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EuroACE comprises 21 top European companies specializing in energy-saving goods and services. They advocate for strict building codes, enhanced energy efficiency in refurbishments, and harmonized training and certification standards. The group also pushes for stronger enforcement measures and the permanent display of Energy Performance Certificates in public buildings.
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Who are its members ? 21 of Europe's leading companies involved with the manufacture, distribution and installation of a variety of energy saving goods and services • Action • Aereco • Armacell International • BING • CRH • Danfoss • Honeywell • Hunter Douglas • Huntsman Polyurethanes • Illbruck • Kingspan Insulated Panels • Knauf Insulation • Paroc • Philips Lighting • Pilkington • Rockwool International • Saint-Gobain Isover • Skanska • United Technologies • URSA • VELUX A/S
EuroACE position on revision of the EPBD • All building codes must include a critical path culminating in only "Very Low Energy Buildings" • Removal of all 1000m² thresholds, with no lower limit • Mandatory requirement that refurbishment must result in increased energy efficiency, matching best contemporary standards (Best rated component replacement where appropriate) • Requirements on Member States to introduce financial instruments, with links to implementing Energy Certificate Scheme recommendations to be strengthened • Stricter enforcement oversight within Member States
EuroACE position on revision of the EPBD • Mutual recognition across the EU of training programmes and of certified installation personnel and inspectors; harmonisation of training programme for inspectors • Harmonisation of certification process for non-residential buildings • Inspections to cover entire systems, not just components of a system • Energy Performance Certificates to be permanently displayed in all buildings visited by the public • Mandatory requirement to inform building tenant of the refurbishment improvements necessary as well as certificate rating