Overview
- Identifies the indicators proposed by the EU in Recommendation 2019/786 and in the proposal for EPBD (recast)
- Reflects the work carried out in the research project LocalREGEN
- Provides cutting-edge information in building renovation and building sector decarbonization indicators
- Is an open access book, which means that you have free and unlimited access
Part of the book series: Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (DIAEC)
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
This open access book delves into the topic of monitoring the effectiveness of building renovation policies within the European Union (EU) using indicators. Given the substantial environmental impact of existing buildings on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonizing them is imperative for achieving climate neutrality in Europe. The use of indicators for monitoring decarbonization progress and evaluating policies emerges as a valuable tool, ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment of building renovation policies with broader sustainability and climate objectives. Additionally, this approach facilitates evidence-based decision-making, promotes accountability by Member States (MSs), supports the realization of long-term goals, and actively involves the public in these vital initiatives. The European Commission is actively engaged in this realm, releasing a framework of optional indicators in 2019 and subsequently refining it during the review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. The evolving framework seeks to encompass both mandatory and optional indicators, posing greater challenges for EU MSs in monitoring the impact of their national building renovation policies and the progress of decarbonizing their building stocks. This book offers insights into these developing indicator frameworks, assesses the availability and quality of data in the case of Spain, and suggests areas of improvement and innovative approaches using emerging technologies to enhance data. The target audience includes diverse stakeholders such as central government administrations, regional and municipal authorities, data-collecting institutions, urban planners, researchers, and citizens interested in comprehending the impact of building renovation. By addressing this broad audience, the book aims to foster a more inclusive and well-informed discussion on building renovation and the decarbonization of the European building stock.
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Assessing Progress in Decarbonizing Spain’s Building Stock
Book Subtitle: Indicators and Data Availability
Editors: Belinda López-Mesa, Xabat Oregi
Series Title: Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51829-4
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-51828-7Published: 20 March 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-51831-7Due: 20 April 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-51829-4Published: 19 March 2024
Series ISSN: 2731-7269
Series E-ISSN: 2731-7277
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 346
Number of Illustrations: 11 b/w illustrations, 78 illustrations in colour
Topics: Building Repair and Maintenance, Renewable and Green Energy, Sustainable Development