Energy Efficiency Policy and Measures in GreeceRegulation on Energy Performance of Buildings

Concerted Action III Athens Meeting 31 May 2012 Opening Plenary Speach

Ministry for the Environment, Energy & Climate Change Special Secrtariat for the Environment & Energy Inspectorate

Margarita Karavasili, Special Secretary

Energy Efficiency Policy and Measures in Greece Regulation on Energy Performance of Buildings

Ministry for the Environment, Energy & Climate Change Special Secrtariat for the Environment & Energy Inspectorate

Margarita Karavasili Special Secretary

karavasilim@eka.ypeka.gr www.ypeka.gr

Reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions are among the main goals of the European Union (EU) to combat climate change, but also a vital step to achieve sustainable development.

EU support, in the efforts to improve energy efficiency, is critical for the

enhancement of competitiveness, the safeguarding of energy stocks and for the compliance to commitments on climate change, made under the Kyoto protocol.

With an estimated forty (40) % of total energy consumption, originating from buildings, the EU has introduced legislation to ensure energy usage is contained, taking into consideration the significant potential of consumption reduction through cost-effective measures, particularly in the building sector.

Targets

The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (MEECC), established in October 2009, during the late Papandreou Government, has promoted a very determined and important set of priorities that focus on environmental protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable development through green growth issues, such as energy efficiency and development of renewables.

In order to deal with climate change, the actions chosen will need to entail a change in the current development model, towards a more sustainable low carbon economy. Developing such a model depends on the horizontal coordination of mitigation policies and adjustment in the sectors of energy, industry and agriculture.

The cost of emission reduction and adjustment to climate change might be considered initially high, but it is lower than the cost of inaction.

ď‚š Our main priority and top objective is to manage energy resources in a manner that ensures the smooth, uninterrupted and reliable supply of affordable energy to all users.

ď‚š The second objective is to secure energy stocks that could be used to cover potential supply shortages in the event of emergency.

ď‚š The way to achieve this is through strategic alliances and the exploration of alternative sources of energy and routes.

ď‚š The third objective is to support the sustainable and environmentally-sound development of the domestic energy sector as a whole, from the stage of production to the enduse

At the core of this process lie a number of crucial concepts:  the liberalization of the electricity and natural gas markets  the encouragement and promotion of competitiveness  the extension and enhancement of the domestic and crossborder electricity, natural gas and oil networks  a further detachment of production and supply from the transmission networks,  the consumer choice,  a higher participation of Renewable Energy Sources relative to fossil-fuel generated electricity,

 an effort to improve energy efficiency and energy saving  and, last but not least, the protection of the environment.

Today, the Greek energy market is

undergoing fundamental reforms.  New advanced energy technologies and perpetual environmental issues, requirements arising from European and international cooperation, as well as various intergovernmental Agreements, are factors shaping and harmonizing the institutional and legislative framework of the Greek energy market with current tendencies and perceptions.

 A key part of the Ministry’s efforts was to promote the full implementation of Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, to introduce minimum energy efficiency requirements and energy certification schemes for buildings, as well as, for boilers and airconditioners.

 This Directive has been harmonised with the Hellenic legislation since 2008, under Law 3661.

Legal framework  2008: Law 3661/08: «Measures to reduce energy consumption in buildings and other provisions»  2010: Regulation on the Energy Performance of Buildings” (ΚΕΝΑΚ), Ministerial decision D6/B/5825/ National Gazette 407/9.4.2010)  2010: Law 3855/10 (2006/32/EC)  2010: Presidential Decree 100/NG177/6.10.2010)

The main steps

The enactment of national law 3661 of 2008, to introduce measures to reduce energy consumption in buildings.

Existing legal framework (…today…)

2008: Law 3661/08: «Measures to reduce energy consumption in buildings and other provisions»

2010: Regulation on the Energy Performance of Buildings” (ΚΕΝΑΚ), Ministerial decision D6/B/5825/ National Gazette 407/9.4.2010)

2010: Law 3855/10 (2006/32/EC) 2010: Presidential Decree 100/NG177/6.10.2010)

Regulation on the Energy Assessment of Buildings (KENAK)

In accordance with this law, have been foreseen, minimum energy efficiency requirements for new and existing buildings, as well as a concrete methodology for all required calculations, which are carried out with the software referred to, as TEE-KENAK, according to European and national standards.

Legal Framework

ΤΕΕΚΕΝΑΚ software

4 Technic. guidelines

ΚΕΝΑΚ REGULATION ON THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS

Framework of Technical Guidelines (ΤΟΤΕΕ) published by the Technical Chamber of Greece:

1. Analytic standards for energy audits

2. Thermophysic and technical characteristics of construction materials and components 3. Installations of renewable energy in buildings (in press) 4. Bioclimatic architecture of buildings (in press) 5. Climatological data of Greek regions 6. Forms and instructions for completing energy inspections

7. Cogeneration plants, heating and cooling in buildings.

Effective since the first October 2010, a Study of Energy Efficiency is mandatory in order to issue a building licence for new and fundamentally renovated buildings, 2. Effective since the ninth January 2011, Energy Performance Certificate is required for single buildings to be hired or sold.

3. Effective since the ninth January 2012, Energy Performance Certificate required for partial buildings to be hired or sold

National Energy Inspectorate The proper implementation of this institutional framework is controlled by the National Energy Inspectorate, a Body established under the Special Secretariat for Environment & Energy Inspectorate of the Ministry and staffed with officials from the public and broader public sector.

Requirements

New buildings

Inspections

Inspections

Existing buildings

Boilers & air conditioning

This “Regulation on the Energy Assessment of BuildingsÂť

It is in force, since the beginning of 2010, in order to issue building licence In every case, an Energy Performance Study is mandatory to be submitted.

A Building Energy Rating System has been already established (Energy Performance Certificate), together with

A performing Energy Audits of buildings, boilers and heating and air conditioning systems Buildings Energy Certification scheme, which defines the delivery of Energy Certificates through the appropriate energy audits, issued by an official Body of Energy Auditors.

Regulation on the Energy Performance of Buildings method for calculating energy performance according to the EN 13790 standard 4 climatic zones minimum requirements for energy efficiency in buildings minimum building requirements technical characteristics of the “reference� building

structure and content of the Energy Efficiency Study fees and energy efficiency inspectors

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steps – stages of the energy efficiency study

architecture - bioclimatic design

insulation efficiency of the building shell

HVAC equipment and automations

Monitoring of the energy efficiency of the building

Bioclimatic Architectural Design • Proper location and orientation • Maximum utilization of the local climatic conditions • Landscaping - improved microclimate • Appropriate design and orientation of openings depending on the effects of insulation and the natural ventilation and daylighting requirements.

• Allocation of functions depending on usage requirements and comfort (thermal, natural ventilation and lighting) • Application of at least one Passive Solar System (PSS) such as: direct solar gain openings, thermal storage walls, Trombe walls, sunspaces – greenhouses, hybrid systems • Shading systems • Application of natural ventilation techniques • Visual comfort through artificial and natural lighting systems

HVAC equipment and automations

HVAC equipment and automations

steps – stages of the energy efficiency building study

The energy performance certificate (EPC) is necessary from 09.01.2011 CASES IN WHICH THE EPC IS REQUIRED? New buildings with a total area of ​over fifty (50) s.m., after completion of the construction Existing buildings that have undergone a major renovation.

All buildings or parts of them when sold or leased.

All public buildings

The Energy Certificate is valid for ten (10) years It includes recommendations for an energy efficient building, so consumers are able to calculate their actual consumption and consider any opportunities for improvement. relates to: -1. Buildings -2. Boilers & water heating

-3. Air Conditioning Installations

Incentive Policy A dynamic Energy Efficiency Incentive Policy, together with energy efficiency demonstrated projects, especially in public sector buildings, such as schools, hospitals, military establishments, e.t.c., and

new Financing Mechanisms, such as Third Party Financing (TPF), have been install to support large scale energy efficiency investments for any buildings of public and private sector.

Program ÂŤEnergy Saving at homeÂť energy upgrade of 100.000 houses / flats

Energy Saving at home

public buildings

Financing tools and incentives

ProgramÂŤenergy saveÂť for Municipalities

Building the future

Energy performance improvement of school buildings

Pilot action on a building complex showcasing “zero energy” concept.

Green Pilot Urban Neighborhood

Changes will use the latest in energy saving and energygeneration to reduce the energy needs of buildings, while the balance will be supplied by renewable solar technologies.

As a result, residents will see electricity bills drop to zero and feel their apartments and courtyards more comfortable in winter and summer. The project runs from 12/2010 - 02/2013 •Total Budget 7,154,194 Euros .

How does it work?

Green roofs

Cool materials

Green space measures

Renewable energy sources

Geothermal heat pumps

Advanced insulation

Intelligent networks

Window frames & shading

All transformations will be carried out offering positions to the local workforce of the region

Building the Future, Large Scale Interventions Residences

Replacement of window frames with new energy efficient ones in 20,000 residences Replacement of single paned windows with double paned low –e windows in 25,000 residences

Commercial Building

Installation of high performance window systems (frames, glazing and shading devices) in 3,000 buildings

Installation of 5,000 solar collectors

Application of exterior insulation in 5,000 buildings

Application of cool roof in 20,000 residences

Installation of high performance heating-cooling ventilation system in 5,000 buildings

Insulation of roofs and exterior walls in 20,000 residences

Replacement of lighting system in 10,000 buildings

Replacement of 20,000 traditional heating systems with new high performance systems

Replacement or upgrade of energy management systems in 1,000 buildings

“BIOCLIMATIC UPGRADE OF PUBLIC URBAN SPACES ” Duration of Program: August 1st 2011 – 31st December 2015 Budget: €60.000.000

open common urban spaces belonging to public organizations:

GOALS •

Protection of vulnerable population during the warmest periods of the year

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Improvement of the microclimate and levels of thermal comfort by at least 15% EUROPEAN UNION COHESION FUND Co-financed by Greece and the E.U.

“GREEN ROOFS ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS” Program Duration: November 2011 – 31st December 2015 Budget: €20.000.000

Public sector and greater public sector buildings

GOALS

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Reduction of air pollution Energy Savings in public buildings during the summer and winter periods Improvement of Thermal, aesthetic and environmental conditions in public buildings Improvement of the microclimate of the greater area EUROPEAN UNION COHESION FUND Co-financed by Greece and the E.U

Green Island and Rural Communities Exemplary Programs of ESPA (Structural Funds) • Total Budget: 50 mil. € • Duration: 4 Years

Sustainable Buildings • Energy Efficiency • Renewable Energy Sources (RES) • Green Transport • Waste Management • Water Resource Management • Green Entrepreneurship • Responsible Sustainable Societies Launch of Program

Current Emissions CO2e

Completion of Program

Emissions Reduction «Green» Interventions New emissions of pilot communities Balance of Emissions

Zero Carbon Footprint

Towards nearly zero-emissions buildings

Thank you I would like to wish that the works of this meeting will lead to significant results, and provide to all of as the opportunity to make a further step for the accomplishment of our common goal, the energy performance of buildings.

Have a nice and productive day!