Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Energy Performance of Buildings

The proposed revision of the EPBD is part of the 2021 EU Commission Work Programme “Fit for 55” package.  It is key legislation to deliver on the 2030 and 2050 decarbonization objectives and adopt the Renovation Wave Strategy with concrete regulatory, financing and enabling measures.  The revision introduces minimum energy performance standards to trigger the transformation of the building sector.  The widely recognized positive economic impacts of building renovation are decreasing energy costs while alleviating energy poverty and increasing the value of more energy-efficient buildings.  Other benefits from building renovation include better quality of living and shorter average vacancy periods.