CAPEB asks Senators to concretely support the massification of the energy renovation of buildings

For Jean-Christophe Repon, president of CAPEB: “The finance bill is an opportunity to give us the means to act sustainably and effectively against climate change. We had already expressed this loud and clear during the examination of the PLF 2023 by the National Assembly. The three amendments we are proposing aim to boost the energy renovation of our buildings by simplifying the activity of craft building companies and maintaining the purchasing power of their customers. Their adoption by you, ladies and gentlemen senators, is a necessity in the face of the collective challenge we are facing. »

Due to the use of 49-3 by the Government, these amendments could not be examined by the deputies at first reading. In view of the crucial issue represented by renovation, CAPEB cannot accept this outcome.

To drastically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and fight against energy poverty due to unsuitable buildings, it is imperative to do everything possible to facilitate the completion of the renovation work required by individuals.

The provisions adopted by CAPEB fully meet this objective.

Thus, CAPEB calls on senators to:

• Maintain eligibility for VAT at 5,5% of work involved in carrying out work contributing to the improvement of the energy performance of housing. It is, in fact, essential that these induced works be taken into account by the VAT rate reduced to 5,5% because they are inseparably linked to energy saving works. Their exclusion would have a direct impact on the volume of work carried out and would prevent the achievement of the energy renovation objectives set by the government.
• Due to the exclusion of certain types of work from the reduced VAT rate of 5,5%, maintain, by way of derogation, this level of VAT at 5,5% for operations accepted by a customer who has been subject to a deposit paid before the entry into force of the implementing decree which will be taken in 2024. This measure would, in fact, make it possible not to transfer to the only craft building companies, already weakened by the increase in costs materials and supply difficulties, the variation of the VAT rate, decided after acceptance of the estimate.
• Apply a VAT reduced to 5,5% for all work carried out in a Temporary Group of Companies (GME) made up of more than 3 trades to encourage local craft companies to form a GME, in order to carry out complete works and thus make life easier for individuals by setting up a single site contact. This measure will also contribute to the carrying out of accessibility work and thus promote home care for the elderly or people with reduced mobility.