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The challenges of implementing the EPBD recast (2010/31/EC) effectively, in order to untap its true potential

The challenges of implementing the EPBD recast (2010/31/EC) effectively, in order to untap its... The 2002/91/EC Directive is already 10 years old. This directive was a breakthrough and a challenge for Member States. Nevertheless, it is not far from truth that Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) underperformed. This was the main reason why the European Commission has already revised the directive in 2010 in an effort to maximize its impact. The 2010/31/EC (EPBD recast) is more ambitious and in some extent more binding to Member States. Apparently, both directive 2010/31 and its predecessor cannot work in a vacuum. First of all, someone should acknowledge and try to tackle the intrinsic weaknesses in the energy performance of buildings, the existence of market failures, but also the limitations of the 2002/91 itself. Moreover, there are interrelationships, synergies and constraints with many other national policies and procedures. These complementary and often overlooked issues are quite important and may hinder or act catalytic for the successful implementation of the EPBD. This paper will highlight the reasons why did the 2002/91 underperform, it will address the major complementary issues and finally it will highlight the existing various interrelationships, synergies and constraints these issues have with EPBD. The latter will provide insight and will be the first step towards a comprehensive and holistic approach for maximizing the 2010/31/EC's (EPBD recast) impact. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Advances in Building Energy Research Taylor & Francis

The challenges of implementing the EPBD recast (2010/31/EC) effectively, in order to untap its true potential

Maxoulis, Christos N.
Advances in Building Energy Research , Volume 6 (2): 13 – Oct 1, 2012
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The challenges of implementing the EPBD recast (2010/31/EC) effectively, in order to untap its true potential

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The 2002/91/EC Directive is already 10 years old. This directive was a breakthrough and a challenge for Member States. Nevertheless, it is not far from truth that Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) underperformed. This was the main reason why the European Commission has already revised the directive in 2010 in an effort to maximize its impact. The 2010/31/EC (EPBD recast) is more ambitious and in some extent more binding to Member States. Apparently, both directive 2010/31 and...
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10.1080/17512549.2012.740906
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Abstract

The 2002/91/EC Directive is already 10 years old. This directive was a breakthrough and a challenge for Member States. Nevertheless, it is not far from truth that Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) underperformed. This was the main reason why the European Commission has already revised the directive in 2010 in an effort to maximize its impact. The 2010/31/EC (EPBD recast) is more ambitious and in some extent more binding to Member States. Apparently, both directive 2010/31 and its predecessor cannot work in a vacuum. First of all, someone should acknowledge and try to tackle the intrinsic weaknesses in the energy performance of buildings, the existence of market failures, but also the limitations of the 2002/91 itself. Moreover, there are interrelationships, synergies and constraints with many other national policies and procedures. These complementary and often overlooked issues are quite important and may hinder or act catalytic for the successful implementation of the EPBD. This paper will highlight the reasons why did the 2002/91 underperform, it will address the major complementary issues and finally it will highlight the existing various interrelationships, synergies and constraints these issues have with EPBD. The latter will provide insight and will be the first step towards a comprehensive and holistic approach for maximizing the 2010/31/EC's (EPBD recast) impact.

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Advances in Building Energy Research – Taylor & Francis

Published: Oct 1, 2012

Keywords: EPBD recast; Directive 2010/31/EC; energy policy; weaknesses of 2002/91/EC; market failures in the building sector; optimum implementation of 2010/31/EC; building permit and approvals mechanisms

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