Strong stance on building renovation from Parliament ahead of talks with Council

EuroACE warmly welcomed the adoption of the Bendtsen Report on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive by the Industry and Energy Committee (ITRE) of the European Parliament, with 51 votes in favour, 1 against and 11 abstentions.

“The Parliament, especially the Rapporteur Bendt Bendtsen and the Shadow Rapporteurs, have done a great job improving the Commission proposal on the EPBD,” commented Adrian Joyce, Secretary General of EuroACE.

The report reinforces the national long-term renovation strategies with milestones and progress indicators, creates national stakeholder platforms, boosts skills in the construction sector, and brings more information and guidance for consumers, notably through Building Renovation Passports, and better access to financing. It also gives a strong 2050 vision for the building stock to become highly energy efficient and nearly zero-energy, safeguarding the Energy Efficiency First principle.