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Roadmapping demand-side policy instruments to accelerate market development of Plus Energy Buildings

Build the Future Roadmap

Roadmapping demand-side policy instruments

to accelerate the market development and up-take of innovative technologies

in the field of Plus Energy Buildings

Content

1. Project background ......................................................................................................................... 2

2. Objective of the Roadmap ............................................................................................................... 2

3. Methodological approach of the roadmapping process ................................................................. 3

3.1. Preparation of baseline scenario ............................................................................................. 4 3.2. Development of demand-side policy instruments (DSI) ......................................................... 5 3.3. Relevant target groups and stakeholders ............................................................................... 8 3.4. Proposed monitoring methodology ........................................................................................ 9

4. Roadmap ....................................................................................................................................... 12

4.1. Roadmap overview ................................................................................................................ 12 4.2. Outlook on roadmap implementation .................................................................................. 13

5. Annexes: ........................................................................................................................................ 15

List of figures:

Figure 1: Roadmapping process .............................................................................................................. 3 Figure 2: Barriers and drivers of PEB market development .................................................................... 5 Figure 3: Key stakeholders for the development of PEB market ............................................................ 8 Figure 4: Interdependence of the proposed demand-side policy interventions .................................... 9 Figure 5: Roadmap for the development of PEB market ...................................................................... 12 Figure 6: Strategic pathway for the development of regional PEB markets ......................................... 14


National Implementation Plan for Build the Future Roadmap

1. Project background

The following Roadmap for accelerating the market development and uptake of Plus Energy Buildings (PEB) through the implementation of demand-side policy instruments was developed in the context of the project „Build the Future“ which was granted in a strategic call for proposals under the European Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP). The CIP programme invited European stakeholders to develop sets of demand-side innovation policy measures in order to improve the uptake of innovations on the European and the global marketplace. In this context, demand-side innovation policy is generally understood as a set of public measures to improve the conditions for the uptake of innovations or to improve the articulation of demand in order to spur innovations and allow their diffusion. 2. Objective of the Roadmap

Given the significant relevance of the construction sector for achieving the ambitious goals of the European Energy strategies, the Build the Future partnership chose the topic of Plus Energy Buildings (PEB) for designing a demand-side policy roadmap in one of the most innovative and future-oriented fields within the sustainable construction sector. Although there is no common definition for Plus Energy Buildings, a PEB is usually understood as a building, which generates a surplus in the annual balance of final energy and/or primary energy meaning that the building produces more energy than is consumed within a year. The design of PEB objects requires a complex integration of architecture with energy systems in the building under consideration of the environmental characteristics of the building site. Due to the high technological complexity of PEB concepts, a holistic view on building design and construction in correlation with the individual characteristics of the building site in different climate zones is needed to understand the implications of the single technologies integrated in a PEB and to be able to transfer this know-how to other building projects. Within the Build the Future project with its focus on demand-side policy instruments, the analysis of technological aspects of PEB design and construction was not the main question of interest, the main aspects of PEB construction and modelling are summed up in overview reports. With view to the overall project objective of developing demand-side instruments for PEB market acceleration it is mainly the interrelation between PEBs and the requirements / demand of potential user target groups that have been analysed and discussed in the course of project implementation. In a mid-term perspective as envisaged by the project, demand-side policy measures could pave the way for the market up-take of PEB solutions in the sustainable construction market as a next step following the ongoing introduction of nearly zero energy building (nZEB) standards in the European Member States acc. to the EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (recast), 2010/31/EU). In this context, the project partnership - representing energy agencies and academic institutions involved in regional strategy planning, experts as well as specialised consultancy and market communication organisations - analysed the topic of PEBs mainly from the perspective of potential user target groups and their demand in order to suggest suitable policy instruments to spur market up-take of innovative PEB solutions under the environmental and political framework conditions of different European regions.


National Implementation Plan for Build the Future Roadmap Based on the vision that Plus Energy Buildings could be introduced in European markets as a subsequent step following upon the full implementation of nZEB standards in the EU, it is the overall objective of the Build the Future project to develop a roadmap of demand-side policy actions for the acceleration of PEB market development in Europe by 2020. This roadmap is proposing demand-side policy measures that should help to develop and monitor PEM market demand by 2020 in order to underpin a decision-making process on the introduction of PEB standards at the European level, e.g. as a supplement to the EPBD. On this basis the main goals of Build the Future to be fulfilled during project lifetime were defined as follows: x To develop a baseline scenario of PEB market development in Europe based on a the analysis of

PEB case studies and market-related information x To define a logic model for demand-side policy intervention in PEB markets and to develop within

this frame a set of demand-side policy instruments incl. proposed output indicators x To develop a roadmap for the implementation of the proposed policy instruments x To propose a preliminary methodology for monitoring the outputs and impact of roadmap

implementation x To identify and engage relevant stakeholders and organisations that could support further

PEB market development through the implementation of the project results 3. Methodological approach of the roadmapping process

In order to defined the steps in the planned roadmapping process the project partnership adopted a procedure recommended by the International Energy Agency for the development of energy technology roadmaps. In order to relate the proposed procedure to the requirements of policy instrument development the single steps were adapted to the proposed project workplan which resulted in a sound basis for further project implementation over a project lifetime of 18 months.

Figure 1: Roadmapping process Ref.: International Energy Agency, Energy Technology Roadmaps – A Guide to Development and Implementation, 2014. Adapted by the author of the Roadmap

Phase 2:visioning

Phase 1:planning and preparation

Phase 3:roadmap development

Project Partnership

EU Roadmap

PEB related stakeholders / demo

project actors

Focus groups / regional workshops

Target group survey

Visioning workshop of project partners to define long-term DSI policy goals / actions

Development of roadmap document

Suggestion of pilot

activities for testing the monitoring approach

Policy recommend-

dations / consultation on EU level

Demo project collection

Analysis of reference studies

Analysis of DSI measures in place

Development of indicators for

impact assessment of DSIs

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Development of DSIs for PEB

development paths

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Data and analysis

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3.1. Preparation of baseline scenario

The basic consensus comprises the involvement of the organisations participating in the project partnership acc. to their defined project roles and the implementation of the workplan for developing the Build the Future roadmap as foreseen in the Grant Agreement. In order to identify the relevant stakeholder groups to be involved in the roadmapping process and addressed for further implementation of the project results all partners contributed to a compilation of PEB demo objects / case studies and relevant contacts to related experts, PEB developers and building users. A database of approx.. 400 contacts from 5 EU countries was elaborated and further used during the stakeholder consultation phase. The data collection and baseline analysis in Phase 1 included the following steps:

x Collection of PEB object data from all partner regions and further European sources, with reference to existing European and international databases. For the mapping of PEB objects across Europe on the project website it was decided to cooperate with (www.repowermap.org) in order to bundle efforts with this already existing initiative on mapping of renewable energy projects worldwide.

x A desktop analysis of several studies on PEB design was carried out which confirmed the complex interaction of the relevant construction technologies and energy optimisation issues as well as the necessity to include energy-efficient user behaviour as a relevant factor for reaching maximum energy savings.

x A survey of existing modelling tools was elaborated in order to describe the status of the tools for designing and monitoring energy performance features of energy-efficient buildings and to analyse the level of standardisation reached in this context. As assumed in the project outline, the survey revealed the diversity of approaches handling the interrelation of the technological factors of PEBs.

x Desk research further showed that PEB-related demand-side policy measures are recently almost inexistent in construction sector policies today. Only a few examples of advanced regional funding schemes that address above-standard energy efficiency performance levels of buildings could be identified.

x The partnership finally identified a suitable model for aligning technological pathways to PEB design with regional environmental conditions that was further adapted in the project context. Depending on the PEB development path chosen acc. to this model approach, the implications on the development of PEB supply markets in terms of technological appliances and construction services required would be different (see Baseline part 2).

In the overall picture, Plus Energy Buildings present themselves as a complex application of several partly still evolving technologies in the field of energy-efficient construction. Recently the topic of Plus Energy Buildings is characterised by intense expert discussion, advanced concept development and the implementation of single demonstration objects as “flagship” projects. Studies have shown that economically feasible Plus Energy Buildings can already be realised today within the limitations of different climate conditions. Prize-winning pilot objects show the affordable PEB solution can come in reach in the near future. Apart from planning aspects and economic framework conditions, functional user behaviour will play a decisive role in order to gain the full benefit from PEBs in terms of energy savings and cost efficiency. Existing demo objects have been mainly implemented by public institutions. Beyond that, there are already single examples of private customers who commissioned the construction of family homes or dwellings at plus-energy level. Due to the relatedness of PEB solutions to their environmental context, different user behaviour and expectations to their built environment it can be expected that future PEB markets will remain fragmented although increasing standardization at the level of single PEB components is to be anticipated.



3.2. Development of demand-side policy instruments (DSI)

Having completed the data collection for the baseline scenario the project partnership discussed the barriers and drivers for development of a PEB market that were identified in phase 1 and related these findings to demand-side interventions that could potentially help to generate market demand for PEBs. The analysis of the baseline scenario brought up several barriers and drivers that were considered to be crucial for the up-take of PEBs by potential customers at the current stage of market development: Figure 2: Barriers and drivers of PEB market development

These influencing factors of PEB market potential were taken as a starting point for developing first drafts of demand-side policy instruments based on the existing experience of the project partners. The choice of DSIs for PEB market development followed the enumerations of typical demand-side policy instruments as presented in literature and discussed in several lead partner workshops organised within the strategic CIP call, including:

x Awareness raising / information campaigns x Testing opportunities / living labs x Training / skill development x Legislation / Standardisation / Labelling x Public procurement of innovation x Funding / Financial incentives

A number of six specific DSIs related to PEB market development were designed by adapting and combining demand-side policy approaches from the above list. Two potential fields of intervention were intentionally not included in DSI development due to the specifics of PEB market. x As defined in the project outline standardisation is not intended at the stage of market development

covered by the roadmap. The results of roadmap implementation should provide a basis for decision-making on PEB standards at the level of EU Directives by 2020.

x Trainings of professional installers of technical PEB components are not foreseen in the proposed DSIs. Due to the complexity of PEB solutions interventions will have to address the phase of



designing and planning the building as a whole and not the level of implementing single technologies.

The following list gives an overview of the DSIs proposed for PEB market development as drafted by the Build the Future project partnership: DSI1 Incentive programme for national / regional authorities for PEB strategy development DSI2 Voucher scheme supporting owners of construction projects during the planning phase DSI3 Exhibition of PEB model houses including testing labs DSI4 PEB-related online platform offering good practice information and toolbox DSI5 PLUS Energy educational programme for schools DSI6 Complementary financing instruments for PEB implementation For a detailed description of each demand-side instrument – see Annex 1 DSI 1 - which proposes an incentive programme for national / regional authorities to develop and implement PEB strategies - represents the strategic basis for setting up a number of pilot regions focussing on the implementation of demand-side policy measures in order to foster PEB market development. This would allow to better understand potential customers´ logic and to learn more about the actual impact of the proposed pilot actions compared to other regions that would not be involved in the implementation of these demand-side actions. By means of DSI 2 – a multi-stage voucher scheme supporting owners of construction projects during the planning phase - the strategic focus will be shifted to the level of single PEB objects and individual decision-makers. Defining PEB implementation plans including basic building design acc. PEB requirements in the beginning of the planning process and to complete highly energy-efficient systems and appliances over a prolonged period of time would support potential builders with regard to the financial feasibility of such a project allowing them to wait for latest technological innovations. DSI 3 addresses the problem that potential PEB users often have no possibility to test and experience real PEB buildings that are designed for their regional environmental conditions and a realistic usage context. While all other policy instruments proposed mainly address the demand side of potential PEB markets, DSI 3 is to be understood as an action at the interface between technology and knowledge suppliers and demand-side market actors. On one hand, the development of marketable types of prefabricated PEB units for private users will require additional R&D activities, on the other hand, the envisaged presentation of model houses in permanent exhibitions and trade shows will offer a platform for an interaction between technology and knowledge suppliers and potential PEB buyers. The partnership identified and visited a first example of a PEB object presented in a permanent exhibition of prefabricated houses (LISI – winner of solar decathlon 2013, exhibited in the “Blaue Lagune” fair since early 2015) which serves as an important meeting point for the discussion of PEB applications with potential buyers as confirmed both by the academic developer team and the company in charge of LISI presentation. DSI 4 proposes an online information platform about PEBs demo objects and model buildings in all parts of Europe as a main awareness raising instrument which could further provide useful simulation and self-assessment tools for potential PEB customers and users. DSI 5 presents an educational programme that is meant to introduce teaching modules on energy-efficiency and training on rationale energy user behaviour in secondary education. A change in mindsets with regard to energy consumption patterns in the future generation of own-home builders and tenants of dwellings is considered as the main basis for the successful implementation of highly energy efficient building technologies.


National Implementation Plan for Build the Future Roadmap Finally, DSI 6 addresses several classical financing instruments earmarked for PEB projects in combination with complementary financing instruments that would support community-based financing of public buildings at PEB level (e.g. crowdfunding models) or help private builders to finance their PEB project.



3.3. Relevant target groups and stakeholders

As potential beneficiaries of the proposed DSIs the partnership defined the following target groups: European / National / regional policymakers DSI1 Public institutions as procurers / builders / owners of public buildings DSI1, DSI2, DSI4, DSI5 Developers (public or private) in the residential building sector DSI2, DSI3, DSI4, DSI6 Private builders and building owners DSI2, DSI3, DSI4, DSI5, DSI6 Citizens and families as energy users in buildings DSI3, DSI4, DSI5 Together with the definition of the single DSIs the relevant stakeholders for the future implementation of the instruments were identified acc. to the following spreadsheet. Specific spreadsheets for each of the proposed demand-side instruments highlight the most relevant stakeholders identified for the implementation of the proposed policy actions (see Annex 1). Figure 3: Key stakeholders for the development of PEB market



3.4. Proposed monitoring methodology

The development of monitoring indicators and a preliminary monitoring methodology for the proposed Build The Future interventions followed the methodological consultation with experts involved in an overarching project on project on demand-side innovation monitoring commissioned by DG Growth that is being implemented in parallel with this roadmapping project and a number of similar projects. The diagram below gives an overview of the links between the demand-side interventions proposed by the Build the Future project for the development and market uptake of Plus Energy Buildings and shows the interdependency of the proposed policy interventions.

Courtesy of SQW, adapted by the author of the Roadmap report Figure 4: Interdependence of the proposed demand-side policy interventions


National Implementation Plan for Build the Future Roadmap At the level of the proposed DSIs the partnership elaborated logic models for each of the proposed policy instruments, leading from the rationale of the intervention to the definition of DSI itself and further to the definition of output indicators. (see Annex 1). The following overview of the proposed output indicators shows that the proposed instruments address different levels of policy development and implementation: Uptake of demand-side policies for the development of PEB markets at national/regional level x number of European pilot regions committed to develop and implement PEB strategies x quantity and quality of the demand-side policy instruments implemented in these pilot regions Uptake of available demand-side policy instruments by the target groups addressed x with relation to each of the proposed DSIs Number and types of PEB projects realised in the pilot regions x up to a defined “critical mass” of PEB objects that would be sufficient to spur market demand

without further intervention Energy savings and reduction of greenhouse gases gained through the implementation of PEBs x closely related to the implementation of energy monitoring systems in buildings across Europe Economic impact on the construction sector x Value added and percentage of PEB-related business volume in the construction sector x Number of professionals involved in PEB-related business and new jobs created With regard to the monitoring of the above output indicators a main challenge lies in the interrelation between the proposed instruments themselves and their embedment in a policy context with interfering supply-side policy measures. These interdependencies will not allow assessing the impacts in relation to single demand-side measures. Also the applicability of an experimental design for comparing PEB pilot regions and non-pilot regions will be limited. A monitoring approach based on surveys with pilot action participants, PEB building developers and users could be feasible in order to assess short-term results of the proposed demand-side measures. The possibility to assess long-term impacts regarding the development of PEB markets will mainly depend on the timeline when the proposed DSIs will be put in place in pilot regions. With view to the overall objective of the roadmap - which is to prepare a decision about the usefulness of introducing PEBs in European Directives on energy performance of buildings by 2020 – it would be necessary to assess the impact of the proposed pilot actions at least in a 5-year perspective. The detailed impact monitoring and assessment methodology will need to be defined in detail as soon as the proposed DSIs will be put in place.



3.5. Stakeholder consultation

In order to involve relevant experts and stakeholders the project organised an online consultation (in two rounds) to obtain feedback on the proposed demand-side policy instruments and opinions about the prospects of PEB market development. The consultation, which was made available through the project website and sent out via a Build the Future newsletter, was answered by about 6% of the invited approx.. 400 stakeholders. With regard to the appropriateness of the proposed instruments the consultation participants ranked financial instruments (DSI6) in the first place followed by the proposed development of national / regional PEB strategies (DSI1). Further, with view to the regional development of PEB markets voucher schemes (DSI2) and PEB exhibitions / test labs (DSI3) were perceived as the most useful instruments to convince potential PEB customers at the regional level. With regard to awareness raising across EU the proposed online communication platform on PEB was considered as highly relevant instruments for developing PEB markets with virtual walks through PEB buildings, energy performance data and information on used technologies including price estimations as the most important features. With regard to the estimated PEB market share in the European construction market by 2030 the participants´ expectations can be summarized as follows: Two thirds of the survey participants expect that up to 20% of newly constructed public sector buildings will be PEBs. Regarding the private building sector expectations are lower with two thirds of the respondents expecting that 5-10% of the new buildings will be PEBs by 2030. Asked about the expected specifics of the future PEB market the survey participants drew a picture of a market segment in which expert consultancy and specialized design and planning service providers for sustainable construction projects will play an eminent role. The respondents support the idea of enabling the upgrade of new buildings to PEB level over a prolonged period of time as proposed in DSI2. Further, respondents expressed their expectation that the future PEB market will not only be relevant for public clients, but will also be increasingly important for private builders and homeowner. This is supported by the expectation that first prefabricated PEBs will be available on the market around 2017-2020. Further, survey participants were asked about expected changes in user behaviour by 2030. Most of the respondents are convinced that consumers will adapt their behaviour to the requirements of PEBs with “Plus Energy areas” developing in some regions and that an increasing number of home owners will be motivated to reach personal energy self-sufficiency. In this context about three out of four respondents supported the suggestion to include education on energy topics and energy consumption in school programmes (in the physics curriculum). Almost 80 % of the respondents confirm that future PEB standards should be defined at the European levels, but should be adaptable to regional climate conditions. Summarizing the consultation results from the perspective of the Build the Future partnership, the overall feedback is considered affirmative with regard to the proposed DSIs. Respondents express positive expectations regarding the future development of a PEB market in the public and private sector.


National Implementation Plan for Build the Future Roadmap 4. Roadmap

The following roadmap overview relates the proposed DSIs developed by Build the Future with the generic types of demand-side policy instruments as mentioned in 3.2.

4.1. Roadmap overview

Figure 5: Roadmap for the development of PEB market

Shaded cells indicate potential fields of policy intervention that allow to implement demand-side measures on the basis of instruments that are already in place at least in some parts of Europe and could be used for PEB market development within existing national and regional policy frameworks. With regard to the proposed online information platform (DSI4) the project Build the Future has already set up a website that includes several functionalities which can be further extended and integrated in a European information portal. The most prominent example of a demand-side instrument that is already in place in several European countries concerns the public procurement of innovative construction works at plus energy level, which is being implemented today in the case of commissioning public PEB demo objects. The instrument of public procurement has been addressed in the roadmapping process as a component of DSI2 without proposing specific changes of existing procedures within public procurement of innovation. Further, existing voucher schemes could be used for piloting a PEB-related voucher if adapted for consulting and planning services and subsequent PEB implementation as proposed by DSI2 in order to reach a critical mass of PEB objects implemented for different uses in the public and privat sectors at regional level that will generate growing interest and trust in the feasibility of PEB solutions. With regard to awareness raising and energy-efficiency training of consumers there exist several initiatives and EU projects aiming to change mind-sets of citizens as energy users. Also educational programmes are being piloted in some regions. In order to boost PEB market development these


National Implementation Plan for Build the Future Roadmap initiatives will have to be reinforced and structured with focus on the specific PEB topic as proposed in DSI 4 (addressing e.g. tenants of dwellings and potential builders) and DSI 5 (in school education). To go further beyond these existing policies, a strategic framework at EU level will be needed as a basis on which European countries and regions will adopt demand-side strategies for PEB market development at their domestic level. Such an instrument has been developed in DSI1. The instrument proposes a strategic incentive programme at EU level addressing regions that are willing to pilot policies for PEB market development on the basis of the PEB roadmap. On the basis of adequate national and regional strategies, it is realistic that financial instruments and budgets will be earmarked for PEB investments and that innovative financing instruments, like crowdfunding, will be further developed, in order to support bottom-up initiatives willing to implement plus energy buildings in their communities (DSI6).

4.2. Outlook on roadmap implementation

Each European country or region that wants to implement the presented roadmap for PEB market development will need to define a specific mix of the proposed demand-side policy measure depending on its regional framework conditions, such as climatic conditions, availability of regionally adapted technological solutions and required change of energy user mind-sets. Regional climatic conditions will influence the feasibility and economic viability of technological solutions. The willingness of future building users to adapt their behaviour to the requirements of a plus energy regime will play an important role for the take-up of PEBs on the regional market. Therefore it can be expected that future PEB markets will evolve as a landscape of fragmented regional markets. Within the single market fragments specific PEB solutions will be needed and provided by regional R&D experts and innovators.


National Implementation Plan for Build the Future Roadmap The actual mix of the proposed demand-side policy interventions will have to be adapted to these regional circumstances. As shown in the figure below, different pathways of technical, economical and behavioural decisions can be defined, all of them leading to the plus energy performance of a building.

Figure 6: Strategic pathway for the development of regional PEB markets Ref: based on react. Renewable Energy & Efficiency Action, http://www.react-ite.eu and Voss (2011): Nullenergiegebäude – Internationale Projekte zum klimaneutralen Wohnen und Arbeiten. Detail Green Books, München Adapted by the author of the Roadmap

The optimal pathways in terms of technical and economic viability in a specific regional context will subsequently define the mix of demand-side policy interventions that will be adequate for regional PEB market development. The exchange of experience and interaction between regional markets will help to further develop the range of feasible PEB applications with a critical mass of PEB objects implemented across Europe. Several regional stakeholder workshops that were conducted in all project partner regions that it will be necessary to create awareness not only with regard to the technological aspects and economic feasibility of plus energy buildings but also about their implication for everyday life of citizens in order to pave the ground for PEB market development. On this basis the project partner regions have drafted action plans for the future implementation of regionally adapted PEB roadmap that will be further discussed with policy-makers in the partner countries (see Annex 2-4). As the project partners from Austria and Finland are directly involved in the definition and implementation of regional energy and innovation strategies they will be in the position to influence further implementation of these action plans as far as political framework conditions (potentially submit to changes due to elections in the near future) will allow to take action. As a next step for paving the ground for a roll-out of demand-side policies in the field of highly energy-efficient construction and plus-energy buildings the partnership plans to involve further stakeholders from European regions in projects that will be prepared for submission in the Interreg Programme and

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National Implementation Plan for Build the Future Roadmap other European programmes. These follow-up project are meant to further work on the implementation of the proposed roadmap for consolidating bottom-up approaches and regional experience with demand-side policy implementation in order to develop more detailed recommendations addressing the European policy level. 5. Annexes:

Annex 1 Demand-side Instruments DSI 1-6

- logic model / instrument description / output indicators /stakeholders Annex 2 Regional action plan - Finland Annex 3 Regional action plan – Czech Republic Annex 4 Regional action plan – Austria

DSI 1 TWO‐STAGE INCENTIVE PROGRAMME

for the development and implementation of national / regional PEB strategies

Type of DSI policy Funding

Level of intervention EU / national / regional policies

Target Group/s addressed national / regional authorities of Member States

Rationale

For strategic market development the PEB topic needs to be linked with relevant strategies at national/regional level, e.g. as an add‐on to NZEB action plans to be developed as a part of the national implementation of EPBD. Regional strategies need to cover both public and private target groups.For accelerating demand‐side market development it will be important to speed up the realisation of a critical mass of PEB objects for different uses in different European environments and regions.These demo objects will further need to be systematically involved in DSI action plans (see DSI 4).

Objectives / demand‐side relevance

* Gaining commitment of national / regional authorities to develop/implement PEB strategies at regional level* Development of national / regional frameworks for the implementation of regional PEB strategies* Speeding up the realisation of a critical mass of PEB demo objects across all parts of EU* Capacity building of national / regional authorities with regard to the implementation of DSI instruments addressing public and private target groups

Inputs

EU Programme addressing national / regional authorities issuing calls for a 2‐stage incentive programme for development/implementation of PEB strategies. Additionally, networking activities will be organised for all programme participants at EU level. stage 1: EU funding (lump sum) for national / regional development of strategies and implementation plansstage 2: upon approval of PEB strategies and follow‐up application of stage‐1 participants: ‐ EU funding bonus on‐top of national / regional funding / financing of a limited number of PEB demo objects per applicant region on the condition of implementation of regional demand‐side activities on these objects

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Activities / Suggested instrument implementation

EU calls addressing national/regional authorities for a 2‐stage incentive programme for development/implementation of PEB strategies. stage 1: Lump sum funding for national / regional development of strategies and implementation plans ‐ assessment of regional PEB potential ‐ DSI action plan targeting public market actors (regional implementation of PCP/PPI, etc.) ‐ DSI action plan targeting private market actors (voucher schemes for PEB project developers (see DSI2), awareness raising activities (see DSI3), ...)Only nat./reg. authorities that have developed PEB strategies at stage 1 (e.g. as add‐ons to NZEB implementation strategies) will be admitted to stage 2.stage 2: upon approval of PEB strategies and follow‐up application of stage‐1 participants:‐ EU funding bonus on‐top of national / regional funding / financing covering max. XXX demo objects for different uses per applicant regiongiven the following conditions (input for DSI XXX virtual guidance tour): ‐ implementation of an energy monitoring systems on PEBs funded and commitment to report monitoring data to EU Programme for at least 3 years ‐ Development/implementation of DSI activity plan to be implemented on PEBs funded for at least 3 years

Intended Outputs

2 calls for Incentive Programme organised (2018, 2019).National / regional authorities from all Member States participating in 1st stage of Incentive Programme by 2020.2nd stage of Incentive Programme implemented in 50 % of the EU Member states by 2020.At least 40 regional PEB demo objects for different uses funded (realised/under construction) across all European regions.DSI action programmes for different demand‐side target groups are in place and will be implemented on these PEB demo objects.

Intended Outcomes

PEB concepts are included in Energy Efficient Building strategies in all Member states.Strategic action plans are set up in all European regions for the implementation of demand‐side innovation policies on existing and future PEB demo objects.Enhanced funds consisting of national/regional funding plus an EU funding bonus are available for regional PEB projects in MS/model regions across Europe in order to speed up the realisation of a critical mass of PEB model objects for different climatic environments and different uses.




Monitoring indicators suggested

Number of MS authorities participating in the different stages of the Incentive ProgrammeNumber and type of national / regional PEB programmes developed and implemented by 2020Number and usage category of PEB model objects realised in MS with EU funding bonusNumber and type of DSI activities implemented on the funded PEB model objectsNumber of nat. / reg. authorities participating in related networking activities at EU level

RoadmappingSMART goals /

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by 6/2015: Stakeholder feedback to concept of Incentive Programme from at least 15 MS and 5 relevant European stakeholder organisations ‐ Concept of incentive programme prepared for implementation at European level

by end of 2017: incentive Programme implemented ‐ 1st call opened 2018: national / regional authorities from 16 MS from 1st call participating in 1st stage of Incentive Programme.by end of 2018: 2nd call opened2019: national / regional authorities from 12 MS from 2nd call participating in 1st stage of Incentive Programme 2019: national / regional authorities from 12 MS in 2nd and 3rd stage of Incentive Programme2020: PEB strategies developed in all MS2020: at least 40 regional PEB model objects funded across all Europe that will be involved in regional DSI action programmes2020: Evaluation of Incentive Programme with a view to a potential extension of EPBD for PEB.

Build the FutureTimeline

9/2014‐4/2015 Concept discussion in regional focus groups9/2014‐6/2015 Concept discussion in online stakeholder forumby 5/2015 Briefing with European institutions / related organisations at EU levelby 6/2015 Recommendation to EU policy level included in final project report


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EU national / regional EU national / regional public private public private

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European Commission / relevant DGs

Member State Authorities / relevant ministries

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EU R&D Programmes: Horizon 2020

National programmes on R&D, Energy Efficiency, etc.

EU regional development programmes: EFRE

National construction sector programmes

Other related EU programmes

Other relevant national programmes

public institutions implementing building projects (e.g. office buildings, hospitals,

schools, infrastructure buildings, etc.)

building project developers (large/small‐scale housing, service buildings, industrial

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cities, communitiesOwn‐home builders and

their familiesinnovation agencies

experts on energy efficiency: specialised architects, engineers,

consultants, …procurement Agencies /

procurers in public institutions

(future) users of public buildings

R&D institutionsproducers / suppliers of building components

procurement agencies(as experts on innovative procurement procedures)

retailers / installers of building components

Europ. consumer associations and networks

National Consumer Organisations

national associations of municipalities / regions etc.

networks of project developers


technical experts / consultants

Associations of Energy Agencies: FEDERANE, etc.

National energy agenciestestimonial owners /

managers of public PEB objects

testimonial users of existing private PEBs

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users of public PEB objects"Communities" of own‐

home builders / consumers in general / "crowds"

R&D institutions model house exhibitions

Organisations of Educational System

National Organisations of Educational System

Professors / teachers / Trainers

Students / Pupils

TARGET GROUP MATRIXPolicy Level Intermediaries at strategic level

demand‐side actors(European associations,national / regional level)

Intermediariesat local implementation level,

expert organisations

Policy / Strategy implementation

EU Associations of Construction Industries / other relevant industries

relevant Industry Associations / Chambers

Relevant DGs

nat. Ministries / authorities on Energy, R&D, innovation, reg.

development, etc.

facility management organisations

Crowd‐Funding Organisations

TWO‐STAGE INCENTIVE PROGRAMMEfor the development and implementation of national / regional PEB strategies

"Communication system"

multiplicators +

target groups

EU information activitiesNational / regional

information activities

Relevant Awards / Competitions /Projects realised in Funding Programmes

European associations of Regions / Municipalities

European associations of energy agencies, etc.

European consumer associations

Funding / Co‐Financing

participants in awards /competitions / calls


Single‐project development / implementation

owners / tenants / (future users) of PEB objects

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DSI 2 MULTI‐STAGE VOUCHER SCHEME

"Step by step to PEB" for project developers

Type of DSI policy Funding / consultancy

Level of intervention national / regional programme

Target Group/s addressed local public or private developers of PEB projects

Rationale

For the implementation of individual PEB projects for different uses the relevant technologies and components have to be configurated based on complex expert decisions under consideration of environmental conditions and the planned use of the building. Partly technologies are still evolving to reach market readiness. Project developers are overstrained and lack access to the required expertise are therefore reluctant to implement PEB concepts.In order to reduce incertainty and to convinve more public and/or private project developers to implement their individual project at the PEB level a step‐by‐step approach ("individual PEB realisation strategy) and continued support for project developers will be needed covering all phases of project realisation.At local level good practice showcases and technical information from the growing number of realised PEB objects will deliver useful information for future PEB project developers.


* Increasing the number of project developers that are implementing PEB concepts* Matching of demand‐side requirements and technical expertise throughout all project phases* Gaining commitment of project owners for the involvement of their PEB objects in local DSI activities * Contribution to the set‐up of energy efficiency monitoring of local energy efficient buildings* Presentation of a growing number of PEB demo objects in DSI 4 (Virtual Guidance Tour)

Inputs

National / regional voucher programme including several levels of support for the different phases of the development / implementation of local PEB projects.Technical expertise and consultancy services purchased under the voucher scheme.For a defined set of local PEB demo projects a EU funding bonus will be implemented in regions participating in DSI 1 (EU inventive programme / stage 2).





Multi‐stage Voucher Scheme issued by national / regional authorities for local developers of PEB projects for different types of buildings: private/public developers of housing projects of different size, public service buildings, like schools, hospitals, etc., but also for private home builders.Vouchers will be offered subsequently for different phases of project implementation. Voucher size will be defined depending on the project volume and expected energy savings.Voucher level 1: available for the development of an individual PEB project strategy to be implemented over a defined period, e.g. 3 years. Explanation: While the basic technical features (e.g. architectural design, building envolope, overall energy concept/planning, etc.) have to be fixed from the beginning of project realisation other decisions (e.g. concrete model of renewable energy system to be installed) can partly be taken later on, leaving time/money for the project owner to focus on the best solution available in that moment, especially for those components that are still developing or not yet available at competitive prices.Participants in Voucher level 1 will commit themselves 1) to implement their individual PEB strategy within a given period and 2) to participate in regional DSI activities in order to be eligible for the next voucher level.Voucher level 2: available for PEB project implementation for eligible cost of enhanced energy efficiency measures. A defined set of local PEB demo projects ("lighthouse projects ") will receive an EU funding bonus in regions participating in DSI 1 (EU inventive programme / stage 2). Another obligatory condition for funding will be the participation of the project owners in local and European DSI activities (awareness raising campaigns, showcase in DSI 3, etc.)Voucher level 3: for the installation of an energy monitoring system on the building. Available in combination with Voucher level 2 for project developers, but also available for owners of existing PEB buildings. Eligible costs will cover relevant technical expertise / consultancy and extra cost for the incorporation of an adequate energy monitoring system on the building. Funding will be conditional to the delivery of monitoring information to the funding programme for at least 3 years. Projects displaying monitoring information on site for awareness raising of users and other target groups and/or delivering a showcase incl. monitoring information for DSI3 will receive an extra bonus.

Intended Outputs

* Voucher scheme "step by step to PEB" implemented in at least 10 regions (participating in DSI1/stage2) by 2018.* At least 8 local PEB projects for different uses elaborating PEB implementation strategies under Voucher level 1 per region by 2020 (= 80 projects across EU).* At least 4 regional PEB demo objects applying Voucher levels 2 and 3 per region by 2020 (= 40 projects across EU), ** thereoff 50 % funded by national / regional voucher system with EU bonus, 50 % without EU bonus (= 20 projects funded with EU bonus acc. to DSI 1).

Intended Outcomes

* Implementation of a critical mass of PEB objects for different uses in the participating regions.* Development of local networks of project developers with experience in strategic planning of PEB projects.* Capacity building of local technical experts / consultants with regard to demand‐driven development of PEB projects for different purposes.* Involvement of local PEB project owners in regional awareness raising and other DSI activities.* Contribution to the set‐up of energy efficiency monitoring of local energy efficient buildings.* Contribution of showcases to European presentation of PEB demo objects (DSI3 ‐ Virtual guidance tour). ConPlusUltra / HA / 140810 2




* Number of local project developers participating in the different stages of the Voucher Programme* Number of experts / consultants involved in the development of "individual PEB implementation strategies"* Number of local PEB objects realised under the Voucher scheme* Percentage of public building pojects upgraded from NZEB to PEB under the Voucher scheme* Number and type of DSI activities for local target groups (awareness raising, DSI XXX) implemented on the funded PEB objects* Quantity of energy monitoring data delivered by the PEB projects funded and energy savings realised

Roadmapping

SMART goals /(Milestones in bold script)

By 6/2015:* Feedback on concept of PEB‐related Voucher schemes from at least 15 national / regional authorities from different EU Member States.* Commitment to prepare PEB‐related voucher scheme from at least 8 European regions on the basis of existing regional voucher schemes or on the basis of PEB‐related voucher schemes to be developed a European project partnership (e.g. in the Interreg programme).By 2018:* PEB‐related voucher scheme in place in at least 20 EU Member states ** on the basis of existing voucher schemes ** as a result of a related EU project as suggested above ** as a result of the EU Incentive Programme DSI1By 2020:* At least 6 local PEB projects for different uses elaborating PEB implementation strategies under Voucher level 1 per region by 2020 (= 120 projects across EU).* At least 4 regional PEB demo objects applying Voucher levels 2 and 3 per region by 2020 (= 80 projects across EU), ** thereoff 50 % funded by national / regional voucher system with EU bonus, 50 % without EU bonus (= 40 projects funded with EU bonus acc. to DSI1).


9/2014‐4/2015 Concept discussion in regional focus groups2/2015‐5/2015 Detailed discussions with 2‐3 regions with potential for upgrading existing voucher schemes9/2014‐6/2015 Concept discussion in online stakeholder forumby 5/2015 Briefing with interested regional authorities in project partner regions by 6/2015 Recommendations for transfer to all European regions included in final project report


DSI 2






innovation agencies



National programmes on R&D, Energy Efficiency,

etc.








buildings, etc.)




consultants, …












national associations of municipalities / regions

etc.












users of public PEB objects

"Communities" of own‐home builders /

consumers in general / "crowds"





Students / Pupils

TARGET GROUP MATRIX

FOR DSI DEVELOPMENT

Policy Level Intermediaries at strategic leveldemand‐side actors

(national / regional level)





Relevant DGs

nat. Ministries / authorities on Energy, R&D, innovation, reg. development, etc.

Funding / Co‐FinancingCrowd‐Funding Organisations

MULTI‐STAGE VOUCHER SCHEME


facility management organisationsparticipants in awards /competitions / calls


multiplicators

+ target groups






Intermediaries

at local implementation level,expert organisations





DSI 3DEVELOPMENT / EXHIBITION / TESTING OF LOCAL PEB MODEL HOUSES

"Prefab PEB Lab"

Type of DSI policy funding / demand‐driven research / awareness raising / testing

Level of intervention national / regional programme

Target Group/s addressedsuppliers of prefabricated houses, related technology and component suppliers / R&D institutionsorganisations managing prefab. house exhibitions, (potential) own‐home builders / consumers

local energy / innovation agencies and cluster initiatives

Rationale

(Potential) biulders of family homes face several kinds of barriers during planning and implementing their individual building projects,mostly family homes: Financial ressources are often weak, technical capabilities are limited resulting in do‐it‐yourself approaches with reduced access to external technical expertise and long duration of construction work. For these reasons purchasing a prefabricated house represents an attractive alternative, especially for young families. Today permanent exhibitions of prefabricated houses sometimes offer additional service for potential buyers, like an overnight stay for testing the convenience of the building.A programme focussing on the development of prefabricated PEBs adopted to regional demand‐side requirements and environmental conditions could prove the feasibility of PEB concepts in this sector and substantially speed up the dissemination of PEB concepts in the target groups of private customers and own‐home builders. Additionally, the permanent installation of prize‐winning house models from international competitions on energy‐efficient construction (like solar decathlon) in local model house exhibitions could raise the awareness of large consumer groups and serve as a basis for awareness raising activities.


* Increasing the number of own‐home builders / consumers that are implementing PEB concepts* Matching of demand‐side requirements and technical expertise in prefabricated PEB model houses* Raising awareness of own‐home builders / consumers for PEB solutions and PEB‐related technologies * Contribution to the set‐up of energy efficiency monitoring of local energy efficient buildings* Presentation of a growing number of PEB demo objects in local exhibitions and in DSI 4 (Virtual Guidance Tour)

Inputs

Special topic in national / regional R&D funding programme for the development of prefabricated PEB model houses based on demand‐side requirements addressing suppiers of prefabricated houses, suppliers of construction components/material and the relevant R&D institutions.Arrangements with organisations managing exhibitions of prefab. houses to involve them in PEB awareness raising and testing activities.Management of local awareness raising activities focussing on PEB model houses supported by local energy agencies, innovation agencies, cluster organisations, etc.



"Prefab PEB Lab"


Definition of a special topic on the development of locally adapted, prefabricated PEB model houses in the relevant national/regional funding programmes addressing suppliers of prefabricated houses and construction industry in cooperation with related R&D institutions. The technical PEB concepts funded should be adopted for serial prefabrication and include energy efficiency monitoring. Funding should be conditional to the involvement of demand‐side target groups and the elaboration of communication plans for the funded PEB objects.Target group involvement could be increased by organising a competition in which a number of (3?) model houses will be elected by the interested public + an expert jury for permanent installation on an exhibition area.A permanent exhibition area for selected PEB model houses funded has to be provided with management of continued awareness raising and testing activities involving both local customer target groups and experts from R&D and industry in cooperation with local energy and innovation agencies and cluster initiatives. With regard to energy monitoring an on‐site display of energy monitoring data directly on the exhibited buildings and the delivery of monitoring data to the funding agency will be foreseen.The prefabricated PEB model houses will serve as a showcase on national/local online platforms and in DSI4 (virtual guidance tour).

Intended Outputs

* National / regional calls for the development of PEB prefabrication concepts in existing funding programmes starting in at least 8 European regions from 2017.* Implementation of the "Prefab PEB Lab" concept in exhibition areas in at least 5 regions across Europe with at least 12 prefabricated model houses adopted to different geographical conditions and various demand of private user target groups .* Individual testing possibilities and awareness activities / innovations labs involving consumers, construction industry and related R&D experts organised in all participating regions starting with the finalisation of the first prefab houses (2018/2019).* Exhibitions of PEB model houses in place and completed by 2020.* Presentation of the PEB model houses in regional websites as well as on the European online platform (DSI4) with information on awareness raising and testing activities available.

Intended Outcomes

* Locally adopted PEB model houses (family homes) for serial prefabrication available in different European regions.* Involvement of consumers / potential own‐home builders in the development, selection and testing of these PEB model houses.* Open access to the PEB model houses in exhibition area enables intensification of dialogue between demand‐side target groups and developers/suppliers of prefab. PEB solutions.* Increased awareness of PEB potential in wide consumer target groups due to the implementation of local awareness raising, testing and open lab activities in cooperation with regional intermediary organisations and cluster initiatives. * Contribution of showcases to European presentation of PEB demo objects (DSI4 ‐ Virtual guidance tour).



"Prefab PEB Lab"


* Number of European regions implementing "Prefab PEB Lab" programmes and number of relevant calls.* Number of potential users involved in development of prefab solutions.* Number of prefabricated PEB model houses developed and available for serial production.* Number of prefabriacted PEB model houses accessible to the public in exhibition areas.* Number and type of testing programmes / open lab activities offered in exhibited PEB model houses.* Number of consumers / potential own‐home builders involved in DSI activities* Quantity of energy monitoring data delivered by the PEB projects funded and energy savings realised

Roadmapping

SMART goals /(Milestones in bold script)

By 6/2015:* Feedback on concept of "PreFab PEB Lab" concept from at least 15 national / regional authorities from different EU Member States.* Commitment to include a "PreFab PEB Lab" topic in existing national / regional programmes at least 3 European regions. Interest to develop this concept in a European project partnership (e.g. in the Interreg programme) from at least 5 European regions.By 2020:* Pilot implementation of "PreFab PEB Lab" in at least 5 European regions with at least 12 prefab PEB model houses developed and testing possibilities and open labs available for the public.* Presentation of the PEB model houses in regional websites as well as on the European online platform (DSI4) with information on awareness raising and testing activities available.


9/2014‐4/2015 Concept discussion in regional focus groups9/2015‐2/2015 Concept discussion with award winners of energy efficient building competitions 2/2015‐5/2015 Detailed discussions with 3 regions about relevant PEB topic in existing programmes9/2014‐6/2015 Concept discussion in online stakeholder forumby 6/2015 Recommendations for transfer to all European regions included in final project report







innovation agencies

EU programmes on R&D, energy eff., innovation, reg.

development, etc.

Relevant national/regional programmes



R&D Funding Programmes on R&D, Energy Efficiency,

etc.


Funding Programmes for the Building Sector

Other relevant funding programmes





buildings, etc.)




consultants, …













etc.


















Students / Pupils



multiplicators

+ target groups













Relevant DGs




TARGET GROUP MATRIX

FOR DSI DEVELOPMENT



Intermediaries

at local implementation level,expert organisations


DSI 4VIRTUAL GUIDANCE TOUR: PEB IN EUROPE

including "PEB configurator" and other simulation/self‐assessment tools

Type of DSI policy awareness raising / simulation / testing

Level of intervention EU communication platform

Target Group/s addressedall demand‐side target groups, national / regional authorities/intermediary agencies,

technology suppliers, R&D experts

Rationale

Main barriers for demand‐side market development for PEBs lie in the underdeveloped communication strategies which cover only single demo projects in their regional context and address mainly R&D‐related and supply‐side actors. In order to improve the access to PEB‐related information for the different demand‐side target groups (public/private) and to enable learning processes and the transfer of PEB‐related know‐how to other European regions it will be important to create one main access point offering information and services offering different types of information and tools for all relevant target groups.The core function of this information platform for demand‐side actors will be a set of simulation, testing and self‐assessment tools that will provide a virtual PEB experience for individual project owners and own‐home builders and will also function as a reference tool and planning support for intermediaries of PEB implementation (architects, construction engineers, etc.). Together with detailed information on PEB implementation across Europe and support schemes in different regions / member states the "Virtual Guidance Tour" will provide all relevant inputs for qualified decision‐making of demand‐side actors starting for the planning and building of PEB objects.


* Providing a central access to PEB‐related information with focus on the information requirements of demand‐side target groups * Increasing the competence of demand‐side actors in PEB‐related decision‐making processes* Improving transfer and capitalisation of existing PEB knowledge across Europe

Inputs

* PEB‐related information and showcases from all parts of Europe, e.g. from DSI2, DSI3 and other implemented PEB projects and from DSI1 (special section for public authorities).* Resources for management of the platform coming from an adequate European association (e.g. representing the construction sector, energy efficiency agencies, public procurers, demand‐side Policies ‐ to be defined)* Simulation / testing / self‐assessment tools and databanks to be developed in the course of cooperative projects (in EU R&D programmes, like Horizon 2020, IEE, etc.)





The "Virtual Guidance Tour" as the main access point on PEB‐related information and tools in Europe will offer information and services for all relevant target groups.Demand‐side actors / potential builders / owners of PEBs‐ showcases of good practice of PEB model solutions with special focus on demand‐side information requirements,‐ virtual simulation, testing and self‐assessment tools for interested audiences ("PEB configurator")‐ information about demand‐side activities, funding opportunities and national/regional contact points in all European regions (e.g. with regard to PEB exhibitions and testing possibilities acc. to DSI 3).Special section for public authorities and agencies:‐ databank of DSI policies and single instruments that are implemented in different European regions, such as awareness raising, funding, interaction demand‐side / supply‐side actors, etc. as a reference for regional / national authorities that are developing / improving their PEB strategy implementation‐ information on the practical implementation of DSIs targeted at public authorities, such as PCP/PPI, PEB strategy development, etc.Technology suppliers from R&D and industry:‐ information about recent R&D projects, newly developed building components, special qualification programmes, etc.

Intended Outputs

* Technical and organisational set‐up of the information platform by 2016 with publication of the platform starting from 2017 (partly based on the experience of the "Build the Future" website)* Special section for public authorities available for presentation of the results of the roadmapping process and continuation of DSI policy development and implementation on the basis of the planned cooperation projects (e.g. in Interreg programmes) starting from 2017* Continuous upload of showcases starting from 2017 with of at least 60 showcases of PEB objects from DSI2 and DSI3 and other implemented projects covering all regions of Europe and different uses presented by 2020* Continuous upload of supply‐side inputs from R&D projects and industry with a complete coverage of all relevant European actors by 2020

Intended Outcomes

* Raised awareness with regard to the availability of PEB solutions for different uses and climatic environments in Europe in all relevant target groups* Capacity building in public institutions with regard to the development and implementation of demand‐side policy instruments* Improved qualification and empowerment of demand‐side target groups to articulate their demand for PEB solutions will be reached through the introduction of the virtual simulation, testing and self‐assessment instruments ("PEB configurator") resulting in increased demand for PEB technologies and solutions* Increased awareness of technology suppliers from R&D and industry with regard to the information needs of demand‐side target groups for different demand‐side target groups





* Number of PEB objects and quality of information presented in "Virtual Guidance Tour"* Number of DSI implementation showcases and quality of information presented in special section for public authorities* Number of information inputs and quality of information coming from technology suppliers from R&D and industry* Number of platform visitors by different platform sections* Number of requests received at national / regional contact points with reference to DSI4* Number of requests from technology suppliers across Europe to be represented in DSI4* Number of PEBs realised in local environments



By 6/2015:* Discussion of required features of DSI4 with at least 40 stakeholders* Report on "Build the Future" website experience as a pilot activity for future DSI4 (except simulation tools)* Specification of features for future "Virtual Guidance Tour"By 2017:* Technical and organisational set‐up finished, platform available with initial inputs in all platform sections* At least 60 showcases of PEB objects covering all parts of Europe presented in the Virtual Guidance Tour by 2020* DSI policy development and implementation showcases from all 28 Member States presented by 2020* At least 120 inputs from technology suppliers from R&D and industry with a complete coverage of all relevant European actors by 2020


9/2014‐4/2015 Concept discussion in regional focus groups9/2014‐6/2015 Concept discussion in online stakeholder forumby 6/2015 Recommendations regarding features of DSI included in final project report







innovation agencies



National programmes on R&D, Energy Efficiency,

etc.







building project developers (large/small‐scale housing, service buildings, industrial buildings, etc.)




consultants, …













etc.



















Students / Pupils

TARGET GROUP MATRIXFOR DSI DEVELOPMENT








Relevant DGs






multiplicators +

target groups








DSI 5PEB ‐ Plus ENERGY for adults of tomorrowsustainable energy topics in basic education

Type of DSI policy funding / demand‐driven actions / awareness raising / competition and cooperation incl. Awarding

Level of intervention EU / national / regional programme

Target Group/s addressed Education institutes, schools, teachers, pupils and their relatives, related promotors and investors

Rationale

To be successful by implementing PEB within a broad audience in Europe this topic should also be integrated in the education system of the member states. If the pupils can be reached and involved in the current topic the relatives of the pupils can be reached, too. It is recommended to design the action public oriented in order to reach even a wider audience than the direct involved persons.Therefore the actions should be designed in that way that they have sustainable character, competition character (with price and/or awards) in order to stimulate creativity and will to join the actions and last but not least some fun factor (including surprising moments) which is necessary to keep pupils and teachers on track of the topic (PEB).


* raising awareness for PEB in the education system of the EU Member states*Integration of PEB solutions including supporting technologies in different school subject (mathematics, physics, geography, drawing etc.) by motivation and stimulation* integration of PEB related pilot projects in European schools in order to ensure sustainability* stimulate interest for PEB in present and future customers

Inputs

* European/national programme to stimulate awareness for PEB in schools* relevant expert and management resources to develop and coordinate the whole programme at European level and in the participating member states.* information for getting acceptance and support of the programme by national/regional school authorities for participation of the European PEB programme.




* set up of PEB information material according to needs for schools* elaboration of pilot activities which can be sustainable implemented in the schools* definition and selection of "education boxes, e.g. Energy Boxes" for ensure interesting and motivating practical learning of contents concerning PEB topics* cooperative competition action where schools cooperate to fulfil tasks concerning PEB with the possibility to get prices and awards

Intended Outputs

* European/national calls to schools to participate the PEB initiative* implementation of a european wide competition in different steps concerning questions and tasks related to PEB* usage of tools like "energy boxes" or related tools as toys concerning information and education related to PEB* implementation of pilot investments (Measure systems, small PV plants, small heat pump, little wind mills etc.) at schools as basis for sustainable teaching and demonstration of actions which can lead to PEB.* sustainable cooperation and network of schools related to a common task of PEB for the future* meeting, seminars, events related to PEB* projects, studies, draws, materials etc. worked out by pupils related to the main topic PEB

Intended Outcomes

* raising awareness in European education system at the energy topic related to PEB* involvement out teachers, pupils and their relatives into the project* high media response because of an important topic transported by children* higher interest from pupil especially in PEB related professions, especially from girls* Spin off and follow up activities of schools related to sustainable energy topics like PEB* involvement of third parties (economics, industries etc) as promotors and supporters of schools and pupils




* number of regions, schools, teachers and pupils involved in the programme* number of pieces of info material and boxes and other tools for teaching and educating pupils* number of pilot actions (small investments in schools) which will be used sustainably for teaching purposes* number of working seminars, interregional meetings, openings of actions or plants in schools, awarding ceremonies etc. * number of press releases, public relations, TV spots etc. related to the project* number of projects works draws etc. made by pupils or group of pupils* number of interregional education and information tours made by pupils



* By 6/2015draft programme structure with feed back and involvement of at least 10 school institutions in Europe.By 1/20161st call to clarify the number of regions/states/schools which intend to participate the programmeby 6/2016clarifying the size and figures of the whole programmeby 1/2017starting a 3 Years programme. The pupils should be awarded within one school year. The school will run the programme for 3 years.


* 9/2014 ‐12 2014 elaborating a rough programme concept incl. a structure* 11/2014 ‐ 3/2015 interviews and feed back from education institutes (state, regions) and schools* 6/2015 draft concept for implementing a PEB programme for schools







innovation agencies


development, etc.





etc.








buildings, etc.)




consultants, …













etc.


















Students / Pupils









Relevant DGs









multiplicators +

target groups








DSI6FINANCING TOOLS FOR PEB IMPLEMENTATION

for the realisation of PEB projects

Type of DSI policy Funding / financing

Level of intervention national / regional policies

Target Group/s addressed public and private developers of PEB implementation projects

Rationale

As PEB markets are just starting to evolve the addressed target groups for PEB project implementation have to handle short‐term increases in investment costs with altered amortisation scenarios and high barriers to access finance for their PEB investment at the same time. Financial incentives and PEB‐related financing packages will be needed to compensate for initial economic obstacles perceived by project developers and builders and to speed up market uptake of the relevant technologies. For PEBs as a niche within the sustainable construction segment it will be reasonable to make use of already existing financing instruments, like bank loans, complementing them with financing tools that are in use for financing of energy efficiency projects as well as innovative financing/funding approaches for community‐based PEB projects.


* With view to the development of national PEB strategies (DSI1) the primary goal at national level will be to select a suitable set of financial instruments and define financing packages according to the demand of regional PEB market actors.* Providing suitable financing instruments as an economic incentive and calculatory basis for PEB implementation projects* Capacity building within the national financing system for better handling of applications coming from PEB project developers* Development of innovative financing / funding approaches that support the implementation of community‐based PEB investment projects* Development of PEB‐related financing packages, including complementary classical and innovative financing and funding instruments

InputsFinancial support instruments for the realisation of public and private PEB projects can include several measures by depending on the specifics of national financing system structures involving different actors, such as business development banks, commercial banks, building and loan associations, energy service companies and crowds of individual investors.





Financing instruments envisaged for the support of PEB project realisation at national level include e.g.: * Earmarking of a proportion of funds at national building and loan associations for PEB implementation projects * Issuing of guarantees for PEB realisation investments by national business development banks in combination with reduced interest offered for PEB investment loans * Contracting services for pay‐back of PEB investments offered by national / regional ESCOs * crowd‐funding approaches to complement public investment in community‐based service buildings realised at PEB standardsThe selection of financial instruments and definition of financing packages will be chosen by the relevant authorities with regard to the national PEB strategies (DSI1) and the perceived demand of (potential) PEB market actors.

Intended OutputsSuitable financing packages available for all PEB implementation projects foreseen acc. to DSI1 and DSI2. Evaluation of the financing instruments that will be necessary for futher PEB market development by 2020 with subsequent mainstreaming of PEB financing instruments and complementary funding schemes acc. to national PEB strategies.

Intended Outcomes

Partly backed by guarantees of the national business development banks the financing of PEB implementation projects will be mainstreamed in financing institutions, like commercial banks and building and loan associations. A range of financing packages will be offered by these institutions to meet the demand of PEB project developers and builders. PEB projects will be regularly included in the contracting portfolios of national and regional ESCOs. A growing number of community‐based public service buildings will be supported by local crowd funding intiatives.





* Number and volume of guarantee‐backed loans for PEB implementation projects issued by commercial banks* Number and volume of low‐interest loans for PEB implementation projects issued by building and loan associations* number and volume of community‐based public PEB projects supported by local crowd funding initiatives



By 6/2015:* Discussion of required features of DSI6 with at least 40 stakeholders* Selection of existing examples of different types of financing instruments suitable for PEB implementation projects* Draft concept for involvement of crowd‐funding initiatives in PEB financingBy 2018:* PEB‐related financing packages in place in EU countries / regions participating in DSI1 / DSI2 pilot actionBy 2020:* Number of PEB projects financed in participating countries / regions acc. to national / regionale PEB strategies* Evaluation of PEB financing mechanisms leading to consequent mainstreaming of suitable instruments


9/2014‐4/2015 Concept discussion in regional focus groups9/2014‐6/2015 Concept discussion in online stakeholder forumby 5/2015 Briefing with European institutions / related organisations at EU levelby 6/2015 Recommendation to EU policy level included in final project report







innovation agencies


development, etc.





etc.





Crowd‐Funding Organisations




buildings, etc.)




consultants, …













etc.



















Students / Pupils







Funding / Financing

banks

ESCOs


Relevant DGs









multiplicators +

target groups










Annex 2

National Implementation Plan

Build the Future - Roadmap

Finland



1. Introduction a. Subject of Roll-out plan Finland

via FInZEB to PEB houses in Cold climate

b. Overall Objective of the Roll-out plan Finland

In Finland have been research and development of building energy efficiency last decades. For example there have been many projects of low-energy and passive energy buildings. Newest have been nearly zero energy buildings (FInZEB) in Finland which have been started by Environment Ministry of Finland. Background of that were Finland follow up EU directives of energy and building sector, for example Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), Renewable Energy Directive (RES) and Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).

During FInZEB development have defined national method of interpretation to EPDB. For example, buildings should have very high energy efficiency, null or very low amount of energy that should produce widely using renewable energy produced in the spot or near buildings.

Finland located in northern part of Europe. Finnish latitude impacts to constructions and energy efficiency of buildings. Structures should isolate well, windows U-value is very low. Heating systems needed buildings. During winter time buildings take more heating energy than buildings in southern countries. But during summer time also in Finland can have same warm and hot conditions than in southern Europe. Improving energy efficiency in buildings and cost-effective solutions should define in local conditions.

In Finland have some legal challenges for example of bidirectional power-distribution grid. At this time consumer in Finland can’t sell extra power to grid.

Following EPBD Ministry of Environment in Finland have made decision that all new public buildings should be near zero energy after 31.12.2018. Also new private owned buildings should be near zero energy after 31.12.2020. Preparation phase of statutes of energy efficiency of near zero buildings starts during 2015. In 2016 new statutes will come to comment in building sector.

Main objective for Finland in PEB roll-out plan is:

- define national calculation method for PEB-related building in Finnish (cold) climate - R&D and experiment construction and buildings using PEB-related structures



- define time scale when in Finland start use PEB-related method in public and private sector

2. Demand-Side Target Groups – Occupants, market actor, etc a. Key target groups

� Public – Private – residential buildings

At first phase, main target group is new and renovated public owned buildings especially in southern part of Finland. Best way to get knowledge of PEB is to build up experiment test areas or buildings where are smart energy grids and on-site renewable energy raw-material sources.

Also if some construction companies take PEB buildings or PEB-related technologies under production it might be one possibility to launch PEB to Finland. It is possible to have new district of cities to PEB-related areas.

3. Challenges, Obstacles, Potentials in Finland

Cold climate can cause challenges of using PEB houses in Finland. One of majority task is to define nationally what PEB mean in our climate conditions. What are for example E-values in PEB-related structures in different type of buildings. On building Physics site it need study how present structures will work in PEB houses in Finnish climate. Is there potential research partners (institutes, companies etc.) who will made basic study of PEB-related structures and buildings. Finnish quite small construction market is also challenging to our operator.

At this moment one obstacle in Finland is that there is not bidirectional power-distribution grid. First steps to that have already taken after wind-power and sun electric system have become more common also in private sector. Also Finnish construction market are now quite silence depend on economy situation.

Potential is that in Finland have already taken under work near zero energy buildings. It is easy to continue PEB-related houses after that phase. Also global climate warming can see as potential to PEB also in northern countries.

4. Levels for activities a. National level



b. Regional level

In national level, Finland should start after FInZEB work which is now almost done, next step to PEB-related buildings. During ongoing FInZEB process it need to try to add PEB-related ideologies to authorities and policy-makers. First it need to present PEB-related idea to Ministry of Environmental in Finland and also to main actors in energy consultant and construction sector.

In regional level, there can start experimental tests and construction to made first PEB houses in cold climate conditions. One possible idea is to push up idea to Finnish Housing Fairs to consturct PEB-related area to housing fair in future. That needs negotiations with Housing Fair actors.



5. Demand-side policy instruments a. Demand-side policies already in place in the country FINLAND

Country Region Area of demand

side instrument/policy

Name of instrument Responsible Organisation General description

Finland Finland Funding policies Energy support Ministry of employment and economy

Economy can grant energy support to companies, communities and other organisations, for climate and environment investments and surveys that promote: 1) the production or use of renewable energy 2) energy conservation or efficient energy production or use 3) the reduction of environmental hazards arising from energy production or consumption.

Finland Finland Funding policies Energy support Ministry of employment and economy

So called ESCO-service energy support to companies, communities and other organisations max. 15 % of costs if those have made contract of ESCO (energy saving).



6. Regional Implementation of Roadmap (roll-out plan) FINLAND

Roll-out plan for DEMAND-SIDE INNOVATION POLICIES on PEB in FINLAND Implementation of

Demand-Side policy Instruments (DSI)

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Regional Output by 2020

DSI1 Two-stage Incentive Programme

Seminars and negotiations with

authorities and main actors

Seminars and negotiations with

authorities and main actors

preparation PEB to national building

regulations

preparation PEB to national building

regulations

readiness of PEB in national building regulations

DSI2 Multistage Voucher Scheme

first PEB projects and R&D start in

Finland

PEB oriented project in cold

climate

PEB oriented project in cold

climate

readiness of PEB included Housing Fairs in Finland

DSI3 Local PEB model houses

head hunting

potential companies for PEB

first prefabricated PEB houses in

Finland

testing PEB houses in-situ conditions in

cold climate

readiness of PEB included Housing Fairs in Finland

DSI4 Online platform "PEB in EU"

take part of PEB in EU content




take part of PEB in EU content Finnish PEB „show case“ library

DSI5 PEB topics in education

plan PEB-related topics, made in project material

Piloting educational programs.

Piloting educational programs

Piloting educational programs

Readiness for permanent PEB-related education in different

levels (high schools, vocational schools and universities)

DSI6 Financing Tools for PEB projects

Specific financing tools from EU and national funding

Specific financing tools from EU and national funding

Specific financing instruments for PEB projects evaluated and

mainstreamed



Annex 3 National Implementation Plan


Czech Republic

1. Introduction a) Subject of Rollout plan

The Rollout plan basically propose the way how to initiate, stimulate and develop demand for the Plus Energy Buildings in the Czech Republic as well as know-how transfer and dissemination of the PEB idea among target groups by using proposed measures and instruments.

b) Overall objective of the Rollout plan

Overall objective is, to accelerate the market development in the field of PEB in the Czech Republic as stands for positive movement when decreasing the energy consumption of building. Across the European Union some of the countries have recently adopted their legal frameworks counting on support to PEB.

The opinions of experts as resulted from stakeholder inclusion’s meetings on support to PEB were not unanimous - despite a number of advantages the PEBs according to participants have (mainly benefits in terms of energy independence and environmental benefits) there are also many concerns related mainly to the overall input / output rate of the PEB life cycle. Technologies and materials required for the construction of PEB are in all respects quite demanding. In addition, despite the subsequent savings on energy, the acquisition of a PEB requires a high initial investment, which means a necessary increase of demands for various subsidies and public funding. Other concerns referred to the possible misbalances in the energy network, e.g. the unnecessary accumulation of energy on the one hand and its transient lack on the other hand, for example in the case of a day/night solar energy production or the unbalanced needs of urban residential areas / administrative and industrial zones during the 24-hours period. The solution to this problem, according to some experts, however, could be the building of so-called clusters, i.e. the entire PEB areas where the lack of energy in one house is made up with the surplus from another house and vice versa.

Discussion with Czech experts proved that PEB are considered as one of the important aspects of future energy policy. Majority of experts see PEB concept as generally positive and logical step when dealing with energy efficiency and environmental issues. However, many challenges, which need to be addressed, remain. First, the initial investment is still relatively high and public support is still considered necessary. Moreover, the cost-effectiveness in terms of the whole life cycle has not been scientifically proved. Second, the energy production-consumption mismatch, and other unexpected technical issues, can cause severe problems.



2. Demand-Side Target Groups – Occupants, market actor, etc

a) Key target groups � Public sector � Private (residential, household owners) � SME’s - architects, construction consultants, engineers

3. Challenges, Obstacles, Potentials

The lack of knowledge and financial demands are probably the predominant reasons why only two PEB has been completed in the Czech Republic. Considering the potential benefit of the PEB concept as described by the experts on one hand and gaps in knowledge and finances on the other proves the need of public support before the PEB is fully accepted and developed on the market. Importantly, the DSIs developed within the project were in general well accepted with the exception of the educational one. The DSIs shall thus help to capitalize the opportunities the PEB can offer.



4. Demand-side policy instruments a. Demand-side policies already in place in the country CZ

Country Region Area of demand side instrument/policy Name of instrument Responsible

Organisation General description

CZ All regions except Prague Funding New Green Savings

Programme

State Environmental

Fund of the Czech Republic

Ministry of the Environment of the

Czech Republic

The Programme’s objective is to improve the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the

improved energy efficiency of buildings, the support of residential development with very low energy performance

and the efficient use of energy sources.

CZ Moravia-Silesia region; Ústí region Funding New Green Savings

Programme

State Environmental



Czech Republic

Funding in these regions increased by 10%

CZ All regions except Prague Consultancy/funding New Green Savings

Programme

State Environmental



Czech Republic

Blow door test to measure the airtightness important for PEB and NZE buildings (maximum funding 35k CZK)

CZ All regions Financial instrument The National

Housing Development Fund

Ministry of regional development Loans with guaranteed interest rates

CZ Brno region Awareness raising/consultancy

Passive house open door (including 1

Passive House Institute Independent non-profit organization



PEB), free consultancy,

trainings

CZ Prague, Pilsen,

Litoměřice municipality

Funding

Suppport for solar thermal system

development for individual housing

Prague, Pilsen, and Litoměřice

municipality

Financial support for solar thermal system development for individual housing

CZ

Litoměřice, Chrudim,

Kopřivnice, Brno municipalities

Strategy/policy The Association of Municipal Energy

Managers

Litoměřice, Chrudim,

Kopřivnice, Brno municipalities

The association was officially created by four founding members – Litoměřice, Chrudim, Kopřivnice and the district

of Nový Lískovec (in Brno), on 24 October 2014 on the occasion of the Covenant of Mayors workshop entitled

"Energy for cities of the 21st century” co-organised by the city Litoměřice. The objective is to strenghthen the interest

and actions of Czech municipalities, regions and national institutions towards achieving the EU energy and climate

objectives

CZ Central Bohemia region

Awareness raising/public labs

EURL3A knowledge alliance

Czech Technical University in

Prague

International initiative focusing on better communication between science, industry, and education. Includes so

called Real Life Learning Labs of NZE buildings.



5. Regional Implementation of Roadmap (roll-out plan) Czech Republic

Roll-out plan for DEMAND-SIDE INNOVATION POLICIES on PEB in the Czech Republic Implementation of




Negotiation with relevant

authorities

Assessment of regional PEB

potential

Designing and preparation of the

incentive programme /

Synergies with EU funding

Monitoring system / Adjusting existing or already planned

supportive schemes (bonuses)

Development of regional PEB

strategies

Regional PEB strategies and commitment for implementation

of at least 10 demo projects


Individual steps planning /

identification of key actors

Monitoring of relevant services and consultancy services / setting

up a joint platform

Involvement of relevant

authorithies / Design of voucher scheme 1st and 2nd

stage

1st stage voucher scheme launch /

evaluation / monitoring

2nd stage voucher scheme launch /

evaluation / monitoring

21 PEB related projects funded (14 regions / 7 projects)

DSI3 Prefeb PEB lab

Initiation of communication with key actors /

R&D facilities

Definition of a special topic on the

development of locally adapted,

prefabricated PEB model houses in

the relevant funding

programmes.

Involvement of demand-side target

groups and the elaboration of

communication plans objectives

and set of monitoring indicators.

Design of national / regional calls for

funding PEB prefabrication

concepts

Set of ready-to-launch calls for PEB model houses

DSI4 Virtual PEB Guidance tour

Identification of demand-side

actors / potential builders / owners

Definition of Virtual PEB guidance tour tools / activities for different types of

Dissemination plan for DSI4 in order to be implemented in overall campaign

Launch of the information

platform (publications,

Complex information knowledge base on PEB in operation



of PEBs target groups website, community,

network of PEB owners /

operators)

DSI5 PEB topics in education Draft educational

concept Pilot testing of the

concept

Assessment of the results / decision

on the level of integration

Education programmes on PEB-related topics


Selection of proper financial

instruments with regard to national

PEB strategies

Elaboration of methodology for PEB assessment

from the bank risk management point

of view

Draft financing tools proposal and recommendation for

implementation



Annex 4

National Implementation Plan


Austria / Burgenland

1. Introduction

a. Subject of Roll-out plan The Roll-out-Plan describes the way of conducted measures in the region, to promote a sustainable increase of the demand for the establishment of PEBs. Six Demand Side Instruments were developed and described in former chapters, which are now illustrating the way for the region (steps in a time-matrix) up to the year 2020.

b. Overall Objective of the Roll-out plan Overall objective is, to accelerate the market development in the field of Plus-Energy-Buildings in the region of Burgenland. Buildings are responsible for a significant proportion of the total energy use and carbon emissions worldwide, and play an important role in formulating sustainable development strategies. There is a upcoming interest in PEBs (Plus energy buildings) in recent years. Several countries have adopted or considered establishing PEBs as one of their future building energy targets in order to face problems concerning the depletion of energy resources and the deterioration of environment. Broadly speaking, PEBs integrate two design strategies – minimizing the need for energy use in buildings (especially for heating and cooling) through EEMs (energy-efficient measures) and adopting RETs (renewable energy and other technologies) to meet and even overcome the remaining energy needs. EEMs include building envelopes, internal conditions, and building services systems; RETs cover photovoltaic/building-integrated photovoltaic, wind turbines, solar thermal (solar water heaters), heat pumps, and district heating and cooling. Issues concerning sustainable development implications and further research work required are also highlighted. These include life-cycle cost and environmental impacts, climate change and social policy issues.



2. Demand-Side Target Groups – Occupants, market actor, etc

a. Key target groups � Public – Private – residential buildings

Matching key target groups are private homeowners (young families, planning their new domicile or refurbish their existing house), Small and medium companies, working in the field of energy consultancy, construction-physics, plumbers and professionals in renewable energy technology for gaining energy.

3. Challenges, Obstacles, Potentials The goal of a Plus - energy balance is an ambitious challenge for any building — one that can’t be achieved without scrupulous attention to every aspect of a building’s design, construction, and operation. Like the related goal of creating a carbon-neutral building, most Plus-Energy-Building (PEB) have first to achieve significant load reductions and system efficiencies, and then meet the remaining loads with onsite energy generation. Currently there have to be faced major challenges occurred due to the economic crisis, were many construction companies are affected (higher technical education-costs for employees working in this fields, price-struggling on the existing market, etc.)



4. Demand-side policy instruments a. Demand-side policies already in place in the country FIN/AT/CZ

Country Region Area of demand side instrument/policy Name of instrument Responsible Organisation General description

Austria Vorarlberg Funding policies

Kommunalgebäudeausweis (KGA) Communal Building Certificate

Umweltverband Vorarlberg

Since 2001 municipalities receive 4% more funding for new constructions or renovations of municipal buildings if they perfectly met energy and ecology criteria.

Austria Lower Austria

Public procurement PCP/PPI

Information for professionals, investors and building authorities 16 criteria for procurement

Green Building Cluster of Lower Austria

the main important technical requirements ƒ 16 criteria for procurement ƒ 2nd edition of > 30,000 printed brochures Free-of-charge download



Country Region Area of demand side instrument/policy

Name of instrument

Responsible Organisation General description


Test environments / Public labs

Sonnenplatz Großschönau - test before you buy Großschönau

First Passive House Village allowing customers to test the house of choice by living in it for several days. ƒ Initiative combines technology and tourism promotion in a less developed region Ongoing joint research project of 17 companies to enhance the quality of the indoor environment in residential structures through controlled indoor ventilation: - Visitors will keep a log of their perceptions and experiences in regard to living quality - These subjective impressions will be compared with a wide array of measurable technical data - combined data will form a solid fact base which can be used by architects, builders, mechanical engineers and other professionals to design and build user-friendly ventilation systems

Austria City of Vienna

Public Procurement PCP/PPI

"ÖkoKauf Wien" - Ökologisches Beschaffungsprogramm der Stadt Wien

City of Vienna - Municipal Department 22 - Environmental Protection

Since 1999 the programme provides obligatory green procurement criteria for all municipal departments with regard to more than 20 product groups including construction components, HVCA and construction project management.

Austria Lower Austria Funding policies

Residential building sponsorship

Government of Lower Austria

The Province of Lower Austria promotes environmentally friendly and energy-saving construction of new homes. The Province of Lower Austria helps with the home support specifically the promotion of plus energy houses.




Name of instrument


Austria Lower Austria Awareness raising

Informations and Studies about sustainable constuctions

Danube University Krems

Taking responsibility for the built environment, designing it as a contribution to a solid and promising society development in environmental, economic and cultural terms is job content and vision of the Department for Building and Environment.

Austria Styria Public Procurement PCP/PPI

Regional development programm

Energy agent Styria

Verantwortlich für: • Energiestrategie 2025 • Aktionspläne • Road Map für Erneuerbare Energien • Regionale/Kommunale Energieplanung

Austria Styria vouchers / consultancy schemes


Local energy association

The goal of the National Energy Association Styria is the increased efficiency of energy use and use of renewable, domestic energy sources in the interest of regional development policy, environmental protection and sustainability it.

Austria Salzburg Funding policies

Residential building sponsorship

Government of salzburg

Implementation of a comprehensive climate and environmental protection, Economical use of resources, achieve broad participation, cooperation in the implementation

Austria Tirol Public Procurement PCP/PPI

Regional development programm Energy Tirol

ENERGY Tyrol is the counseling of Tyrol to promote environmentally and resource-efficient use of energy.

Austria Burgenland Funding policies


Government of Burgenland

The Government of Burgenland promotes the creation and preservation of housing. The housing subsidy is an important social tool, a key driver of the economy and contribute to an active climate policy.




Name of instrument


Austria Burgenland Public Procurement PCP/PPI


Energy Agency Burgenland

The aim of the Burgenland Energy Agency (BEA) is to promote the reasonable and efficient use of energy in the residential, commercial and public sectors, thus contributing to maintaining and improving the quality of life of the population and a healthy development of the habitat is to be achieved.

Austria Upper Austria



Energy saving Association

services: • product-independent and free advice about building, renovation, and residential heating • Information on energy subsidies in Upper Austria • Information relating to building, housing and redevelopment • Everything about the energy performance certificate

Austria Vorarlberg Funding policies


Government of Vorarlberg

The Province of Vorarlberg promotes investment in heat pump heating systems, biomass heating systems, solar panels, photovoltaic systems and biogas plants. In addition, the device provides information about the meaningful use of energy and renewable energy sources.

Austria Carinthia Funding policies


Government of Carinthia

The objectives are the conservation of natural resources, sustainable environmental protection and technical safety of facilities in compliance with the legal framework in the interest of the citizens of our province.




Name of instrument


Austria Carinthia Public Procurement PCP/PPI


Energy aware Carinthia

energy: aware Carinthia is an association that was founded by the State of Carinthia. Our goal is sustainable (ongoing) reduction of energy demand in Carinthia and that still required energy as environmentally friendly as possible - is provided - from renewable energy sources.

Austria Vienna Public Procurement PCP/PPI Future House

Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology

"House of the Future" is a research and technology program of the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology. Based on the solar low energy buildings and passive house concept and approaches in the use of ecological building materials and renewable resources in building new pioneering concepts were developed and implemented.

Austria Vienna

Vouchers / Consukltancy schemes

Innovative Building Concepts Lang Consulting

Lang Consulting provides services in the areas of: research Consulting Networking further education

Austria Styria Awareness raising

Magazine Renewable energies (EE)

AEE Work Community RENEWABLE ENERGY

The AEE Work Community RENEWABLE ENERGY was founded in 1988 in Gleisdorf, Austria. The independent, non-profit association committed to the promotion of rational use of renewable energies and the rational, sustainable energy use.

Austria Upper Austria


Environmental Economics Energy Concepts UWEK GmbH

We provide targeted, comprehensive monitoring and optimization of funding a maximum conveyor result for your projects. Our values base lies in solutions that combine environmental and economic profit. Through individual counseling, we support you full of energy, secure investments with sustainable concepts.



Country Region

Area of demand side

instrument/policy


Austria Vienna Awareness raising

EURO-SOLAR AUSTRIA INFORMATION OFFICE Eurosolar Austria

EURO SOLAR AUSTRIA is an association for the solar energy era. It is a nonprofit association founded in 1989. It is independent of political parties, political institutions, corporations and interest groups.

Austria Vienna Awareness raising

Network for Information, Quality and Training

Interest group Passivhaus Austria

The platform innovative building© is an independent advocacy for the dissemination of advanced and sustainable building standards in Austria.

Austria Vorarlberg


First Plus Energy House in Vorarlberg to mimic

Energieautonomie Vorarlberg

Martin and Daniela Brunn put an extraordinary step toward energy independence. In densely built center of the village Hard is a showpiece for imitators. Martin and Daniela Brunn refer in the course of this year, their private residential building that generates more energy than it consumes. Vorarlberg's first plus-energy house sets new standards.

Austria Styria Funding policies Regional development programm

Office of the Styrian Government

The Province of Styria promotes investment in heat pump heating systems, biomass heating systems, solar panels, photovoltaic systems and biogas plants.

Austria Vienna


Plus energy Tower bilding

Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft

This pilot project shows a the renovation of an office tower to a plus energy building

Austria Vienna

Vouchers / Consukltancy schemes

Klimaschutzpreis (Climate protection award)

Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW)

The Austrian Climate Protection Award is awarded in four categories: Category "farms" Category "Daily Life" Category "Towns & Regions" Category "Agriculture"



Country Region Area of demand

side instrument/policy




Ecotecture - From Passive House to energy-plus house

ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH

Ecoplus advise and support you in business location and expansion, regional promotion and internationalization, inter-company cooperation and intra-industry networks, provide easier access to education, research and development facilities.

Austria Lower Austria Awareness raising

Daily news about renewable energy and sustainability

Holler Communications GmbH

OEKONEWS.at is Austria's largest online newspaper in the area of environment and energy. The goal is a current and comprehensive coverage for renewable energy and sustainability.

Austria Salzburg Test environments / Public labs

L.I.S.I. (Living Inspired by Sustainable Innovation)

University of Applied Sciences Salzburg / Kuchl

A team of students and lecturers of the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg wins in California the US competition for solar homes, thus making students and teachers of the FH Salzburg to world champions for the Ökohausbau.

Austria Lower Austria Awareness raising Homepage/Blog Isabella Stranzl

www.biokontakte.com wants provide detailed information on various topics with an overview of the whole organic / eco-movement. They want to bring providers and consumers together to promote the fair, ecological and sustainable market.

Austria Vienna Awareness raising Homepage/Blog Wohnnet Medien GmbH

The website focuses on current topics regarding construction, renovation and energy saving.

Austria Vienna Test environments / Public labs

Building of Tomorrow Plus

Research Promotion Agency (Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft FFG)

With the research and technology program "Building of Tomorrow Plus", new advanced technologies are developed. The industrial application of innovative technologies to further pursue and visible demonstration or model building settlements are initiated.



5. Regional Implementation of Roadmap (roll-out plan) Burgenland

Roll-out plan for DEMAND-SIDE INNOVATION POLICIES on PEB in Burgenland Implementation of




Funding of low energy building

standards already implemented

Funding of low energy building

standards already implemented

2.stage- additional bonus for achieving

Passive-House Standard

2.stage- additional bonus for achieving

Passive-House Standard

Passive-House bonus established

in regional government

funding schemes

PEB – funding schemes with regional strategies are developed

in the region.


Strategically planning of

potential PEB-Voucher partners, start networking

Bonus for energy-consultancy

(fields of increasing energy

efficiency)

Bonus for energy-consultancy (fields

of increasing energy efficiency) - extension: fields of gaining passive and

active energy

Bonus for energy-consultancy (fields

of increasing energy efficiency) - extension: fields of gaining passive and

active energy

Funding measures for energy

consultancy ready established in governmental programmes

50 PEB related vouchers funded in Burgenland; 15 PEB projects

realised in Burgenland

DSI3 Local PEB model houses

Strategically planning,

networking

Active acquisition policy to fix

potential network-partners


potential network-partners;

preparation works to find support

(funding) for new projects as well as

long-time measurement of

“absolute autarky houses”













Local exhibitions of 3 PEB model houses including long-time measurement as awareness

raising activity



DSI4 Online platform "PEB in EU"

Upload showcases

and relevant information

Upload showcases and relevant information

Upload showcases and relevant information

10 showcases of PEB objects in the east-region

DSI5 PEB topics in education

Draft education programme

Draft education programme,

involving school-inspectors and

relevant governmental departments

Start pilots – educational

programmes – awareness actions

– demonstrate energy recovery by photovoltaic plants

etc.




etc.




etc.

Education programmes on PEB-related topics in appropriate

subjects are in place


create specific financing

instruments based at research impacts

of earlier DSI´s



of earlier DSI´s



of earlier DSI´s

Specific financing instruments ready developed and piloted in

accordance with upper mentioned governmental

funding measures

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