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Commission Communication – "Renovation wave" initiative for the building sector

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This Communication integrates climate, energy and environmental objectives, industrial strategy objectives, consumer welfare and fair transition goals. It will connect with ongoing work on green finance and sustainable investments and include targeted actions, addressing the identified barriers and the pull factors, with focus areas (social housing, schools and hospitals). The stakeholder consultations could indicate appetite by specific sectors which could be included as additional focus areas.

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Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment), 8 Jun 2020

Together, buildings and road transport account for more than half of the EU’s emissions. Hence, the roadmap for the Renovation Wave rightly does not prioritize exclusively deeper renovation/ energy efficiency of buildings. We applaud that the roadmap also wants to explore how ‘complementary…

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European Environmental Bureau, 5 Jun 2020

The EEB believes that the decarbonisation and the de-pollution through renovation of buildings, besides being two formidable opportunities to improve Europe’s economy, are among the most promising policy instruments to achieve the European Green Deal targets. As the Commission aims for…

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Climate Action Network Europe, 8 Jun 2020

The health and economic crisis is converging with the increasingly evident climate crisis. The current situation presents a unique moment in time for European countries to introduce response measures that address both crises. Taking action to improve the energy performance of buildings is not only…

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SMEunited aisbl, 8 Jun 2020

SMEunited welcomes the European Commission’s “Renovation Wave Initiative for public and private buildings” as an important building block of the European Green Deal and step to accelerate building renovations, which is indispensable to reach the EU’s carbon neutrality, energy efficiency and…

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EPIA SolarPower Europe, 4 Jun 2020

The upcoming Renovation wave will be crucial to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and to ensure the EU Green recovery channels investments to clean energy technologies and creates green jobs. The deployment of on-site solar will be pivotal to achieve these objectives. According to the Joint…

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Eurelectric aisbl, 7 Jun 2020

The Renovation Wave (RW) initiative is a unique opportunity to tackle climate change while delivering concrete benefits to European citizens. It can create high quality jobs, improve comfort and system efficiency, and support low-income households that are the most in need of energy efficiency (EE)…

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ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE, 8 Jun 2020

EDF warmly welcomes the EC initiative of a Renovation Wave and intends to put all its efforts into the European Green Deal to make Europe “the first climate neutral continent”. For that, it is crucial to reduce the GHG emissions of the building sector. 1 / Improving GHG-efficiency in the European…

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ENEL SpA, 8 Jun 2020

The Enel Group strongly welcomes the Commission’s Roadmap for a “Renovation Wave Initiative for Buildings” as one of the main pillars of the EU’s fight against climate change. Action is urgent in the building sector as the sector is lagging behind in the process of decarbonization despite its…

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Friends of the Earth Europe, 6 Jun 2020

An environmental, economic and social emergency Economic and social shockwaves as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have already begun to impact Europe. With a high likelihood of an economic recession we are now at a junction of two emergencies: socio-economic and environmental. While the…

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Hydrogen Europe, 8 Jun 2020

Hydrogen Europe welcomes the Commission’s efforts to implement a policy framework to create a level playing field on the pathway to decarbonisation, accounting for all benefits of Fuel cells and combined Heat and Power. Delivering a successful Green Deal is dependent to find solutions in the heat…

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Wirtschaftskammer Österreich, 8 Jun 2020

The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) welcomes the intention of the European Commission to publish a “Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings” in the context of the European Green Deal (EGD). The acceleration of cost-effective renovation of buildings is an important pillar…

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Eurocities, 7 Jun 2020

To increase renovation rates in European cities the new initiative must: Support local objectives and district-level renovation approaches that consider existing infrastructure and potential, enabling integration of policies at district and community level for renewable energy, heating and cooling…

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Schneider Electric, 3 Jun 2020

Schneider Electric, the leader of the digital transformation of energy management and automation, welcomes the European Commission's intent to deploy a Renovation Wave at European level. As a contribution for this initiative, we would like to share our vision for "Buildings of the Future". To meet…

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IBERDROLA, 2 Jun 2020

Please find Iberdrola's comments to the "Commission Communication – "Renovation wave" initiative for the building sector" Sincerely Eva Chamizo

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SGI Europe, 8 Jun 2020

CEEP, the European association representing public services and services of general interest (SGIs), welcomes the Commission’s “A Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings”. Buildings in Europe consume around 40% of energy, therefore, to achieve the ambitious climate neutrality…

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Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V., 8 Jun 2020

Improving the energy performance of buildings is crucial to reach climate neutrality by 2050. We warmly welcome the Renovation Wave as it will support achieving the EU’s climate and energy targets while delivering a significant contribution to economic recovery in the context of the Covid-19…

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International Association of Oil Gas Producers Europe, 8 Jun 2020

The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers’ (IOGP) member companies account for approximately 90% of oil and gas produced in Europe. The European upstream oil and gas industry shares the world’s ambition to reach climate neutrality in the framework of the Paris Agreement and supports the…

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EUROGAS, 8 Jun 2020

Please find attached Eurogas' views on the roadmap of the European Commission on a Renovation Wave initiative for the building sector.

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CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association, 5 Jun 2020

CEMBUREAU, the European cement industry association, welcomes the consultation on the Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings. CEMBUREAU has published its own carbon neutrality roadmap, which looks at achieving net zero emissions down the cement and concrete value chain. Amongst…

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E.ON SE, 8 Jun 2020

E.ON welcomes the renovation wave. Energy efficiency can lead to lower bills, efficient buildings, lower carbon emissions and stimulate job creation. The renovation wave is particularly welcome in the context of the economic stimulus following the COVID-19 restrictions. Historically, large public…

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Vattenfall, 5 Jun 2020

Vattenfall shares the European Commission’s analysis regarding the relevance of the building sector, particularly the building stock, for achieving the European carbon neutrality and energy demand reduction targets as well as being an important part of the European economic recovery under and…

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Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V., 8 Jun 2020

Der NABU unterstützt die Entwicklung einer langfristigen Renovierungsstrategie (LTRS) vollumfänglich. Die Renovierungsstrategie sollte klar regeln, was und wie renoviert werden soll, um die klima- und energiepolitischen EU-Ziele zu erreichen. Es muss darum gehen, das Ziel eines klimaneutralen…

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European Alliance to Save Energy, 4 Jun 2020

European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) feedback o the "Renovation wave" initiative for the building sector Unlocking the potential for energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction that lies in the EU buildings stock is a top priority for the European Alliance to Save Energy. As businesses…

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Environmental Coalition on Standards, 8 Jun 2020

ECOS welcomes the Commission’s initiative to accelerate improvements to the sustainability of Europe’s existing building stock by targeting energy efficiency and associated emissions through the Renovation Wave. In achieving the aim to double the renovation rate of existing building stock1, the…

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Veolia Environnement, 8 Jun 2020

Veolia welcomes the roadmap on a Renovation Wave initiative presented by the European Commission and fully supports its ambition of boosting the energy efficiency and the renovation rate of the building stock in Europe. We believe that to reap the benefits of renovation potential and various…

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Euroheat and Power, 4 Jun 2020

Euroheat & Power, the association representing district heating and cooling in Europe, welcomes the roadmap on a Renovation Wave initiatives presented by the European Commission and supports its scope of boosting the energy efficiency and the renovation of the building stock in Europe. The…

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NATURGY ENERGY GROUP, 8 Jun 2020

El principal problema que se encuentra el propietario de un edificio a la hora de aplicar medidas de renovación o rehabilitación energéticas es el elevado coste de inversión de las mismas y los largos periodos de retorno de esas inversiones. Además de beneficios medioambientales, de confort y…

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Snam S.p.A., 8 Jun 2020

1. Snam welcomes Commission “Renovation wave” initiative for the building sector and would like to provide the following comments: Snam shares Commission view that energy efficiency (especially in buildings responsible for about 40% of EU energy consumptions) is key for a cost-effective transition…

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Bioenergy Europe, 8 Jun 2020

Bioenergy Europe welcomes the Renovation Wave Initiative. A holistic approach towards renovations and integrated investments addressing building envelope and RES can increase the GHG emissions reductions from the building sector. As stated in the roadmap, the EU building stock is responsible for…

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smartEn Smart Energy Europe, 3 Jun 2020

smartEn welcomes that the strategic Communication will establish an Action Plan with both legislative and non-legislative instruments and enabling tools. In particular, smartEn would recommend the Commission to: • Recognise and promote fully integrated renovations based on energy efficiency,…

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Edison Spa, 8 Jun 2020

Edison strongly welcomes the Renovation wave initiative, designed to provide a comprehensive framework to relaunch and scale up European policies for the renovation of the public and private building stock, and we fully share the view that this sector represents a cornerstone of the European…

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European Heat Pump Association, 8 Jun 2020

Acknowledging the importance of heating and cooling • Heating, cooling & domestic hot water (DHW) production account for nearly 80% of the energy consumption of buildings, with 83% of this energy currently produced from carbon-intensive fuels such as heating oil and fossil gas. So, this sector…

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International Copper Association Europe, 8 Jun 2020

European Copper Institute (ECI) represents the copper industry. Copper is used extensively (34% EU annual use) in technical building systems for delivering electricity, heating and water services. ECI makes the below recommendations for accelerating delivery of ambitious clean energy and efficiency…

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Efficient Buildings Europe, 8 Jun 2020

For a more elaborated answer, see the attached file. The Renovate Europe Campaign (REC) welcomes the proposal for a Renovation Wave Initiative. We believe that, if well-designed and ambitious, it will be able to unlock the full potential tied up in our building stock. Being ambitious means, first…

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The Coalition for Energy Savings, 8 Jun 2020

The Coalition for Energy Savings welcomes the Renovation Wave as an initiative to scale up current renovation rates of roughly 1% per year. The renovation rate and depth is clearly too low to achieve the EU’s climate and energy targets and to tap the multiple benefits of building renovations.…

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Compagnie de SAINT-GOBAIN, 8 Jun 2020

Saint-Gobain welcomes the Renovation Wave initiative: the building sector should be treated as a strategic priority given its potential to deliver on the Green Deal and to be an immediate enabler for the green recovery. Achieving the full decarbonisation of the sector requires to triple the…

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European Construction Industry Federation, 8 Jun 2020

Context • Rather than “buildings” as written, it is the energy consumption of buildings that is indispensable for reaching the EU’s carbon neutrality, energy efficiency and renewable energy objectives. (To be precise.) • “Renovation of buildings reduces running costs”. This depends on the kind of…

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ZVEI e.V. - Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie, 5 Jun 2020

Energy efficiency and digitalisation technologies for buil-dings – consultation on ‘renovation wave’ initiative - ZVEI contribution A. Context, Problem definition and Subsidiarity Check Context The yearly renovation rate of the building stock is 1% in average in the EU. That means, that we need…

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Liquid Gas Europe, 8 Jun 2020

Liquid Gas Europe is a European association composed of national Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) associations, the main European LPG suppliers, distributors and equipment manufacturers. With the support of its working groups composed of industry experts, Liquid Gas Europe is actively involved in…

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Gas Infrastructure Europe, 8 Jun 2020

GIE has 69 members from 26 European countries. They operate the European gas infrastructure (LNG terminals, gas storages and transmission pipelines) and provide citizens with more than fifty thousand jobs, while supplying around 25% of EU’s primary energy consumption. GIE shares the EU’s ambition…

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European Geothermal Energy Council, 8 Jun 2020

An effective Renovation Wave strategy should be an antidote for climate crisis by providing an inclusive and sustainable exit from the COVID-19 pandemic. We make the following observations and recommendations on the IIA and upcoming Communication: 1. The significance of heating and cooling: 85% of…

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European Insulation Manufacturers Association, 8 Jun 2020

The European Insulation Manufacturers Association welcomes the Commission’s intention to at least double renovation rates. Without addressing the EU’s biggest CO2 emitters (buildings), the 2050 climate neutrality objective will be unachievable. Spurring a Renovation Wave is also of key importance…

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The European Association for the Promotion of Cogeneration, 8 Jun 2020

The PACE project (http://www.pace-energy.eu/), one of EU's flagship projects, welcomes the European Commission's initiative for an ambitious Renovation Wave to relaunch the economy. PACE partners would like to draw the attention of the European Commission to the tremendous potential of stationary…

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Gas Distributors for Sustainability, 8 Jun 2020

GD4S is convinced that gas solutions and renewable gases are essential for a complete decarbonisation of the building sector. Complementing electricity-based heating technologies, they bring contributions to flexibility and resource adequacy to the electric system thus enhancing the safety and…

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FEAD, 8 Jun 2020

FEAD, the European Federation for Waste Management and Environmental Services, representing the private waste and resource management industry across Europe welcomes the Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings from a waste management perspective. By improving the circular…

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VELUX A/S (VELUX Group), 8 Jun 2020

The VELUX Group welcomes the European Commission roadmap on ‘A Renovation Wave Initiative for public and private buildings’. The Renovation Wave Initiative is an essential element of the EU Green Deal (and the Green Recovery Plan) to scale up energy renovation projects across Europe. Improving the…

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Knauf Insulation, 5 Jun 2020

The Renovation Wave offers a once in a generation opportunity for Europe to deliver future-proof standards so that we are building in resilience and performance to our building stock. This is where the Renovation Wave can make a difference – ensuring that measures are designed so that buildings are…

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European Builders Confederation, 2 Jun 2020

For detailed feedback, please consult the PDF attached. How to stimulate volume/depth of renovation: - Encourage Member States to use exceptional fiscal measures to support the renovation of existing buildings (e.g. reduced VAT rates on labour intensive services in the construction sector and…

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UNION FRANCAISE DE L'ELECTRICITE - UFE, 8 Jun 2020

UFE welcomes the willingness of the EC to release a Renovation Wave (RW) initiative to support a renovation of the EU building stock in line with the European Green Deal. Indeed, the renovation of buildings will play a key role to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by creating jobs and tackling…

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European Federation of National Organisations working with the Homeless, 7 Jun 2020

FEANTSA(the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless)developed its expertise on energy poverty&adequate housing in the framework of its work on housing solutions.We call on the European Commission (EC) to ensure coherence between its commitments to carbon neutrality…

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Energy Cities, 29 May 2020

The upcoming Renovation strategy should adopt a district-level approach, in order to assess the assets and needs on a broader area and tap into the full renovation potential at local level. At the same time, a broad array of tools to motivate and enforce change in different kinds of buildings,…

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Hauptverband der Deutschen Bauindustrie, 25 May 2020

A well-designed strategy for increasing the renovation rate across Europe – the so called “Renovation Wave” can pave the way for achieving the climate targets for 2050. In this context the German Construction Industry wants to highlight: - Incentives foreseen in the “Renovation Wave” Economic…

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Glass for Europe, 8 Jun 2020

The European flat glass industry welcomes the European Union’s desire to engage in a Renovation Wave of public and private buildings, as announced in the European Green Deal, and is ready to deliver the high-performance glazing EU buildings need to become carbon-neutral by 2050. Europe’s building…

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European Federation of Building Societies, 8 Jun 2020

Feedback on the planned initiative for an EU-wide renovation wave The European Federation of Building Societies is an association of specialised credit institutions (Bausparkassen) promoting the financing of home ownership, as well as energy efficient renovations. In compliance with the strict…

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Association of the European Heating Industry, 8 Jun 2020

Feedback of the European Heating Industry (EHI) to the Commission public consultation on Roadmap on Renovation Wave Please refer to the enclosed file for the complete EHI feedback ** The Renovation Wave must accelerate the replacement of old and inefficient heating equipment ** Europe will be…

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Verband deutscher Pfandbriefbanken e.V., 8 Jun 2020

The Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (vdp) represents the sector’s most important providers of financing for residential and commercial property. We share the view that a significant increase in the renovation rate of existing buildings is necessary to achieve the climate goals in the…

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Eurogypsum, 8 Jun 2020

Eurogypsum, the European manufacturers association for plaster and plasterboard products, welcomes the priority given to the Renovation Wave both in the European Green Deal and the Recovery Plan. We share the Commission’s analysis about the relevance of renovation as an effective way to improve…

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EUMEPS, 5 Jun 2020

EUMEPS, the association for European Manufacturers of Expanded Polystyrene, welcomes the opportunity to comment on this important initiative. Please see an op-ed that illustrates our views.

Property owners urge EU to fund renovations instead of mandates

Union Internationale de la Propriété Immobilière - International Union of Property Owners, 8 Jun 2020

The group requests financial support like grants and loans to make building renovations affordable. They argue that the EU should avoid mandatory measures and focus on cost-effectiveness.
Homeowners and landlords would avoid high upfront renovation costs and new regulatory requirements.
Tenants may lose out on lower energy bills if renovation remains voluntary for landlords.

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LightingEurope, 5 Jun 2020

It is estimated that people spend approximately 90 % of their time indoors in residential and non-residential buildings. The yearly renovation rate of the building stock varies from 0.4 to 1.2 % in EU Member States. But if Europe is to fulfil its 2050 climate and energy goals, this rate will need…

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Gaz Réseau Distribution France, 5 Jun 2020

The renovation wave initiative, and its connection with the smart sector integration, is an important step to climate neutrality. GRDF is convinced that gas solutions and renewable gases are essential for a fast, safe, affordable and sustainable decarbonisation. Complementing electricity-based…

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Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities, 8 Jun 2020

Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities (AFLRA) welcomes the idea of ‘renovation wave’ to address the current low decarbonisation and renovation rates in EU Member countries. The buildings play a key role in improving the energy efficiency in Europe. Public-owned buildings are a most…

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Nadacia Habitat for Humanity International, 8 Jun 2020

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) wants to highlight the case of Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries focusing on 7 key points 1. Owner occupied Multi Apartment Buildings (MAB) 2. Technical and social assistance to Homeowner Associations (HOAs)3. Role of municipalities 4.…

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German Renewable Energy Federation, 3 Jun 2020

BEE fully supports the EU EC’s perspective that buildings are indispensable for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. BEE, however, emphasizes that the renovation wave should not be limited to energy efficiency measures as renewable heating applications allow low-cost decarbonisation. BEE agrees…

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European Panel Federation, 4 Jun 2020

The European Panel Federation (EPF) warmly welcomes the Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings. EPF strongly believes that the renovation of the built environment across the European Union should at the same time enhance energy efficiency and foster the use of sustainable and…

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Knauf Energy Solutions, 5 Jun 2020

The EU’s Renovation Wave proposals come at a time when the digital revolution can help make it a reality, allowing buildings to be transformed from climate villains at the edge of our energy system to climate champions that play an active role in supporting a secure and stable energy system. New…

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COBATY International, 2 Jun 2020

Pour prendre connaissance de la position de COBATY International merci de bien vouloir lire le texte PdF joint. Elle a été élaborée en deux temps – consultation écrite suivie d’une visio conférence – par des professionnels du « monde de l’urbain », les plus immédiatement identifiables, comme les…

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GasNaturally, 8 Jun 2020

GasNaturally welcomes the European Commission's initiative for a Renovation Wave, emphasizing that gaseous energy is a cost-effective solution for the decarbonisation of heat. Our suggestions are included in the attached document.

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European Confederation of Woodworking Industries, 8 Jun 2020

CEI-Bois welcomes the European Commission’s announcement to launch a “Renovation wave” initiative as part of the EU Green Deal. The European Woodworking Industry is a strong advocate of the role of sustainable construction for a climate-neutral European economy and supports the use of timber…

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Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA - Polish Oil and Gas Company, 8 Jun 2020

GENERAL COMMENTS: • Natural gas can deliver significant emissions reduction in heating sector – up to 33% of CO2, 80% of NOx, and almost 100% of SOx and PM. • The development of natural gas network provides EU citizens access to natural gas and enables them to replace inefficient coal boilers with…

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Equilibre des Energies, 22 May 2020

With the COVID-19 crisis having deeply shaken the European economy, the EU needs to elaborate a recovery plan that can deliver both economic and environmental benefits. EdEn truly believes that the renovation should be prioritised in the perspective of a green recovery as it can provide three key…

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EUGINE - European Engine Power Plants Association, 8 Jun 2020

EUGINE, the association of engine power plants manufacturers, appreciates the opportunity to comment on the roadmap entitled “A renovation wave initiative for public and private buildings”. To effectively implement the "energy efficiency first principle" and decisively reduce primary energy…

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Fédération Française du Bâtiment, 5 Jun 2020

Please find attached the FFB comments (in French) concerning the "Renovation wave" initiative for the building sector. Kind regards

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Deutsche Unternehmensinitiative Energieeffizienz e.V., 8 Jun 2020

DENEFF, the German Business Initiative for Energy Efficiency, is the strong voice of Germany's energy efficiency industry. DENEFF fully supports the European Commission’s intention to develop a Renovation Wave. We endorse the feedback submitted by our partner organisation, The European Alliance…

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European Organisation of the Sawmill industry, 8 Jun 2020

The European Sawmill Industry believes that a Comprehensive European Renovation Initiative, based on a realistic and ambitious approach, should be equally focused on reducing the energy consumption of the building stock and favour the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly construction…

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European Smart Energy Solution Providers, 5 Jun 2020

ESMIG welcomes the ‘renovation wave’ initiative, energy efficient buildings being indispensable for reaching the EU’s carbon neutrality, energy efficiency and renewable energy objectives. The timing of electricity management, related to when and where electricity is needed on the grid, will…

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Gas Networks Ireland, 5 Jun 2020

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), and its parent company Ervia, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the ‘Energy efficiency in buildings – consultation on ‘renovation wave’ initiative’. GNI recognises that in light of the Covid 19 crisis that the EU’s ‘Green Deal’ can aid the recovery of the…

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European Federation of Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services, 8 Jun 2020

EFIEES represents energy service companies (ESCOs) and their national associations in 12 Member States. They represent over 130.000 professionals engaged in the design and implementation of energy-efficiency solutions in buildings and industry. In some countries, they also operate district heating…

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Fire Safe Europe, 3 Jun 2020

Fire Safe Europe (FSEU) is a unique alliance of fire experts, firefighters, associations, and international companies. FSEU’s mission is to improve fire safety in buildings for people and society. Fire Safe Europe welcomes the opportunity to give input into the Renovation Wave initiative. We…

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Public Housing Sweden, 8 Jun 2020

Public Housing Sweden agrees with Housing Europe's position, but would like to add: - The Roadmap on a renovation wave for the public and private buildings describes very well the benefits of the renovation of buildings. But any renovation on buildings, even if it will lower the cost on energy…

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DRUŠTVO SVETOVNO OMREŽJE ZA ZELENO INFRASTRUKTURO WGIN, 8 Jun 2020

The transition from “grey to green and blue infrastructures” in buildings, neighbourhoods and cities is an indispensable step to achieve the ambitious goal of making Europe the first climate neutral continent of the world. As World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN), we believe that an…

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Embuild, 8 Jun 2020

The Construction Confederation welcomes the "renovation wave" initiative. Please find our comments in attachment.

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Buildings Performance Institute Europe, BPIE ASBL, 8 Jun 2020

BPIE fully supports the European Commission’s intention to develop a Renovation Wave and believes that this initiative should have the objective of putting the buildings sector on a path towards climate neutrality by 2050, while supporting the EU economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic in…

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European Committee of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers, 22 May 2020

Eurovent would like to provide feedback to the European Commission on the roadmap for energy efficiency in buildings. HVACR technologies play a key role in the energy performance of buildings and should be in the focus of the building renovation initiative. Buildings are the largest consumer of…

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Bureau International du Béton Manufacturé, 8 Jun 2020

BIBM, the Federation of the European Precast Concrete Industry, supports the principle of the renovation wave aimed at reducing energy consumption of buildings and updating the building stock to present and future needs. When it comes to deep renovation, the rebuilding option should be considered…

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European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Associations, 8 Jun 2020

The European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA) represents the 200 million people living with allergy, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Europe. In our response to the EU Renovation Wave initiative, we highlight the harmful effects of…

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Swedish Property Federation, 8 Jun 2020

As key stakeholders in the housing and real estate sectors, we welcome the opportunity to express our views on the Roadmap on “A Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings”. Property owners have a crucial role to play in the energy transition, and we thus value the possibility of…

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Republiková únia zamestnávateľov, 5 Jun 2020

The Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings We recognize the importance of this initiative, which is opportunity for scaling up current renovation rates and bringing benefits for citizens and businesses, from consuming less energy to healthier homes, and saving money. However,…

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CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE PERITI INDUSTRIALI E PERITI INDUSTRIALI LAUREATI, 8 Jun 2020

The Consiglio Nazionale dei Periti Industriali welcomes the Renovation Wave initiative in the construction sector. Our opinion on this is based on general actions that can be traced back to creating an awareness in the citizen of energy saving and a knowledge of the energy situation of his…

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Γενική Συνομοσπονδία Επαγγελματιών Βιοτεχνών Εμπόρων Ελλάδας, 27 May 2020

Πολύ πριν ξεσπάσει η πρόσφατη διπλή κρίση με αφορμή την πανδημία του κορονοϊού, η Ελλάδα είχε πολύ υψηλό ποσοστό ενεργειακής φτώχειας. Οι αρνητικές επιδόσσεις της Ελλάδας είναι εμφανείς τόσο στο μεγάλο ποσοστό των νοικοκυριών που αδυνατούν να διατηρήσουν τα σπίτια τους επαρκώς ζεστά όσο και στο…

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European Calcium Silicate Producers Association, 9 Jun 2020

ECSPA, the European Calcium Silicate Producers Association welcomes the Commission’s initiative to scale up the energy renovation of the building stock. Our industry has been a front runner in providing energy efficient structural system solutions since the 1970s, always up to date and often even…

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European Confederation of Fuel Distributors, 8 Jun 2020

The European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD) welcomes the European Commission’s upcoming Renovation Wave initiative. We are convinced it will set the right pathway for EU citizens to achieve higher levels of energy efficiency in their homes, while contributing to the EU’s economic…

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Confederación Nacional de la Construcción, 8 Jun 2020

Find enclosed the CNC comments (in Spanish) regarding the Renovation Wave roadmap.

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AGFW | Der Energieeffizienzverband für Wärme, Kälte und KWK e. V., 8 Jun 2020

Please find the AGFW's position attached.

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European Parquet Federation, 7 Jun 2020

FEP answer to the EC Public Consultation on the Roadmap “A Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings” FEP – the European Federation of the Parquet industry – is enthusiastically welcoming the EC Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings. The construction…

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AFECOR - European Control Manufacturers Association, 8 Jun 2020

• Renovation of buildings to improve their energy efficiency is moving very slowly. The major hurdle is to be seen in the investment level that a building owner has to decide for. • In the past building renovation has primarily been understood as an optimization of the building envelope…

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Federation of European Rigid Polyurethane Foam Associations, 8 Jun 2020

PU Europe welcomes the opportunity to comment the roadmap on the “Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings”. Energy efficiency in buildings, from dwellings to industrial and commercial premises, must be significantly improved over the next three decades in order to reach carbon…

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, 8 Jun 2020

Met betrekking tot de renovation wave zou het Verbond van Belgische Ondernemingen (VBO FEB) graag volgende bedenkingen doorgeven: - Voor het VBO mag renovatie zich niet beperken tot de energetische renovatie van (woon)gebouwen om zo via een vermindering van het energieverbruik en de CO2-uitstoot…

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REScoop.eu, 8 Jun 2020

We welcome the European Commission’s Renovation Wave for Public and Private Buildings (Renovation Wave). Nevertheless, we would like to highlight several points that we would like DG Energy to consider further as it moves forward with this initiative. In this regard, we are currently running a…

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EuroWindoor AISBL, 8 Jun 2020

Modern trends in construction go towards ensuring three basic principles (i) health and comfort, (ii) energy efficiency and (iii) environment. It is important to keep on mind a holistic approach to building design which can help create healthier and more comfortable lives for occupants without…

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European Association for External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems, 8 Jun 2020

The European Association for External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (EAE) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for a Renovation Wave. Accelerating the renovation rate is a key tool not only in the fight against climate change, it will in addition deliver major benefits for people,…

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Gemeente Utrecht, 8 Jun 2020

The renovation wave initiative for the building sector has the opportunity to strengthen a healthy urban living for all citizens in the European Union. The City of Utrecht supports this ambition, as cities play an active role in stimulating and coordinating citizens and the needed stakeholders to…

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, 8 Jun 2020

In general, the DeSH welcomes the roadmap for the Renovation Wave presented by the EU. The points and initiatives contained therein are considered to be an appropriate way to achieve the climate targets for 2050. However, from the DeSH's point of view, the following additions that should be firmly…

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Union sociale pour l'habitat, 8 Jun 2020

In France, the social housing providers account for a portfolio of around 4.6 million housing units. They build on average 75,000 housing units per annum and they refurbish around 120,000 units per annum. Having long been committed to the goal of high energy performance, they have significantly…

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Stockholms stad, 8 Jun 2020

The City of Stockholm supports the position of the Eurocities network, but would like to further add that: 1. As rightly outlined in the road map, energy efficiency improvements have the potential to significantly reduce the EU climate footprint. It is important to note, however, that this is not…

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CLER - Réseau pour la transition énergétique, 8 Jun 2020

CLER–French network for energy transition’s & the négaWatt association’s Renovation Wave Consultation Response The current situation presents a unique moment in time for European countries to introduce response measures that address the health, economic and climate. Taking action to improve the…

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Eurovent Certita Certification, 5 Jun 2020

Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC) welcomes this opportunity to respond to this consultation along with several recommendations for the European Commission’s consideration in attachment.

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Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, 5 Jun 2020

ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, welcomes the EGD ‘Renovation wave’ initiative for the building sector. In our role of National Agency for Energy Efficiency (in accordance with the implementation of the EU Directive EC/2006/32),…

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The European Liquid Heating Fuels Association, 29 May 2020

Eurofuel, the European Heating Oil Association, supports the principle of the renovation wave, and its focus on energy efficiency in buildings. We have a few suggestions: We suggest to EU policy makers to set targets while remaining “technology neutral”: the principle of ‘technology neutrality’ is…

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Carbery Housing Association, 24 May 2020

Carbery Housing Association is a small social housing organisation based in Ireland. We currently purchase properties where owners occupiers are unable to meet mortgage repayments and keep them in residence as social tenants. We have purchased 7 properties and are in the process of purchasing 33…