EPBD legislation in practice - challenges regarding compliance and quality of the works
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This presentation was give in the opening session of the REHVA 2015 conference in Riga on May 8 2015. It deals with the topics of good EPC compliance as well as good quality of energy related works, with a specific for the status on the ground and possibilities for improvement.
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- 1. EPBD legislation in practice: Challenges regarding compliance and quality of the works Peter Wouters Manager INIVE EEIG – Coordinator QUALICHeCK IEE/13/610/SIO2.675574 01/03/2014-28/02/2017
- 2. Structure of the presentation About good compliance and good quality of the works What kind of activities in QUALICHeCK? Outcomes of QUALICHeCK Some considerations about future challenges Conclusions
- 3. Structure of the presentation About good compliance and good quality of the works What kind of activities in QUALICHeCK? Outcomes of QUALICHeCK Some considerations about future challenges Conclusions
- 5. … and you expect a good quality You expect a reliable label
- 6. … and you expect a good quality You expect a reliable label
- 7. … and you expect a good quality
- 8. 2 societal expectations… ? There should be (more) attention for compliance with the EPC for new and renovated buildings ? There should be (more) attention for achieving a good quality of the works
- 9. =? Physical modelling OK? Components/systems as assumed in calculations? Real occupancy ≈ ? Are the works correctly executed? EPC
- 10. Energy certificates with respect to ventilation … EPC calculation ? Efficiency of heat exchanger ? Fan characteristics ? Ductwork airtightness ? Demand controlled ventilation ? … ? … Execution of the works ? Air flow rates ? Acoustics ? … ? … Observation: In many countries no or nearly no control regarding compliance of EPC Observation: In many countries no or nearly no control regarding real performances
- 11. Poor design and execution ? Energy performances critical ? IAQ problematic ? acoustics ? Maintenance ? …
- 13. Which problems are often observed? ? Air flow rates (? IAQ) ? Acoustics: from system or from outside ? Draught problems ? Maintenance ? … ? Problems are found for all kind of systems ? Good execution exists and also not extremely difficult
- 15. 2 objectives of QUALICHeCK project ? To set up a series of actions which should result in more attention and practical initiatives for actual compliance with the claimed energy performance for new and renovated buildings i.e. ‘Boundary conditions which force people to do what they declare’; ? To set up a series of actions, which should result in more attention and practical initiatives for achieving a better quality of the works, i.e. ‘Boundary conditions which stimulate and allow the building sector to deliver good quality of the works’.
- 16. Create boundary conditions for good compliance Create boundary conditions for a correct execution
- 17. Structure of the presentation About good compliance and good quality of the works What kind of activities in QUALICHeCK? Outcomes of QUALICHeCK Some considerations about future challenges Conclusions
- 18. Solutions Easy access of compliant EPC input data Towards more quality of the works QUALICHeCK project (2014-2017) Status of compliance and quality on the ground Towards better compliance and effective penalties
- 19. 4 focus areas in QUALICHeCK Transmission characteristics Ventilation and airtightness Sustainable summer comfort techniques Renewables in multi-energy systems
- 21. Structure of the presentation About good compliance and good quality of the works What kind of activities in QUALICHeCK? Outcomes of QUALICHeCK Some considerations about future challenges Conclusions
- 24. Solutions Easy access of compliant EPC input data Towards more quality of the works Status of compliance and quality on the ground Towards better compliance and effective penalties
- 25. 0 3 6 9 12 15 NUMBEROFPROJECTS OUTOF15EXAMINED Example from CYPRUS: Deviations between U-values in EPC and the actual U-values
- 26. Example from FRANCE: Quality of ventilation systems in 1.287 new dwellings 44 % of multi-family dwellings don’t comply 68% of single-family dwellings don’t comply
- 27. Example from the Netherlands November 2014: “Ventilation Improvement plan has failed” ? This was a statement by Dutch minister ? Context: ? Findings in 2012: 50% of new residential ventilation systems don’t work well ? All stakeholders’ organisations signed in 2012 a declaration that in 2015 all systems should function correctly ? Reasons for failure: ? … lack of interest by clients ? … economic pressure
- 28. 0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050 1200 B20 B18 B2 B22 B7 B17 B19 B8 B1 B16 B24 B23 B6 B25 B3 B10 B5 B4 B21 B15 B14 B9 B11 B12 B13 Degree-hours>27?C(Kh) Building Requirement ≤150 ?Kh Example from ESTONIA: Assessment of overheating Overall building results: 17 out of 25 (68%) did not comply with the regulation
- 29. Example from SWEDEN: Airtightness of air distribution systems
- 30. Solutions Easy access of compliant EPC input data Towards more quality of the works Status of compliance and quality on the ground Towards better compliance and effective penalties
- 33. Special issues by QUALICHeCK for REHVA Journal 3 special issues are planned: ?1st issue August 2015 ?2nd issue around June 2016 ?3rd issue around February 2017
- 34. Procedures to obtain and prove compliant data Robust legal procedures in case of non-compliance Handling of non-compliance in practice There should be clear procedures what must be done There should be clear legal procedures how to decide on non-compliance and related actions There should be an effective control and sanctions if non-compliance Source book “Compliance in relation to EPC”!Societalsupport! Procedures to obtain and prove compliant data
- 35. Procedures to obtain and prove compliant data Robust legal procedures in case of non-compliance Handling of non-compliance in practice There should be clear procedures what must be done There should be clear legal procedures how to decide on non-compliance and related actions There should be an effective control and sanctions if non-compliance !Societalsupport! Procedures to obtain and prove compliant data STEP 1: Procedures to obtain and prove compliant data
- 36. Procedures to obtain and prove compliant data Robust legal procedures in case of non-compliance Handling of non-compliance in practice There should be clear procedures what must be done There should be clear legal procedures how to decide on non-compliance and related actions There should be an effective control and sanctions if non-compliance !Societalsupport! Procedures to obtain and prove compliant data STEP 2: Robust legal procedures in case of non-compliance
- 37. Procedures to obtain and prove compliant data Robust legal procedures in case of non-compliance Handling of non-compliance in practice There should be clear procedures what must be done There should be clear legal procedures how to decide on non-compliance and related actions There should be an effective control and sanctions if non-compliance !Societalsupport! Procedures to obtain and prove compliant data STEP 3: Handling of non-compliance in practice
- 38. Timeline for both QUALICHeCK sourcebooks…
- 39. 2nd QUALICHeCK conference Brussels September 4 2015 Focus on - “better compliance/quality of the works” - “ Review of EPBD recast?” ?
- 40. International QUALICHeCK workshops (Supported by REHVA) Transmission characteristics Ventilation and airtightness Sustainable summer comfort techniques Renewables in multi-energy systems LUND - 16-17 March 2015 ATHENS – 9-10 March 2016 TALLINN – October 2016 LYON – ~January 2017
- 41. 2nd QUALICHeCK workshop ‘Sustainable summer comfort’ March 9-10 2016 Athens (Greece) 2-days workshop Technologies to be covered: ? Solar control ? Thermal mass ? Ventilative cooling ? Cool roofs ? Daylighting
- 42. Structure of the presentation About good compliance and good quality of the works What kind of activities in QUALICHeCK? Outcomes of QUALICHeCK Some considerations about future challenges Conclusions
- 43. Some considerations about future challenges ?Should there be more attention by the Member States for compliance and quality of the works? ?Should these issues receive attention in the framework of a review of the EPBD?
- 44. Structure of the presentation About good compliance and good quality of the works What kind of activities in QUALICHeCK? Outcomes of QUALICHeCK Some considerations about future challenges Conclusions
- 45. Conclusions ? We have to be ambitious in terms of the requirements imposed for the energy performances of new and renovated buildings ? But it is also very important to create boundary conditions that: ? Result in good compliance (a ‘reliable’ EPC) ? Result in good quality of the works The sole responsibility for the content of this presentation lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union. Neither the EASME nor the European Commission are responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.