Factsheet for measure
BE-2020-22/3554
– measures in Belgium
Flemish long-term renovation strategy for buildings 2050
Vlaamse langetermijnrenovatiestrategie voor gebouwen 2050
Background information
In late 2019, the Flemish government already approved a general Flemish Climate Strategy 2050. This strategu includes the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the non-ETS sectors (this includes mobility, agriculture and non-ETS industry in addition to buildings) by 85% by 2050, with the ambition to move towards full climate neutrality as soon as possible after 2050.
The long-term strategy for buildings is a further elaboration of the overall Flemish Climate Strategy 2050, specifically aimed at reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions following the heating of Flemish buildings.
Content of measure
For buildings, the Flemish Climate Strategy 2050 proposes a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% compared to today. For residential buildings, this amounts to a reduction of almost 75%, while for non-residential buildings, carbon neutrality is targeted by 2050.
To achieve these goals, existing residential buildings must achieve a similar energy performance level to new-build homes with permit applications in 2015 by 2050 at the latest. On an annual average, 3% of existing homes must be renovated to the A-label. The strategy puts a strong emphasis on thorough renovations at key moments such as purchase of a property, inheritance, tenant change,... However, even outside these key moments, increasing the renovation rate remains a permanent necessity.
To increase the renovation rate, the following concrete measures, among others, will be used:
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Energy premiums and loans as an incentive towards energy renovations.
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Ensuring that the asbestos-proofing of residential roofs includes the installation of roof insulation via an asbestos premium.
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Extension of the demolition and reconstruction premium in 2020 for €18 million.
Use of measure
No data available
Target groups
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Workers
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Businesses
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Citizens
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Does not apply to workers
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Applies to all businesses
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Applies to all citizens
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Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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Local / regional government
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Regional funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement as case not in social partner domain
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No involvement as case not in social partner domain
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
No involvement as it is generally not part of their competences.
Views and reactions
No public statements published.
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