1. Leveraging the GreenBuilding Programme (GBP) to promote energy efficiency and renewables in non-residential buildings. GreenBuilidingPlus EIE/07/109/S /07 – 05/10 Mai 2008
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2. GreenBuildingPlus Summary.
eight countries – nine organisations: Austria (A.E.A), Belgium (CENERGIE), Croatia (EIHP), Germany (dena, BEA) , Greece (CRES), Italy (eERG), Portugal (ADENE), Spain (URV), Sweden (SPF).
Goal:
Triggering investments in in energy efficiency technologies in non-residential buildings across Europe as well as to increase the demand for energy efficient non-residential buildings (retrofits and new constructions)
Results:
Establishing the awareness for energy efficient building standards
100 additional projects (GreenBuilding Partners, Endorsers and buildings, overall at least 180 projects)
Overcoming existing market barriers
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3. GreenBuildingPlus Summary.
Problem:
The EU building sector accounts more than 40% of its final energy demand.
One third can be attributed to non-residential buildings (offices, factories, schools, hospitals, hotels etc.)
Optimising the building envelope and improving the heating, cooling and lighting systems bears one of largest potentials for energy saving
Project objectives:
Raising awareness for the importance of energy efficiency in non-residential buildings by awarding dedicated companies with the “GreenBuilding” Partner and Endorser status
Introducing the European “GreenBuilding” Award
Triggering investments in energy efficient measures and overcoming market barriers by an increased PR as well as providing technical assistance for companies
Expanding the existing network of European countries that are participating in the GreenBuilding Programme
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4. GreenBuildingPlus Summary.
Results:
Increasing the demand for energy efficient non-residential buildings in the EU through:
voluntary certification of Building owners and their buildings,
awarding of best-practice examples and exemplary planning and management
Overcoming market barriers and obstacles
Initiation of at least 100 additional GreenBuilding Projects
Providing a platform:
for presentation services and technical assistance for the implementation of energy efficient measurements
know-how-transfer
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5. GreenBuildingPlus Summary.
Co-Ordinator:
German Energy Agency (dena)
Chausseestraße 128a
10115 Berlin
Germany
Partners:
Austria (A.E.A), Belgium (CENERGIE), Croatia (EIHP), Germany (dena, BEA) , Greece (CRES), Italy (eERG), Portugal (ADENE), Spain (URV), Sweden (SPF).
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