Slovenia - Overview information

This information of Slovenia includes the general state of the adoption of the Directive 2002/91/EC till now. It includes overview information for each article of the buildings’ Directive 2002/91/EC.

Table of Contents

[1]	Article 3-Adoption of a methodology
[2]	Article 4-Setting of energy performance requirements
[3]	Article 5-New buildings
[4]	Article 6-Existing buildings
[5]	Article 7-Energy performance certificate
[6]	Article 8-Inspection of boilers
[7]	Article 9-Inspection of air-conditioning systems
[8]	Article 10-Independent experts

1.Article 3-Adoption of a methodology

National methodology

Member States shall apply a methodology, at national or regional level, of calculation of the energy performance of buildings on the basis of the general framework set out in the Annex. Parts 1 and 2 of this framework shall be adapted to technical progress in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 14(2), taking into account standards or norms applied in Member State legislation. This methodology shall be set at national or regional level. The energy performance of a building shall be expressed in a transparent manner and may include a CO₂ emission indicator.

I. Procedures: General information

· Directive CPD (89/106/EEC)

· Directive SAVE (93/76/EEC)

· Regulation on Thermal Protection and Efficient Use of Energy in Buildings (Ur.l.RS 42/2002, 15.5.2002)

· Regulation on Building Ventilation and Air-conditioning (Ur.l.RS 42/2002,15.5.2002)

· Directive EPBD (2002/91/EC)

I. Procedures:

· Timetable of implementation past-present-future by Jan. 2006:

· Methodology of calculation of the integrated energy performance of building

· Setting minimum requirements for new buildings and large existing buildings that are subject to major renovation

· Building energy certification for new buildings

· Regular inspection of boilers

2006 – 2008:

· Building energy certification of existing buildings

· Regular inspection of air-conditioning systems

· One-off inspection of heating systems with boilers older than 15 years

· Training of qualified experts

II. Assessment method: Description of the assessment method.

Rating based on calculated values (methodology)

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2.Article 4-Setting of energy performance requirements

I. Indoor environmental requirements

Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that minimum energy performance requirements for buildings are set, based on the methodology referred to in Article 3. When setting requirements, Member States may differentiate between new and existing buildings and different categories of buildings. These requirements shall take account of general indoor climate conditions, in order to avoid possible negative effects such as inadequate ventilation, as well as local conditions and the designated function and the age of the building. These requirements shall be reviewed at regular intervals which should not be longer than five years and, if necessary, updated in order to reflect technical progress in the building sector.

· Regulation on Thermal Protection and Efficient Use of Energy in Buildings (Ur.l.RS 42/2002, 15.5.2002)

· Regulation on Building Ventilation and Air-conditioning (Ur.l.RS 42/2002,15.5.2002)

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3.Article 5-New buildings

I. Approach adopted

Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that new buildings meet the minimum energy performance requirements referred to in Article 4. For new buildings with a total useful floor area over 1000 m², Member States shall ensure that the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of alternative systems such as:
— decentralised energy supply systems based on renewable energy,
— CHP,
— district or block heating or cooling, if available,
— heat pumps, under certain conditions, is considered and is taken into account before construction starts.

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4.Article 6-Existing buildings

No information available

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5.Article 7-Energy performance certificate

I. Framework

1. Member States shall ensure that, when buildings are constructed, sold or rented out, an energy performance certificate is made available to the owner or by the owner to the prospective buyer or tenant, as the case might be. The validity of the certificate shall not exceed 10 years.

Building energy certification of existing buildings is to be developed 2006-2008

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6.Article 8-Inspection of boilers

The EPBD article

With regard to reducing energy consumption and limiting carbon dioxide emissions, Member States shall either:

a. lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of boilers fired by non-renewable liquid or solid fuel of an effective rated output of 20 kW to 100 kW. Such inspection may also be applied to boilers using other fuels. Boilers of an effective rated output of more than 100 kW shall be inspected at least every two years. For gas boilers, this period may be extended to four years. L 1/68 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 4.1.2003 For heating installations with boilers of an effective rated output of more than 20 kW which are older than 15 years, Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a one-off inspection of the whole heating installation. On the basis of this inspection, which shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared to the heating requirements of the building, the experts shall provide advice to the users on the replacement of the boilers, other modifications to the heating system and on alternative solutions;

or

b. take steps to ensure the provision of advice to the users on the replacement of boilers, other modifications to the heating system and on alternative solutions which may include inspections to assess the efficiency and appropriate size of the boiler. The overall impact of this approach should be broadly equivalent to that arising from the provisions set out in (a). Member States that choose this option shall submit a report on the equivalence of their approach to the Commission every two years.

I. Efficiency of heating systems: Overview

Regular inspection of boilers is obligatory – to be performed at least once per heating season. Supported by the Law on environmental protection (Order on emissions of boilers) and the Law on chimney sweep service.

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7.Article 9-Inspection of air-conditioning systems

The EPBD article

1. With regard to reducing energy consumption and limiting carbon dioxide emissions, Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of air conditioning systems of an effective rated output of more than 12 kW.
2. This inspection shall include an assessment of the air-conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building. Appropriate advice shall be provided to the users on possible improvement or replacement of the air-conditioning system and on alternative solutions.

I. Implementation

The Regulation on ventilation and air conditioning of 2002 prescribes regular check-up of ventilation systems without air-conditioning at least once per year. Regular inspection of air-conditioning is to be developed.

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8.Article 10-Independent experts

I. Approach to independent evaluation

1. Member States shall ensure that the certification of buildings, the drafting of the accompanying recommendations and the inspection of boilers and air-conditioning systems are carried out in an independent manner by qualified and/or accredited experts, whether operating as sole traders or employed by public.

Necessary qualification:

· Energy certification – engineers

· Inspection of boilers – vocational education

· Inspection of AC systems-technicians

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