An Investigation into the Practical Application of Residential Energy Certificates

Abela, Alan; Hoxley, Mike; McGrath, Paddy; Goodhew, Steve

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-36645-1_46

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“…A statistical survey of the certificates submitted in 2011 concluded that the certification methodology applied in Malta provides a reasonable approximation of the actual pattern of energy use in dwellings. The results obtained from this analysis both matched actual data and fell within the bands indicated by other regions with a similar climate (Abela et al, 2012).…”

Section: Compliance and Certificationsupporting

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A comparative analysis of implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in the Mediterranean

Abela

Hoxley

McGrath

et al. 2013

International Journal of Law in the Built Environment

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Purpose -The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 2002/91/EC introduced various obligatory requirements intended to achieve the reduction of use of energy resources in buildings. This directive had to be transposed into national legislation by the EU member states. Concurrently the European Committee for Standardisation developed a number of technical standards to assist member states to define the methodology for the calculation of the energy performance of buildings. The purpose of this paper is to present a comparative review of the relationship between the European directive and the standards, and the different country legislation and methodologies that have been implemented in Malta, Italy, Spain and Cyprus. Design/methodology/approach -The analysis is based on a review of national legislation in the four states. Reference is also made to publications by the Concerted Action for the EPBD and to related publications by the national bodies responsible for the implementation of the EPBD. These include the Ministry for Economic Development in Italy, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism in Cyprus, the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs in Malta, and the Ministries of Industry Tourism and Commerce and of Housing in Spain. Findings -This paper analyses and compares the implementation of the directive using the above-mentioned sources. In so doing, it focuses on general principles rather than on the specific technical requirements for the calculation method in the various states. The paper then considers the implementation of these general principles within each state before finally drawing conclusions about whether legislation relating to the original Directive 2002/91/EC is meeting its objectives and the implications relating to the requirements of the recast Directive 2010/31/EC. Research limitations/implications -The introduction of the directive in the states considered has taken place slowly and gradually over the last three to four years. There are few publications relating to the actual implementation of the directive, and this limits the possibility of comparison of sources. Originality/value -The relationship between the EPBD and the milder climate experienced in the Mediterranean is considered to be of great importance, particularly since world temperatures are slowly rising. However, it is acknowledged that insufficient research has been carried out on the energy performance of buildings in this region. This paper investigates the existing legal structures that have been put into place to implement the EPBD and the effectiveness of this implementation to date. IntroductionThe European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 2002/91/EC introduced various obligatory requirements intended to achieve a reduction in the use of energy resources in buildings and, consequently, the reduction of the environmental impact of energy use in buildings. Article 7 of the directive formally specified the current European requirement for the energy certification of buildings....

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Section: Compliance and Certificationsupporting

confidence: 81%

A comparative analysis of implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in the Mediterranean

Abela

Hoxley

McGrath

et al. 2013

International Journal of Law in the Built Environment

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“…The application of energy efficiency procedures makes the public aware of energy saving, as well as environmental and sustainable development [97,98]. The number of innovative companies in the construction industry in Serbia has experienced an increase within the period 2011-2020 [16][17][18][19].…”

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Does a National Innovation System Encourage Sustainability? Lessons from the Construction Industry in Serbia

Ružičić

Miletić²,

Dobrota

2021

Sustainability

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Influences from the modern business environment indicate the need for the incorporation of sustainability concepts from an innovation system perspective. In the presented research, we emphasize the energy efficiency concept within the frame of sustainability and innovation. The aim of this research was to underline and explore the relationships between innovation, energy efficiency, and sustainability in the construction industry. To answer the research questions, a questionnaire was created to explore the impact of the energy efficiency certification process on the innovation behavior of construction industry enterprises in Serbia. The results show that energy efficiency has supported innovation, and that there exists a relationship between sustainability and innovativeness in the construction industry. Applying energy efficiency passports has influenced the co-operation of enterprises in the construction sector and other actors in the national innovation system in Serbia. The innovation concept demonstrates that enterprises in the construction industry should be observed as a part of the wider picture—the national innovation system. In turn, the specific context of a particular national innovation system should be seen within the wider picture of national innovation systems of Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs).

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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive implementation in Southern European countries: A review

Olasolo-Alonso

Ochoa

Las-Heras-Casas

et al. 2023

Energy and Buildings

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An Investigation into the Practical Application of Residential Energy Certificates

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A comparative analysis of implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in the Mediterranean

A comparative analysis of implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in the Mediterranean

Does a National Innovation System Encourage Sustainability? Lessons from the Construction Industry in Serbia

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive implementation in Southern European countries: A review

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