12 June 2020
Taking an integrated approach to building decarbonisation in the EU: 10 Principles for a successful Renovation Wave
The Electrification Alliance welcomes the upcoming Renovation Wave initiative of the European Commission. We believe that the following 10 principles will help make it a success and speed-up the full decarbonisation of the EU building stock:
- Acknowledge the multiple benefits for EU citizens and the energy system
- Take an ambitious approach to building renovation and electrification
- Prioritise the electrification of heating and cooling in buildings
- Accelerate on-site renewable electricity generation
- Deploy e-mobility smart charging infrastructure
- Foster the demand-side flexibility of buildings
- Align internal electrical installations with a higher level of ambition and safety
- Encourage innovative business models enabled by digitalization
- Set up up-to-date skills programmes for workers
- Make the best use of the Clean Energy Package laws
