Renovation of Existing Buildings
Major renovation of existing buildings achieving at least 30% reduction in primary energy demand or meeting cost-optimal minimum energy performance requirements.
Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Mitigation
The building renovation must comply with the applicable requirements for major renovations as defined in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Alternatively, it must achieve at least a 30% reduction in primary energy demand (PED) compared to the energy performance of the building before the renovation.
The 30% improvement must be achieved through a combination of measures relating to the building envelope, technical building systems, and renewable energy integration. The initial primary energy demand and the estimated improvement must be based on a detailed energy audit conducted by an accredited independent expert or competent national authority.
Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Adaptation
Where the renovation is making a substantial contribution to climate change adaptation, the activity must comply with the criteria set out in Appendix A. The adaptation measures must address the material physical climate risks identified through a robust CRVA, using climate projections spanning at least 10-30 years for the building's remaining lifetime.
DNSH: Climate Change Adaptation
A climate risk and vulnerability assessment must be carried out covering chronic and acute physical hazards. For renovation projects, this assessment may be proportionate to the scale of renovation -- lighter-touch for individual element replacements, comprehensive for deep renovations.
DNSH: Water and Marine Resources
Where new water appliances are installed as part of the renovation, they must meet the same flow rate specifications as for new buildings: wash hand basin taps and kitchen taps at 6 litres/min maximum, showers at 8 litres/min, WCs at 6 litres full flush with 3.5 litres average.
DNSH: Circular Economy
At least 70% (by weight) of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste generated on the renovation site must be prepared for re-use, recycling, or other material recovery. Building renovation designs must support the use of secondary raw materials and recycled content where technically feasible.
DNSH: Pollution Prevention and Control
Building components and materials must not contain asbestos or SVHCs listed under REACH. During renovation, measures must be taken to manage and safely remove any existing hazardous substances discovered (e.g., asbestos, lead paint) in accordance with applicable EU and national legislation.