Unlocking the energy efficiency potential in the rental & multifamily sectors

Policies and Targets
Economics and Financing
Buildings

While the rental and multifamily sectors are associated with a significant energy efficiency potential, it is widely recognised that these are difficult sectors to tap into. Asymmetric information and split incentives are typically regarded as major barriers to fostering energy efficiency upgrades in rented and multi-unit properties both in the private and public as well as residential and commercial sectors. As Article 19 of the Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency calls for Member States to take appropriate measures addressing this barrier, increased interest is drawn on how to design policies and measures that unlock the energy efficiency potential in these difficult-to-access sectors. Current solutions vary in nature, ranging from revised rent acts, green leases, on-bill finance mechanisms, minimum energy performance standards, use of inclusive rents and others.

On-going policy dialogue needs to address the following questions:

  • Can regulations offer a silver bullet solution (e.g. by setting minimum energy performance standards in the rental sector)?
  • Do we need energy rating schemes for occupancy use?
  • What can be the role of smart meters in overcoming relationship asymmetries associated with traditional lease structures?
  • Can innovative financial mechanisms such as on-bill finance mechanisms work in the EU?
Event Presentations: 
Capitalization of Energy Efficiency in the Housing Market
Speaker(s): 
Erdal Aydin - Maastricht University
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Monetary value of energy efficiency and its impact on the value of the building
Speaker(s): 
Risto Kosonen - Aalto University, Finland
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Willingness to pay for energy efficiency in the rental sector
Speaker(s): 
Adan Leobardo Martinez Cruz - ETH Zurich, Switzerland
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How to avoid the poverty trap for tenants and prevent “renovictions”
Speaker(s): 
Pasquale Davide Lanzillotti - International Union of Tenants
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Tenancy ratings under the Australian Built Environment Rating System
Speaker(s): 
Chris Bloomfield - Energy Action, Australia
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From Energy Star to Tenant Star: the US experience
Speaker(s): 
Adam Sledd - Institute for Market Transformation US
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Latest developments on the use of green leases in Europe
Speaker(s): 
Bruno Duquesne - Lawyer at the Brussels Bar Partner CMS DeBacke, Belgium
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Overcoming barriers to energy upgrades in multi-owned properties: (1) lessons from the WICKED retail project and (2) residential issues
Speaker(s): 
Susan Bright - Oxford University, UK
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Study on Tenancy Law and Energy Efficiency
Speaker(s): 
Christoph U. Schmid - Universität Bremen, Germany
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Energy efficiency and tenancy law – the German experience
Speaker(s): 
Thomas Wölfl - KPMG Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft, Germany
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Energy efficiency friendly tenancy & condominium laws – the French experience
Speaker(s): 
Catherine Guermont - ADEME, France
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Roof insulation requirements in the rental sector in Flanders
Speaker(s): 
Dorien Van Cauwenberge - Flemish Housing Agency, Belgium
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Success stories of on-bill finance programmes from the US and lessons for reaching rented properties
Speaker(s): 
Philip Henderson - Natural Resources Defense Council, USA
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The Dutch experience with the revolving fund for landlords
Speaker(s): 
Kees Jan Hoogelander - Netherlands Enterprise Agency, The Netherlands
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Addressing the barriers to energy efficiency - split incentives
Speaker(s): 
Katarzyna Wardal - The Coalition for Energy Savings
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https://e3p.jrc.ec.europa.eu/events/unlocking-energy-efficiency-potential-rental-multifamily-sectors
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