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

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

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Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Andreas Schieder

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The Committee on Transport and Tourism's draft opinion responds to the Commission's proposed recast of the energy performance of buildings directive. It calls on the Industry, Research and Energy Committee to adopt amendments raising targets for recharging points and pre-cabling in buildings. The amendments increase recharging point requirements for new and renovated non-residential buildings, and add targets for 2027, 2030 and 2035 in existing non-residential and residential buildings. They strengthen smart and bidirectional charging rules, introduce a 'right to plug' with streamlined permits and a three-month installation deadline, and require accessibility for persons with disabilities. The amendments also require secure bicycle parking spaces, bicycle service areas, and recharging points for heavy-duty vehicles in logistics centres.

Committee position. The rapporteur welcomes the Commission's proposal but proposes amendments to raise ambition for private charging infrastructure, including higher recharging and pre-cabling targets, stronger smart charging rules, a 'right to plug', bicycle parking requirements and heavy-duty vehicle charging in logistics centres.

Key points

  1. The rapporteur welcomes the Commission's proposal but says the ambition for private charging infrastructure should be raised to meet climate objectives.
  2. Targets for recharging points in new non-residential buildings and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation must be significantly increased.
  3. The 2027 target for recharging points in existing non-residential buildings with more than ten parking spaces should be increased and complemented by targets for 2030 and 2035.
  4. Additional pre-cabling targets for existing residential and non-residential buildings are set for 2027, 2030 and 2035.
  5. Provisions on smart and bidirectional charging are strengthened, and the 'right to plug' is guaranteed by removing barriers and providing technical assistance.
  6. The time between application and deployment of recharging points must be kept to a minimum, and must not exceed three months where approved.
  7. Provisions on safe and secure parking spaces for bicycles are strengthened, including at least one secure bicycle parking space per car parking space and two per dwelling.
  8. Provisions are introduced to ensure appropriate recharging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles is deployed in logistics centres.
  9. Member States should facilitate deployment by removing barriers such as split incentives and administrative complications, and provide technical assistance and one-stop-shop websites.
  10. Member States should ensure recharging points are accessible for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, and set up storage space for mobility devices where feasible.
  11. Member States should ensure building codes support minimum numbers of secure bicycle parking spaces and encourage accessible bicycle service areas.
  12. Member States should be encouraged to support car-sharing initiatives and integrated mobility management in housing construction.

Who is affected

  • Owners and tenants of residential and non-residential buildings, who gain a right to plug and faster installation procedures.
  • Persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, for whom recharging point accessibility and mobility device storage must be ensured.
  • Logistics centre operators, who must deploy recharging points for heavy-duty vehicles.
  • Member States, which must set requirements, remove barriers and provide technical assistance.
  • Cyclists, who benefit from secure bicycle parking spaces and bicycle service areas.

Figures and deadlines

  • 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transport, part of the 'Fit for 55' package.
  • Up to 90% of recharging of electric vehicles takes place at home or at the workplace.
  • At least one recharging point for every two parking spaces in new and renovated non-residential buildings.
  • By 1 January 2027, at least one recharging point for every ten parking spaces in existing non-residential buildings with more than ten parking spaces.
  • By 1 January 2030, recharging points for at least 15% of all parking spaces; by 1 January 2035, at least three recharging points for every ten parking spaces.
  • Pre-cabling for all parking spaces in buildings owned or occupied by public authorities by 1 January 2030.
  • Pre-cabling for every parking space for 15% of existing non-residential buildings by 2027, 30% by 2030 and 100% by 2035.
  • By 31 December 2025, at least one recharging point dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles in each logistics centre, with at least 350 kW output.