Energy Performance of Buildings
The Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a key part of the EU Green Deal, aiming to decarbonize the building sector by
improving energy efficiency. It introduces stricter standards for new and existing buildings, requiring all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030 and public
buildings by 2027. Renovation targets focus on reducing energy consumption in the least efficient buildings. The directive also promotes smart technologies,
renewable energy integration, and financing for sustainable renovations.
Key Objectives:
-> Decarbonization by 2050: The directive aims for a fully decarbonized building stock by mid-century, contributing significantly to the EU's broader climate
goals.
-> Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The EPBD contributes to the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60% in the building
sector by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.... Show more
improving energy efficiency. It introduces stricter standards for new and existing buildings, requiring all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030 and public
buildings by 2027. Renovation targets focus on reducing energy consumption in the least efficient buildings. The directive also promotes smart technologies,
renewable energy integration, and financing for sustainable renovations.
Key Objectives:
-> Decarbonization by 2050: The directive aims for a fully decarbonized building stock by mid-century, contributing significantly to the EU's broader climate
goals.
-> Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The EPBD contributes to the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60% in the building
sector by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.... Show more
- Categories
- Sustainable EnergySustainable BuildingsEnergy Performance Certificates
- Legislation instrument
- Directive
- Pillars
- Environmental
- Audience
- Business
- Legislation status
- In Force
- Applicable area
- EU
- Directive (EU) 2024/1275
Timeline
- ProposedDec 15, 2021
- ApprovedApr 25, 2023
- AdoptedApr 25, 2023
- PublishedMay 8, 2024
- In ForceMay 28, 2024
- In ApplicationMay 28, 2026
Member States have two years from enforcement to transpose the directive into national law.
The EPBD is a directive, meaning it sets goals that all EU countries must achieve, but each country can devise its own laws on how to reach these targets. It
allows member states to adapt measures to their specific national circumstances, ensuring flexibility in implementation.
The EPBD is a directive, meaning it sets goals that all EU countries must achieve, but each country can devise its own laws on how to reach these targets. It
allows member states to adapt measures to their specific national circumstances, ensuring flexibility in implementation.
General information
Overview
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Regulatory Instruments
Cost-Optimal Methodology Framework for Buildings874 kB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force Apr 5, 2013
Energy Labelling for Heating Products11.1 MB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force Mar 1, 2014
Energy Labelling for Water Heating Products6.73 MB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force Mar 1, 2014
Energy Labelling for Solid Fuel Boilers2.9 MB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force May 1, 2015
Review of Efficiency Reference Values284 kB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force Oct 4, 2023
Do No Significant Harm (DNSH)3.4 MB
EnglishDelegated ActIn Force Feb 17, 2023