Programmes to increase the
uptake of EPC recommendations
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CONTENT
 Introduction
 Modular Schemes
 Best Practices
 Efficiency Assistant
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CONTENT
 Introduction
 Modular Schemes
 Best Practices
 Efficiency Assistant
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The starting point – the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
Expert’s recommendations focus on
the following areas (PT):
Other
5%
Domestic
Hot Water
30%
Windows/
Glazing
12%
Renewable
energy
(solar
systems)
21%
Heating &
Cooling
15%
Insulation
(roof, wall,
floor)
18%
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Objective: Implementation of EPC Recommendations
From the EPC
to the building
site
How can this
be achieved?
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Creating a framework
Identify potential
tools and
techniques to
increase the uptake
of EPC
recommendations
Examples of
modular schemes
(Best practice examples
from accross the EU)
Common Useful
Information
(For different audiences)
(Create the building
blocks for a modular
schemes)
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CONTENT
 Introduction
 Modular Schemes
 Best Practices
 Efficiency Assistant
What is a modular scheme?
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Modular Schemes
Definitions
Modular
Scheme
Key
Areas
Tools
Actions
Modular
Scheme
Modular Schemes
A strategy for building a major programme that drives the uptake of EPC
recommendations
Example?
The portuguese programme to promote solar thermal collectors
http://www.paineissolares.gov.pt
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B
Modular Schemes
Definitions
Modular
Scheme
Key
Areas
Tools
Actions
Modular
Scheme
Key Areas
The key components of that strategy that are necessary for the success of the
programme.
Example?
Quality requirements, control and compliance, installation and maintenance…
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Modular Schemes
Definitions
Modular
Scheme
Key
Areas
Tools
Actions
Modular
Scheme
Tools
Specific activities required to ensure delivery of the strategy and key components
within it.
Example?
Product Labelling, Training, Set Rules for Control and Compliance, Database…
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Modular Schemes
Definitions
Modular
Scheme
Key
Areas
Tools
Actions
Modular
Scheme
Actions
The sequence of steps or activities that are required to deliver each tool and put the
overall strategy into practice.
Example?
Minimum efficiency – e.g. to access a specific incentive the building must achieve at
least a specific energy rating
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The 4 levels of a Modular Scheme
Control and
Compliance
Level of
Application
Stakeholders
Modular
Scheme
Modular
Scheme
Quality
Requirements
Key Areas
Modular
Scheme
Database
Communication
Installation and
Maintenance
Incentives
Training
Product
Labelling
Maintenance
Actions
Tools
Guides
Warranty
Specific steps required to deliver each tool
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Modular Schemes
For each key area a set of tools has been defined
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8
7
Level of
Application
Stakeholders
6
Quality
Requirements
2
Modular
Schemes
Control and
Compliance
3
Database
Installation and
Maintenance
8 Key Areas
4
5
Incentives
41 tools defined
Communication
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CONTENT
 Introduction
 Modular Schemes
 Best Practices
 Efficiency Assistant
How to identify key areas and tools
needed?
What are the best examples of schemes
that promote uptake of EPC
recommendations?
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Best Practices
10 best practice modular schemes according to the REQUEST survey
Best practice examples that can be considered modular schemes…
•
Dena Quality Seals (DE)
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Building Energy certification Scheme (DK)
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Energy Saving at Home (GR)
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Casa Clima (IT)
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ICMQ Building System (IT)
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Nationwide educational program “Friendly House” (PL)
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Solar Thermal Collectors (PT)
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Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for EP Calculation (UK)
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T-Zero (UK)
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Energy Saving Trust Home Energy Check Tool (UK)
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CONTENT
 Introduction
 Modular Schemes
 Best Practices
 Efficiency Assistant
Support for designing and delivering a
modular scheme
Through the …
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Efficiency Assistant
All information is available at: http://efficiency.building-request.eu
Information for each key
audience
Available
• Best Practice examples
• Key areas
• Tools
• Actions
• Documents for download
Information about the tools used in Modular Schemes
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Efficiency Assistant
Information available for Home Owners
Guidelines on how to best implement
energy performance improvement
recommendations in the home.
Guidelines
10 Steps to improve energy
efficiency in the home
Infosheet
How to obtain an EPC?
Advice Sheet
Insulation; Renewable
Energy…
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Efficiency Assistant
Information available for Policy Makers (I)
Look at some best practice in Europe for
driving the uptake of energy performance
improvement recommendations
(Government entities, energy agencies, research institutes, …)
For typical EPC
Recommendations such as:
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•
•
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Renewable Energy
Insulation
Ventilation
Windows
Domestic Hot Water,
Available
Examples of
modular
schemes
Examples of best practices
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Efficiency Assistant
Information available for Policy Makers (II)
Example of Information Available:
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D
Efficiency Assistant
Information available for Policy Makers (III)
Example of Key Areas and Tools within the selected Best Practice
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Efficiency Assistant
Information available for Policy Makers (IV)
Access guidelines for how to go about designing your modular
scheme and download common advice for different audiences that
can be tailored to your national context.
Modular Scheme Examples
10 examples of
modular schemes
for increasing the
uptake of EPC
recommendations
General Guidelines
Guidelines for
designing a
specific modular
scheme
Common Advice
Insulation; Renewable
Energy; Domestic Hot
Water…
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Efficiency Assistant
Information available for Designers, Builders and Qualified Experts
Guidelines on how to best to implement energy performance
improvement recommendations , information & advice on
energy efficiency & renewable measures.
Quality Advice
Advice on energy efficieny
& renewable option
available for housing
professionals including
clear quality requirements
Guidelines for Experts
How to make effective EPC
recommendations
Common Advice
Insulation; Renewable
Energy…
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