In the run-up to the second trilogue on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (see EUROPE 13195/10), due to take place on 31 August, a joint declaration signed on Tuesday 29 August by 67 European civil society organisations, NGOs, trade unions and youth movements highlights the urgent need for ambitious action on the part of elected representatives, urging them to seize this opportunity to shape a socially equitable European directive on buildings.
This communication is part of the ‘Build Better Lives’ initiative, which aims to unite the social, climate, housing and youth movements to promote energy-efficient buildings.
Faced with what the joint declaration defines as a “trilemma” consisting of rising energy costs, the economic crisis and the climate emergency, the signatories are calling for an in-depth transformation of homes and buildings, making them energy-efficient and centred on renewable sources.
The appeal is based on four fundamental pillars.
Firstly, a “Holistic Deep Renovation Wave” is identified as a key response to the energy price crisis.
Secondly, a solid regulatory framework must be put in place, accompanied by significant social guarantees to prevent any exclusion. In addition, adequate funding should be allocated to vulnerable households, prioritising low-income housing for effective energy renovation.
Finally, the activation and support of local players through appropriate European policies are seen as key elements in meeting the challenges ahead.
The basis for this action also lies in the creation of a robust European policy framework and the mobilisation of resources towards local players.
Read the joint statement: https://aeur.eu/f/8de (Original version in French by Nithya Paquiry)