International Conference on Energy Efficiency Renovation in Residential Buildings Sector

Dr. Tudor ConstantinescuExecutive Director

Buildings Performance Institute Europe

28-29 June 2010 - Budapest

Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE)

EU Level◦ Energy & Climate Package◦ Legal Framework

Energy data in Central / Eastern Europe

Governmental level◦ Policies / Legislation◦ Funds

Independent, non-profit organisation based in Brussels Focus on energy efficiency in buildings throughout Europe &

the world Supported by eceee, European Climate Foundation, Climate

Works etc. Centre of expertise in buildings European centre for a global best practice network Targeted research, policy analysis & evaluation, exploration of

policy options & implications, dissemination of information Started to operate in February 2010

Establishment of legally binding targets to:◦ Cut GHG emissions by 20% compared to 1990 levels◦ Increase share of renewable energy to 20% by 2020◦ Reduce primary energy use by 20% compared with projected

levels by improving energy efficiency

Top priorities in terms of energy efficiency potential:◦ Building sector (40% of energy requirements in EU)◦ Transport sector (26% of energy requirements in EU)◦ Manufacturing sector (25% of energy requirements in EU)

End use efficiency and energy services Directive (ESD) Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Directive on promotion of cogeneration (CHP) Directives for labelling of appliances (e.g. air-conditioners &

refrigerators) plus Energy Star regulation for office equipment Framework Directive for eco-design requirements for energy

using products (boilers, refrigerators, freezers, ballasts for fluorescent lights)

Directive on energy products and electricity taxation

Non-OECD Europe

OECDOECD Europe

1992

Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, FYR Macedonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Czech Republic,

Hungary, Malta, Slovenia, Cyprus2002

2007

Energy Intensity ■ CIS Transition scores ■ CEE Transition scores

Average transition scores and energy intensity of ECT countries in transition

Based on data in the EBRD Transition report 2009 and the IEA Key World Energy Statistics 2009

Residential Energy Consumption (heating, lighting, cooking, electrical appliances), Key influencing factors, Policies

GDP/Capita

Disposable income

Energy Prices

BehaviourTechniques / Technologies

Specific EE policies / measures

Energy conumption and efficiency

Energy Prices

Climate

Policy making (objectives, priorities, targets) Legislation and regulatory systems (EE laws, but also e.g.

prices, DSM, obligations on energy suppliers – e.g. UK EE Commitments)

Institutions (e.g. EE Agencies) EE funds Specific measures directed to support financing EE

Efficient use of natural resources (e.g. oil, gas, hydro) for sustainable development

Develop alternatives of supply Increase EE throughout the energy cycle (production,

conversion, end-use), improve infrastructure Increase the share of RES Minimise environmental impacts

Example: EPBD (2002) Implementation summary

Based on RICS study on: 'Towards an Energy Efficient European Building stock' 2009

Total of € 1,796 m EU funds for EE measures for 2007 - 2013 in Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia

ERDF regulation « In each MS, expenditure on energy efficiency and renewable energy in existing housing shall be eligible up to an amount of 4% of the total ERDF allocation»

Bulgaria €91m for energy efficient & renewable measures in public schools, universities and social units

Latvia €63m for heat insulation in multi-apartment residential buildings and 35m for co-generation power plants

Hungary €154m for energy efficient measures

EE & RE Funds as share of total Structural and Cohesion Funds for 2007 - 2013EE & RE Funds as share of total Structural and Cohesion Funds for 2007 - 2013

Direct support programmes – subject to certain requirements; mainly for residential sector; risk of free riders (objectives, priorities, targets); Ex: F, Hu, Nl, Pl, S

Soft finance - free loans and grants covering interests and guarantees; Ex: Cz, Hu, Nl, Li, Ro

District Heating and CHP grants; Ex: Hu, Dk (70% savings, 30% of resources allocated)

Other financing instruments (Technology procurement, voluntary agreements…)

Taxation (“tax-shift”, VAT, accelerated depreciation)

ESD targets (min 9% by 2016) RES targets (2005 -2020, 20%) ETS - 21% CO2 targets (20%) National responses required to EU wide

objectives

POTENTIAL◦ High potential in housing sector (40% of GHG emissions in CEE countries)

◦ High potential for energy efficient refurbishment in housing sector as most of old high-rise building stock requires renovation in CEE

e.g. in Hungary 24% of all buildings need a comprehensive refurbishment, whereas 40% need to be partially refurbished

BENEFITS◦ Reduction of the need for energy imports and dependency on Russia

◦ Competitiveness gains linked to increased local investments

◦ New employment opportunities (e.g. in the housing sector, it is estimated up to 185,000 new jobs in the CEE-10)

◦ Local knowledge and innovation

Based on findings of study conducted by Friends of Europe Earth and bankwatch network