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BUILDING RENOVATION PASSPORTS: CONSUMER’S JOURNEY TO A BETTER HOME

What is a Building Renovation Passport?

A Building Renovation Passport (BRP) is a document - in electronic or paper format - outlining a long-term (up to 15-20 years) step-by-step renovation roadmap to achieve deep renovation for a specific building. It is designed to reflect the (changing) situation of the owner or occupier. The BRP also addresses the complexity of renovation works and ensures coordination throughout the different stages.

Increasing the current EU annual renovation ratę from 1.2% to 3% is essential to ensure a highly-efficient and fully decarbonised building stock by 2050. In the EU, over 75% of the current building stock is not energy efficient and about 75% to 85% will still be in use in 2050’. lmproving the depth and ratę of renovation is essential to meet the Paris agreement goals and should be at the centre of the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directhre (EPBD). which currently does not promote effective policies to drive renovation. BRPs can fasten deep renovation by providing personalised renovation roadmaps to building owners.

POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

Artide 2a, of the revised EPBD, on long-term renovation strategies should require Member States to design policies and measures that result in the deep renovation of the building stock. such as the BRPs. Combined with other measures, like minimum energy performance requirements for commercial and public buildings and trigger points to prioritise the renovation of the worst-performing buildings, individual Building Renovation Passports can encourage deep renovation.

Artide 10 of the revised EPBD: BRPs should be included in the list of instruments Member States can use to link financial measures with the energy savings achieved through renovation.

Artide 20 of the revised EPBD: The BRP is an effective and transparent advisory tool that should be available to all consumers. By proposing measures for staged deep renovation and avoiding technology lock-ins, the BRP can empower citizens to make the right renovation choices. Detailed information for building owners and tenants about the tools available in their country or region to improve the energy performance of buildings will contribute to successfully deliver long-term renovation strategies.

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