The achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 requires a cross-sectorial effort. The building stock in the EU must provide
a significant contribution as it accounts for over 36% of EU CO2 emissions and approximately half of its total primary energy
demand. In a fast- changing energy system, the path towards a highly energy efficient and decarbonised building stock is
key.
Better buildings can boost a renewed European economic growth with sustainability at its core, achieving climate neutrality by:
- Minimising energy consumption;
- Generating renewable energy on-site and nearby and/or consuming green energy;
- Adapting their energy consumption in a flexible way, in response to signals received by the surrounding energy system
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Better buildings will also foster a new European way of life and green growth by:
- Improving citizens’ well-being and contribute to cleaner air in our cities;
- Delivering a just and inclusive societal transition by securing green jobs and providing concrete solutions to tackle energy poverty;
- Supporting an ambitious EU Industrial Strategy that enables growth for pioneering companies in integrated energy solutions for buildings.
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The European Parliament has the opportunity to set the right ambition level for Europe’s renovation wave. In this joint letter we urge the European Parliament to seize this opportunity and embrace the holistic set of recommendations outlined when shaping its first position on the “Renovation Wave” for Europe
Joint Letter from Better Buildings
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