Solar Thermal Ordinances: Making a commitment to local sustainable energy
A cost-effective energy policy for local authorities
We, the ProSTO project partners, support the wider adoption and implementation of solar thermal ordinances in Europe. We call for the speedy adoption by all EU Member States of best practice regulations making it mandatory, at least where existing buildings are substantially renovated, new buildings are built or heating systems are replaced, that a minimum share of the heating requirement is met from renewable sources in general and from solar thermal energy in particular.
We call on the EU institutions to actively encourage the introduction of solar thermal/renewable heat ordinances, using all the leverage provided by the National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs), the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the forthcoming eco design/energy labelling of water and space heating systems regulations.
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