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Policy Issue

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Policy Isssue

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Basic information

State of play

The European Commission adopted and published on 15 December 2021 a proposal for a recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The EPBD recast proposal aims to speed up the decarbonisation of the building stock by setting higher performance standards for new buildings and increasing renovation rates through EU-wide minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for existing buildings. It includes focus on lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the phaseout of fossil fuels.

The proposal is with the Council and Parliament. The Council adopted its general approach in October 2022. The Council’s position is less ambitious than the Commission proposal and would keep significant flexibility for Member States. In the European Parliament, the process was delayed. The ITRE committee report has not yet been adopted – this expected to follow soon. Final adoption and publication of the recast EPBD is expected in 2023.

Publications

20 July 2022
The draft amendments of the European Parliament’s ITRE Committee, which is in the lead of the revision of the Energy performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), have become available.
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28 June 2022
The EPBD file is progressing in both the Council and Parliament. The Council appears poised to water down the proposal of the Commission, whereas the EP seems likely to call for more ambition and higher focus on social aspects and co-benefits, including Indoor Environmenta...
2 min read
10 May 2022
The European Parliament’s ENVI Committee published its draft opinion on the EPBD proposal. It notably underscores the importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
2 min read
25 April 2022
The first report on the revision of the 2016 GPP criteria for Office Buildings was released in March. The scope has been extended to all type of buildings and the criteria would be finalised by mid-2023.
3 min read
12 January 2022
The report and presentation of the meeting held on 16 December 2021 have become available on the Commission website.
1 min read
11 January 2022
The SRI Platform was launched on 16 December. Three Working Groups have been set up, including one to follow the SRI test phase in Austria, Denmark and France.
3 min read
22 December 2021
The European Commission adopted and published a proposal for a recast Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD). The proposal is open for feedback until 16 February 2022.
8 min read
08 December 2021
The SRI training webinar took place on 7 December 2021. A draft for an SRI certificate is subject to a survey until 15 January 2022. An SRI Platform will be launched on 16 December for which one can register.
2 min read

Legislation

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2012-11-07 – Energy efficiency investment potential of buildings
2012-11-07 – Local investments in energy efficiency of builidngs – Case studies
2012-11-07 – Local investments in energy efficiency of builidngs – Final report
2013 Financial support for energy efficiency in buildings – COM 2013 225 – Accompanying SWD 2013 143
2013 Financial support for energy efficiency in buildings – COM 2013 225
2014 – Financing building energy renovations
2014 – Technical guidance on financing the energy renovation of buildings with cohesion Policy Funding
2014-11-26 – Market study on voluntary common EPC scheme – Final report
2016 – First assessment of national renovation strategies – Synthesis report
2016 – Support for setting up the EU BSO
2017 – Promoting healthy and highly energy performing buildings in the European Union
2019 – Accelerating energy renovation investments in buildings
2019 – Second JRC assessment of national renovation strategies – Final report
2019-11 – Comprehensive study on the uptake of NZEB in the EU – Final report
2020-05 – Technical study on optional Building Renovation Passports – Final report
2020-05-25 – Promoting healthy and highly energy performing buildings in the European Union
2020-06 – Technical support to the development of a Smart Readiness Indicator – Final report
2020-06 – Technical support to the development of a Smart Readiness Indicator – Summary
2021 – Study on Progress of Member States in implementing the EPBD
2021-06-09 – Technical assistance for optimal performance of technical building systems – Second interim report
2021-07 – Study on circular economy principles for building design
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