in Poland will be covered by the new system of dividing buildings into energy classes. The regulations will come into force in 2024. This is the result of the implementation of the EPBD directive, which requires the division of buildings due to their efficiency.
EU directive and energy classes
– A little revolution awaits us. Let’s hope that it will be a revolution for Polish homes – said Joanna Flisowska in the Green Morning. He explains that this directive is mainly about introducing zero-emission standards. In practice, this means that in the coming years, buildings are to be built in such a way that they do not consume or take energy from renewable sources.
The directive assumes the obligation to assign energy efficiency classes to buildings as in household appliances. It would be grade A to G. 15 percent. least energy-efficient buildings in class G should be renovated around 2030.
Will the EU force thermal modernization?
– The obligation to renovate will be only for the so-called energy vampires, from which the most energy escapes. The details of who will bear the costs of ewbiqXHU and the assessment of the building are still unknown. The directive does not specify this, but only shifts the responsibility towards the government – explains Flisowska.
According to her information, 1.8 million houses in the country are not insulated, which means that a lot of energy is wasted. – Through the process of thermal modernization alone, replacing windows or doors with more airtight ones, you can save 70 percent. energy used. Energy efficiency first. First of all, raising the standard of our homes. Secondly, the exchange of sources – he says.
In practice, after such renovation, buildings will need less energy or gas, which will reduce bills. However, many uninsulated buildings are inhabited by those who do not have the means for such changes. – It is a challenge to carry out changes in a socially sensitive way. These houses are often inhabited by people who are economically and energetically poor. Due to the high heating costs they incur each year, they are unable to save up for a comprehensive modernization – explains Flisowska.
The EU gives dates to motivate Member States
The government should introduce the relevant regulations in 2024 and – according to our interlocutor – how it will do it will depend on the effectiveness of future changes. – It will be crucial how the government plans it. These buildings need to be identified and a modernization plan prepared – at what pace and with what support . Don’t wait, just get started now.
The EU is also considering specific dates for which Member States should move away from coal or gas stoves. – The most realistic is the withdrawal of subsidies for furnaces on . That doesn’t mean you can’t buy them yet. The state should not support them. In the longer term, it is worth considering the date of replacing furnaces with fossil fuels. We are talking about the years 2035-2040, but this will be the subject of further negotiations, although it is already being talked about loudly – reports Flisowska.
The representative of the Reform Institute emphasized that specific dates are needed to motivate society and governments to prepare accordingly.
Source: Gazeta
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