Eficiência energética. Renovação de edifícios custaria €70 mil milhões mas PRR aloca apenas €300 milhões?
February 21, 2023
According to an article published on Poligrafo, the cost of renovating buildings to improve energy efficiency in Portugal would amount to €70 billion. However, the government's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) has only allocated €300 million for this purpose, which represents less than 0.5% of the total needed.
The article notes that building renovation is an essential step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. It also highlights the potential benefits of such renovations, such as increased comfort for residents and lower energy bills.
João Pedro Gouveia indicates that, based on the scientific article of which he is co-author: "How much will it cost? An energy renovation analysis for the Portuguese dwelling stock" (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2210670721008726) the renovation of the Portuguese housing stock, following regulatory standards costs a minimum of 71,700 million euros.
In conclusion, the article highlights the discrepancy between the cost of building renovation for energy efficiency and the funds allocated by the PRR, suggesting that more investment is needed to meet Portugal's energy and environmental goals.
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