Changes from report parliamentary committee draft to plenary report

Added3) subparagraph n) is amended to ensure the application of streamlined instruments which are key for the life-long learning progress and regular upgrade of the skills and knowledge of building professionals in a quickly changing technological environment. Additionally, it brings coherence with the most effective and widely recognized EU initiatives in the area, thus avoiding duplication of measures and reduction of costs.

Added4) subparagraph o) is amended to ensure ambitious scope and outreach of the communication and awareness raising campaigns, which are expected to integrate national coverage by the public media and local community-oriented communication action to achieve highest impact.

Added5) additionally, monitoring mechanisms and penalties in case of non-compliance or underperformance are required to ensure coherent implementation at national level

AddedAnnex II – column 2 – point c – row 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new): (fa) the modernization of the heating and cooling stock via the installation of technologies ready to work with renewables and decarbonized energy sources;

AddedAnnex II – column 2 – point c – row 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new): (fb) the increase of electrical safety;

AddedAnnex III – point I – paragraph 3 – indent 1: — energy from renewable sources generated on-site or supplied from the grid and fulfilling the criteria of Article 7 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED],

AddedAnnex III – point I – paragraph 4: A zero-emission building shall not cause any emissions from fossil fuels.

AddedAnnex III – point II – paragraph 1: For the calculation of the life-cycle global warming potential (GWP) of new buildings pursuant to Article 7(2), the GWP is communicated as a numeric indicator for each life-cycle stage also considering the benefits from reuse and recycling at end-of-life, expressed as kgCO2e/m2 (of useful floor area) averaged for one year of a reference study period of 50 years. The data selection, scenario definition and calculations shall be carried out in accordance with EN 15978 (EN 15978:2011. Sustainability of construction works. Assessment of environmental performance of buildings. Calculation method). The scope of building elements and technical equipment is as defined in the Level(s) common EU framework for indicator 1.2. Where a national calculation tool exists, or is required for making disclosures or for obtaining building permits, that tool may be used to provide the required disclosure. Other calculation tools may be used if they fulfil the minimum criteria laid down by the Level(s) common EU framework. Data regarding specific construction products calculated in accordance with [revised Construction Products Regulation] shall be used when available.

AddedConsidering the importance to promote a circular building ecosystem, it is essential to also report the additional environmental benefits resulting from reuse and recycling at the end of life stage of the building

AddedAnnex IV – point 2 – point c a (new): (ca) the ability of a building to store energy and release it back into the building or to the grid as electricity when it is required allowing for the active participation of buildings in the electricity system.

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

AddedAnnex V – point 1 – point h a (new): (ha) operational fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions;

Addedindicators moved from paragraph 2 as an element to be displayed mandatorily.

AddedAnnex V – point 1 – point i: (i) the greenhouse gas emission class.

AddedAnnex V – point 1 – point i a (new): (ia) energy use, peak load, size of generator or system, main energy carrier and main type of element for each of the uses: heating, cooling, domestic hot water, ventilation and in-built lighting;

Addedindicators moved from paragraph 2 of Annex V as an element to be displayed mandatorily.

AddedAnnex V – point 1 – point i b (new): (ib) Status of electricalinstallation (reference to latest inspection);

AddedAnnex V – point 2 – point b: (b) renewable energy produced on site, main energy carrier and type of renewable energy source and readiness to install new renewable generation capacity (e.g. available space, orientation, electrical system);

AddedAnnex V – point 2 – point g: (g) the average U-value and the average g-value for the opaque elements of the building envelope;

AddedNational requirements too often focus on insulation (U-value) while other aspects are equally important to assess the performance of transparent elements of the building envelope, in particular the solar energy transmittance (g-value).

AddedAnnex V – point 2 – point j a (new): (ja) result of the analysis of indoor air quality;

AddedStudies show that indoor climate improvements are among the key incentives for building owners to conduct energy renovations.

AddedAnnex V – point 2 – point j b (new): (jb) result of analysis of daylight conditions;

AddedStudies show that indoor climate improvements are among the key incentives for building owners to conduct energy renovations.

AddedAnnex V – point 2 – point m: (m) number and type of charging points for electric vehicles and readiness of electrical infrastructure toad new charging points; ;

AddedEnergy Performance Certificates (EPCs) must integrate information about the latest inspection of the electrical installations and its readiness to install new major equipment. The proposed template for EPCs suggests including information about the presence of heat-pump, EV charging, storage or on-site renewable generation, but should also include information about the readiness and latest safety check of the electrical installations to integrate such equipment. Every dwelling owner or tenant should have an easy access to information about the status and readiness of the electrical installations particularly in the view of electrification of heating and transport and the possibility to add new equipment, such as EV charging point, heat pump, on-site renewable generation, and storage.

AddedAnnex V – point 2 – point n: (n) presence, type and size of energy storage systems and readiness to add new storage capacity;

AddedEnergy Performance Certificates (EPCs) must integrate information about the latest inspection of the electrical installations and its readiness to install new major equipment. The proposed template for EPCs suggests including information about the presence of heat-pump, EV charging, storage or on-site renewable generation, but should also include information about the readiness and latest safety check of the electrical installations to integrate such equipment. Every dwelling owner or tenant should have an easy access to information about the status and readiness of the electrical installations particularly in the view of electrification of heating and transport and the possibility to add new equipment, such as EV charging point, heat pump, on-site renewable generation, and storage.

AddedAnnex V – point 2 – point r a (new): (ra) readiness to switch off fossil fuels;

AddedEnergy Performance Certificates (EPCs) must integrate information about the latest inspection of the electrical installations and its readiness to install new major equipment. The proposed template for EPCs suggests including information about the presence of heat-pump, EV charging, storage or on-site renewable generation, but should also include information about the readiness and latest safety check of the electrical installations to integrate such equipment. Every dwelling owner or tenant should have an easy access to information about the status and readiness of the electrical installations particularly in the view of electrification of heating and transport and the possibility to add new equipment, such as EV charging point, heat pump, on-site renewable generation, and storage.

AddedAnnex V – point 2 – point r b (new): (rb) the flexibility of a building’s overall electricity demand, including its ability to demand response in relation to the grid, and load shifting capacities.

AddedEnergy Performance Certificates (EPCs) must integrate information about the latest inspection of the electrical installations and its readiness to install new major equipment. The proposed template for EPCs suggests including information about the presence of heat-pump, EV charging, storage or on-site renewable generation, but should also include information about the readiness and latest safety check of the electrical installations to integrate such equipment. Every dwelling owner or tenant should have an easy access to information about the status and readiness of the electrical installations particularly in the view of electrification of heating and transport and the possibility to add new equipment, such as EV charging point, heat pump, on-site renewable generation, and storage.