By way of derogation from that requirement, savings related to the renovation of existing buildings may be claimed as energy savings for the purpose of Article 7(1), provided that the materiality criterion referred to in point 3(h) of this Annex is ensured.
De mhaolú ar an gceanglas sin, coigilteas atá bainteach le hathchóiriú foirgneamh atá ann cheana, féadfar é a éileamh mar choigilteas fuinnimh chun críche Airteagal 7(1), ar choinníoll go n-áirithítear an critéar ábharthachta dá dtagraítear i bpointe 3(h) den Iarscríbhinn seo.