 § 10, Article 26 § 2, and Article 11. The amendment is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 120

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 – paragraph 3 b (new)

Or. en

Justification

Due to the investment gap in social and affordable housing, financialisation of the sector and other factors of the housing crisis, there is not enough affordable housing in Europe. Renovation of unoccupied buildings can help to alleviate inadequate housing and homelessness. The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 121

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 – paragraph 3 c (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 122

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 – paragraph 3 d (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the framework for calculating lifecycle GWP in Article 7 § 2 and Annex III. Therefore, the amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 123

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 – paragraph 3 e (new)

Or. en

Amendment 124

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The social dimension of EU energy policy has been recognised since 2016. The Fit for 55 package introduces a social climate fund through a Regulation (COM(2021) 568 final) and a definition of energy poverty through the energy efficiency directive (COM(2021) 558 final) and this Directive contains specific provisions in Articles 9, 15 and 26, to provide an adequate framework for the introduction of minimum energy performance standards. This article is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 125

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part

Or. en

Amendment 126

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i

Or. en

Amendment 127

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii

Or. en

Amendment 128

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point i

Or. en

Amendment 129

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii

Or. en

Amendment 130

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i

Or. en

Amendment 131

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii

Or. en

Amendment 132

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 133

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Amendment 134

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 135

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c

Or. en

Amendment 136

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 – paragraph 5 – introductory part

Or. en

Amendment 137

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

Directive COM(2022) 222 (final) amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency introduces a new Article 9a on solar energy in buildings, also in line with the requirements for zero emission buildings spelled out in Article 7 and Annex III of this Directive. The amendment is hence inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 138

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 139

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a

Or. en

Amendment 140

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b

Or. en

Amendment 141

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point c

Or. en

Amendment 142

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d

Or. en

Amendment 143

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 144

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the provisions on phasing out fossil fuel use in buildings in Article 15 § 10, Article 26 § 2, and Article 11. Therefore, the amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 145

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 146

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Amendment 147

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 – paragraph 4

Or. en

Amendment 148

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the provisions on phasing out fossil fuel use in buildings in Article 15 § 10, Article 26 § 2, and Article 11. Therefore, the amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 149

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 – paragraph 4 b (new)

Or. en

Justification

Efficient energy use for lightening is an important factor, especially in non residential buildings, and respective measures are necessary as part of the provisions on technical building systems. The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 150

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive recognises the importance of indoor climate conditions and a healthy indoor environment in Articles 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 and 11. The new article is inextricably linked to the existing provisions and suggests an indicator and policy tool to advance work in this field in line with the named provisions and the subject matter of this Directive as spelled out in Article 1(1).

Amendment 151

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 152

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 153

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 154

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 155

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 156

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Amendment 157

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 158

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 159

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 160

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 161

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 5

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 162

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 6

Or. en

Amendment 16330

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 7

Or. en

Amendment 164

Proposal for a directive

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 165

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 166

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 9

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 167

Proposal for a directive

Article 12 – paragraph 9 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 168

Proposal for a directive

Article 13 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive requires accessibility for persons with disabilities in Articles 7, 8 and 26. The introduction of a dedicated article to spell out details to these provisions is therefore required for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 169

Proposal for a directive

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Amendment 170

Proposal for a directive

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 171

Proposal for a directive

Article 14 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 172

Proposal for a directive

Article 14 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Amendment 173

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Or. en

Amendment 174

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 175

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Or. en

Amendment 176

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Amendment 177

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 4

Or. en

Amendment 178

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 179

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 4 b (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 180

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Amendment 181

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 182

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 6

Or. en

Amendment 183

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 7

Or. en

Amendment 184

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 8

Or. en

Amendment 185

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 9 – introductory part

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 186

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point a

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 187

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point b

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 188

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point e

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 189

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 9 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 190

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 10

Or. en

Amendment 191

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Amendment 192

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 12

Or. en

Amendment 193

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 13

Or. en

Amendment 194

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 – paragraph 13 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 195

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 196

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 197

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Amendment 198

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Amendment 199

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 6

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 200

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 7

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 201

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 7 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 202

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 10

Or. en

Amendment 203

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Amendment 204

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 205

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Or. en

Amendment 206

Proposal for a directive

Article 17 – paragraph 7 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text, linked to Article 15.

Amendment 207

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 208

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 209

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Amendment 210

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Amendment 211

Proposal for a directive

Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Amendment 212

Proposal for a directive

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Amendment 213

Proposal for a directive

Article 20 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 214

Proposal for a directive

Article 20 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 215

Proposal for a directive

Article 20 – paragraph 10

Or. en

Amendment 216

Proposal for a directive

Article 20 – paragraph 11

Or. en

Amendment 217

Proposal for a directive

Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the provisions on phasing out fossil fuel use in buildings in Article 15 § 10, Article 26 § 2, and Article 11. This amendment is hence necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 218

Proposal for a directive

Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 219

Proposal for a directive

Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

Amendment inextricably linked to other admissible amendments in Article 15 paragraph 7.

Amendment 220

Proposal for a directive

Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This Directive introduces the framework for calculating lifecycle GWP in Article 7 § 2 and Annex III, and the amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 221

Proposal for a directive

Article 25 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text, notably linked to the provisions of Article 3, 3a, 7 and Annex III presenting integrated renovation programmes at district level as effective approach to nearby energy supply for ZEBs.

Amendment 222

Proposal for a directive

Article 26 – paragraph 1

Or. en

(Article 21, (2), second paragraph, i, [recast EED])

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text, notably linked to the provisions of Article 9 and Article 15 further underlining the role of one-stop shops in the revised Directive.

Amendment 223

Proposal for a directive

Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 224

Proposal for a directive

Article 26 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 225

Proposal for a directive

Article 26 – paragraph 4

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 226

Proposal for a directive

Article 29 – paragraph 2

Or. en

Justification

Amendment necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 227

Proposal for a directive

Article 29 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Justification

Amendment necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 228

Proposal for a directive

Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Or. en

Amendment 229

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 230

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 4

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 231

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 6

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 232

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 233

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 234

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – point 3

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 235

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – point 4 – point b

Or. en

Justification

The amendment is inextricably linked to other admissible amendments.

Amendment 236

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 2 – row 1

Or. en

Amendment 237

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 2 – row 2

Or. en

Amendment 238

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 2 – row 3

Or. en

Amendment 239

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 2 – row 5

Or. en

Amendment 240

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 2 – row 6

Or. en

Amendment 241

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 3 – row 6

Or. en

Amendment 242

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 2 – row 7

Or. en

Amendment 243

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 2 – row 9

Or. en

Amendment 244

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 2 – row 9 a (new)

Or. en

Amendment 245

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point a – column 2 – row 10

Or. en

Amendment 246

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point b – column 2 – row 11

Or. en

Amendment 247

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point b – column 3 – row 11

Or. en

Amendment 248

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point b – column 2 – row 12

Or. en

Amendment 249

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point b – column 3 – row 12

Or. en

Amendment 250

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point b – column 2 – row 13

Or. en

Amendment 251

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point b – column 2 – row 14

Or. en

Amendment 252

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point b – column 3 – row 16

Or. en

Amendment 253

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point b – column 2 – row 17

Or. en

Amendment 254

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 –point ca (new)

Or. en

Amendment 255

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 – point e

Or. en

Amendment 256

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 –point f a (new)

Or. en

Amendment 257

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 – point g

Or. en

Amendment 258

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 –point ga (new)

Or. en

Amendment 259

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 –point h a (new)

Or. en

Amendment 260

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 –point i a (new)

Or. en

Amendment 261

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 –point n

Or. en

Amendment 262

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 –point o a (new)

Or. en

Amendment 263

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 –point o b (new)

Or. en

Amendment 264

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point c – column 2 – row 19 –point o c (new)

Or. en

Amendment 265

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point d a (new) – column 1 – row 20

Or. en

Amendment 266

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – table – point d a (new) – column 2 – row 20

Or. en

Amendment 267

Proposal for a directive

Annex III – point I – paragraph 1 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 268

Proposal for a directive

Annex III – point I - table

Or. en

Amendment 269

Proposal for a directive

Annex III – point I – paragraph 5

Or. en

Amendment 270

Proposal for a directive

Annex III – point II – introductory part

Or. en

Amendment 271

Proposal for a directive

Annex III – point II – paragraph 1

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 272

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 273

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 1 – point i a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 274

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 1 – point i b (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 275

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 1 – point i c (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 276

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 2 – introductory part

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 277

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 2 – point k

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 278

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 2 – point l

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 279

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 2 – point m

Or. en

Amendment 280

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 2 – point q

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 281

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 2 – point q a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 282

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 2 – point q b (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 283

Proposal for a directive

Annex V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is necessary for pressing reasons relating to the internal logic of the text.

Amendment 284

Proposal for a directive

Annex VII – subheading 1

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 285

Proposal for a directive

Annex VII – paragraph 3

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 286

Proposal for a directive

Annex VII – paragraph 5

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 287

Proposal for a directive

Annex VII – paragraph 6 – introductory part

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 288

Proposal for a directive

Annex VII – paragraph 6 – indent 4

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

Amendment 289

Proposal for a directive

Annex VII – paragraph 7

Or. en

Justification

The concept of “cost optimality” is insufficiently framed in this Directive and the empowerment should also be subject to review. The co-legislators should consider anchoring in the legislative act other general principles framing this concept.

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Spring of 2022 has brought into sharp focus the urgent need to reduce the European Union’s dependence on fossil fuels. While threats from climate change and biodiversity loss have focused EU efforts on the European Green Deal, Russia’s attack on Ukraine has reinforced the need to enhance the Union’s energy security by increasing rates of energy efficiency and use of renewables. Recent price increases in oil and gas, in part a result of this war, have caused difficulty to consumers across the EU. Meanwhile, buildings are consuming 40% of the EU’s energy and almost 75% of the bloc’s building stock is energy inefficient. The recent global pandemic has also amplified the importance of homes with good indoor environmental quality. Consequently, ambitious and deep renovations of our building stock are urgently required. The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is the key tool in achieving this.

The ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package aims to reduce the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Buildings are responsible for 36% of these greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the inefficiency of Europe’s building stock, only 0.4-1.2% of homes are renovated each year. Unless we tackle the low renovation rate of EU buildings with a strong legislative framework, we risk not meeting our climate obligations. Therefore, actions to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy use, and decrease the use of fossil fuels in buildings, can greatly assist in achieving climate neutrality, as well as assist in restoring EU energy sovereignty. The recently announced REPowerEU plan is also helping to accelerate efforts to reduce our dependence on Russian fossil fuel in the years ahead, and tackle high energy price rises, which are fuelling inflation, and increasing energy poverty.

A revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive can reduce energy poverty, decrease our dependence on fossil fuels, and help meet our climate targets. It should promote the deployment of renewable energy in buildings, as well as incentivise deep renovations. It should include minimum energy performance requirements to raise standards for new and existing buildings. One-Stop Shops for renovation advice should provide clear and impartial information to empower consumers into taking action. Finally, targeted loans and grants will be essential to spur the renovation wave.

Social safeguards for minimum energy performance standards

Households in energy poverty often inhabit the worst performing buildings. It is not acceptable to expose the most vulnerable to the financial and health risks associated with leaky homes and inefficient appliances, causing the highest energy bills. Therefore, your rapporteur proposes to apply Minimum Energy Performance Standards first in worst performing buildings. Mandating renovations must come with safeguards for households, protecting them from burdensome debt, losing their homes or against rent increases. Costs and benefits must be shared fairly and financial support has to be mobilised, alongside the introduction of other social safeguards. Only then can we engage whole communities in renovations and ensure increasing the quality of people’s lives.

Deep renovations and renewable energy to phase out fossil fuel dependency in housing

Deep renovations play a key role in breaking free from fossil fuel dependency. It is essential that deep renovations become the standard form of renovation so that households can profit from more substantial energy savings and switch from fossil fuel based heating and cooling to renewables based systems.

The European Commission’s RePowerEU Initiative called for an increased roll out of solar energy in buildings, underlined the role of citizen led energy communities, and an expansion of heat pumps as a means of increasing EU energy sovereignty. The RePowerEU Initiative mandates solar energy installations in buildings. The Rapporteur proposes to expand the provision to include the installation of heat pumps in line with the Commission proposal to roll out 10 million heat pumps in the next five years. This will improve energy security for households, combat their dependence on increasingly volatile fossil fuel prices, and empowers them to play an active part in the energy transition

Mobilise financing the renovations, in particular to combat energy poverty

A strong and coherent financing framework is the key to unlocking the energy saving potential of the EPBD. Member States can steer investments into energy savings, energy efficiency in buildings, and renewable energy sources. This will stimulate economic recovery by creating quality jobs.

The rapporteur proposes to increase technical and practical assistance through free advicein one-stop-shops for renovations. EU funds such as the Social Climate Fund or the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be used as guarantees and as revolving funds to ensure access to financing for those groups that have difficulties in benefitting from traditional mortgages or loans. The fight against energy poverty is central to this Directive. Energy performance contracting and on-bill schemes, grants and subsidised integrated building renovation programmes at local level shall target vulnerable groups and lead to affordable or even cost neutral renovations.

Holistic renovations, indoor environmental quality and a neighbourhood approach

The rapporteur encourages Member States to adopt a neighbourhood approach to renovations that promotes energy communities, the use of renewables based district heating and cooling systems and citizen led renovations. Other aspects such as mobility, social inclusion, green spaces and water management can equally be addressed more efficiently at a district level.

Holistic renovations considering aspects such as climate footprint, vegetated surfaces or indoor environmental quality boost the wider benefits of energy renovations. For example, improving Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) goes hand in hand with improving people's health and wellbeing. People spend 90% of their time indoors, and the WHO estimates that 120,000 Europeans die prematurely every year due to poor IEQ. The rapporteur proposes to address this through measures that monitor and improve IEQ, which will lead to safer homes.

Increasing the EU’s rate of renovation makes sense both economically and environmentally. In order to achieve EU climate-neutrality, it is necessary to not only monitor but also to reduce the climate footprint of buildings, including through the choice of construction materials. Zero emission buildings must become the new standard. This ensures that homes can be self-sufficient, operate on renewables, or even produce excess energy for other uses.

If we do not seize this opportunity now, we not only fail to meet our climate obligations but also simply pass our responsibilities onto future generations.

The rapporteur thanks all those that helped in providing input to this report and looks forward to the challenge ahead.

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