1. Why supporting energy efficiency in buildings?
Vincent BERRUTTO Head of Unit Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation
DG REGIO workshop Brussels 19 June 2009

2. European Union’s Energy Policy Targets
20% less greenhouse gas emissions
20% share of renewables
20% better energy efficiency
…By 2020
The key goals set by the European Council for the EU sustainable energy strategy can be summarised as follows
A unilateral commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20% by 2020 compared to 1990 levels and commitment to reduce by 30% if other developed countries do the same.
A commitment to reduce global primary energy use by 20% by 2020 (saving of €100 billion at an oil price of 48 $/barrel and around 780 million tons of CO2 each year).
A binding target of increasing the level of renewable energy in the EU's final energy mix from 8,5% in 2005 to 20% by 2020 (previous target 12% by 2010).
On 3 December 2008, the EU has struck a deal to satisfy 10% of its transport fuel needs from renewable sources, including biofuels, hydrogen and green electricity, as part of ongoing negotiations on its energy and climate package. The move represents a step back from the original aim of sourcing 10% of the bloc's transport fuels from biofuels alone. The final compromise obliges the bloc to ensure that biofuels offer at least 35% carbon emission savings compared to fossil fuels when the law enters into force – a figure that would rise to 45% by 2013 and 50% by As of 2017, the target will be raised to 60%. Earlier, the Parliament had asked for an immediate 45% target to be established  2

3. Energy savings potential by 2020
Source: 2nd Strategic Energy Review (EC Nov. 08)

4. Example of housing retrofit in Latvia
Complete thermal insulation
Modernisation of heating system, new radiators with thermostats
New windows, new ventilation
=> Heating consumption reduced from 150 to 70 KWh/m2.year (> 50% gains)
Source: IWO e.V.

5. Benefits of energy efficiency
Climate protection
Security of energy supply
Competitiveness, job creation
Better living conditions, fight against fuel poverty

6. Barriers to overcome Lack of information Seen as low priority
Hassle factor, inertia, traditions
Fragmented markets, many actors
Focus on investment costs
Insufficient capital
Split incentives
Lack of owners cooperatives

7. Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Mandatory energy performance standards
Energy performance certificates
Regular inspection of boilers and A/C systems
NB: Recast currently under discussion

8. Converting policy into action e.g. pilot project in Roja (LV)

9. INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
More than 2000 beneficiaries from 31 European countries
carry out 400+ European projects
set up 60 local/regional energy agencies
New in 2009: ELENA technical assistance facility for municipalities (operated with EIB)
RENEWABLES
ENERGY IN TRANSPORT

10. Building professionals
The BUILD UP web portal
The European web portal for energy efficiency in buildings.
Public
authorities
Building occupants
Building professionals
NEW!
Launch 16 June 09

11. More info http://ec.europa.eu/intelligentenergy
Synergies – links to the Enterprise Europe Network!